If you find yourself in need of a gift for a friend or loved one in the coming weeks or months, it can be tempting to take one of two extreme approaches - to go completely overboard and over budget by spending a small fortune on extravagant gifts, or to leave it to the last minute and find a gift that will just about do for the occasion. Neither of these options are the best idea as it can leave you feeling like you’ve not made the best choice for your wallet or for the person receiving the gift.
If you are prone to either of these extremes then the best thing you can do is to have a plan in advance of buying the gift. It’s a good idea to give yourself at least a few weeks before you plan to give the gift so you have plenty of time to research your options and make your order. You will need to bear in mind that bespoke and custom gifts can take longer to produce so you need to make sure you have given yourself plenty of time to make your order.
The great thing about planning your gifts in advance is that you can make sure you have a defined budget and will not need to panic buy anything, and it means you can put more thought into your choice without having to rush yourself. If you are really struggling to make your choice then here are some creative custom and bespoke gift ideas for friends and family to help you get started.
Custom and bespoke gifts
When you give someone you love and care about a custom or bespoke gift you are letting them know that you understand and appreciate their personality and personal tastes. Custom gifts can be found in all gift categories, from food to furniture, and from clothing to cufflinks - there are quite literally thousands of options to choose from.
One of the best creative custom gifts you can give to a loved one is customised hampers full of their favourite products. Some brilliant ideas you can draw on are food gift hampers packed with their favourite luxury sweets and savouries, or skincare and cosmetics hampers to make them feel at their best.
The great thing about giving a gift hamper is that you will have complete control over what goes into it by creating your own, or you can find one that is pre-curated with all their favourite brands. They are ideal for any occasion, including birthdays, Christmas and other religious holidays, anniversaries, as a congratulatory gift, or for other personal events such as graduations.
Another lovely idea for a custom gift is custom jewellery. Suitable for both men and women, custom jewellery can be found to suit a range of budgets from the extravagant to the simple. For men, you could choose a pair of bespoke cufflinks or an engraved ring. If you’re buying bespoke jewellery for a special woman in your life then look out for gemstones in her favourite colours along with the right tone of precious metal such as silver, gold, white gold, rose gold or platinum. Have the jewellery engraved with her initials, a special message or a meaningful date for an extra personalised touch and to mark a memorable occasion.
For the ultimate personalised gift, you could treat your loved one to a weekend break that includes tickets to a show they love and dinner at a restaurant they’ve always wanted to visit. This is a more extravagant idea, and may be one of the more expensive options on your list, but if you were planning a large budget gift anyway then this is a great choice. Just make sure they are available to go on the dates you’ve selected, otherwise you might like to buy them a voucher so they can book the trip themselves for a date that suits them.
Whichever creative, personalised gift you choose you will be giving yourself the best chances of success by allowing plenty of time to make your choice and order your gifts. This is the best way to ensure your chosen present hits all the right notes and puts a smile on their face, creating a memorable moment for you both to enjoy.
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