25 Wedding Souvenirs Your Guests Will Love

Updated: Aug 24, 2021
By Aisha Zakari
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When it comes to weddings, guests look forward to food, dress, venue and of course those wedding souvenirs they’ll be taking home. I know I do. So what are those wedding souvenirs ideas your guests will love in Nigeria? I’ll tell you in a minute. But first…

What is A Souvenir?

A wedding souvenir is an item or a gift that holds sentimental value to remember and eventually by. This act of giving makes your guest feel loved, appreciated and you keep your wedding memory fresh and alive in their homes.

Souvenirs are important, no matter how little when it comes to weddings. The wedding souvenir ideas in Nigeria you should give out should be functional, beautiful and unique in their way. You don’t want to give out gifts your guest will leave lying around the house eating up space or even thrown away. Rather, you want them to use what you give, you want to keep your wedding memorable to them.

Do you want to give out a memorable yet functional souvenir to your guests? That’s where I hope this article comes in handy. I’ll be sharing wedding souvenirs ideas in Nigeria I believe to be memorable, practical and functional as well. Remember, wedding souvenirs depends on the couple’s taste, preferences and above all, budgets.

Wedding Souvenirs Ideas in Nigeria

1. Household Items

kitchen utensils
kitchen utensils

If your Mom is into weddings, you’d know this is very important cause never do they go to a wedding without coming back with such items.

And guess what?! There are tons to choose from among household items from the kitchen to bathroom and living room. It could be bathing and cooking bowls, a set of cutleries, a toothbrush holder, a rice strainer, even coloured cups. You won’t have your kids giving you a headache over who took each other’s cup as they will each have to pick their own favourite colours.

These items are indeed used daily in a typical Nigerian household and guests will definitely love and appreciate this. It’s like an old tradition that has stayed the longest among wedding souvenirs ideas in Nigeria. So, yes household items and you can find them on Amazon

2. Wall Clocks

Wall clock
Wall clock

There are adorable wall clocks you can use as souvenirs. Have it personalized with you and your spouse’s name written in it and the day you both got married.

They even make up for great decorations in your guest’s home. Purchase on Amazon at $14.88

3. Jotters/Notepads

Notepad
Notepad

Your guests will find this useful as they have to write/jot a few things – it could be a to-do list, daily reminders, quotes of personal reflection and many more.

Be sure to make a beautiful cover of you and your spouse, write vows if you both choose to. Have stickers to secure the front and back pages of the notepad if you can. These wedding souvenir ideas are loved in Nigeria. View on Amazon at $9.99

4. Mini Laundry baskets

Laundry basket
Laundry basket

This is the most thoughtful, functional and memorable gift of all time. I remember attending a wedding with my Mom in Jos 2019 and this was handed out to us. Mom still has 2 of them and one is still serving both me and my sister.

This basket could be used for clothes or even underwear. Guests will appreciate this and you’ll be keeping your wedding memories fresh and alive in their homes. You can buy mini- laundry baskets on amazon at $19.99

5. Mini – Umbrellas

Umbrella
Umbrella

These are small and of course, they come in handy as they are carriable. These are gifts you want to give out as guests will appreciate and find this useful when nature pours or hits. You know, rainfall and the scorching sun. View on Amazon at $9.99

6. Towels

Towel
Towel

I remember seeing a white towel in my Mom’s wardrobe and I asked where it’s from. She went ahead to tell me about the wedding she attended and that was a souvenir she got from the couple. You see right there, these couples have made their wedding memorable just by that. If you’re wondering about the towel, she didn’t give it to me, she eventually used it herself.

Giving out towels as wedding souvenirs ideas in Nigeria is thoughtful and of course functional – an everyday use.

You can find affordable Towels on amazon at $19.99

7. Scented Candles

Scented Candles
Scented Candles

This is something new and trending. I saw this in an Arewa wedding post. You know how Arewa are when it comes to their scent, incense and how they love to smell nice and have their home smell nice, lovely and welcoming.

These wedding souvenirs ideas in Nigeria will have your guests feeling loved, appreciated and of course, they will have their home smelling just as great as yours.

Another thing is, your guests can also have or create romantic moments anytime, anywhere with these scented candles. And of course, guests will keep the container as a keepsake. View on amazon at $21.99

8. Mugs

Mugs
Mugs

This makes a statement in keeping your special day alive.

They are perfect for wedding souvenir ideas in Nigeria as they are readily available if you’re not customizing and are always useful.

They could be personalized with you and your spouse’s name and the date you got married. Customized mugs available on Amazon at $19.95

9. Hand Fans

Hand fan
Hand fan

This idea could be taken up a notch, instead of rubber hand fans, why not try those China fans? Cute hand fans are a thing now!

This adds an extra touch to weddings. Have you and your spouse’s name written on it, it keeps the memories alive and longer.

10. Keyholders

Keyholder
Keyholder

This is simple and yet thoughtful. Remember, little things count, they really do.

Engrave you and your spouse’s name on it, the date of the wedding and add pictures if you can, a lovely one. Guests will love this and it will indeed stay with them for a long time. view on Amazon for

11. Mason Jar Treats

Mason Jars
Mason Jars

Focus on extra-sweetness souvenir ideas. This is something new and indeed thoughtful as guests could give this to their kids or indulge themselves in something sweet and savoury.

You can have mini-cookies, fruit jam, chocolates, anything in particular in the mason jar and give them out as souvenirs. Make sure to have a cute package by tying a bow using yarn or jute rope and have a label with you and your spouse’s name.

Guests can reuse these jars to store spices. With $24 You can purchase it on Amazon

12. Bottle Opener/Magnetic Bottle Opener

wine opener
wine opener

This will be useful in any home. Engrave your and your spouse’s name, the date of the wedding and choose colours you both will like.

With a high budget, hit a combo by handing out a magnetic bottle opener. This way, your guests will have decorations on their fridges. Extra thoughtful I tell you!

Buy on Amazon for only $39

13. Carrier Bags

Carrier bag
Carrier bag

Creativity should speak here! Pick colours that match the event, personalize a durable, crafty one and don’t forget to write your and your spouse’s name and of course, the date of the memorable event. You can find affordable carrier bags at Amazon for only

14. Toaster

Toaster
Toaster

Where are the bread lovers at? This is a wedding souvenir that will have your guests surprised, loved and appreciated. A toaster makes bread taste way better and there are lots of things your guests could do with a toaster, bread sandwich for an instant.

Have your guests feeling happy and loved as you hand out these to them in a carrier bag. View on Amazon at $29.99

15. Blender

Blender
Blender

This is another wedding souvenir idea in Nigeria that will leave your guests both shocked and excited. This serves as a dual purpose in the kitchen either in blending tomatoes or blending soup seeds like Egusi, Ogbono etc.

People also use this to blend medicinal herbs for health issues. So, what are you waiting for? Hand these nice and warm gestures to your guests, be sure to personalize them with the date of your special day. view on amazon at $52

16. Fragrance

Fragrance
Fragrance

Be it perfume or an air freshener, hand them out to guests as they will love and appreciate this wedding souvenir idea in Nigeria. They can use it at home, in their cars, toilets and closets, even on the body depends on which you’re handing out. View on Amazon at $11.99

17. Herbal Tea Bags

Herbal Tea bags
Tea Bags

Teabags are believed to help with soothing and give relief. Handing out these to guests is thoughtful. You could try chai tea, chamomile tea, and what you desire is fine as long as it gives relief and calmness to your guests. Buy on Amazon

18. Local Handmade Soap

Handmade Soap
Handmade Soap

Hand these out to guests to show appreciation towards them for honouring your special day. They can use it to simply wash dishes at home and be reminded of you. Keep your day alive and fresh in their hearts and home. View on Amazon

19. Handkerchiefs

Handkerchief
Handkerchief

These are sentimental keepsakes that guests will appreciate these wedding souvenir ideas in Nigeria. Customize it with the date of the wedding and your spouse’s name. View on Amazon at $8-$11

20. Trays

Tray
Tray

These are sometimes paired with cups, plates, spoons or sometimes on their own. Guest will love and find this very useful in the kitchen and for serving visitors at home.

Personalize this with labels and designs with your spouse’s name and of course the date of the special day. View on Amazon at $24.99

21. Chopping Boards

Chopping board
Chopping board

Another kitchen tool you can never go wrong when it comes to wedding souvenir ideas in Nigeria.

This will be mostly used in the home of your guests and you keep your special day alive with them. You can purchase it on Amazon at $16.99

22. Electric Hand Fan

Electric Hand fan
Electric Hand fan

Remember the China hand fan, well this is more advanced, thanks to technology. Your guests can even use this at the wedding cause of how cute and useful they really are.

Give your guests this and have them leaving with smiling faces, don’t forget item 7 too. View on Amazon at $11.98

23. Torch/Flashlight

Torchlight
Torchlight

This is another helpful gadget you can easily handle out to guests as a wedding souvenir idea in Nigeria. This will be helpful to them at home or even used by their kids at home. Purchase on Amazon at $9.99

24. Personalized Wine Bottle/Cups

Wine cups
Wine cups

Cheers to a fun and memorable celebration! There are dinner nights in weddings now and sometimes, couples throw a party. This is where you come in by having personalized cups with you and your spouse’s name on them, of course, remember the date of the wedding. Always!

Enjoy the party as guests will love the gesture. You could give out the cups in a carrier bag to your guests as a keepsake.

To purchase set of wine cups at $28, check here

25. Ankara

Ankara
Ankara

Wedding souvenirs ideas in Nigeria should include Ankara if you’re able to. Guests will love and appreciate this as you’re being thoughtful towards their wardrobe. It is a great idea to show them you appreciate the time they took to come through for you. You can buy it on amazon at $15

Giving out unique souvenirs as I’ve listed will show appreciation towards them and remind them of your special day – keep it alive and fresh in the little way you can.

Conclusion

Remember, when you give out souvenirs, you’re saying “Thank you” to your guests in your own unique way and wedding souvenirs all depends on the couple’s taste, preferences and budgets.

My most preferred wedding souvenir ideas in Nigeria will be the laundry basket, towel, fragrance (I mean, we all have to smile, don’t cha?), mugs, blender and jar treats. I mean those are treats, I love anything sweet. The reason why I chose these out of the 25 weddings souvenir ideas is that they are versatile, durable and above all, it serves purposes at home and that’s what all guest look forward to – gifts that will be used and not tossed in the store or even thrown away.

Now, see from list items 1 and 25, they are different. Lemme explain list item 25 are for couples with financial capacity while list item 1 is for couples with financial strength. See the difference? Take, for instance, the wedding of Yusuf Buhari where the souvenirs handed out to guests comprised of iphone12 and iPads

Now that’s what we call “financial capacity” while giving out other items that are affordable and not extremely extravagant and freaking expensive to your guests tells you to have the strength to appreciate them but not the capacity.

Both gifts are thoughtful and guests will be gratified but go out gifts you can afford and stay out of debt. There are a lot of wedding souvenir ideas in Nigeria, comment below if you think I missed any. Thank you!

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