A wedding: guest gifts and organizing accessories
How to choose a small gift for guests at a wedding, and how many to order.
By MAZKART Team · Updated · 2 min read
The short answer
A guest gift at a wedding should be small, well designed and fit the design line. When ordering from sellers abroad, it is worth starting five to six weeks before the wedding, to leave time for shipping and possible problems.
What makes a good guest gift
- Something that is easy to take home.
- A useful product that stays in use.
- A design that fits the wedding's line.
Steps in organizing
- Set a total budget, and within it a line for souvenirs.
- Decide on the number of souvenirs according to confirmed guests.
- Choose a uniform design line for the signs and the souvenirs.
- Order decoration and signage accessories.
- Order small gifts for the guests.
- Coordinate the arrival of the products before the event.
- Do a final check.
Timeline
| Time | Task |
|---|---|
| 8 weeks | Choosing a souvenir |
| 6 weeks | Placing the order |
| 3 weeks | Checking shipment tracking |
| One week | Distribution to the tables |
Ideas
- A small souvenir box.
- A magnet or a key ring.
- A glass or a small cup, when there is room to keep it intact in shipping.
- Gift bags and decorative signs.
- Design accessories for the table.
How many to order
You can order by the actual number of guests, plus a few as backup. For a large quantity it is worth splitting the order into several orders or several sellers, so that a problem in one order doesn't affect everything.
Common mistakes
- Choosing a large product that is hard to pack.
- Ordering without leaving time for shipping.
- Ignoring the cost of taxes when the parcel passes the duty-free threshold.
- Not checking the reviews of the seller.
Budget
It is worth setting a budget per unit, and then choosing products that fit it. The final price includes shipping and taxes, if any. For a check before buying: [customs and VAT calculator](/tax-calculator).
A note
The content here is general, and for details about a specific product it is worth going over the product page at the seller.
Splitting orders between several sellers
For a large quantity it is worth splitting the order between two sellers or more, so that a delay with one doesn't stop the whole distribution. It is also better to choose the same product from two sellers and not two different products, to keep uniformity.
To sum up
A budget per unit, an early order and a split between sellers are the three things that save the most problems at a wedding.
Questions and answers
When should I order guest gifts for a wedding?
When ordering from abroad, about five to six weeks before the wedding.
How many guest gifts should I order?
According to the actual number of guests plus a few as backup.
Which gift is common for wedding guests?
A small souvenir box, a magnet or a key ring.
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