7 Personalized Wedding Souvenirs That Will Delight Your Guests Let everyone take home some love!
Life has a set of milestones which you “should” have achieved at a certain age. And while everybody goes at their own pace and you should never compare your triumphs and difficulties with anyone else, there are life-changing events you are most likely to experience during adulthood. Some of them include buying your own place, getting your first car, and perhaps one of the most metamorphic of them all, getting married. Yes, it is in adulthood when you are most probable to tie the knot with the true love of your life. Weddings are generally an awaited affair, but one part of it that is much anticipated are the wedding souvenirs. These seemingly unimportant trinkets will actually serve as crucial memorabilia for one of the best days of your life so, of course, you would want to give your guests a meaningful souvenir that’s uniquely you and your spouse-to-be. Here’s a list of the best personalized wedding souvenirs ideas that you should consider!
1. Something sweet: Two-piece molded chocolate by Megabites Chocolate Address: 2367 Sunrise Street Extension, Mia Road Tambo, Parañaque City
The approximate size of the case is 2.5 x 2.5 inches.
Who doesn’t love chocolate? With the tagline “Because your very special moment deserves the very best,” Megabites Chocolate offers a two-piece molded chocolate package encased in a plastic solo case for PhP50 each. The chocolate pieces can also come in a variety of shapes including leaf, butterfly, dome, cube, and oval designs. The packaging also comes in gold, red, and dark brown colors and is embellished by a ribbon and a personalized card depending on your wedding theme. Check out our list of chocolate shops in Metro Manila or browse the Dining & Leisure category of the ShoppersGuide Directory.
2. Something practical: Key to My Heart Bottle Opener by Royal Wedding Favors Philippines Address: P. Cruz Street, Mandaluyong City
Other bottle opener designs are an anchor, a sail boat, and an airplane.
While Royal Wedding Favors doesn’t have a physical shop and it relies heavily on appointments, pick-ups and shipments, they do have lots of wedding favors to choose from. One of these is the Key to My Heart Bottle Opener that comes in a white gift box. The bottle opener is made from metal and is four inches long. Meanwhile, the gift box has a clear display window and is adorned with a tag saying “For You” and a white satin ribbon. Prices are at PhP80 each for 10 to 49 pieces, PhP77 each for 50 to 99 pieces, and PhP74 each for 100 pieces and above. Engraving is also available for a minimum of 100 pieces.
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3. Something calming: Scented candles by Alice Blue Address: 3 Santa Rosa Street, Kapitolyo, Pasig City
Free shipping is offered for orders worth PhP 5,000 and above.
Scented candles can bring a sense of tranquillity and serenity, making them a good option to have as wedding giveaways. Making their products out of soy wax and premium fragrance oils, Alice Blue offers a total of seventeen scents to choose from such as the standard vanilla and lemongrass to the more exotic kalachuchi (plumeria) and sampaguita (jasmine). And since the candles are not made out of chemicals, they last 50% longer than the standard candles. Prices vary depending on the variety of pieces and type but sample prices include PhP109 for a pack of three wax candles and PhP529 for a set of three two-ounce candles.
4. Something with novelty: Flipbook Souvenirs by Skitbooks Manila Address: Fotogra Weddings, Inc., Unit 404 JBD Plaza 65, Mindanao Avenue, Quezon City
The booths can also be rented for out-of-town weddings with rates starting at PhP7,000.
For more of a modern (and fun) party favor, flipbooks are a good way to go. Flipbooks are books which create an animation effect when flipped. Skitbooks Manila’s booths record seven seconds’ worth of footage (guests are free to choose what to do during the seven seconds) and then turn them into a flipbook. Booth rentals are at PhP12,000 for four hours of unlimited service while flipbooks are PhP350 each for one copy, PhP160 each for two to 49 copies, PhP140 each for 51 to 99 copies, and PhP120 each for 100 copies and above.
5. Something elegant: Engraved pens in case by Knotville Favors
Address: Unit 206 Emerald Place Building, 604 Shaw Boulevard, Pasig City
Knotville Favors was founded in 2012.
Pegged as “Your ‘knot’ so ordinary souvenir shop!,” Knotville Favors has been featured in a number of events and celebrations and even in some celebrity weddings and baptisms. One of their offered products is a two-piece pen set in a wooden case for PhP1,500 each. Another option is a one-piece set also in a wooden case which goes for PhP1,200 each. Case engraving is available for both options. Some of their other products for wedding favors include a wooden plate also with engravement and a custom enamel cup.
6. Something fun: Take a shot, we tied a knot shot glasses by Mypartyblue.com Philippines Address: 1877B, Erano G. Manalo Street, Sta. Cruz, Manila
Aside from giveaways, Mypartyblue.com also offers invitations, banners, and gift items.
Mypartyblue.com is an online catalog of personalized items for various occasions, but their main office is located in Sta. Cruz. For weddings, they offer “Take a shot. We tied a knot� shot glasses which can be personalized depending on your preferred design and motif. The item goes for PhP73 each for a 24-piece order, Php70 each for a 36-piece order, PhP68 each for a 48piece order, PhP66 each for a 60-piece order, and PhP60 each for a 100-piece order. Read: Top 10 Best Wedding Gift Ideas 2017
7. Something green: Succulents with laser engraving by Go Green Giveaways Address: Tubao, La Union
The succulents can either be adorned with moss or pebbles.
While Go Green Giveaways’ office isn’t in the metro, they do ship nationwide and offer an ecofriendly alternative to wedding tokens. One of the products offered is succulents planted in a 4x4 pot which can be personalized through laser engraving. The plants are priced at PhP424 each for 80 to 90 pots, PhP423 each for 91 to 120 pots, PhP422 each for 121 to 199 pots , and PhP421 each for 200 pots and above. A minimum order of 20 pots is required. Wedding favors hold more importance than they are given for and should be well thought out, sentimental, and charming. What wedding favor do you plan on giving out at your wedding? We’d love to hear about it in the comments below! Photos were taken from the official websites and/or social media sites of the featured brands.