"Because It's Boring to Be the Same as Everyone Else: A List of Handmade Gift Ideas for Parents♡"

I Want to Make a Handmade Gift for My Parents!

A gift for both sets of parents to be presented at the end of the wedding reception.

The classic gifts are flower bouquets and gifts priced between 20,000 to 30,000 yen, but more and more couples are adding handmade items to their gifts.

Many might not have given their parents anything handmade since grade school.

By adding a heartfelt handmade item that has value beyond money, the appreciation for parents will surely be conveyed more deeply.

In this article, we will introduce handmade gifts that senior brides have actually prepared for their parents.

If you are a bride-to-be considering giving a handmade gift, please use this as a reference! ♡

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Handmade Wedding Parent Gift ① Rice Representing Weight & Couple's Tea Bowls

A bride who handmade the classic gift of rice representing weight.

She prepared a simple 3kg rice bag found online and filled it with rice purchased from a local rice shop.

On the front, she affixed alphabet decorations from Can Do and wrote the grams there.

Along with the rice, she also prepared handmade couple’s tea bowls♡

After the wedding, we hope they will enjoy the selected rice in the handmade bowls while reminiscing about the memories.

Handmade Wedding Parent Gift ② Flower Box

A bride who gifted a handmade flower box.

She purchased a glass cabinet online and filled it with dusty-colored artificial flowers, then attached pre-wedding photos.

She handwrote a "thank you" message and the date of birth with a gold pen.

It’s a sophisticated gift that would be appreciated as interior décor.

Handmade Wedding Parent Gift ③ Photo Frame

A bride who handmade a photo frame filled with photos and preserved flowers.

She was particular about the choice of the photo frame and the types of flowers, resulting in a satisfying finish♡

Surely, they will display it in their entrance or living room.

Handmade Wedding Parent Gift ④ Parenting Appreciation Certificate

The handmade parenting appreciation certificate has recently become popular, especially in the photo frame style rather than the traditional certificate design.

The integrated clock with the photo frame makes it easy to display♩

By including pre-wedding photos and childhood pictures, it becomes an item filled with memories.

This design includes a wooden photo frame that holds six photos, featuring photos from western and traditional pre-wedding shoots, childhood pictures, and a message card.

The wooden frames all have unique textures, making it stylish.

This photo frame can be purchased on Rakuten for 4,400 yen♩

➡【Rakuten】Find the photo frame here

Handmade Wedding Parent Gift ⑤ Cutting Board

Some couples are preparing cutting boards made by cutting the wood and decorating it with wood burning.

Many parents might already have fond items like clocks or bowls, but there are likely many homes that do not yet own a cutting board, making it a practical and appreciated gift!

Handmade Wedding Parent Gift ⑥ Photo Album

A wonderful idea is to give a photo album compiling pictures from birth onward.

They pick their favorite family photos from many to compile.

Many parents may not have the chance to look back at thick albums often.

This will surely be a touching gift.

For each photo, writing what they thought or memorable episodes at that time can turn it into a message book, enhancing the emotional impact.

Writing letters can be difficult as one may struggle with what to write, but by reflecting on memories alongside photos, thoughts may flow freely.

Handmade Wedding Parent Gift ⑦ Acrylic Art

Recently, "Scribium Mood Light" has been gaining popularity on social media.

It’s an item that brings out a picture or text by carving acrylic glass and backlighting it.

The DIY kit comes in a set of two for 5,800 yen.

By drawing family illustrations or messages in line art, you can create a one-of-a-kind piece of acrylic art.

➡ You can buy Scribium Mood Light here

Handmade Wedding Parent Gift ⑧ Photo Panel

A photo panel made from childhood pictures.

Seeing the beaming smiles might evoke both happy and slightly bittersweet memories of their children's early years.

Printing photos on canvas panels yields a high-quality finish and is highly recommended♩

Handmade Wedding Parent Gift ⑨ Tea Bowls

In a parent-child wedding, the bride created a special gift for her parents from her daughter.

Using a ceramic drawing pen sold at Muji, she handmade one-of-a-kind mugs♡

You can also write on plates and ceramic objects, which broadens the creative possibilities.

What Handmade Gift Should We Make for Our Parents?

The gift given to parents at the wedding reception.

For brides-to-be who wish to offer heartfelt handmade items, how about trying one of the DIY projects introduced here?

While cherishing the appreciation for all they have done, please prepare a wonderful gift♩