Wedding gift idea: an experience instead of a toaster

Every couple knows it: the gift table is full of presents that are kindly meant – and end up in the cupboard anyway. The fourth toaster, the third vase, another set of glasses. Yet most couples wish for something quite different: a day they like to remember. That's exactly where an experience gift comes in.

Why experiences go down better

Things wear out, memories don't. A gift that makes the wedding day itself nicer is therefore often the more lasting one. The guests laugh in front of the photo booth, the couple ends up with a stack of pictures and a guest book that's more than a few lines on paper. And because both belong to the party, the gift has a place at the centre instead of in the cellar.

There's also a very practical advantage: many couples have already worked out the costs for venue, food and music in their heads and leave the photo booth on the wish list because it's "nice to have". With a voucher you take that decision off their hands.

What makes a good wedding gift

• The photo booth: guests photograph themselves, the prints go straight home, the couple gets all the pictures digitally. Ideal when the guest list is large and varied.
• The audio guest book: an audio guest book that everyone speaks their wishes into. Perfect for couples who'd like to hear again later what their loved ones said.
• Both together: if you want to give more, combine photo booth and audio guest book – if the couple books both together, there's a combo discount.

Pooling made easy

At weddings in particular many guests give together: witnesses, the circle of friends, the family. With the voucher that's very uncomplicated, because the couple can redeem up to three vouchers per booking. Everyone buys a voucher in the amount that suits, and the couple puts them together when booking. A remaining balance on a voucher is kept and can be used later, for an extra for example.

Give early so the couple can plan

The photo booth is quickly booked on popular weekends. So don't give the voucher only at the party itself but as early as possible – ideally as soon as the date is fixed. That way the couple can decide in peace which package and extras they want, and secure their preferred date.

Make the card personal

A voucher is quickly bought, but your words are what make it really nice. When ordering you can enter the first name of the recipient so they're addressed personally, choose a design – the wedding design, for example – and write a short message. It appears like a little greeting card on the voucher. One or two warm sentences are quite enough: a shared memory, a wish for the marriage, a wink.

How to give the voucher

1. On the Give a gift voucher page choose the amount and design. Vouchers start at €10.
2. Enter the recipient's names and your message.
3. Decide whether you hand over the voucher yourself or whether we send it directly by email to the couple on a day you choose.
4. Pay by bank transfer or PayPal – as soon as the money has arrived, you get the voucher as a PDF.

You can put the print in an envelope, slip it into the wedding card or simply forward it.

What does a photo booth actually cost?

If you're not sure which amount to choose: in the article What does a photo booth really cost? you'll find guidance on what the price depends on. And because the voucher can also be partially redeemed, no amount is "wrong". A voucher is valid for 3 years from purchase.

In short

An experience gift makes the wedding day nicer and stays in the memory. The voucher is flexible, can be pooled with others and becomes something special with your personal message. If you want to get started straight away, you'll find the voucher directly on the gift voucher page – or first look at the prices and packages.

Or give it directly

Already know the date? Then you can book the photo booth or audio guest book for the couple yourself – in the price calculator you choose package and date. The voucher remains the easiest way if the date or package is still open.