Five Star Gift Ideas

For a friend who enjoys DIY projects and upcycling items, there are plenty of thoughtful gift ideas that would align with their interests and make their wedding day even more special. Here are a few meaningful and personal suggestions:

1. DIY Wedding Memory Kit: Help your friend preserve their wedding memories in a unique and creative way by putting together a DIY memory kit. Include a blank scrapbook with various decorative materials, such as ribbons, vintage buttons, and patterned papers, so they can create their own personalized wedding album. Add some disposable cameras for guests to capture candid moments, and encourage your friend to upcycle any items from their wedding day to incorporate throughout the album.

2. Custom Wedding Sign: Consider creating a beautiful custom wedding sign for your friend's special day. You could upcycle an old wooden pallet or a vintage window frame and use stencils or paint to write their names and wedding date on it. Alternatively, you can source a vintage chalkboard and hand-letter the details of their big day on it. This homemade sign would be a unique and personalized touch, adding to the rustic charm of their wedding decor.

3. DIY Terrarium Kit: If your friend enjoys gardening and creating miniature landscapes, a DIY terrarium kit would make a wonderful gift. Choose a glass container, such as a mason jar or a vintage glass dome, and gather some succulent plants, decorative rocks, moss, and tiny figurines. Package everything in a beautiful box along with a terrarium guidebook, providing them with all the materials they need to create their own stunning terrarium. They will have a new project to embark on after their wedding and a beautiful reminder of your thoughtful gift.

4. Personalized Upcycled Wedding Vows: Help your friend commemorate their wedding vows by creating a unique piece of artwork. Find an old book with beautiful typography or vintage illustrations and upcycle it into a customized wedding vows print. Carefully select specific pages that complement the meaning and sentiment of their vows, and then cut out the words or phrases to create a collage. Mount the collage on a piece of reclaimed wood or a vintage frame for a one-of-a-kind piece of art that will serve as a constant reminder of their wedding day.

5. DIY Honeymoon Travel Kit: If your friend has shared their honeymoon plans, consider creating a DIY travel kit specifically tailored to their destination. Include items such as a personalized travel journal, handmade luggage tags, a map of the region they will be visiting, and small DIY projects, like a beaded necklace-making kit or a DIY cocktail kit for them to enjoy during their trip. This gift will show that you've put thought into their unique interests and upcoming adventure.

Remember, the most important aspect of a wedding gift is the thought and effort behind it. By considering your friend's love for DIY projects and upcycling, you can choose a gift that not only aligns with their passion but also adds a personal touch to 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.”