20 Things Couples Are Buying for Their Weddings in 2021
If you're curious about the most lusted-after wedding favours, accessories and décor that couples are buying for their 2021 weddings, we've got your insider guide...
After a difficult year, there's hope on the horizon for weddings and the excitement and anticipation is palpable. All those couples who postponed their weddings to 2021 and 2022 have been quietly planning away and we're set for a bumper few years of gorgeous big days with our loved ones.
So what can we except from weddings in 2021 and beyond? Excitingly, we've just launched the Hitched Shop - your one-stop destination for wedding favours, gifts, decorations and stationery at great value prices - and we've been looking at all your shopping trends. From personalised face masks and disposable cameras to make your day COVID-secure, to cute bridesmaids gifts to say a big thank you to your besties for their support, these are the most popular items engaged couples have in their shopping baskets.
If you're curious what other couples have been buying for their weddings or you're just looking for some inspiration for how to make your day extra special, check out our list of best-sellers.
One really interesting thing we've noticed is couples personalising everything they can with their new wedding date. It's a lovely touch your guests will notice and it's a simple way to feel back in control of your wedding day when so much has been taken out your hands by 2020. You can personalise just about anything on the Hitched Shop - from napkins to vow books to doughnut walls to candle favours! - so make sure you have a browse today.
1. Custom Printed Clear Shot Glass Favour – from £1.15 Each
In 2020, couples have grabbed on to every reason to celebrate and we think this is certainly something that will continue into 2021. With that in mind, why not treat guests to some custom printed shot glasses? Choose a message, add your names and wedding date and you've got a fun favour everyone will love.
2. Wedding Chalkboard Sign – £12.99
Ok, so we're not exactly kicking off with the most exciting looking product but hear us out: a blank chalkboard allows you to get creative and write a personal message. From a polite social distancing reminder to asking guests to put their phones away or pointing them in the direction of the hand sanitiser, a sign you can easily adapt will be invaluable. Check out our favourite wedding welcome sign ideas - they're super easy to DIY.
3. Personalised Classic Champagne Glass – from £2.99
We've never felt more love and gratitude for our loved ones than in 2020, right? So it makes sense to spoil them with a personalised wedding favour such as champagne glass. Buy one for each of your in-person guests and utilise them for the toast - they'll look amazing on the photos! You can also splash out on some more to post out to guests who can't be there in person but will be joining you for the toast over Zoom - it's guaranteed to make them feel special.
4. Disposable Camera with Flash – from £5.99
Not only will disposable cameras add a retro touch, they're also a great COVID-safe alternative to a Polaroid camera that's passed from guest to guest. Each guest or bubble can be given their own disposable to snap their memories of the day and when it's all over you can have them developed and relive the fun!
5. Reusable Bride Face Mask – £12.99
Whether you wear it at points on your wedding day or during important events in the build-up, a mask fit for the occasion is a 2020 essential. We love the bride and groom face masks as well as the patterned and personalised ones - check out the Hitched Shop for the full range!
6. Personalised Glass Coaster Favour – from 99p
We love the idea of personalised favours that guests will actually use after the big day and we reckon these personalised coasters are a great pick. Not only will your guests be able to avoid coffee rings with them, they'll also be reminded of your day every time they use them!
7. Personalised Stemless Wine Glass – £1.99
If you're serving wine and cocktails at your wedding, why not serve them up in a personalised glass? Guests can then take them home afterwards as favours! These stemless wine glasses look so good they'll become a mainstay of their wine glass collection.
READ MORE: 29 Stylish Wedding Face Masks for Couples and Guests
8. Love Foil Balloon Decoration – £8.99
Our summer holiday may not have materialised but #loveisnotcancelled and we reckon a big shiny love balloon is a great way to remind ourselves of that fact! Pop this behind your sweetheart table and show everyone what it's all about.
9. Expressions Candy Roll Wrap – 29p Each
Sweetie tables have been a massive wedding trend over the years but in 2020 having guests help themselves to sweetie buckets may not be the best idea. Keep everyone's sweet tooth happy and keep them safe by popping a tube of your fave sweets covered in personalised wrap on each place setting.
10. Modern Gold Geometric Metal Table Centrepiece – £15.99
With weddings reducing in size in 2020, we're seeing lots of gorgeous tablescapes and centrepiece ideas, proving that smaller doesn't mean less impact. In fact, with less tables to dress, you can really go to town on the ones you do have and we'd start with this gorgeous geometric piece - it'll look amazing surrounded by succulents and greenery!
READ MORE: Wedding Table Decorations: 45 Beautiful Tablescape Ideas
11. Women's Personalised Satin Pyjama Sleepwear Set – £28.99
2020 couples have had to lean on their bridal party for emotional support more than ever before and so it makes sense that they'll want to repay their kindness with a thoughtful gift. If your bride squad have brought you through a year of pandemic planning, why not treat them to a personalised sleepwear set? They'll be gratefully appreciated plus they'll look awesome on the photos when the big day comes around!
12. Paper Wine Glass Name Tags Set of 12 – £4.99
With many 2020 couples choosing to celebrate with laidback parties at home, drinks and glasses are can be left unattended. Not only do these diamond wine glass tags look cute but they're also a great way of ensuring glasses don't get mixed up and guests stick to their own - an essential during COVID times.
13. Woodland Pretty Thank You Card with Fold – 49p
Many 2020 couples have gone out of their way to show gratitude to the friends and family that have helped them through the wedding planning year from hell. A thank you card is a great way of expressing something you struggle to put into words in person or simply as a lasting message that your loved ones can treasure forever. We love these woodland themed personalised thank you cards - they make a great follow up to outdoor nuptials!
14. Wedding Umbrella – £11.99
With unpredictable British weather, a wedding umbrella has never been more essential. A white umbrella with a classic wooden handle like this one will complement your wedding gown.
15. Personalised Foil Printed Paper Napkins – £15.99 for 50
We love the idea of serving signature wedding cocktails, whether that's fancy jugs that waiters are topping up glasses from or a mixologist whipping them up live in front of your guests if you have smaller numbers. Serve them on personalised cocktail napkins like these foil printed ones for added elegance.
16. Wedding Favour Tissues – from £1.50 Each
Perfect for wiping away tears of joy and keeping germs at bay, we reckon these cute wedding favour tissues are one for your wedding shopping list!
17. Personalised Large Stripe Canvas Tote Bag – £19.99
A personalised tote bag is a great wedding party gift whatever the year! Your girls will appreciate something to carry all their wedding day essentials in plus they'll definitely use it after the big day. Heck, get one for yourself too, it's ideal for taking on honeymoon!
18. Natural Wood Cake Topper Decoration – £14.00
Not only is this natural wood cake topper so on trend and beautiful, it also reminds us what it's really all about - the beginning of your happy ever after!
19. Magnet Back Mini Photo Frames - from 99p
How cute are these mini photo frames (which are cunningly also fridge magnets!). Your guests will love receiving one of these with a sweet or silly picture of the two of you inside. They come in silver or gold and make amazing favours or even save the dates.
20. 'Best Day Ever' Wedding Flip Flops - £3.99
Tired dancing feet will thank you forever for a pair of pretty flip flops to change into late in the night. These are actually even cooler because the bottoms are embossed so if you're having a beach wedding they'll print the phrase 'Best Day Ever' on the sand wherever you walk.
If you're not having a beach wedding, no fear, put them in a decorative crate by the dance floor and watch weary guests' faces light up with delight.
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