Planning to Tie the Knot in 2022? Don't Forget these Best Wedding Return Gifts Ideas for Your Relatives.

One of the most memorable days of a person's life is the day he/she gets married. It's the day when they take their vows and celebrate with their friends and relatives. It is a ceremony characterised by joy and happiness that have no bounds. Planning a wedding function is a huge task, but the help from your loved ones makes it seem easy. So, don't forget to thank them for all their efforts. Choose from these thoughtful return gifts that have been carefully selected by the gift expert to show your gratitude to the guests for making this auspicious day even more auspicious.

Return gifts are given to the guests attending an event as a way of showing appreciation to them for attending. It is a good idea to get to know why there is so much emphasis on the return gifts for the guests during the wedding and so we give you three reasons below.

A wedding is a big event, and people would have kept the date free for your wedding, or the wedding of your children. So, it is essential to thank them for being a part of your joyous occasion. A return gift is an ideal way to tell them despite all the works, you took the time to express your gratitude for the gift.

Your relatives are reminded of the wedding when they see the return gifts. Not only the wedding ceremony but also the other fun activities. Smiling and happy faces come to their minds. So, your big day is reminded often. They keep in touch or get to know your love for them when they use these gifts. So, this is the reason many go for gifts that can be regularly used at home, or serve as a piece of décor. Exceptional and unique gifts are hence the choice of people who want everyone to remember the special day.

The bond among family strengthens when your relatives get to know your love and gratitude via the gift as the memories are often brought forward when they see your return gift. The joy that sparks when you choose a special gift for them is amazing. This lets the relationship grow, and the bond gets stronger over the years.

Personal diaries haven’t lost their utility or the sophisticated charm characteristic of them in the era of blogs and vlogs. Hence, it is one of the best return gifts for your guests. You can make them better by adding a touch of personalization like printing the names of the guests on the diary covers. Vista Print offers a myriad of personalization options for diaries and you can use them to create an attractive return gift. Pricing starts at Rs. 275.

Pens as return gifts offer both utility and a stimulus that triggers fond memories if they are personalized. Brand Store from Vistaprint offers this matte black roller pen which you can customize by either engraving your guests’ name or the couple’s name on it. Your guests will be fondly reminded of the wedding ceremony whenever they use the pen. The size of the pen is 14 cm in length, it has a matte black metallic finish, its ink colour is blue and its pricing per pen is between Rs. 205 and Rs. 357 depending on your customization.

You can never go wrong with personalized photo mugs as return gifts. Canvas Champs offers a variety of customization options in mug type, capacity, size and the base colour. Besides, you will choose the photo or photos that will be printed on the mug. Since we are discussing wedding return gifts, the ideal photo on the mug should be that of the couples but it is entirely up to you what it should be. You should go ahead if you have a better idea. Pricing of each mug starts at Rs. 179.

Keychains are small, useful and become one of the best return gifts after personalization. Your guests will literally carry the wedding memories with them. This keychain from Print Land is circular in shape, made of medium density fibre and has a heart-shaped frame around the area where the printed photo would be. Printland uses digital heat transfer technology to print the photo. The ideal photo for this keychain would be of the couple’s considering the design. Each keychain is priced at Rs. 125.

Chocolate would be the perfect wedding return gift for your guests. This box of 12 assorted, handcrafted chocolates from Smoor will blow your guests away. There are both dark and milk chocolates in the box and they are characterized by a smooth and creamy texture and a variety of flavours. The taste is enhanced by the presence of dry fruit fillings. There is something for everybody in this box which is why it is ideal for a return gift. Each box costs Rs. 450.

Everybody loves to nibble on dry fruit. This box of dry fruits from Berry India consists of 50 grams each of cashews, almonds and raisins. All of these items are of premium quality and your guests will surely enjoy them. The best feature about this return gift is that it appeals to vegetarians and vegans. Besides, the contents are healthy and preferred by most people. Each box is priced at Rs. 399.

There are two reasons why your guests will love this return gift. The first reason is its tea which is an extremely popular beverage and the second is this box of tea bags containing teas of different flavours that will take their taste buds on a delightful adventure. This tin box of assorted tea bags from Goodwyn consists of 10 tea variants with 2 bags allotted to each variant. There are 20 tea bags in total. One tin box comes at a price of Rs. 180.

This return gift is for those guests who prefer coffee to tea. This Colombian Brew Coffee consists of assorted mocha coffee of four flavours namely strong, double chocolate, mint and blueberry. The type is instant coffee and the coffee powder contains no preservatives, sugar or milk powder. One spoonful is enough to make one cup or 125 ml of coffee. The powder can be diluted with both milk and water. One box comes at a price of Rs. 299.

This return gift is especially for the women guests. It is a mini-sized makeup pouch from Nykaa with a bling exterior. The baby pink coloured shiny pouch is attractive and can store essential makeup items. It is the perfect carry bag for makeup that enables one to do touch-ups while travelling. The size of the pouch allows it to be carried around in a handbag so that one can extract it easily when needed. The price of this item is Rs. 199.

This artisan clutch will be loved by your women guests. It is sophisticated, has a traditional design and is useful in daily life. It has a quilted pattern and the fact that it is handcrafted gives it a special charm. The designs on the clutch are block-printed. The Clutch has just about enough space for your smartphone, some cash and banking cards. Hence, it can be used in daily outings or when running errands. The price of one clutch is Rs. 249.

This classic Leather Wallet is ideal for male guests. It is brown in colour and has a casual look about it which makes it a perfect fit for daily use. The main feature of this wallet is its capacity. It has as many as 9 compartments; 7 are for cards, 1 for cash and 1 for coins. The leather wallet is enough for carrying your financial paraphernalia. This leather wallet is priced at Rs. 299.

This is a useful gift for both male and female guests. It is an all-purpose travel kit from the Bombay Shaving Company consisting of one compartment that has enough space for storing your grooming necessities. It is classic black and white in colour with zip closure. The best feature of this product is that it's environment-friendly. It is cruelty-free and recyclable. This Travel Kit comes at a price of Rs. 195.

You should definitely get this Bracelet if the guest list consists of Potterheads. They will love to have this as a return gift. The bracelet is in the shape of the Golden Snitch. The wings of the ball and the bracelet band are silver plated while the ball is gold plated. The combination of gold and silver makes the product look quite attractive. It is priced at Rs. 199.

The religious ones on the guest list will love this return gift. It is a set consisting of a puja thali and two katoris (bowls) attached to it. The Items are silver plated and have the opulent look commonly found in religious utensils. It also has holes to give the holder a better grip while using the product. One set is priced at Rs. 480.

This Ganesh Mandir is made of metal with a gold plated finish. The product exudes a bright golden hue that is mesmerizing to look at. The Mandir is adorned with beautiful patterns and the Ganesh idol itself bears proof of expert craftsmanship. You can buy one such Mandir for Rs. 299.

This Incense Stand is made of white metal, exudes a bright silvery hue and is engraved with beautiful patterns. The incense stick holder is shaped like an elephant. Your guests will love this return gift for its unique and attractive design. A single quantity of this product is priced at Rs. 45.

This arrangement of floating Lamps is one of the best gifts that you can give to your guests. It looks beautiful and the floating feature adds to its beauty. There are two silver-plated lamps attached to a foam base that has kundan decoration on the periphery. The colourful kundans together with the lighted lamps floating on water would create an exquisite view. This arrangement can be bought for Rs. 99.

What is unique about these Coasters is that they are crocheted and your guests will immediately develop a liking for them. The coasters are made from 100% cotton yarn that is of soothing green colour. They are circular in shape and have a diameter of 4 inches. Each pack consists of 3 coasters and comes at a price of Rs. 499. Return gifts serve their purposes better if they are unique and these coasters are so.    

This Tea Set consists of seven items; one ceramic kettle and six ceramic teacups. The base colour of the kettle is beige while that of the cups is beige, pink, green, blue, yellow and gray. All of these items are adorned with an Indian tribal pattern around the base which gives them an aesthetic look. Such a return gift will evoke fond memories of the wedding every time your guests enjoy a cuppa. The whole set is priced at Rs. 465.

This is another useful return gift for your guests. This Wooden Tray has dimensions of 41 cm x 26 cm x 6.5 cm. There are handles at both ends that make it easier to carry around. An attractive paisley print in blue and orange is printed on the surface of the tray. The bright blue and orange colours stand in contrast to the dark rich colour of the wood and make the tray look exquisite. It comes at a price of Rs. 199.

This is not a regular Mason Jar (glass body with a metal lid) as it is made of wood which is going to be well received by your guests. This aesthetic mason jar is made from sapwood and can be used to store nuts, spices and snacks. You can also put flower twigs in them for decoration. Besides storage and decor, it will make a statement sitting atop the table which is why your guests will love it. The jar is priced at Rs. 299.

Everybody has a smartphone nowadays and your guests will be delighted if you give them an accessory that helps them hold the phone in their hand firmly. This circular-shaped Phone Grip Holder has Captain America’s shield pattern printed on it which gives it a trendy look. Besides grip, this holder can also serve as a propping stand for your phone. So, one product serves two purposes. Each grip holder is priced at Rs. 99.

Phone Holders have become a necessity and your guests will surely appreciate one as a return gift. This phone holder is made of wood and has a cute pawing cat design. The design makes it look like a cat is propping up the phone with its paw. Another feature of this phone holder is that it can be customized. So you can either print the guest’s name or the couple’s names on it. The phone holder is priced at Rs. 445.

We all have problems regarding Earphone Storage. We want to store it in a place that would ensure that it won’t go missing or won’t be tangled and damaged. These round-shaped earphone storage bags would be ideal as return gifts for your guests. They have quirky prints on them and have zip closure. The round shape makes sure that the earphones are not tangled. Besides earphones, one can also store other wired accessories like USB cords and even pen drives. 4 of these bags are priced at Rs. 599.

This is another useful gadget Accessory for your guests. It is a wall-mounted storage space where one can store small items like paper clips, business cards, remotes and the like. It can be attached to a wall which means that it allows one to organize items without compromising space. The best use of this accessory would be to use it as a phone holder while it is in charging mode. Install it close to a charging point and you do not have to balance your phone precariously on the adapter while charging. 4 of these come at a price of Rs. 498.

This Lantern is 6 inches high and 3 inches in diameter. It is made of metal and has perforations on the body akin to mandala art. A lid blocks the light from above which allows it to escape only via the perforations on the body. This creates majestic mandala art light patterns around the lantern. Your guests will surely love to have such a return gift. The price of this lantern is Rs. 500.

This return gift will be memorable as it is a ceramic Flower Pot with a unique design; it is shaped like a bird. The body is of teal colour and the “beak”, “wings” and “tail” is yellow ochre. Though this product has been built as a flower pot, one can use it in any other feasible way. For example, one can use it as a candy bowl. The product is priced at Rs. 499.

Indoor plants are soothing to look at and it uplifts the ambience of the room it is kept in. Hence, your guests will love indoor plants as return gifts especially if it is the beautiful syngonium plant. This Plant has a light pink hue on the leaves that not only exudes beauty but also makes it a unique plant. It is potted in a blue-coloured pot which accentuates the pink hue. The plant comes at a price of Rs. 349.

This calm and tranquil Buddha Face Statue will be well received by the wedding guests. It is black and gold in colour and is made of polyresin. The dimensions of the product make it perfect to be placed on the table as home decor. Your guests will love this return gift for its contribution to the ambience of the room. The serene expression on the statue will bring a peaceful atmosphere to the room. It comes at a price of Rs. 499.

This magnetic Photo Frame is made of MDF wood and is ideal to be stuck on the door of the refrigerator. Your guests will be reminded of how much they enjoyed the wedding ceremony every time they open the refrigerator. The orange colour of the frame and the prints on it will evoke feelings of happiness and joy and your guests will be delighted to have this as a return gift. Each frame is priced at Rs. 399.

The task is tedious when you need to choose a unique gift for your relatives. They play a vital role in your entire life, and the wedding return gift should consider this too. So, when you are looking to buy return gifts, then here are 3 important factors you need to take into account.

Your budget is a significant factor here. You cannot go over the board for the return gifts. Also, you cannot burden yourself after splurging on the wedding. So, fix a budget for the return gifts. If you are planning to have separate sets of gifts for friends and relatives then have separate budgets for them. Calculate the number of gifts you need. If the items are expensive then the ideal method is to give one item per family instead of one per head. Alternatively, choose an expensive gift for the family and small gifts for each member. There are multiple options for distribution. Remember that you will save money when you order in bulk. Also, it would be better if you buy the gifts during a sale period.

An exquisite gift may go unnoticed and not be appreciated because you have given it to someone who does not find any use for it. Personal details of the guests are important to understand what gifts would be appreciated by each. A family of young members does not find puja thali appealing. The same goes for elders when they receive modern home decors. So perhaps you can consider having different sets of gifts by age, gender or any other personal detail. Of course, make sure to consider this aspect while preparing your budget too so you aren't caught unawares by the soaring cost.

India is home to a variety of cultures which gives a colourful and dynamic definition to the country. The unity among the cultures and their harmonious coexistence is what makes this country interesting. But the presence of so many cultures also gives rise to stereotypes. For example, the intellectually lacking Punjabi who speaks and behaves in a comical manner, the South Indian who speaks with a thick accent and is always dressed in traditional clothing (or clubbing all South Indian cultures into one identity), the Bengalis and their funny Hindi accent, the stingy Marwari and many more.

There are some products that reflect these stereotypes. Though these stereotypes and the associated products are meant on a lighter note and never intended to insult any culture yet they might come out as extremely offensive to some cultures. Hence, it is best practice to avoid such products as return gifts.