With wedding season upon us, it is that time of the year where you find yourself desperate for gift ideas! “Instead of spending a large amount of money on unoriginal gifts, try making your own useful handmade wedding present,” said Palmetto Wood Shop.
- Knit up a cozy quilt this season for the new couple. You can personalize the quilt with stories about the couple, or favorite memories. Once you have the individual squares, it is quick and easy to sew together the pieces to create a lasting gift for the newlyweds.
- Create a cookbook for the couple filled with their favorite recipes. You can have family members submit ideas in advance so it is sure to be memorable, as well as tasty. It can be even further organized into the three meals of the day, and you could add a place for them to write comments about each time they make the dish. This will be very useful to the couple, especially if cooking is not their forte.
- Decorate a plain photo frame with the couple’s favorite colors, hobbies, or animals. Add the finishing touch of a photo of the happy couple! Not only will the couple enjoy the memento, it will save them money on buying their own frames which is always nice for newlyweds on a budget!
- Offer to create a photo album of the wedding photos, decorated with quotes from the guests on the wedding day. While it may not be as extreme or adventurous as these photos, it will be a memorable gift that saves the bride + groom the worry of creating their own album.
- Make handmade coasters with several photos and a container of Modge Podge. It is easy enough for those who aren’t very crafty, and the newlyweds will definitely appreciate your effort and the memories. Nothing says that you are a mature adult like wanting a set of coasters for guests at dinner parties!
- To go along with the handmade coasters, you could also include a set of decorated mugs. Using a sharpie and an oven, you can make lasting drawings or quotes on each mug to really personalize them. Couples are often registered for mugs, and a heartfelt handmade mug is always appreciated.
While these do-it-yourself projects may not seem revolutionary, it is a thoughtful, personalized way of letting a newlywed couple know you care. Not only are these gifts thoughtful, they are all gifts that would actually be functional in everyday life.
