15 Romantic Day of Wedding Presents to Surprise Your Partner With
Surprise the one you love – and make them even more excited to marry you – with these beautifully sentimental ideas
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Have you thought about giving your partner a surprise gift on the morning of your wedding day? How about a handwritten letter? Giving your bride or groom a card, gift, or note before you meet them at the altar is a wonderful way to let them know you’re thinking about them and that you’re excited for the day ahead. And the best thing? You don’t need to spend a fortune.
While jewellery and watches make wonderful timeless keepsakes for your future spouse, there are plenty of other thoughtful ideas out there to suit a range of styles and budgets, too.
If you’re looking for cute wedding ideas, we’ve compiled our edit of the very best day of wedding presents for brides - or any nearlyweds for that matter, plus some tips on writing a heartfelt letter to your partner for the morning of the wedding.
Best Day of Wedding Presents for Brides
Are you looking for a day of wedding present for a bride? These gifts are sure to delight the bride and surprise her on her wedding morning.
1. Personalised Wooden Ring Box – The Laser Engraving Company
How’s this for a cute wedding idea? A personalised ring box will make that moment you exchange rings even more special. This rustic wooden style from The Laser Engraving Company comes in nine different designs and can be customised with your names and wedding date, or just the words ‘I do’.
2. Baker’s Breakfast Hamper – Gail’s
Why not organise a surprise breakfast to be delivered to your partner on your wedding morning? You could even throw in a bottle of fizz to go with their orange juice. One of our favourite no-cook options is Gail’s dreamy Baker’s Breakfast Hamper, which includes a loaf of sourdough, butter, orange marmalade, granola, smoked salmon, honey, orange juice and the famed bakery's renowned croissants and cinnamon buns.
3. Satin Fringe Trim Pyjama Set – Chelsea Peers
Have these gorgeous satin fringed Chelsea Peers pyjamas delivered early so she can slip into them and feel the part for those all-important getting ready photos, otherwise this slinky set also makes a comfortable and stylish outfit choice for your first room-service breakfast as a married couple. Either way, we guarantee they’ll be very well received.
4. Sling + Stone Necklace – Feathers + Wings
High-quality jewellery is a classic but sentimental day of wedding gift, and this stunning necklace from Feathers + Wings is a truly special piece. It comes in three chain lengths to work with most outfit necklines and is available in either 9- or 14-carat gold, or sterling silver, finished with a delicate string of freshwater pearls. A modern item that'll be worn forever.
5. Susanne Kaufmann Hayflower Bath Oil – Space NK
Every nearlywed deserves an indulgent soak in the bath to relax and soothe away any nerves or planning stress on the morning of the wedding, so elevate her dip by gifting something from the grand dame of bath oils, Susanne Kaufmann.
The Hayflower bath oil is the newest fragrance, packed with spruce needle, lavender, thyme and rosemary essential oils, and sweet almond oil, to calm the mind and nourish the skin. It’ll also make the perfect base layer for their wedding day fragrance, with a scent that lingers on the skin.
6. Kate Spade NY Keepsake Box – John Lewis
There’s a good chance your partner is going to have a lot more jewellery and/or accessories after the wedding, so why not gift them somewhere to store them? A keepsake box like this one from Kate Spade is a practical but thoughtful day of wedding gift that’ll stand the test of time – and the perfect size for your wedding rings or other meaningful mementos.
Engraved with 'You & Me' on the lid, it’ll no doubt serve as a treasured piece on their bedside table.
7. Six Stories Just Married Tote Bag – ASOS
Thinking beyond the wedding day? Give their beach bag or aeroplane carry-on a honeymoon upgrade with this Just Married slogan tote from Six Stories. The durable cotton-canvas design is spacious enough to hold everything from beach towels to a laptop loaded with all your favourite shows, plus – post-honeymoon – it’ll double as a reusable shopping bag or a cute anniversary weekender.
8. Fancy Getting Married Later? Card – Etsy
Don’t forget a card! There’s no better way to tell your future spouse just how much you love them than with words – and a beautiful card is the perfect vessel for the letter to your bride or groom. This cute design from With Puns at Etsy allows you to personalise the ribbon colour to match your wedding theme and includes an optional wax seal on the envelope for a touch of luxe.
Best Day of Wedding Presents for Grooms
After a day of wedding present for the groom? No matter who you're shopping for, any nearlywed would love one of these day-of-wedding surprises.
9. Metallic Custom Song Lyrics Print – Spin Collective
Personalised products make brilliant surprise day of wedding gifts because they show an extra level of planning and care. This stylish custom print from Spin Collective is a great pick if they’re a music lover in particular – choose a song that’s meaningful to you both. Maybe it’ll be your first dance song, or the tune you choose to exit the ceremony to?
Simply choose the song and artist, foil colour, size and framing, and Spin Collective will do the rest.
10. Cypress & Grapevine Cologne Intense – Jo Malone London
Suit aside, what’s going to make them feel really special on your wedding day? In our opinion, a mist of luxury fragrance wins hands down.
For a scent that exudes warmth and sensuality, make a beeline for Jo Malone’s Cypress & Grapevine Cologne Intense, with notes of amber alongside fresh and woody cypress, cedarwood and vetiver. It also sees British actor Tom Hardy as the ambassador, and if it’s good enough for Tom…
11. Personalised Leather Passport Wallet – Not Another Bill
Passports at the ready! If your honeymoon is calling shortly after the wedding, this personalised leather travel wallet from Not Another Bill is the perfect way to stow away their travel essentials in style.
The butter-soft, suede-lined wallets come in a range of classic colours – from tan and navy to cobalt, racing green, mustard and more – and feature secure zip pockets and slots for multiple cards. Customise with initials or emojis on the front and inside.
12. Grant Chronograph Leather Watch – Fossil
Not only will the light brown leather strap and richly coloured blue dial look especially smart peeking out from the sleeve of his wedding suit, but this watch from Fossil can be engraved with a personal date, name, or message, too.
An engraved piece of jewellery such as a wedding watch makes a great surprise gift for brides, grooms or any nearlywed on the wedding day.
If they’re not into watches, why not steal away your wedding rings before the ceremony and get them engraved with something meaningful? We’ve even got some inspirational quotes about love and marriage to get you started.
13. Monogrammed Socks – Pantherella
We’ll try to resist the ‘so you don’t get cold feet’ line but a stylish pair of luxury, monogrammed socks is a thoughtful way to add a hint of personalisation and an extra special finishing touch to their outfit.
The Danver cotton lisle socks from Pantherella are excellent quality and come in a wide array of colours, so there’s sure to be a pair to complement his suit and/or your wedding theme. Choose from pewter grey or gold embroidery and personalise with up to seven characters.
14. Personalised Mini Champagne – Not Another Bill
Whether you gift them to be enjoyed as a pre-ceremony tipple with their best man or woman, or for the two of you to enjoy with breakfast the following morning, these personalised miniature champagne bottles are the perfect way to celebrate in style and make a fun and thoughtful day of wedding gift. Choose from Pommery or Moet Rosé.
15. Personalised Couple’s Journal – Martha Brook
In the run-up to your wedding, keep a journal and write down all the reasons why you love your partner. It could be small things, like the way they bring you coffee in your favourite mug every morning or big life events that you’ve endured together in your relationship.
Present them in a beautiful keepsake journal like this one from Martha Brook (any excuse to shop for wedding stationery, right?) so your partner can read through it on the morning of the wedding before he or she meets you down the aisle.
How to Write a Letter to My Wife/Husband on Our Wedding Day
Along with writing your own vows, writing a love letter to your partner on your wedding day can be one of the most challenging tasks you’ll undertake.
Of course, it’s not an essential part of the celebrations, but it’s undoubtedly worth it. When better to try and express to your future husband or wife just how much they mean to you than on the day of your wedding?
Sometimes we take for granted that our partners know how we feel about them – but penning your love in a handwritten letter will not only make them feel special and even more excited to marry you, but it also provides a long-lasting keepsake they can re-read and treasure forever.
What to Write in a Wedding Day Letter
Remember, the most important thing is to speak from the heart, but if you find yourself… lost for words, shall we say, we’ve got some hints below to inspire you. John Keats, eat your heart out.
Keep it casual
Opening with something like, ‘to my wife on our wedding day’ or ‘to my future husband on our wedding day’ might feel like the right, most romantic, choice for some – but always go with what feels natural. Address the letter to the name you usually call your partner by – whether that’s their actual name, a nickname, or even just ‘babe’!
Share the reasons why you love them
It could be the cuppa they bring you every morning, the fact they can make you laugh like no one else can or the unwavering support they give through dramatic life events – telling your partner the reasons (big and small) why you feel so connected to them will make them feel loved, special and appreciated. Don’t be afraid to be vulnerable and romantic – it’s your wedding day, after all.
Reminisce on your fondest memories
Maybe it’s the day you met or the day you specifically knew you wanted to marry them. Perhaps it’s an experience or major life goal you achieved together. Either way, recalling those moments through words in your wedding letter will bring a smile to your partner’s face while paying tribute to how far you’ve both come.
Reveal your hopes for the day
Which parts of the wedding are you most looking forward to? Tell them!
Maybe you’d like to steal a few moments away from the guests after the ceremony – just the two of you – to let it all sink in (side note: pre-arranging a couple of glasses of bubbly in a candle-lit, tucked-away part of your venue is a really romantic way to do this!), or perhaps you’re looking forward to your first dance, or introducing them as your husband or wife in your speech. It’s heartening for your spouse to know what you’re feeling most excited about – and will make them look forward to it even more.
Share your hopes and promises for the future
You can go into more detail in your vows if you’ve chosen to write your own, but sharing your hopes and dreams for the future is a great way to end your wedding day letter. This is also a great opportunity to make in-jokes and somewhat wilder comments that might not be appropriate in front of friends and family!
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