Whenever a friend or family member has a special occasion, it’s always a nice gesture to make it extra special. Whether it’s a promotion at work, the birth of a new baby, their first home purchase, or anything else that is significant for them, you should consider extending congratulations in a fun way.
Instead of going with the old yet appreciated standby of sending them their favorite bottle of pét-nat wine, consider using one of the tips below to congratulate someone special in your life.
1. An Excellent Gift
Even if they don’t have a green thumb, they probably like flowers and plants. Congratulate their efforts with a plant delivery delivered right to their door. This will show them that you care and brighten up their home or office, giving them even more to brag about.
2. Get Specific
If they recently started working out and reached their first weight-loss goal, get them a subscription for workout clothes. If they just became first-time homeowners, get them a piece of art from one of their favorite artists or some chic decorations. With a little creativity, you can tailor the gift to fit the occasion and help make the event extra special.
Remember, being specific will help you find a gift they’ll love and can continue to cherish for a long time.
3. A Special Dinner
Invite them over for a special celebratory dinner with their closest friends. You can either prepare it yourself with great appetizers, order delivery, make it a potluck, or have everyone meet at a nearby restaurant. One of the last two options may be best if a) you want it to be extra nice, b) there’s going to be a large crowd, or c) you need everyone to pitch in.
You can also get the person of the hour a custom plaque or other gift to mark the occasion.
4. If They Enjoy Alcohol
Tell them congratulations with a personalized decanter and glass set that is perfect for their favorite drink. It’s also an excellent way for them to share a drink with friends and talk about the details of their accomplishments.
If they like a variety of whiskeys, bourbons, or other spirits, get a short, wide-mouth mason jar, fill it with mini bottles of their favorites, wrap it in ribbon and top off with a nice greeting card with a handwritten note.
Alternatively, there are several companies out there that will let you create a custom label for bottles of wine. While production and shipping times vary, this is a perfect gift to mark a special occasion for a wine lover.
5. New Employment
If the reason for celebration is that they landed their dream job, got promoted, or were unemployed for a while and finally got hired somewhere good, it’s definitely a time to send a congratulatory gift.
While there are many gifts that you can surprise them with, a great idea is something they can use at the office every day. For example, a sleek lunchbox, a gift card to purchase new business casual clothes, a coffee subscription, or a water bottle are all excellent ideas that they’ll undoubtedly love.
On the other hand, if they’re working from home, you can give them a new pair of pajamas, a coffee maker, or a mousepad.
No matter what they’ve achieved, it can be easy to extend congratulations in a manner that is personal to them. This not only helps make the occasion even more special, it clearly shows how much you care and is almost certain to be something they remember for a long time to come.