Wedding gifts

Wedding gifts in Canada: what they cost and how to choose

Updated 4 November 2026

A wedding gift in Canada usually costs between CA$18 and CA$285, depending on whether it is engraved and what it is made of. Personalized mugs, cutting boards and plates, the most common choice, sell for about CA$18 to CA$42. For current prices, describe the couple, your budget and the wedding date in a request on BlaBlaPrice.

Engraving and sizes

Most of the choice is personalized, so check exactly what is engraved: names, the wedding date and the wording. Some listings give capacity in ounces. A 25 oz glass beer mug was listed at CA$18.20, so convert to millilitres if you want to compare it with a glass you already know. Ask how many days the engraving takes before dispatch, and order early if the wedding is soon.

Customs on gifts from abroad

If you buy a gift outside Canada and have it shipped in, Canada's tariff rules include an exemption order for wedding presents. It covers non-commercial goods received as personal gifts in consideration of a recent marriage. Check the conditions with the border agency before you ship, especially for a high-value item.

Budget and etiquette

No universal rule sets the amount. Etiquette guides in the search results often quote CA$100 to CA$200 as a traditional guest budget, while a Canadian news report on rising wedding costs notes that guests should never feel pressured. Many guides also suggest buying from the couple's registry first, so check whether they have one. Think about your relationship to the couple and choose an amount you are comfortable with.

Season and delivery

Winter here runs from December to February, and the holiday season overlaps with the weeks when many winter weddings are planned. Give the city in your request, because Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary and Ottawa are all different delivery points. Ask whether the price includes GST, HST and provincial tax, and whether the seller delivers to the couple's address or only to you.

Describe the gift idea, the budget, the couple's interests, the wedding date and the city in a request on BlaBlaPrice. The AI reads the request, asks for missing details and looks through sellers' websites and price lists in Canada, then shows the prices and businesses it found. Registered sellers reply in the chat with their own offer: price, terms and delivery. Your contacts stay hidden until you decide to exchange them. For ideas first, browse the gifts section or handmade gifts, or start your request on the home page.