Crafting an Unforgettable Honeymoon Basket For Newlyweds

Unlike wedding gift baskets, that have been a popular gesture for over a century, gifting newlyweds honeymoon baskets is a new trend. It has especially become popular in bridal showers, where the bride-to-be’s friends or close family members include a honeymoon package among the bridal shower gifts.

Are you planning to surprise your loved ones with an unforgettable honeymoon basket as they head for their dream honeymoon? It could be a general gift or a personalized honeymoon package to spruce their romantic getaway. Tag along as we cover exciting honeymoon gift basket ideas in this article.

What Should a Honeymoon Basket Include?

A honeymoon gift basket typically includes honeymoon night essentials, customized towels, sun hats, or a deck of cards.

However, the ideal gifts to pack in a honeymoon basket will depend on a few things, including:

• The couple’s honeymoon destination. Suppose the newlyweds are going to a beach destination. In that case, you can give them a beach bag with personalized flip-flops, sunscreen, and beach towels.
• How and when the couple is traveling to the honeymoon location. It helps to consider the newlyweds’ mode of transport to their getaway. If traveling by air, avoid including heavy and/or prohibited items in the honeymoon gift basket. Also, confirm whether they’ll leave immediately after the wedding, as they may not have enough time to pack the gifts.
• The newlyweds’ personalities. Is the couple laid-back, sporty, or adventurous? Knowing the newlyweds’ personalities will help narrow your list of the perfect honeymoon gifts.
• Your relationship with the couple. Your gift basket could scream naughtiness if you’re close to the newlyweds. On the other hand, you might want to generalize your gifts or keep them low-key if they’re distant relatives or acquaintances.

Personalized Honeymoon Basket Gift Ideas

Let the newlyweds feel special and know you’re thinking about them when they start their new life after the nuptials with a personalized honeymoon gift basket. A personalized gift box or bag will reflect your relationship with the couple and enhance your connection. Pack it with unique gifts that the newlyweds will cherish for years.

Here are exciting personalized honeymoon basket gift ideas:

• Gourmet gift basket. Are the newlyweds foodies? Treat them to a gourmet gift basket of tasty foods, aged cheese, fancy chocolate, or other savory snacks. You can also include a bottle of wine or assorted rich coffees. These are great items the couple could bring on a mini-moon and enjoy on a park picnic.
• Mr. & Mrs. drink tumblers. Mr. & Mrs. drink tumblers are a perfect honeymoon basket gift. And you can make the gift set more enticing by including a pair of personalized beach spikers or drink holders.
• Just married t-shirts. Let your loved ones flaunt their new titles by gifting them personalized ‘Just Married’ t-shirts. Announcing their new status might help them attract freebies or favors during their getaway.
• Personalized passport holders. The newly wedded couple will embark on a once-in-a-lifetime vacation. You can enhance their trip by giving them customized passport holders. These holders would be a fun addition to other travel essentials, including travel pillows, earplugs, eye masks, and snuggle socks.
• Mr. and Mrs. luggage tags. No one wants to lose their luggage, especially during a memorable getaway like a honeymoon. So, make it easier for the newlyweds to identify their suitcases by gifting them Mr. & Mrs. luggage tags.

Practical Honeymoon Basket Gift Ideas

Giving the newly married couple a fancy honeymoon gift set is impressive. Still, it’s pointless if they’ll not use it during or after the honeymoon. So, why not include practical gifts in the honeymoon basket that they’ll actually use?

Here are a few ideas:

• Gift cards. If you’re unsure what gift the couple would love, try gift cards instead. You can pay for special treatment during their honeymoon, such as a spa session, a candlelit dinner, a night in a luxurious hotel, or a cruise.
• Plane snacks. Traveling (especially to far-flung destinations) can mess up your meal schedules. Hence, carrying some snacks on the go is a perfect idea. Let the newlyweds enjoy their trip by snacking on their favorite goodies. Pack truffles, gummy bears, and peanut M&Ms in tote bags and include them in the honeymoon gift basket. Dried mangoes, meal bars, crackers, and sugared snacks are also perfect for romantic walks or in-between meals.
• Portable charger. The couple will always want to keep their phones fully charged to take photos of memorable moments or sceneries, find places, or stay in touch with loved ones. So, gifting them a portable charger would be a great idea.
• Honeymoon keepsake. A honeymoon is a vacation to remember. Make it easier for the couple to keep a long-lasting honeymoon memory by surprising them with a honeymoon keepsake. It could be a sand jar, a travel journal, a scrapbook, or a memory box.
• Waterproof camera. There’s no better way to capture beautiful moments than by taking high-quality pictures. Add a waterproof camera to the couple’s honeymoon gift basket to let them take amazing pics of their honeymoon adventures.
• Travel pillows. Will the newlyweds have a long flight to their destination? Gift them matching travel pillows to make their trip more tolerable. They’ll appreciate comfortable, breathable neck pillows to support their necks and heads while sleeping.
• Hand sanitizers or body wipes. We come into contact with a lot of stuff while traveling, and it’s easy to catch some disease-causing germs. So, hand sanitizers or wipes come in handy since you won’t always have the chance the wash your hands or face. Include these in the couple’s honeymoon gift basket, among other travel essentials.

Romantic Honeymoon Basket Gift Ideas

A honeymoon isn’t complete without romance. Everyone expects the newlyweds to have the time of their life during their honeymoon, so add ‘sugar and spice’ by giving them a romantic gift.

Here are romantic honeymoon gift basket ideas:

• Sexy lingerie. Help the bride ignite the mood by gifting her sexy lingerie with a matching kimono. If you’re her best friend or a close relative, you could include sex toys, lube, or sex dice in the package. A ‘Do Not Disturb’ sign would be a great addition.
• A bottle of champagne. Nothing screams romance on your wedding night more than popping a bottle of champagne and toasting your glasses to your new life together. Add excitement and fun to the couple’s wedding night by gifting them a bottle of their favorite wine with savory treats like chocolates.
• Massage oils or bars. Let the couple create an intimate spa environment in their hotel room to help them unwind after a long trip. Gift them spa essentials, including fragrant body oils, silky robes, scented candles, rose petals, and lotions. You can also include personalized towels in the gift set.
• Bath essentials. The newlyweds will crave maximum time to relax and unplug after a hectic wedding-planning period. So, helping them actualize an intimate bath session is a fantastic idea. Gift them bath essentials like scented bath bombs, matching bath robes, candles, and body lotions.
• Gift cards for spa sessions. The newlyweds will be excited to discover you’ve added some little luxuries to their honeymoon. Spoil them with gift cards for a pampering spa treatment at their hotel or in another ideal location.

When Do You Give The Couple the Honeymoon Basket?

There’s no perfect time to give the couple the honeymoon basket, as it depends on a few factors.

Here’s what to consider when choosing the best time to give the honeymoon gift basket:

• Type of gift. You can deliver the honeymoon basket before the wedding if it needs time to pack. In this case, it can be part of the bridal shower gifts, or you can have it delivered to the couple’s home before their weddings.
• Couple’s departure date and time. Not all couples leave for their honeymoon immediately after their wedding. Hence, you may need to confirm their travel details to know when to give them their honeymoon gift.
• Your preferences. You could choose to have the gift delivered to the couple during their honeymoon if it will enhance their experience. For instance, you could have a gift basket delivered directly to their hotel room.