So, your best friend is getting married. Among the whole host of different duties you will be given leading up to the big day, you are also going to need to find time to squeeze in some gift buying. Since this is your best friend, you can’t really slack either.
This is why we have come up with this list of awesome sentimental wedding gifts for best friend ideas. These items will really show that you care about your friend and their happy marriage. We have tried to go for more personal gifts here, although we will also scatter in a few ideas that are just plain brilliant.
Of course, you could also skip these ideas and go for something you know your friend wants. But, come on. Your friend is only going to get married once. Let’s do this right!
Check out this comparison table for a quick glimpse at our top recommendations:
1. Photo Album
There are a few different photo album ideas that you can use. So, if you click that link and it isn’t the right type, there are plenty of others on Amazon.
A photo album is one of the best sentimental wedding gifts for a best friend. You can use it to show off happy moments that you have had with them throughout the years. However, don’t forget that they are actually getting married to somebody too!
Make sure that you take the time to squeeze in a couple of photos where the three of you are together. Just to show that you have accepted their new partner into your life.
Try to ensure that the photo album focuses more on your best friend than you. This is a showcase for their wedding, not you tooting your own horn about how brilliant you are.
- 📐Perfect Size & Capacity: The size of photo albums is 13 x 7.5 x 2.3 inches. It can hold 300 4×6 inch photos horizontally, each pages holds 3 photos,total 50 sheets / 100 pages.(Note: This album can hold standard 4″x6″ photos. If the inner pages do not fit properly or are damaged, please contact us and we will offer you a refund or replacement.)
- 📔Exquisite Linen Cover: The album is exquisite and generous in appearance. High-quality linen cloth is tightly wrapped around the cover. The cover has a picture display window, you can insert photos according to your idea and customize your unique personal album.
- ✅Acid Free & PVC Free: The inner pages are made of acid-free, lignin-free and PVC-free materials that won’t damage or oxidize your photos.Popotop’s albums help you preserve your photos for a long time so that your precious memories can be stay intact.
2. Malden International Designs – Mr ; Mrs. Wedding Photo Frame
This stunning photo frame will allow your best friend to show off their favorite wedding photo.
We have chosen this frame because it is beautifully designed. It is made from high-quality material, and it even offers one of the most sentimental Bible quotes for a new, loving relationship.
- Lasody Mr & Mrs Picture Frames,Cherish Every Memory,4 opening photo collage,Silver Plating,Wedding Gifts
- Silver plated ; includes high quality black velvet backing,High quality and durable.Ready to display on desktop
- The individual frames hold one 4×2.5 inch photos, two 3.5×2.25 inch photos,one 2.25×3.5 inch photo, and the whole frame size is 25.5×1.5x21CM
3. Personalized Wooden Wedding Sign
You may not want to pick this gift unless you know that your friend has somewhere to keep it!
This is a large wooden sign that you can use to put pretty much anything that you want. For your best friend’s wedding, you may want to stick to the date of their wedding and some names.
This beautifully finished piece would look stunning in more rustic-looking homes.
- Quality Craftsmanship Using Real Wood
- You Choose the Personalization Size & Stain
- Raised 3D Lettering
4. ArtPix 3D Crystal
Do you have a stunning photo of the happy couple? Get it sent off to ArtPix. They will print a beautiful 3D image in this stunning piece of crystal.
This is the type of gift that is sure to bring tears to the eyes of the bride. Chances are that nobody will buy the same gift either.
- CUSTOM GIFTS FOR FATHER’S DAY: Transform Dad’s memories with a personalizable photo gift! Just upload his favorite pic and watch it come to life with breathtaking detail. As one of the best gifts for dads, it’s also perfect as a unique wedding or anniversary gift!
- MADE FROM HIGH-QUALITY CRYSTAL: Expertly crafted with the highest quality K9 crystal and the latest in subsurface laser engraving technology! Proudly made in the USA.
- PROUDLY MADE IN THE USA: Our talented Chicago-based team is dedicated to delivering the highest quality products & service, ensuring your experience with us honors you and the memories you hold dear.
5. Custom Wine Box
If you know that your best friend and their partner love wine, then this custom wine box will go down a treat. You can get it customized with the names of the couple.
Inside, you will find all the accessories needed to pour a great glass of wine. The only thing missing will be their favorite bottle. We are sure you can manage that, right?
- Custom permanent Laser Engraving
- Dimensions: 14 in. x 4.25 in. x 4.5 in.
- Includes: Corkscrew, Bottle Topper, Foil Cutter, & Decanting Pourer
6. Personalized Wedding Date Pillow
The best sentimental gifts are personalized ones. They are going to make an even better gift if they end up being used.
This personalized wedding date pillow can have the date of your best friend’s wedding printed on it. Couple it with their names, and this is going to make a gorgeous throw pillow. Although, it looks good enough that most people will probably just put it on display instead.
- Package Content : 3 pc pillowcases, personalised as per your request
- Fabric & Embroidery : Please choose fabric & embroidery thread color
- Size : Please choose the size required during checkout
7. Couple’s Bracelet
We love this idea for a sentimental wedding gift. This is because it shows that you believe that your best friend and their new partner are better together than apart.
Each side of this bracelet will have one of the couple’s names printed on it. When the two bracelets are brought together, they create a heart shape. It is gorgeous and we have seen many brides and their partners wear these.
8. Wedding Keepsake Box
People always want to remember the happiest day of their life. This means that they are going to be walking away from their wedding with a lot of keepsakes. Many have no clue where to store them, though. This is where this gorgeous wedding keepsake box comes in.
This box can hold a lot of small items from the wedding, plus an option to add some photos too.
If you really want to give your best friend a great keepsake, then you may even want to load this box up with some memories from earlier on in their relationship.
- Organization made simple with one go-to home for wedding memories: Make memories of The Big Day last forever with Savor’s Deluxe Wedding Keepsake Box. Elegant modern memory box is meant for display so filing is easy. Relive the wedding day, any day!
- Thoughtful details keep your memories safe: 8 vertical files in ‘You & Me’ box holds wedding vows, shower invitation, table cards and more. 5 drawers in ‘Me’ box holds wedding hairpieces, boutonniere, cake topper and other keepsake objects. Also comes with Wedding and Anniversary surveys that provide quick memory snapshots with envelopes for sealing and revealing on a future date.
- Bespoke system for custom keepsake storage: 52 hand-illustrated labels make it simple to organize memories, showing what to save and where to find it. Stitched envelopes and fabric bag keeps wedding invitation, hairpieces, confetti toss or dried petals safe. In addition to couple’s name(s) on front, initials are hand-calligraphed in metallic silver on the binding.
9. AW Bridal Wedding Memory Box
This is another keepsake box, although it is a slightly different style from the previous one. It is simply a lined wooden box where the happy couple can store a few of their smaller keepsakes from the wedding.
We find that this memory box is going to look so much better on the shelf.
- 🎁 Wooden Keepsake Box – Storage Box with hinged lid and antique latch, With its catchy MEMORIES wording, to help you in collecting the best moments of your life. A tangible place to reminisce and celebrate, unique keepsake actually worthy of your most important moments.
- 🎁 Perfect Size – Dimensions are 8.5” long x 6.0” wide and 3.0” high for this memory box. Big enough to easily fit business size envelopes, arts and crafts, a box of facial tissues with space to spare! A unique and vintage brass latch closure for security.
- 🎁 Classic Design – With catchy engraved words and patterns, which is elegantly simple and modern design. Memory boxes are from plywood and wood, using laser cutting and engraving for long time storage.
10. Little Notes For The Big Day Book
You may not want this book to be the ‘main’ gift that you give your best friend. It is more of a little keepsake alongside a bigger gift.
This cute little book will allow your friend to write down their thoughts and feelings from the big day. The idea is they carry it around with them all day. It allows them to relive the moment later on.
Trust us, your friend is going to love that you gave them something to remind them to savor the moment.
11. 132 Piece Wedding Survival Kit
If you are your best friend’s maid of honor, then make sure that you pick up this wedding survival kit. Tell the bride that you have it. It includes everything that you need to ensure that the big day goes off without a hitch e.g. sewing kit, nail cutter, buttons, and much more.
It may not make the most amazing ‘main’ wedding gift, but your best friend will love the fact that you have their back.
- Wedding day emergency kit for bride: with all the supplies needed for any wedding emergency, including 1 piece cosmetic bag, a manicure set with 1 pair of scissors, 1 pair of tweezers, 1 piece nail clipper, 4 pieces hair ties, 1 piece nail file, 100 pieces oil absorbing paper sheets, 1 mini sewing kit, 10 pieces paper clothing tape, 10 pieces bobby pins, 1 piece floral tags, 1 pieces floral card, and 1 piece hang tag nylon rope, need to ensure the wedding day goes smoothly
- Meet your wedding survival needs: the bride survival kit contains enough supplies for emergency needs on wedding day, help you to prepare yourself in a more convenient way, and make sure that your important day goes as planned; It’s a nice gift for a bride honeymooner wife for wedding day
- Delicate gifts: our wedding day emergency kit is so useful that it can be a thoughtful bridal shower gift for your family or friends who are going to get married, or sending it to your lover or wife to show your care on honeymoon, engagement, she will be moved by you; You’re sure to impress with this kit to be enjoyed for years after the wedding day
12. Yesland Mr ; Mrs. Coffee Mugs
The perfect gift for when you know that the newlyweds are big coffee drinkers.
In our opinion, this offering from Yesland is one of the most stunning sets of Mr ; Mrs. coffee mugs we have ever seen. They come with a gorgeous mixing spoon, and a lid, and there is even a nice box to keep everything in.
- Value pack. Set contain 1 x Mr mug & 1 x Mrs mug. Mug gift set capacity is 12 Ounce. Open diameter: 3-1/2 inches. Height: 3-1/2 inches.
- Sturdy and the gold stands out beautifully. The couples marble cups’ handles are wide and strong, very comfortable to hold it. Dishwasher safe.
- Printed with superior ceramic inks. A truly permanent imprint that will never fade or lose its glow. Ensure an enjoyable morning coffee for many years. The glossy texture is what you need for your new couple mugs.
13. Enesco Disney Traditions Wedding Waterball
If your best friend and their partner are Disney fans, then consider picking them up this waterball. It features Mickey ; Minnie Mouse getting married.
Not only is this a sentimental gift that shows that you really care and understand your best friend’s interests, but it is a beautiful decoration that is going to sit prominently in their home for years to come.
- OFFICIALLY LICENSED ENESCO DISNEY WATER BALL: Embrace Disney wedding magic with this exquisitely crafted and hand-painted water globe, showcasing the beloved Disney duo, Minnie and Mickey Mouse getting married. This ‘Happily Ever After’ wedding snow globe is must-have collectible for Disney fans, a perfect anniversary, engagement, or wedding gift, and a heartwarming keepsake for years to come!
- MICKEY AND MINNIE MOUSE WEDDING SNOW GLOBE: Discover timeless classics with the Enesco Disney Traditions Collection by Jim Shore, combining the magic of Disney with traditional motifs of handmade American and European folk art. Celebrate Mickey and Minnie joyous wedding day with this delightful Disney snow globe, adorned with heart-shaped confetti, capturing the essence of their love.
- PREMIUM STONE RESIN CRAFTSMANSHIP: Made from high-quality stone resin, Disney Traditions by Jim Shore statues boast materials designed to endure the test of time. Each figurine is hand-painted and crafted, showcasing intricate details and vibrant colors by skilled artisans.
14. Luna Bean Hand Casting Kit
This gift is incredibly unique. We know. However, we feel that the best sentimental gifts are those that are a bit more on the unique side of things. Trust us, there are going to be plenty of other people at that wedding who will be picking up generic gifts. Do something special!
This gift is for those couples that love arts ; crafts. This set will allow the couple to create a plaster cast of their hands. When decorated, this makes a beautiful ornament that shows the love that these two people share.
- All-Inclusive DIY Hand Casting Kit – Everything you need is included: 600g molding powder, 1000g casting stone, plastic molding bucket, gloves, sandpapers, sculpting knife, and detailing tools. Easy-to-follow steps ensure an enjoyable crafting experience. Memorable
- Fathers Day Gifts for Dad – Celebrate your bond with a meaningful hand mold kit that captures cherished memories. Create a lasting keepsake together, perfect as a heartfelt and unique Father’s Day centerpiece or gift.
- Premium Quality & Detail – Luna Bean’s molding kit accurately captures every fine detail, from fingerprints to intricate lines, using our high-quality molding gel. Each kit includes simple instructions and a detailed video guide for professional results
15. Marriage Prayer Rustic Wood Sign
If that previous wooden sign was a little bit too big for you, then this marriage prayer wooden sign may be more your style.
This sign features the marriage prayer. This is something that the happy couple will be living by for the rest of their lives. There is also a great place for them to place their most favorite wedding photos.
- 👑 KINGDOM QUALITY LLC – Rustic Home Decor designed to Bless, Encourage, & Inspire; This Marriage Prayer is filed and protected under US Copyright Law, and may not be copied or used by anyone besides Kingdom Quality
- 🌟 REAL WOOD will last forever – Each piece is carefully crafted out of real wood; Since it’s natural wood, you can expect beautiful and unique variation from piece to piece; Organic texture, wood grains, and colors come together beautifully
- 🌟 WONDERFUL GIFT – “ Marriage Prayer – Lord, thank you for binding us together as one; Please remind our hearts each day of the love we share; We ask that you be the center and anchor of our marriage; Guide us and bless us; Help us to love each other as you love, with gentleness, patience, passion, and humility; Amen” An inspiring, lovely gift to the family or friends close to your heart or to anyone you like to give a gift for birthdays, wedding, housewarming, holidays, anniversary etc
16. Honeymoon Essentials
You want your best friend to have the best honeymoon ever, right? Of course, you do!
This honeymoon essentials kit is loaded up with accessories to help that honeymoon get off to a great start. You have candles, bath bombs, passport holders, and some ‘do not disturb’ signs for the door.
Perhaps not great as a main present, but one that you can bulk up that stash with. Plus, it shows that you want your best friend to have a great honeymoon.
- What in the Package: you will receive 5 pieces of honeymoon gift set, including 2 pieces of Mr. and Mrs luggage tags in 4.5 x 2.5 inches, 2 pieces of Mr. and Mrs passport holders in 5.5 x 4 inches and 1 piece of glass sand jar with cork in 40 ml, 3.3 x 1 inches; A whole set of matching suits makes it more convenient for you to use
- Nice Gifts for Couples: these pleasant Mr. and Mrs luggage tags and passport holders will bring more romance to your honeymoon trip; And couples can keep the sand together in jar on the beach as a souvenir for your honeymoon and relive your every day with this precious gift and accessories
- Cute Design and Different Colors: our luggage tags and passport holders are designed with plane patterns, which are very elegant and suitable for couples; The 2 different colors can help you quickly identify your luggage; They will be very helpful during your honeymoon journey
17. Ganz The Key To a Happy Marriage
This beautiful gift is quite literally a key accompanied by a poem. This is an ornament that your friend can hang in their home. It reminds them that they have what it takes to ensure that their marriage is a success. It shows that you believe that their marriage will be a great success.
- Key To A Happy Marriage Decorative Hanging Ornament features an ornately designed key with sentiment “Love”
- Ornament is made of zinc metal with silver tone finish; Includes a white ribbon loop for easy hanging display
- Decorative hanging ornament measures approximately 4.75 x 2.5 x 1 inches
18. Duncan ; Stone Anniversary Journal
This is a gift designed to stay with your best friend for the rest of their life.
Every anniversary up to their 70th wedding anniversary, they can record their best moments. The parts that made them laugh. The parts that made them cry. The parts where they were at their happiest.
This is the ‘ultimate’ gift as it allows your best friend to chart every aspect of their love life. We hope that you will be there every step of the way with them!
- Thoughtful Couples Journal – Maximize your important memories with our Engagement and Anniversary Journals
- Personalized Marriage Journals – Space to include important events like proposal and wedding planning to engage in the best wedding possible
- Albums Made to Last – Our high quality heirloom journal is a linen bound hard cover diary with embossed title made to last a lifetime
19. Mr ; Mrs. Champagne Flutes
This great little gift is going to be perfect for that first toast…and hopefully every toast for the rest of the couple’s happy lives!
These champagne flutes work both as drinking vessels and a little ornament to show off the love that the couple shares.
- Wedding Gift For Couples – Mr and Mrs wedding champagne flutes glasses set is a marriage gift for wedding, engagement, anniversary, bridal shower, Valentines’ day to wedding newlyweds, bride and groom, husband and wife, girlfriend and boyfriend.
- Bridal Shower Gift ＆ Remarkable Keepsake – Square toasting glasses bulk come in a premium dark black gift box and the champagne glasses are engraved with exquisite “Mr & Mrs”, making them ideal as special gifts for brides and grooms or your friends. These crystal wedding champagne flutes will definitely impress!
- 7oz Comfortable Size – 7oz capacity champagne flutes for you to enjoy your champagne,wine and cocktail. classic wine flutes are smooth and square in edges, safe for your mouth, no risk of scratching, easy to clean, and the bottom of the flute is stable, designed with a Long stem body for easy to hold.
20. Sisters by Heart Bracelet
You may not be related to your best friend, but you share a link far stronger than blood. You share a link by heart.
If you are going to be your best friend’s maid of honor, then give this to them just before they walk down the aisle. This bracelet will show that you have that link and that you are bonded by heart. Even when they are at their most anxious, they will know that they have you by their side.
21. Personalized Cutting Board
The perfect gift for a food-loving best friend!
This personalized cutting board will be a great addition to the kitchen. Not only do they look stunning, but they are durable. Your friend will be using these for years.
- HIGH QUALITY – This PERSONALIZED cutting board is handmade of 100% natural wood! It’s available Maple, Cherry & Walnut colors. Presented Classic & Arched shape options. Smooth wooden cutting board doesn’t dull knife and feels easy to cut on. Handmade in USA using true craftsmanship that allows cutting board for kitchen to last a lifetime!
- UNIQUE DESIGN – The cutting-chopping-cheese board can be used as a platter to serve charcuterie & cheese. Arched wood cutting board with groove wisely designed to catch juices & keep the countertop tidy. It’s easy to carry & clean. Organic wood is thick & strong. It prevents knife from going dull. Designed for easy wash with soap under the warm water. Wooden cutting boards perfectly designed in medium & large sizes
- FUNCTIONALITY – Have unique & functional gift getting all in one: wood charcuterie board, wood cheese board, wooden serving tray, wooden butcher block, customized wooden cutting board, wooden decorative tray, wedding welcome sign, wood serving platter, wood grill tray, wood chopping board, wood cheese cutting board, wooden food tray, wooden chopping block for kitchen
22. Holiday Memory Book
Your best friend is going to be experiencing a lot of holidays with their lover. This holiday memory book will allow them to record all those Thanksgiving dinners, Christmases, and whatever else they celebrate. It will be great for them to look back at for years and years to come.
- Holiday Card Book: Keep 25 years’ worth of photos, memories, and stories safe in this special photo album scrapbook; from unique family traditions to treasured memories, jot down your celebrations so they can be remembered and passed down to generations
- Keep Treasured Milestones Forever: Our photo scrapbook albums will store your family’s unique and special holiday memories and traditions year after year; this scrapbooking journal helps you capture your favorite moments and plan for future holiday celebrations
- Made to Last: This premium quality heirloom family Christmas memory book is made of linen-bound hardcover with a gold embossed title and spine to keep your moments safe forever; it measures 7-3/4 x 9-1/4” & contains 105 pages
Also see:
- Gift Inspiration For The Bride-To-Be
- The Best 35th Wedding Anniversary Gift Ideas
- Cash As A Wedding Gift – How Much Do I Give?
Final Thoughts on Wedding Gifts for Best Friend
See! Finding sentimental wedding gifts for a best friend doesn’t need to be hard. If you know your best friend well (and we really hope that you do), then there are plenty of gifts that you can pick up. Just buy something that really speaks to them as a person. A generic gift won’t cut it here. Show that you care.
Serena & Dominic are a married couple and parents to 3 wonderful children. They plan weddings, run multiple small businesses, and curate wedding events.
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