Question 1

How do I display and distribute guest gifts at my event?

Accepted Answer

Options include a dedicated gift table at the entrance or exit, placing gifts at each table setting, or a takeaway station with a sign. Exit placement ensures guests don’t forget or lose their gift during the party.

Question 2

Can I make DIY guest gifts?

Accepted Answer

DIY gifts add a personal touch: homemade jams, cookies in custom bags, planted succulents, or hand-assembled gift boxes. Plan time carefully—assembling 300+ gifts is labor-intensive. Enlist help from family and friends.

Question 3

What are eco-friendly guest gift options?

Accepted Answer

Seed paper bookmarks, bamboo items, beeswax wraps, reusable produce bags, potted plants, charitable donation cards in the guest’s name, and gifts packaged in recycled/compostable materials.

Question 4

What guest gifts work well for children attending the event?

Accepted Answer

Activity kits (coloring books, crayons, stickers), candy bags, small toys, or custom-decorated cookies are great for kids. A separate children’s gift keeps them entertained and makes parents’ experience smoother.

Question 5

What is the tradition behind giving sugared almonds at events?

Accepted Answer

Sugared almonds (dragees/koufeta) symbolize wishes for health, wealth, happiness, fertility, and long life—traditionally given in groups of 5. They are common in Sephardi, Greek, and Italian Jewish celebrations.