16 Unique Personalized DIY Wedding Gifts for 2022
Wedding season is here, and it is a once-in-a-lifetime event. It marks the day you meet “the one” and become part of a new family.
Such a joyous occasion deserves a gift of equal importance. If you don’t want the same old wedding gifts, why not try something different and unique for your friends, family, or colleagues by creating personalized DIY gifts?
As we all know, personalized gifts are the best kind. If you’re looking for gifts for a newlywed couple, you’re in the right place. Here we have a list of gift ideas that are unique, personal, and, let’s face it – a little bit different!
1. Personalized Wedding Keepsake Library
A wedding keepsake library is a beautiful addition to any home and will be well-used by the newlyweds to place all the unique gifts from their wedding day. It can be placed as a statement piece in their new home to tie the place together. You can customize this to their preferences to make it even more special.
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2. Personalized Cutting Board
Giving a personalized cutting board as a wedding present is a great idea. Here, you can choose from marble, white wood, walnut, and various sizes and materials. The custom engraving with their names and the wedding date will undoubtedly make the cutting board special. This would be a lovely addition to their kitchen as a married couple.
3. Personalized DIY Wine Labels
Wine, especially red wine, is considered a very romantic drink. By getting creative and personalizing wine bottles, you will give the happy couple one of their most memorable presents. You can’t go wrong with a bottle of fine wine or cocktails made with tequila to add more variety to the options.
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4. DIY Wine Bag
Whether you are presenting the couple with a bottle of fine wine or champagne, you may want to take the eco-friendly approach by hand stitching, adding some embellishments, and adding some labels to a reusable canvas wine bag. If you have painting skills, you can also make a custom painting on the bag, signifying the couple’s relationship and union.
5. Heart-Shaped Custom Photo Puzzle
What’s a better Do-it-yourself gift than a puzzle? You can get the couple’s picture(s) printed as a 500-piece puzzle and even personalize it with their initials. It’s an excellent opportunity to display an engagement photo to show off the couple’s love. They would definitely have fun putting together a picture of themselves, signifying their love.
6. First Dance Lyrics Wall Art
The first song that a couple dances to at their wedding will always remain special to them. Why not make it even more special and make a keepsake for them to look fondly at? You can gift them customized wall art based on the lyrics to the song from their first dance. It is guaranteed to be a keepsake that will remind the newlyweds of the words to their first dance song for a lifetime.
7. Personalized Photo Album
There will be no end to the memories captured in this album! Make sure to capture the special moments and holidays celebrated through the years. You can also wait until you have a picture of the couple’s wedding to create a personalized present to celebrate their marriage.
8. DIY Candle-Making Kit
Whether you are looking for a wedding gift or want to help the couple create a beautiful memory, a fun candle-making kit will transport them to a time of celebration with its natural scent of sea air, clean sheets, and sparkling champagne. They can customize the scents and colors of the candles to their liking, making them a great addition to their new home.
9. Customized Doormat and Frame
The newlyweds’ home will be complete with this practical and customized doormat, something which displays their personality. In addition to this, you can also gift them a “Mr. and Mrs.” door frame as they embark on a new journey together.
10. Matching Personalized Towels
Your quest for the perfect wedding present ends now that you have added these adorable matching towels to your cart. The happy couple will cherish them for years to come, with their initials sewn onto the towels.
11. Personalized Clock Featuring the Wedding Day
A personalized wall clock can be given to the couple as a gift, engraved with their wedding date. Add a wonderful love phrase to it and make it even more exciting for the couple. They will be reminded that as time progresses, so will their love. This personalized wedding present will make them appreciate how thoughtful it was.
12. Customized Sweet Gift Basket for the Wedding
You don’t have to spend lots of money to send a unique gift basket to the newlyweds. This well-designed basket comes with excellent sweets, and the package comes with a greeting card and a wish. Including a photo on the card would be nice to make the gift more special.
13. Handmade Jewelry
Handcrafted wedding presents for the bride are perfect if you want a DIY option. Of course, it will take some talent, and you’ll need to start preparing as soon as possible. It is easy to accomplish, and you just need to paint or decorate an artificial piece of jewelry to reflect your personality and show your blessings to the couple.
14. Paint-Your-Own Wooden Bowls
This floral bowl set is an excellent addition to any brand new home display, or kitchen collection, or even just as a gift for a friend who may be looking for a different kind of gift. They can paint this to their liking, making another great addition as a centerpiece to their home, giving it more personality.
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15. Personalized Bottle Lamp
Whether it is a special occasion or someone looking to celebrate cherished moments, a personalized bottle lamp is just what you want. It can be personalized with photos, bring joy to someone’s living room, and serve as a precious reminder for years to come. It can also be gifted as a secret Santa present if you want.
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16. Personalized Blanket
A soft monogrammed blanket like this would be the perfect addition to any couple’s living room as these throws are cozy, making their couch or chair seem extra special. Adding the couple’s wedding year with a special quote is another way to ensure that it stays in their minds long after the big day.
The Bottom Line
There are plenty of options when buying a memorable and thoughtful wedding gift for the happy couple, so you need not worry about running out of options when finding it. To show appreciation for the happy couple’s friendship and devotion, guests often present the couple with customized wedding gifts, making them more special. We hope that our suggestions will help to assist in finding gifts for the newlyweds!