Five Star Gift Ideas

For your friend who loves foraging for wild mushrooms and plants, I have a few meaningful and personal gift ideas that will surely delight them on their wedding day. These gifts not only align with their interests but also celebrate their new journey as a married couple.

1. Customized Foraging Kit: Surprise your friend with a personalized foraging kit that includes essential tools such as a durable foraging basket, a mushroom knife, and a field guide specific to their region or area of interest. You can also add a touch of personalization by engraving their initials or wedding date on the tools.

2. Foraging Experience: Consider arranging a foraging experience for the couple to enjoy together. Find a reputable local guide or instructor who can take them on a guided foraging tour in a nearby forest or wilderness area. This experience will not only enhance their passion for foraging but also create lasting memories of their first adventure as a married couple.

3. Rare Mushroom or Plant Specimens: Search for unique and rare mushrooms or plant specimens that your friend might never have come across during their foraging expeditions. Look for local mushroom or plant enthusiasts who sell cultivated or harder-to-find species. These specimens can be displayed and appreciated in their home as a reminder of their passion and love for the outdoors.

4. Botanical Art or Illustration: Commission a talented artist to create a custom botanical art piece or illustration inspired by your friend's favorite mushrooms or plants. This artistic representation will capture their love for foraging and serve as a beautiful and personal reminder in their home. Consider framing the artwork and adding a heartfelt message congratulating them on their wedding.

5. Foraging Cookbooks: Help your friend explore new culinary horizons while utilizing their foraged treasures by gifting them a collection of foraging-focused cookbooks. Look for books that not only provide recipes but also educate on proper identification, sustainable foraging practices, and preservation techniques. They will appreciate the opportunity to further enhance their foraging skills and experiment with unique flavors.

6. Membership to a Mycological or Botanical Society: Enroll your friend in a membership to a local mycological or botanical society. These memberships often include benefits such as access to educational workshops, lectures, foraging outings, and networking opportunities with like-minded individuals. This gesture will not only support their passion but also allow them to connect with others who share their interests.

Regardless of the gift you choose, remember to include a heartfelt note expressing your well wishes for their marriage and acknowledging their shared love for foraging. These personal and meaningful gift ideas will not only demonstrate your thoughtfulness but also celebrate your friend's unique interests and passions on their special day.

Or you can get her/him a star map with the date of the wedding.

Jean Alvanas says about Under Lucky Stars star maps:

“Purchased for family member as a wedding gift. When it arrived it was so perfect it took my breath away. Know it will become treasured by the newly married couple.💞From a very happy grandmother.”