What to get a colleague who's getting married

If you've ever been the person nominated to sort the office collection for a colleague's wedding, you'll know the feeling. Everyone's excited. Nobody can agree on what to get. And somehow it lands on you to make it happen.

The good news: a Wedding Pot makes the collecting part easy. One link, everyone chips in, and all the lovely messages from the team come with it. No chasing, no bank details, no envelope passed round the office.

As for the gift itself — you can buy something you know they'll love, or send the Pot on as a digital gift card and let them choose for themselves from 100+ retailers. Either way, it's sorted.

Here are some ideas to get you started — and the easiest way to do the whip-round.

Why a group gift works so well for a wedding

A colleague's wedding is one of those moments you want to mark properly. Not just a card left on the desk, but something that shows the whole team was rooting for them.

And that's where a workplace wedding collection really earns its place. A Collection Pot means everyone contributes what they can, and you end up with a proper budget to work with.

Step 1: Set up your Wedding Pot

Creating a Pot takes about two minutes. Head to the Wedding occasion page, set up your Pot, add a cover photo and a short message, and share the link with your team.

That's it. No spreadsheet. No group chat thread. Just one link everyone can chip in through at their own convenience. And if you want to keep things low pressure, you can make chipping in optional — so colleagues can leave a message even if money's tight. There's no right or wrong amount. The point is everyone gets to be part of it.

Why this helps you

• No chasing — colleagues chip in when it suits them
• No sharing bank details
• You can see exactly where things stand at any time

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Step 2: Send the Pot

Once the Pot closes, you've got a few options — and all of them feel like a proper gift.

• Order a printed card from £6 — packed with all the messages from the team, ready to hand over in person
• Order a physical Love2shop gift card — a physical card you can order online, redeemable across 80+ retailers, perfect for popping inside the printed card and handing over on the day
• Order flowers directly through the Pot and have them delivered
• Order a hamper for the couple to enjoy together
• Withdraw the cash and buy something yourself

Worth knowing: you don't have to choose just one. Withdraw part of the cash to cover something specific, and send the rest on as a gift card so they get some choice too.

The printed card and Love2shop gift card combination works beautifully for remote and hybrid teams too. You can organise everything online and have it all sorted without leaving your desk — but it still feels like a proper in-person gift when you hand it over on the day.

Whatever you choose, it'll feel like it came from the whole team. Because it did.

Why this helps you

• No last-minute trip to the shops
• The gift arrives looking thoughtful and considered
• You look wonderfully organised, even if the whole thing took you twenty minutes

Step 3: Let them choose a gift card right for them

Or, if you'd rather the couple get to choose themselves, send the Pot balance on as a digital gift card — redeemable across 100+ retailers. They pick something they'll genuinely love, and you know the gift is going to land.

Not sure what they'd go for? Here's a taste of what's available:

Celebrate

• A meal out at Gaucho, Turtle Bay, or Wagamama
• A theatre night or live event via Ticketmaster or London Theatre Direct — they choose the show

Treat themselves

• A spa day at Champneys or Lavish Spa
• Jo Malone London, Molton Brown, or Rituals for something beautiful at home

For their new home

• Something special from Dunelm, The White Company, or John Lewis
• A personal touch from Not On The High Street or Etsy

A little something beautiful

• Flowers from Bloom & Wild, or a Pandora charm to mark the occasion

Why this works

• No insider knowledge required — they choose what's right for them
• 100+ retailers means there's something for every couple
• The joy of picking something they actually want

Frequently asked questions

How much should we chip in for a colleague's wedding?

There's no set amount, but most office wedding collections tend to sit between £15 and £35 per person. Everyone contributes what they can, and it all adds up. That's the beauty of a Collection Pot.

When should we set up the collection?

The sooner the better. A few weeks before the wedding gives colleagues plenty of time to chip in without it feeling rushed. You can close the Pot whenever you're ready and order the gift in time for the big day.

What if we don't know them that well outside of work?

A gift card is a great option here. Thoughtful without requiring insider knowledge of what they'd love, and it gives them the freedom to choose something that's genuinely right for them.

Is Collection Pot free to use?

Creating a Pot and adding a message is always free. There's a small fee of 1.9% + 20p when colleagues chip in, but they can choose to cover this themselves when they contribute, so 100% of the gift goes into the Pot. If they love the experience, they can also leave an optional tip to help keep Collection Pot running. See full pricing details.

One little Pot. One helpful link. A gift they'll actually remember.

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