Five Star Gift Ideas

For your friend who enjoys running a bed and breakfast, there are several meaningful and personal gift ideas that would make their wedding even more special. These gift ideas not only reflect their passion for running a B&B, but also enhance their experience and create lasting memories.

1. Customized Logo or Signage: Help your friend establish their brand by gifting them a custom-designed logo or signage for their bed and breakfast. This could include a bespoke logo that showcases their B&B's name and style, as well as a beautifully crafted sign to display outside their property. This thoughtful gift will not only enhance their branding but will also make their establishment more professional and eye-catching.

2. Practical Guidebooks or Hosting Manuals: As seasoned B&B owners, your friend may appreciate receiving guidebooks or hosting manuals that provide valuable insights, tips, and tricks for creating an exceptional guest experience. Look for books specifically tailored to running a bed and breakfast, covering topics like hospitality, managing bookings, guest relations, and even breakfast recipes. This gift will not only help your friend improve their operations but also serve as a valuable resource they can refer back to whenever needed.

3. Personalized Decor and Furnishings: Add a touch of personalization to your friend's bed and breakfast with customized decor and furnishings. Consider getting them personalized artwork, custom-made signage, or even monogrammed linens and pillowcases. These personalized items will not only make their B&B stand out but also provide a warm and inviting atmosphere for their guests.

4. Professional Photography Session: Help your friend capture the charm and beauty of their bed and breakfast with a professional photography session. This gift will not only provide them with stunning images to use for marketing purposes but also allow them to document and showcase the essence of their B&B in a visually appealing way. A professional photographer can capture the unique features, cozy ambiance, and personalized touches that make your friend's B&B special.

5. Gift Vouchers or Experiences: Treat your friend to a unique experience or help them create memorable moments for their guests by giving them gift vouchers for local attractions or activities. Consider vouchers for guided tours, wine tastings, cooking classes, or spa treatments. These experiences can be offered as perks to their guests or used by your friend to relax and unwind after a busy season.

6. Networking and Industry Memberships: Support your friend's passion for running a bed and breakfast by gifting them networking opportunities or industry memberships. Consider getting them a subscription to a professional B&B association or a membership to a hospitality-focused networking group. These resources will provide them with valuable connections, access to industry insights, and opportunities to learn from other B&B owners.

These meaningful and personal gift ideas will not only celebrate your friend's love for running a bed and breakfast but also contribute to the success and enjoyment of their business. Choose the gift that best suits your friend's interests and personality, and they will appreciate your thoughtfulness and support on their special day.

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

Tracy Miller Fulks says about Under Lucky Stars star maps:

“This was such a beautiful gift for my son and his wife for the day they married. My only problem was I left it in the cart where I tried to buy a frame and they never got to see it. I have to order another one, it was too perfect of a gift 🎁👍❤️”