Send a wedding gift with Interparcel

We are officially in the peak of wedding season!

While couples choose to tie the knot throughout the year, July to September are the most popular months for wedding ceremonies. However, as much as you want to be there for the couple’s special day, it’s not always possible.

Luckily, we make it easy for people to connect worldwide with fast, reliable and affordable courier services from reputable delivery companies. If you need to send a wedding gift via courier, here’s our list of wedding present ideas. (Ideal if they haven’t provided a wedding gift registry.)

How to decline a wedding invitation?

If you can’t attend the wedding, it’s important to RSVP as soon as possible. Be honest with your response; time-off conflicts, affordability and prior commitments are all common reasons for not attending a ceremony. Of course, circumstances also change, and sometimes you can no longer attend after you previously RSVP’d yes.

If you can’t make it to their special day, sending a thoughtful wedding present shows you are genuinely sorry to miss the celebrations. It is also a kind gesture to congratulate the new couple.

How much should a wedding gift cost?

It depends on how well you know the couple. Typically, people spend between £50-£100 on a wedding gift. If you’re sending an item by courier, and it’s worth more than the level of inclusive transit cover, you should take out additional cover. Protecting your parcel against loss or damage gives you extra peace of mind, especially when sending a special wedding gift.

Five wedding present ideas suitable for sending by courier

Alcohol

You may toast the newlyweds with a glass of fizz, but how often do people actually pop a bottle of champers on a Saturday night?

Instead, safely send their favourite tipple of choice with one of our designated Liquid services. APC Liquid services are designed to send popular beverages like craft beer, wine and spirits across the UK. You can also ship liquids via Drop Off or Collection on a Parcelforce Liquid courier service.

Books

Books are one of the most straightforward items to send via a courier, providing they are sufficiently protected with packaging materials. For weddings, non-fiction books like recipe books, date ideas, or guidebooks are popular as it’s something they can read and do together.

Hardback books, in particular, require extra attention along the edges and the corners to reduce the risk of damage. We recommend that you use extra bubble wrap or foam.

Chocolate or biscuits

A token gift like a luxury box of chocolates or gourmet iced biscuits makes a thoughtful wedding present if you don’t know the couple that well. Chocolate by post does come with risks (like melting!), so don’t attempt to send it on a super-hot day!

Remember: food can typically only be sent in the UK and is prohibited by some carriers. You must check our Prohibited and Restricted Items list before you send it.

'Mr and Mrs' personalised gifts/keepsakes

It might sound cheesy, but there are actually lots of practical 'Mr and Mrs’, ‘Mr and Mr’ and ‘Mrs and Mrs’ wedding gifts. On popular eCommerce sites like Etsy, you can purchase personalised cushions, mugs and matching luggage tags - perfect for the honeymoon!

DIY wedding gift hamper

If you prefer to handmake your gifts, what better way than a DIY gift hamper? You can create a gift box with a mix of their favourite things. It’s a great way to make your gift memorable and helps you control the budget. You even include some photos and create a scrapbook they can continue to create together.

Whichever gift you choose, we also have tips on the best way to wrap presents for a memorable unboxing experience.

Left it last-minute?

If your plans suddenly change and you need to send a gift ASAP, don't fret!

We offer a wide range of fast overnight courier services like Next Day and Timed delivery. Our international Express services can also deliver a parcel in as little as 1-3 working days.

Send a wedding gift with Interparcel

Once you’ve decided on the perfect wedding gift, carefully package the item and enter the shipment weight and dimensions to get a free online parcel delivery quote.

We offer reliable and affordable shipping options in the UK and internationally, so you can find a suitable service for your wedding present.

Get a parcel delivery quote today!