Homeade Wedding Gift Ideas

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We are attending an overseas wedding of a family friend in a few weeks and need a gift. I messaged the bride who said that they haven't done a gift list as they know people have already spent a lot to attend the wedding but something homemade would be appreciated.

I am not at all talented or crafty but don't want to go empty handed. Any one have any ideas? Much be reasonably small and transportable as it will have to be packed in to the suitcase. Was close to the bride when we were small but barely know here now. No doubt we have been invited out of respect for the friendship between our parents so very little common interests or info about the bride and groom to draw on.

Anyone got any ideas.

Do you have any pictures of the two of you (or the two of you with families) - you could make a picture book, or get a picture framed.

That’s sweet! Does it have to be homemade by you or can you buy something artisanal from a nice market?

you could go to a pottery painting cafe and paint them a vase or a pair of Mr and Mrs mugs. Even just calligraphy their married name would look nice.

I think she just said this.
Champagne from the airport.

From how I understood it should be made by us be made by us but I think any gift will be appreciated. The question is if I can find the time to go around the markets.
I like the pottery idea and know a place where we could do it. I'll suggest that to the kids and see if they're interested.

The framed photo or a photo book idea is very sweet! Could also be a wedding themed video with all of their photos from social media which would be played during the event.
A nice resaturant voucher might be a good idea, but you need to look through the reviews of local places carefully.

Personally, unless you are very arty or skilled, I wouldn’t make something yourself. I’d go with something artisanal - pair of mugs or a small vase from s local pottery. If you have time, you could ask to have something inscribed or put on that is relevant. Alternatively, perhaps an embroidery cushion cover or a woven wool blanket/travel rug - National Trust shops have nice ones. Packable, not too expensive and useable (unless they live somewhere super hot). Failing that, I’d go with bubbly or perhaps a selection of jams or chutneys. I think they will not want a collection of random bits that then go to live in the back of the cupboard of doom.