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15 thoughtful gifts to cheer up friends whose weddings have been canceled or postponed

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15 thoughtful gifts to cheer up friends whose weddings have been canceled or postponed

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  • The novel coronavirus has fundamentally changed the way we go about our daily lives.
  • With stay-at-home orders and social distancing measures in place, most large gatherings are being postponed or canceled altogether.

A wedding is supposed to be a day of supreme joy and love, but if you've ever witnessed the planning or have planned one yourself, you know there's a lot of stress that goes into the event. Many invest a lot of time and money into planning their perfect day.

Due to the novel coronavirus, weddings all over the world are being canceled or postponed to later dates. They may still get the wedding day of their dreams, even if it's a year away, but after so much coordinating, having to change the date is definitely a letdown. To help cheer them up, we came up with a list of a few thoughtful gift ideas.

15 little gifts to give your friends and family who have had to cancel or postpone their weddings: Read the original article on Insider

A box of sweet treats

A box of sweet treats
Milk Bar
Gift a You Got This Box, $82

Milk Bar's decadent pie and a tin of assorted cookies are a super sweet treat that'll cheer anyone up.

A beautiful bouquet of flowers

A beautiful bouquet of flowers
UrbanStems
Gift an UrbanStems Gaia Bouquet, $120

UrbanStems sends vibrant, fresh bouquets of flowers right to their door. This lush arrangement will look great literally anywhere, plus you can write a thoughtful message to go with it.

A box of ingredients to spice up homecooked meals

A box of ingredients to spice up homecooked meals
Uncommon Goods
Gift a Taste of Italy Pantry Box, $75

With everyone staying home, cooking dinner every night has pretty much become the norm. This set of Italian accoutrements, like hot peppers in olive oil and a mixed herb powder, will help them make another homecooked dinner feel special.

A little personalized gift

A little personalized gift
Greetabl/Facebook
Gift a Greetabl Box, from $13

Greetabl is one of our favorite places to go for those "just because" gifts. You can upload photos, write a personal message, and add a small gift (think Sugarfina candies or a miniature candle) to each box. It's an affordable and sweet way to let a couple know you're thinking of them.

A care package of their favorite food

A care package of their favorite food
Goldbelly/Facebook
Gift a Goldbelly Box, from $30

If the way to their hearts is through their stomachs, Goldbelly is a no-brainer. Goldbelly partners with iconic eateries around the country and delivers some of the best eats nationwide. Send them a box filled with food from a restaurant they love or one located in the city where they'll have their wedding if you want to get sentimental.

Comfy matching robes

Comfy matching robes
Brooklinen
Gift a Brooklinen Linen Robe, $148

They may not have the chance to wear white down the aisle at the moment, but they can certainly wear white while lounging around the house. A lightweight linen robe is a nice gift that'll serve them well right now.

A candle making kit

A candle making kit
Etsy
Gift a Soy Wax Candle Making Kit, $39.99

A fun DIY activity is a good way to take their minds off the stress of rearranging plans, coordinating with guests, and everything else on their plate. The best part about this craft set is they're left with a cute candle they can actually use.

A thoughtful card

A thoughtful card
Etsy
Gift a Sorry About Your Wedding Card, $5

A card is a simple and sweet way to let them know you're thinking of them during these times. This one, with its timely graphics, will give them a good laugh.

A calendar to get them excited about their new date

A calendar to get them excited about their new date
Artifact Uprising
Gift an Artifact Uprising Modern Wall Calendar, $39

They've spent so long getting excited about a certain wedding date that they've likely now had to change. A nice, new calendar is a small way to help them start looking forward to their new one. You can customize this modern design with photos and highlight special dates.

A champagne toast for two

A champagne toast for two
Even if their wedding has been canceled or postponed, there are ways to celebrate.      Nordstrom
Gift a Sugarfina Pop the Champagne Gift Set, $48

Though they can't raise a glass with all of their family and friends, they certainly can toast to each other. This gift set from Sugarfina features some of the brand's bubbly-inspired sweets and two champagne flutes. All they need to add is a bottle to pop.

A heart-shaped plant

A heart-shaped plant
The Sill
Gift The Sill Hoya Heart Plant, $28

If plants are more their speed, or you want to give them something that'll last longer than a bouquet, a small plant is a great option. This succulent will add some green to their space, is easy to care for, and is pet-friendly. Plus, the heart shape is very cute.

A really nice candle

A really nice candle
Nordstrom
Gift a Diptyque Baies Candle, $68

Candles are a classic gift for pretty much any occasion. Diptyque is the crème de la crème of the candle world. They'll appreciate the effortlessly chic vibe and irresistible aromas.

A chic board game

A chic board game
Shopbop
Gift a SunnyLife Lucite Tic Tac Toe Game, $60

If they love board games and chic home decor, they'll appreciate this acrylic tic tac toe board. It's just like the version they scribbled on paper as kids, but with a more adult-friendly aesthetic.

A cookbook for nights in

A cookbook for nights in
Anthropologie
Gift a Date Night In Cookbook, $27.50

These days, pretty much all date nights are in. That doesn't mean they can't be just as fun as date nights out. This cookbook will keep them full with its fun recipes they can create together.

An at-home wine tasting

An at-home wine tasting
Wine.com
Gift a Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Tasting Trio, $79.99

Bring the vineyard to them for a fun at-home activity. This set comes with three different bottles of cabernet sauvignon and a tasting mat they can print to help guide them as they go.

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