Around 5,000 Yen! A Genuine List of Wedding Gifts & Favors That Made Me Happy After 3 Years of Marriage at 28.

Gifts for Female Guests and Wedding Gifts for Friends Can Be Troubling..

As you reach your 20s and 30s, the regular dilemma becomes about gifts for female friends.

☑ Birthdays

☑ Engagement gifts

☑ Wedding gifts

☑ Housewarming gifts

☑ Job change gifts

☑ Wedding favors

☑ Return gifts

There are countless occasions to choose gifts.

As you approach your 30s, you have already exchanged gifts multiple times, and everyone's tastes have become refined, so you find yourself thinking, "What should I give this time...?"

So this time, I, Keiko from the marry editorial team (28 years old, living with my partner, in the third year of marriage, no children yet), will pick out gifts that I have received that made me really happy and left a lasting impression.

"This was great and memorable!"

"It's highly practical and I still use it!"

"I liked it so much that I would give the same thing to others."

The budget is around 5,000 yen.

Here are the items that made me genuinely think "This is the best!" when I received them!

Around 5,000 Yen! Wedding Favors, Presents, and Wedding Gifts That Made Me Happy ① Palace Plate

A classic gift of dishware for wedding favors and wedding gifts.

Among the dishware, I was particularly happy to receive the TY Palace Plate from the brand 1616/arita japan (Ichiroku Ichiroku/Arita Japan).

It is a large, flower-shaped white porcelain plate with lots of petals, which looks very stylish and can be used for both Western and Japanese dishes.

I received a set of two small plates (diameter 166mm, 1,500 yen), but I loved them so much that I bought the larger size (diameter 227mm, 2,500 yen) for myself.

In the mornings, I serve bread and fruit, for lunch on Sundays I use it for pasta, and at dinner, I serve everything from simmered dishes to salads.

Thanks to the matte texture of the Palace Plate, even simple meals appear stylish, which is amazing.

It's also dishwasher safe, which is a huge help!

Around 5,000 Yen! Wedding Favors, Presents, and Wedding Gifts That Made Me Happy ② Cutipol

The Cutipol cutlery set from Portugal was another gift that made me very happy.

Cutipol cutlery features functional and beautiful forms designed based on ergonomics.

The slim and delicate look of the handles is truly stylish!

It pairs perfectly with the Palace Plate mentioned earlier.

Since I replaced my dishes and cutlery with this from 100 yen shops, our ordinary home-cooked meals now feel much more refined...!

The Cutipol cutlery set is a pair set of dinner fork and tablespoon priced at 5,274 yen (tax included).

Each piece is over 1,000 yen, so it’s not something one would collect unless they have a particular interest in cutlery.

I believe it would definitely be appreciated as a gift♡

➡ Check out the Cutipol cutlery set

Around 5,000 Yen! Wedding Favors, Presents, and Wedding Gifts That Made Me Happy ③ Noda Horo

The Noda Horo enamel baking dish that I received as a wedding gift has become an essential item for our household that prepares meals in batches on weekends.

Noda Horo is a long-established brand specializing in enamelware with over 70 years of history, known for its simple appearance and practicality.

Here are the points I love about it:

☑ Stylish enough to go straight to the dining table

☑ Heat-resistant

☑ Oven safe

☑ Dishwasher safe (only the main body)

The only drawback is that it can't be used in the microwave, but it has practicality that outweighs that.

I used to store food in Tupperware and warm it up each time for serving, but with Noda Horo, it can be used both as a storage container and a serving dish, so I can take it directly from the refrigerator, put it on the heat, and serve at the table.

If it looks this stylish even without being a plate, that's just perfect.

It also reduces the hassle of cleaning up, which is fantastic!

I liked it so much that I gifted it to my mother for her birthday, and she was very pleased.

The price ranges from around 4,000 to 10,000 yen depending on the set.

➡ Check out Noda Horo sets

Around 5,000 Yen! Wedding Favors, Presents, and Wedding Gifts That Made Me Happy ④ iwaki

Another popular storage container alongside Noda Horo is the heat-resistant glass container from iwaki. iwaki is a company based in Shizuoka Prefecture specializing in glass products.

It’s an item that I've been curious about since many home cooks on Instagram use it, and when my friend asked me what I wanted, I requested it.

(It was also easy to request since it wasn't that expensive.)

What I like about it is:

☑ Stylish enough to go straight to the dining table

☑ Microwave safe

☑ Oven safe

☑ Dishwasher safe (both lid and body)

☑ Difficult for odors and colors to stick

☑ Stacking in the fridge allows you to see the contents

Since it’s microwave safe, I differentiate my usage with Noda Horo, which is heat-safe.

Prices vary depending on the content of the set, starting from around 3,000 yen.

It’s great that you can easily buy more if you like it.

➡ Check out the iwaki Pack & Range set

Around 5,000 Yen! Wedding Favors, Presents, and Wedding Gifts That Made Me Happy ⑤ Kähler

The item that delighted me in decorative goods was a Kähler vase.

Kähler, established in 1839, is a historic Danish pottery manufacturer.

Its handmade, uneven striped pattern is captivating.

While my house doesn’t usually have the habit of displaying flowers, I like having it as decor even without flowers.

After the wedding, I had it on display with preserved flowers for a while.

I received the S size. It’s small and easy to display on the table.

If the family often decorates with flowers, the M size or larger might be better.

☑ S size approximately W80 × H125mm, about 3,000 yen

☑ M size approximately W162 × H198mm, about 5,000 yen

☑ L size approximately W185 × H305mm, about 8,000 yen

➡ Check out Kähler flower vases

Around 5,000 Yen! Wedding Favors, Presents, and Wedding Gifts That Made Me Happy ⑥ Aveda Paddle Brush

The most recent gift that made me happy was an AVEDA paddle brush with my name engraved on it!

Haruno, the editor-in-chief of marry, gifted one to all members of the marry team.

Items with your name on them give a special feeling, knowing someone took the time to prepare it just for you.

I was so happy that I immediately ordered two for my friend’s wedding gifts and birthdays.

The price was 3,000 yen (excluding tax)♡

Engraving on Aveda paddle brushes is available only at limited stores and not online, which adds to their rarity.

I purchased it at the Omotesando store.

It took about 30 minutes from ordering to completion for two brushes!

➡ How to Order Engraving on the Popular AVEDA "Paddle Brush" as a Thank You Gift? Which Stores Offer It?

Around 5,000 Yen! Wedding Favors, Presents, and Wedding Gifts That Made Me Happy ⑦ Room Fragrance

Lastly, I would like to introduce a gift of room fragrance.

I forget the brand and product name, but it's not one of those small bottles you often see; it's a considerably large one.

Its stylish appearance also makes it a great piece for home decor.

I have it placed on the floor next to the TV stand.

I don’t know the price, but the large room fragrances I saw in Francfranc the other day were about 5,000 yen or more, so it’s likely around that.

For those particular about scents, selecting might be a challenge, so be sure to choose according to the recipient.

(I am not picky about perfumes, so I was very happy with it!)

Let's Find Gifts That Will Be Appreciated ♡

Chic and practical gifts that will please female friends and colleagues.

Personally, when I think about what I received that made me think "This is the best!", the items mentioned in this article come to mind.

I hope this will be a reference for you when choosing gifts in the future♡