This story is updated in January 2019.
Trust me, your crew on your wedding day will be your literal lifesavers. They’ll be the ones sneaking you some of the vodka from the bar while you’re tied up in rituals. They’ll also be there to help you wear that 50 kilos lehenga of your dreams and be the ones making sure everyone has a great night.
So, to celebrate this milestone in life and the bond you all share, thanking your veeres with thoughtful wedding return gifts is a must. After all, they are the ones who’ve been there from the Chandini Chowk shopping escapades to the bachelorette planning. We’ve got a list wedding return gifts you can give to thank them for all the help they’ve been through the madness of your shaadi.
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Customised bride and groom cupcakes
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No one in their right mind ever said no to a cupcake! Why not have these cute presents symbolizing the ceremony and your love. They look sweet and taste even sweeter!
POPxo Recommends: Sonali’s Cupcakes (Price: Rs 400)
Handy kitchen gadgets with the date of your wedding inscribed
Of course, this could sound tacky, but it’s a special day in all your lives. Your besties cherish the moment just as much as you and your hubby do. So why not make quirky fridge magnets or bottle openers with your date and maybe even a caricature cartoon designed.
POPxo Recommends: Print shop- fridge magnets (Price: Rs 40)
Chunnis for the girls and scarves for boys
You can get gorgeous chunnis for your girl gang and get smart scarves with Indian prints for the boys. They’ll use these for sure and it’s always good to have a traditional memento to remember the occasion.
POPxo Recommends: Dupatta Bazaar Multicoloured Embroidered Poly Chiffon Dupatta (Price: Rs 1889)
4. Bags and pouches
Getting an ethnic bag to match outfits is one of the hardest parts of getting ready for a desi wedding. You could buy colourful, patchwork bags so that your friends don’t have accessory problems at the next shaadi they’ve to attend.
POPxo Recommends: Tarusa Green & Gold-Toned Embroidered Clutch (Price: 3899 Discounted Price: 1754)
Jewellery
For your closest friends you could always pick out some stunning jewellery pieces you know they’ll love. Silver works best when you want to get ethnic earrings or you could get a gold-plated maang tikka or even some payals. If they aren’t into ethnic and like to go for that boho vibe you could give a statement neckpiece you know they’ll wear.
POPxo Recommends: Bird EarCuffs (Price: Rs 3,900)
Colourful succulent
Let’s make the environment a better place and gift plants as presents! They will be decorated at your friends’ places for a long time and add to the aesthetic décor too. And because it’s a succulent there are fewer chances for your careless pals to be able to kill it.
POPxo Recommends: Aptenia, Heartleaf Ice Plant (Price: Rs 249)
Custom gift hamper
You could create a small gift hamper for those very special people who you want to say thank you with all your heart. Simply get some scented candles, miniature alcohol bottles, short glasses, a candle stand and some cake jar- ‘cause mooh meetha toh karna padta hai!
POPxo Recommends: Kama Ayurveda Paradiso Bougie Pafumee (Price: Rs 500)
What a way to end your wedding but with these keepsakes!?