Affordable Wedding Gift Ideas

It is now officially June-wedding season! You probably have a couple of wedding invites in your calendar already and you’re thinking (slash budgeting) of the perfect gift for the lovely couple. Something that is affordable yet says “I put thought into this” but also not basic or cliché. Let’s face it, nobody needs SIX rice cookers in their home.

We’ve listed down affordable wedding gift ideas for every budget:

1. Security Cameras

Moving into a new place can be unsettling sometimes. Help the new couple cozy up to their new space by giving them these amazing security cameras. 

SHOP NOW: Rover Systems, SM Southmall, 3rd Level

2. Dinner Plate Set

Spice up their dinners with colorful plate sets. To personalize, look for designs or styles that remind you of them. Look for one that’s also microwave-friendly and you have a winner!

SHOP NOW: SM Department Store, SM Southmall, 2nd Level

3. Pots and Pans

For the foodie couple, quality pots and pans are always welcome. If you have extra spending money, give them a cast iron skillet and that’s bound to last them a lifetime. 

SHOP NOW: SM Department Store, SM Southmall, 2nd Level

4. Utensils Set

You can never have too many utensils. Personalize these by having their initials engraved and watch them whip it out at the next dinner party.

SHOP NOW: SM Department Store, SM Southmall, 2nd Level

5. Coffee Makers

Coffee lovers will surely appreciate this gift. Now, they can enjoy Starbucks-like coffee in the comfort of their own home.  

SHOP NOW: SM Department Store, SM Southmall, 2nd Level

6. Waffle Makers

Since breakfast is the most important meal of the day, how about giving this waffle maker to make it easier for the newlyweds? Plus, waffle makers are not necessarily a kitchen staple so having one adds a level of extravagance the couples will not normally prioritize.

SHOP NOW: SM Department Store, SM Southmall, 2nd Level

7. Blenders

A good quality blender is a great gift because it has a lot of functions – whether your friend wants to cook, bake, or simply drink a smoothie, the blender will never disappoint.

SHOP NOW: SM Department Store, SM Southmall, 2nd Level

8. His and Hers Luggage Set

For couples with the “travel bug”, this is the perfect gift! Customize it with bag tags so they’ll think of you everytime they’re packing up.

SHOP NOW: The Travel Club, Upper Ground Level

9. His and Hers Bathrobes

You can always get towels but bath robes aren’t really top-of-mind bathroom essentials so getting these for them will be appreciated. This is also something you can easily customize for them.

SHOP NOW: SM Department Store, SM Southmall, 2nd Level

10. Cleaning Agents

A clean home is a happy home. We personally love Messy Bessy’s line of cleaning agents since they’re made of natural, biodegradable, non-toxic home and personal care products. They’re cheap, too! 

SHOP NOW: Messy Bessy, Upper Ground Level

11. Air Humdifiers

Humidifiers not only make the house smell fragrant, they have a lot of health benefits too – from treating sinuses to stopping the spread of flu germs. Humidifiers are not on top of every newlyweds home essentials list so it’s a nice thing to receive as a gift.

SHOP NOW: Airoma, Upper Ground Level

Flu season is upon us and we have the unpredictable weather to blame – one minute it’s scorching hot and the next, it’s raining cats and dogs. The best antidote to protect yourself from the flu is eating healthy, drinking lots of fluids, and pumping up your Vitamin C intake.

For those of you who are fans of natural remedies (like us), one of the good sources of Vitamin C are lemons. Drinking lemon juice daily has been proven to aid your digestive system and boost the body’s immune system.

So we took note of all the lemonade stands in Southmall for all our Southies on the go and in need of a quick lemon fix!

1. Johnn Lemon

They offer not just lemon but a combination of it with other ingredients like ginger, green tea, kalamansi, watermelon, and more for added nutrients! 

Johnn Lemon is located at Upper Ground Level, near Door 3

Look, John Lennon’s son, even snapped a photo of one of these stands during his visit to Manila for a DOT promotion!

2. Tubo Ko

Tubo Ko takes healthy juices up a notch because they do not use processed sugar to sweeten their drinks. They squeeze it out of the sugarcane as you order so its freshness is guaranteed! 

Tubo Ko is located at Lower Ground Level, near Quantum

3. Islands Juice

Islands Juice has no preservatives, food coloring, and artificial flavor!

Islands Juice is located at Upper Ground Level, near Door 2

4. Limjoe Lemony Juice Station

Limjoe’s Juice Station specializes in lemonade – with variants like Strawberry and Honeydew Lemonade. They also have a Buy 1, Get 1 promo with Booky! To view Limjoe’s other Southmall offers, click here: https://ph.phonebooky.com/blog/limjoe/

Limjoe is located at Lower Ground Level, near Door 2

5. Juice Juicy

Juice Juicy has other flavors aside from lemonade but for a fresh take on one, try yours with Yakult.

Juice Juicy is located at Upper Ground Level, near Uniqlo

6. Simply Lemon

This lemonade stand has the classic lemonade taste we all know and love – at a cheap price. Get your lemon boost for as low as P45 only!

Simply Lemon is located at Lower Ground Level, near McDonald’s

Remember, a lemon a day keeps the flu away! For more information, visit @SMSouthmall on Facebook and Instagram.