A Journey to Find Unique Petit Gifts! 11 Stylish Sweets Discovered at 'TODAY'S SPECIAL'
2019.12.03 published
Choosing a Petit Gift is Difficult...!
One of the hospitality items for weddings and after-parties, the petit gift.
Unlike return gifts, petit gifts often don't incur a handling fee, and their high degree of freedom is where the bride can showcase her taste.
It is desirable to give a petit gift that guests have never seen before and is less likely to be duplicated by other brides.
However, searching for unique, stylish sweets that are not specifically made for weddings can be surprisingly challenging.
Even if you want to see and taste them before ordering, going around many shops can be time-consuming and labor-intensive.
Have You Heard of 'TODAY'S SPECIAL'?
That's why I recommend a store called 'TODAY'S SPECIAL'!
It has locations in Tokyo, Kyoto, and Hyogo, and also has an online shop, making it a stylish select shop.
◆◆TODAY'S SPECIAL Locations◆◆
☑ Jiyugaoka
☑ Shibuya Hikarie
☑ Lumine Shinjuku
☑ Tokyo Midtown Hibiya
☑ Kyoto
☑ Kobe
Lots of Rare Sweets ♡
While 'TODAY'S SPECIAL' mainly deals in interior and kitchen goods, it also offers a rich lineup of sweets perfect for petit gifts!
Many of the sweets are rare and not found in supermarkets or train station shops, making them perfect for petit gifts.
This is the ideal store for brides who are indecisive about choosing their petit gifts, as they can compare many types of sweets at once.
In this article, I will introduce recommended sweets for petit gifts that I found at the TODAY'S SPECIAL Jiyugaoka store ♡
(Please note that the lineup may vary by store.)
Unique & Stylish Petit Gift Recommendation ① Chocolate Bar 350 yen excluding tax
The first thing that caught my eye was a chocolate bar in a colorful package.
It’s colorful but in muted tones, not bright colors, which garners extra points.
The flavors, such as cookie & caramel, rich orange, and white raspberry, are stylish too ♩
Here’s how it looks when you hold it. It's a larger size, so it looks satisfying!
Unique & Stylish Petit Gift Recommendation ② Amaretti 130 yen excluding tax
Here we have a mountain of candies-like packaged sweets!
It's cute to have them displayed in a basket like this. The display also serves as a good reference.
The "Amaretti" sweets wrapped in country-style packaging.
They are traditional baked goods from Piedmont, Italy, made with almond flour instead of wheat flour.
They are baked moist, sealing in the aromas of apricot, lemon, and orange ♡
At just 130 yen each, they are affordably priced, making them lovely when presented with a tea bag.
Unique & Stylish Petit Gift Recommendation ③ Baci di Dama 130 yen excluding tax
Another traditional Italian sweet, "Baci di Dama."
These are bite-sized cookies sandwiched with rich chocolate cream ♡
The name 'Baci di Dama' means 'Lady's Kiss.'
Unique & Stylish Petit Gift Recommendation ④ TAKIBI BAKERY Traveling Tea 320 yen excluding tax
A tea pack from Takibi Bakery that resembles a matchbox.
The stylish package features illustrations inspired by various regions of the world ♩
Inside are three tea bags representing different countries.
The exotic and stylish packaging brings excitement just by looking at it.
This is a recommended petit gift for travel-loving couples.
Unique & Stylish Petit Gift Recommendation ⑤ Ichiryu Manbai Granola 270 yen excluding tax
Granola from the granola shop "Ichiryu Manbai" located in Kobe Motomachi ♡
☑ Rosemary
☑ Apple Cinnamon
☑ Salty Maple
...and other stylish and delicious flavors are appealing.
Granola as a petit gift is rare, so guests would surely appreciate it ♡
"Ichiryu Manbai" refers to the meaning that a single grain of rice can yield a thousandfold, indicating it’s a good omen for starting new ventures!
Especially for couples tying the knot or holding their wedding on the auspicious Ichiryu Manbai day, this could be the perfect petit gift ♡
Unique & Stylish Petit Gift Recommendation ⑥ RAW BITE 380 yen excluding tax
The Danish treat, RAW BITE, is a raw food bar made with only organic ingredients and no added sugar.
Packed with nuts and fruits, it has an exciting overseas-style packaging ♡
The size is like this.
The sweets you find at TODAY'S SPECIAL are usually larger than those sold in supermarkets, which makes them look luxurious!
Unique & Stylish Petit Gift Recommendation ⑦ Bramandi 160 yen excluding tax
Chocolate bonbons by the Italian chocolate brand "Bramandi."
They are rich and sweet, looking delicious.
There are nine different flavors, making it fun to choose!
You could present all flavors together in a colorful arrangement or go with a monochrome look for a chic appearance.
Some flavors even include spirits, so they are recommended for those looking for adult-themed petit gifts.
Unique & Stylish Petit Gift Recommendation ⑧ People Tree Chocolate 350 yen
A chocolate bar from the fair-trade specialty shop "People Tree."
The loose hand-drawn illustrations on the packaging are quite soothing.
Flavors such as White Ginger & Lemon and White Crispy line the shelves, looking delicious.
Stylish chocolate bars often cost over 500 yen, so it's great that this one is 350 yen!
Guests will definitely think, "Wow, this petit gift is luxurious!"
Unique & Stylish Petit Gift Recommendation ⑨ MoMe Chocolé 320 yen excluding tax
Chocolate on a stick, called "Chocolé." What’s special about this, is that you can just stir it in warm milk to create a genuine hot chocolate drink!
It’s a popular item even in the chocolate-loving country of Belgium.
This is perfect for a petit gift during the chilly season ♡
Unique & Stylish Petit Gift Recommendation ⑩ Tiptree Honey 180 yen excluding tax
A petit gift of honey in a small jar, Pure Honey ♡
This honey is favored by the British royal family and is a popular souvenir from England.
It's renowned in reviews for being far richer than other honeys!
Priced at just 180 yen, it seems to have enough for several uses. It can be used in bread, yogurt, or tea, making it highly practical ♩
Unique & Stylish Petit Gift Recommendation ⑪ KARIYA 300 yen~ excluding tax
"KARIYA" is a traditional Japanese sweet series made using ginger from Kariya Farm in Kochi Prefecture.
☑ Ginger Candy
☑ Ginger Okoshi
☑ Ginger Kuzuyu
☑ Kinpou Candy
...and other nostalgic Japanese sweets are stylishly made delicious with ginger.
The refined packaging also gives a sense of traditional Japanese charm, making it wonderful.
This is a perfect petit gift for brides who will send off guests in traditional Japanese attire ♡
Let's Visit 'TODAY'S SPECIAL'!
I introduced some stylish and unique petit gifts found at 'TODAY'S SPECIAL.'
There are many other items such as coffee, tea, cookies, and products that seem suitable for petit gifts or return gifts.
It appears that you can gather all your wedding-related gifts at this one store!
With sweets that are stylish in appearance and taste, that are unlikely to be duplicated by other brides. Why not buy several types, taste them, and choose your favorites? ♡
There are also fun kitchen goods to look at, making it perfect for a newlywed date.
➡ Click here for TODAY'S SPECIAL store information