13 Affordable Wedding Gift Ideas That Are Unique And Heartfelt

Brittany Wong

It’s an honor to be in a friend’s wedding. A very, very expensive honor.

A national survey of more than 2,000 people by the website Bankrate.com found that members of the wedding party spend an average of $728 on gifts, travel, attire and other wedding-related costs. Bridesmaids and groomsmen in the Northeast spend even more: an average of $1,070 for the shower, the bachelor or bachelorette party and the big day.

When it comes to gift-giving, what can you get brides and grooms that’s thoughtful, creative and budget-friendly? Below, we came up with 13 affordably priced gifts sure to make an impact, whether you’re in the bridal party or not!

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Customized Photo Book, from $18

If the couple had a wedding hashtag, take all those tagged photos and give them the photo book treatment. Social Print Studio prints out bound, hardback photo books with customizable covers.&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.socialprintstudio.com/photobook/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Get a customized photo book from $18 to $65</a>.</strong>

Ring Holder, $27

Give their new bling a place to rest with this pretty, rustic&nbsp;ring box.&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/724635036/engagement-wedding-ring-box-ring-bearer?ga_order=most_relevant&amp;ga_search_type=all&amp;ga_view_type=gallery&amp;ga_search_query=wedding+ring+holder&amp;ref=sc_gallery-1-17&amp;plkey=d5c2b9558ac5c5486c2f7f96284cbcaeda7c10d3%3A724635036&amp;pro=1&amp;col=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Get a personalized ring box starting at&nbsp;$27</a>.</strong>

Cookbook, varying prices

A cookbook tailored to your friends' taste in food or particular diet (<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Vegetables-Unleashed-Cookbook-Jose-Andres/dp/0062668382/ref=sr_1_1?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIipqlk_WZ5gIVlKDsCh0WkAUdEAAYASAAEgK_4fD_BwE&amp;hvadid=323513193118&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvlocphy=1014315&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvqmt=e&amp;hvrand=4574763565249623926&amp;hvtargid=kwd-783026106927&amp;hydadcr=16213_9806166&amp;keywords=jose+andres+vegetables+unleashed&amp;qid=1575391102&amp;sr=8-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">vegan/vegetarian</a>, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Easy-5-Ingredient-Ketogenic-Diet-Cookbook-ebook/dp/B077Y56PK8" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">keto</a>, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Flavor-Flours-Buckwheat-Sorghum-Non-Wheat/dp/1579655130" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">gluten-free</a>) is always a good idea. If the couple are big bakers (or just baked goods lovers), consider <a href="https://www.chroniclebooks.com/titles/tartine-1.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Tartine's latest</a>, which The New York Times named one of <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/03/dining/best-baking-cookbooks.html?smid=fb-nytdining&amp;smtyp=cur&amp;fbclid=IwAR1dRQdg3uscBa8friCLcOu8n1pDsqG3R9HVatmeC1xfIPdopH8nqCVbthw" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">its best baking cookbooks of 2019.</a><br /><strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.chroniclebooks.com/titles/tartine-1.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Get "Tartine: A Classic Revisited" for $40</a>.</strong>

Customized Couple Portrait, starting At $25

To score cute points, get them a custom couple portrait.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/653606237/custom-family-portrait-personalised-gift?ref=pla_similar_listing_top-2&amp;frs=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Get a personalized couple portrait starting at $25</strong></a>.

World Map Corkboard in Frame, $49.99

For the couple with a serious case of wanderlust, gifts don't get any more perfect than this pushpin world map to mark where they've traveled together.&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.worldmarket.com/product/world-map-corkboard-in-frame.do" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Get this pushpin world map for $49.99</a>.</strong>

Experience-Based Gift

Chance are, gifts are piling up in your pal's home post-wedding. Instead of another physical gift, opt to give them an experience-based gift, whether it's a cooking class (companies like&nbsp;<a href="https://www.surlatable.com/category/cat2211278/In+Store+Classes?cleanSession=true&amp;pCat=CAT-259413" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Sur la Table</a>&nbsp;offer them around the country), a luxe spa day or a session of <a href="https://www.latimes.com/style/pets/la-hm-pets-goat-yoga-20170827-story.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">goat yoga</a>!&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.huffpost.com/entry/holiday-gifts-experiences_n_5c004c79e4b0864f4f6b988c" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Head here for more idea for experience-based gifts</a>.</strong>

Customized Christmas Ornament, $14.99

Commemorate their special day with a keepsake ornament.&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/634490342/christmas-ornament-mr-and-mrs-christmas?ga_order=highest_reviews&amp;ga_search_type=all&amp;ga_view_type=gallery&amp;ga_search_query=christmas+ornaments+couple&amp;ref=sr_gallery-3-29&amp;organic_search_click=1&amp;frs=1&amp;col=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Get this customized Christmas ornament for $14.99</a>.</strong>

Engraved Charcuterie Platter, $59.56

There's nothing cheesy about this gorgeous, custom engraved cheese or charcuterie platter.&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/735721282/personalised-cheese-board-custom?ga_order=most_relevant&amp;ga_search_type=all&amp;ga_view_type=gallery&amp;ga_search_query=personalized+cheese+board&amp;ref=sr_gallery-1-21&amp;organic_search_click=1&amp;pro=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Get this engraved charcuterie platter for&nbsp;$59.56</a>.</strong>

Create Your Own Reel Viewer, $14.95-$29.95

Why let all the photos your friend has taken over the years sit on Instagram when you can put them in a cool, retro reel viewer?&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.uncommongoods.com/product/create-your-own-reel-viewer?clickid=QJERGdSFNxyJWXdwUx0Mo34EUkn3tnwANzx80w0&amp;irgwc=1&amp;utm_source=The%20WireCutter&amp;utm_medium=affiliates&amp;utm_campaign=8444&amp;utm_term=Online%20Tracking%20Link&amp;trafficSource=Impact&amp;sharedid=" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Get the&nbsp;Create Your Own Reel Viewer from $14.95 to $29.95</a>.</strong>

Herb Planter, $18-$25

For apartment dwellers, passive hydroponic garden kits make it a cinch to grow herbs indoors.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.uncommongoods.com/product/kitchen-essentials-herb-planter" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Get this herb planter from $18 to $25</strong></a>.

Smartphone Unplug Box, $26

Encourage your friends to unplug and pay attention to each other instead of their phones with this handy device catch-all box.&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/735619637/cell-phone-box-unplug-box-rustic-wood?ga_order=most_relevant&amp;ga_search_type=all&amp;ga_view_type=gallery&amp;ga_search_query=Unplug+Box&amp;ref=sr_gallery-1-8&amp;organic_search_click=1&amp;pro=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Get this unplug box for $26</a>.</strong>

Monthly Subscription Box

Find a subscription box for something your friends are <i>really</i> into, whether it's <a href="https://videogamesmonthly.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">video games</a> or trying new foods (in that case, gift them with a <a href="https://www.trytheworld.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Try the World subscription</a>).&nbsp;<a href="https://www.trytheworld.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Get a Try the World subscription starting from&nbsp;$39 a month</strong></a>.

Personalized Address Stamp, $25

Your poor friends have hours of "thank you" notes to write and send off. A personalized address stamp will make that process a tad easier.&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/539594566/housewarming-address-stamp-personalized?ga_order=highest_reviews&amp;ga_search_type=all&amp;ga_view_type=gallery&amp;ga_search_query=personalized+stamp&amp;ref=sc_gallery-1-11&amp;plkey=d057b64111f4d0a14e2185a1d5e6b1a3d8547c77%3A539594566&amp;frs=1&amp;bes=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Get this personalized address stamp starting at $25</a></strong>.

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