Real Opinions on Twitter! 10 Items That Truly Made Me Happy for the "Thank You at Reception"

2019.11.18 published

What to Give as a Thank You for Reception Duties?

"Thank You" gifts for friends and colleagues who helped with your wedding reception.

They play a truly appreciated role by arriving 30 minutes to an hour early to assist with guest check-in.

The market price for thank you gifts typically ranges from 3,000 to 5,000 yen. (For morning weddings, some brides add an extra 1,000 to 2,000 yen due to early morning hair styling fees.)

Common items include Starbucks cards and engraved lipsticks, but,

we’ll introduce items that have made people say, "I received a thank you gift! I'm so happy!"＊

Item #1 That Guests Appreciate: AVEDA Paddle Brush

The AVEDA paddle brush has become a huge trend for thank you gifts in the past year.

It’s a popular item that all fashionable women are familiar with, making it extra delightful when received.

However, as it's a popular item, there's a chance the recipient might already own one. Try to subtly inquire or check their social media to ensure they don’t already have it before gifting＊

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Item #2 That Guests Appreciate: Starbucks Card

A classic, the Starbucks card is also well-received. Since it’s a card, it’s not bulky, which is a point of appreciation＊

There are various region-specific and seasonal designs, so it’s a good idea to choose a design you like◎

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Item #3 That Guests Appreciate: Treating them to a Meal Later

Instead of giving a physical item as a thank you gift, treating them to a meal is another option.

This allows for sharing thoughts about the wedding, and you can enjoy a fun time together♡

However, if there’s no thank you gift, they might think, "That's inconsiderate," so be sure to include a message card saying, "Thank you for handling the reception today! Let me treat you to a meal sometime!" and contact them soon after the wedding＊

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Item #4 That Guests Appreciate: A Scented Item They Love

One recipient mentioned that they received their usual perfume as a gift♡

If it’s something they usually use, they’ll undoubtedly be happy, and having multiple is always nice♩

It’s recommended to check what items they typically use beforehand＊

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Item #5 That Guests Appreciate: Engraved Lipstick

Engraved lipstick is also a classic and well-received item. A lipstick with their name on it feels special♡

Check the shade of lipstick they typically wear in advance, or opt for a color close to transparent to ensure it's a safe choice.

Here’s one from Yves Saint Laurent.

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Estee Lauder♡

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Jill Stuart♡

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Item #6 That Guests Appreciate: Protein

One person mentioned that the thank you gift from a groom who enjoys working out was "protein."

It’s not only a hit among men who use it; women can also enjoy it as a nutritional drink.

Many women may not have tried protein before, so they might think, "Maybe I'll give it a try♩" and enjoy it＊

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Item #7 That Guests Appreciate: Sabon Body Scrub

The Sabon body scrub is well-known for its moisturizing effects.

They have small types starting at 3,740 yen and luxurious types at 7,150 yen, making it easy to adjust your budget＊

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Item #8 That Guests Appreciate: Seasoning Set

A smoothie, jam, butter, sauce, and dressing set from Kuze Fuku Shoten, known for "Japan's meticulous delicacies" featuring Japanese food items＊

Everyday-use seasoning items are practical and well-received♡

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Item #9 That Guests Appreciate: Limited Edition Cosmetics

The Shu Uemura Christmas collection Pokémon lip♡ Limited edition cosmetics feel special just by existing and are great to avoid having duplicates with others＊

Many limited edition items sell out quickly, so being well-prepared in advance is a bonus♩

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Item #10 That Guests Appreciate: Book Card

The traditional book card has been a classic thank you gift for a long time. Book cards can be used at bookstores nationwide, and they even work at Animate＊

This could be the most appreciated gift for an anime lover♩

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Conversely, What Items Were Not Appreciated...?

Now, let’s look at items that were not well-received.

☑ Flower arrangements (difficult to carry home and hard to dispose of)

☑ Main table floral decorations (flowers might be given regularly, so they feel less like a thank you)

☑ Gift cards for lower than the expected amount (knowing it was less than the market rate was disappointing)

☑ A thank you message card alone (felt extremely inconsiderate)

☑ Caricatures of the bride and oneself (hard to display and impossible to discard)

☑ A loaf of fresh bread (planned to travel the day after the wedding and couldn’t eat it)

☑ Being asked to think of something they'd like because they wanted to give a thank you (it’s hard when you’re not sure what you want and the price wasn’t mentioned)

☑ An aroma candle set (not a preferred scent and unsure what to do with it)

☑ Tea leaves (can drink tea bags but don’t own a teapot and wouldn’t brew it themselves)

Be careful when choosing a thank you gift for the reception...!

Let’s Choose a Thank You Gift That Will Be Appreciated＊

We introduced thank you gifts that recipients said made them "happy!"

Whether you choose something according to their taste or a Starbucks or gift card that matches the market value, it's likely to be well-received.

Additionally, pairing a gift with a dessert plate containing a message like "Thank you for the reception" is also appreciated♡

Let's prepare a thank you gift with feelings of gratitude♩

➡️ Check out the template where you only need to enter guest names for preparing a reception list that can be troublesome to prepare yourself♡

➡ A list of articles about thank you gifts is here＊