Unique and Thoughtful Hong Kong Wedding Gift Ideas
With the weather cooling down (I know… we are still feeling the humidity), we are officially entering autumn; the wedding season. Different cultures’ wedding etiquette may vary but getting a gift for the bride and groom as a way to give our blessings would always be a kind gesture. On top of the traditional red packets or honeymoon contribution, many guests would also like to make the effort of getting a thoughtful wedding gift for the couple to keep for a longer time. The thoughtfulness of a gift is what makes it special. In this gift guide, we would like to share with you six unique and thoughtful gift ideas for you to send your blessings to the love birds.
For the Honeymoon
Many wedding couples have their honeymoon after their wedding ceremony. These matching luggage tags and passport covers would be ideal gifts for the couple. They come as craft kits where the newly married couple can create their very own customisations by stitching their names, initials, or the words Mr and Mrs on them. The passport cover is designed to record travel adventures with stitches (Stitch Where You’ve been as the name said!). A lovely way for the couple to stitch their sweet travel adventures together. You can also stitch some patterns before gifting to make it a unique, handmade wedding gift. Yes, we will travel again!
Stitch Your own Luggage Tag and Passport Cover by Chasing Threads. Available on Qraftie for HKD 225 and HKD 285 respectively. Vegan option is also available.
For the Wedding Photo
This Mr and Mrs personalised Mahjong photo frame is specifically designed for weddings and it comes with a beautiful gift box, ready for gifting. You can choose four hand-carved mahjong number tiles such as the wedding month and day, the wedding year or a series of meaningful numbers. The numbers 1314 have a similar pronunciation as “Jat Sang Jat Sai” 一生一世 in Cantonese, meaning forever and ever. It’s commonly used for wedding blessings or expressing the love of a sweet couple. A unique personalised wedding gift for the couple to showcase their favourite wedding photo at their new home.
If you would like to have the two laser-engraved blessing tiles customised, the designer would also be able to illustrate a new design and have the final creation ready for you to gift.
Mr. and Mrs. Mahjong Photo Frame Gift Set by Karen Aruba. Available on Qraftie for HKD 350 and an additional HKD 270 for customized blessings.
For the new Home
Whether the newly married couple is an art collector or not, they would appreciate a piece of artwork to decorate their new home. When it comes to choosing the right piece of artwork, it’s always nice to go with one that can easily blend into any home style. This Koi Fishes watercolour art print would be a great choice. The artist embraces the importance of peace and balance in life and her artwork reflects this, creating a calm and peaceful vibe in the home. Koi fishes are also positive mascots in many Asian cultures.
If the newly married couple has a dog or cat, the artist also paints customised pet portraits with watercolours; making your wedding gift even more meaningful to the couple.
The Koi Dance Limited Edition Art Print by The Quiet Place Art. Available on Qraftie for HKD 500 each.
For House Warming
Newly married couples often host a few house warming parties at their new home to share their joy with family and friends. This dumpling themed placemat would be a functional gift for the couple to serve their food and it would also make a cute decoration when it is not in use. Match it with the designer’s dumpling coasters to gift it as a set.
Dumpling themed placemat by Paper-Roses. Available on Qraftie for HKD 180.
For Home Dining
Many couples enjoy cooking and dining at home as a romantic activity. With the newly married couple moving into a new home together, these serving trays, designed using the designer’s very own hand-drawn illustrations, would make a functional yet stylish wedding gift. Red lucky cat or cute bao illustrations? Why not make them a sweet pair?
Lucky Cat and Bao Illustrations Serving Plate by Pinyin Press. Available on Qraftie for HKD 200 each.
For Your Blessings
Don’t forget to hand-write your blessings on a greeting card to go with your wedding gift. While we are living in the digital age, a hand-written card would always touch the recipients’ hearts. This beautiful Love and Marriage greeting card set comes in six different watercolour illustration designs: perfect pair, kissing dolls, kissing dolls (white dress), flamingo love, Mr & Mrs and tandem hearts designs. Each of them is a beautiful piece of watercolour art print. Have them framed and turn them into loveable home decors.
Love and Marriage Illustration greeting cards by Paper-Roses. Available on Qraftie for HKD 180 per set.
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September 2020
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