Five Star Gift Ideas

For your friend who loves bookbinding and handmade journals, there are several meaningful and personal gift ideas that you can consider for their wedding. These ideas would not only align with their interests but also symbolize their new journey together as a couple. Here are a few suggestions:

1. Personalized Wedding Journal: Gift them a beautifully crafted, personalized wedding journal where they can document their journey as newlyweds. You can even consider having their names or initials engraved on the cover or embossed inside. This would allow them to preserve their memories and reflect on their special moments together.

2. Bookbinding Workshop or Class: Since your friend is passionate about bookbinding, why not surprise them with a bookbinding workshop or class? This would provide them with the opportunity to enhance their skills, learn new techniques, and connect with other like-minded individuals. It would be a thoughtful gift that encourages their creative pursuits and helps them further explore their passion.

3. Handmade Wedding Vows Book: Custom-made wedding vows book would be a unique and meaningful gift. You can work with a local bookbinder or a craftsman to create a special book that includes their wedding vows. The book could also have blank pages for them to write additional vows or love letters to each other in the years to come.

4. DIY Bookbinding Kit: If your friend enjoys hands-on activities, consider gifting them a DIY bookbinding kit. This would allow them to create their own journals or notebooks at their convenience. Look for a kit that includes high-quality materials such as leather, bookbinding tools, and step-by-step instructions for various binding techniques.

5. Bookbinding Tools and Supplies: Help your friend expand their bookbinding collection by gifting them tools and supplies that they might need. This could include bone folders, awls, sewing needles, waxed thread, bookbinding glue, or decorative elements like beads or charms. By providing them with these resources, you are enabling them to continue their hobby and create beautiful journals for themselves or as gifts for others.

6. Antique Book or Vintage Journal: Consider gifting them an antique book or a vintage journal that aligns with their bookbinding interest. Look for a one-of-a-kind piece with intricate designs or a well-preserved vintage journal that they can use as inspiration for their own creations. This would not only be a unique gift but also a cherished addition to their bookbinding collection.

Remember, the true essence of a meaningful gift lies in the thought and effort put into selecting it. By considering your friend’s love for bookbinding and handmade journals, you can personalize their wedding gift and make it a reflection of their passion and personality.

Or you can get her/him a star map with the date of the wedding.

Linda Sagberg says about Under Lucky Stars star maps:

“Very happy with the poster. The stars above our city right at the moment we got married ⭐️❤️”