At its core, gifting is a beautiful act that two people share – the giver and the receiver. The gift-giver goes through a journey, right from selecting a gift to watching the receiver react to the present. This rollercoaster of emotions, although a precious one, can also get tedious. If you are looking for a simplified guide to gifting during the festive and wedding season then you are at the right place. We have curated the perfect guide to choose from when it comes to gifting your loved ones.
In the West, people create registries for their weddings and festive celebrations to make the gift-giving process easy. But in India, people usually shy away from listing what they want outright and gift-giving is an emotional endeavour of picking the perfect thing for your loved one. So, we’ve created this hassle-free gift guide for all your gifting needs this festive and wedding season. What’s more? All of these gift ideas are gender-neutral and budget-friendly.
Treat The Skincare Fiends
We all know that one person who can’t live without talking about skincare – whether it's their new favourite face wash or a serum they're trying to get their hands on. So, why not add to their collection? Scroll through these trending products that can be great gift options for anyone after weeks of wearing heavy makeup during festivals, parties, and wedding ceremonies.
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For The Glam Divas
Festive makeup gifts call for glitz, glam, and all things gold. From shimmery highlighters to shiny body glitters, there’s a makeup gift for your girlfriends waiting to be gift-wrapped. However, you may not know the skin tone, undertone, and skin type of the receiver’s skin colour, so giving a prep or cover essential may not work. But a neutral makeup essential such as a highlighter, lipstick, eyeshadow, or makeup-fixing spray is for the win.
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Hair-Flippin’ Good
Styling tools and nourishing products are a great way to treat your loved ones who love experimenting with their hair. These popular hair care gifts suit most hair types and lengths. Another plus? The high-quality tools will last for years so your loved one will remember you every time they use these tools.
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Add To Their Fragrance Collection
Fragrances are a timeless gift for the festive and wedding season. You just cannot go wrong with good perfumes as they are suitable for all genders, age groups, and occasions. We recommend these 10 fragrance gifts that will be a great addition to any fragrance collection.
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Self-Care, Don’t Care
Self-care combos for pampering sessions at home are must-haves after hectic festivities and celebrations. It’s also a great gifting option for newlyweds as they can unwind and reconnect with an assortment of pick-me-ups as they reel in their honeymoon phase.
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Parting Thoughts
Festive and wedding gifts hold a special place in the Indian gift-giving culture. We give gifts that speak our hearts and minds and go beyond the functionality of the tradition. So, head on to Nykaa with our top 50 suggestions for your friends and family during the wedding and festive season.
FAQs
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What are some traditional wedding gift ideas?
Some traditional wedding gift ideas are:
His & Hers bathrobes, pillowcases, photo frames, and perfume sets. But if you wish to go beyond the traditional route, then skincare gifts, makeup gifts, hair care gifts, fragrance gifts, and self-care gifts are all ideal wedding gifts.
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What’s an appropriate budget for a wedding gift?
The budget for every wedding gift differs from person to person if you are very close to them like a relative, family friend, or even your close personal friend, then you can spend around 30–40K on a combined gift and if you are simply making an appearance at their wedding a 5–10K gift would be appropriate.
When in doubt opt for wedding gifts such as skincare gifts, makeup gifts, hair care gifts, fragrance gifts, and self-care gifts that are gender-neutral, functional yet aesthetic, and budget-friendly.
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What are some creative wedding gift ideas?
Some creative wedding gifts would be customised pillowcases, inscribed watches, engraved bathrobes or pyjama sets, and more.
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How can I make a wedding gift more personal?
You can make a wedding gift more personal by customising it to the couple’s likes and interests. You can even study their preferred scents and opt for candles, perfumes, skincare and haircare that align with those fragrance notes.
