The average wedding can cost more than $33,000, according to a recent study. that’s a lot of money for a one-day party.
To help reduce these costs, several companies will send you free wedding samples that you can use for your next wedding. It’s not much, but it can help one way or another.
If you’re getting married soon, I wanted to help you save a few bucks with these free wedding samples you can get in the mail.
From the resources to the invitations you can use to send, by using these gifts, I can only hope you can save a few bucks. It’s not going to be much, but a gift is a gift, right?
As with all the free posts on this site, every article I post is 100% legit and will never cost you a penny, not even for shipping! And every gift you find on this list will arrive on your doorstep, so don’t expect a junk digital gift. I’ll save the digital gifts for another day.
That aside, let’s see who’s willing to send a gift to your door right now.
free samples of wedding invitations
Of all the gifts I list, this might be my favorite option.
Keeping in mind that you’ll need to send invitations, collecting free samples from various online retailers is a great way to test quality and see what you might be getting into. if you really want to be cheap, some of these companies will even print everything you want on an invitation and send you some for free. gather some and send them. yes, that is possible, but it will only work if you are going to send some invitations.
You may be wondering who these companies are. there are quite a few, so I made sure to include as many as I could find below…
- shutterfly (5 free custom samples)
- minted
- vistaprint
- anna malie
- custom paper
- elli
- legendary paper
- fine day press
- the invitation maker
- magnetstreet
- paper culture
- the american wedding
All of these companies vary in what they will send you. some will send you a sample of stock, while others will allow you to customize it to your liking. just click the link and see what they can do for you.
all the options mentioned above are, in fact, 100% free and won’t cost you a dime.
wedding catalogs
This option might not excite you, but hey, a gift is a gift, right?
yes, companies still send out catalogs, and yes, you can have one mailed to your door.
If you’re wondering why on earth you should subscribe to some wedding catalogs, let me quickly explain.
These wedding catalogs are almost like a printed pinterest board. You can search for supplies, decorations, favors, gifts, invitations, accessories and much more. it’s a great way to sit back, browse through some, and see if there’s anything of interest. Plus, it’s a great way to research an item further if you find something you really like.
There are plenty of companies that will send you free wedding catalogs, and I’ve included them below…
- eastern trade
- things remembered
- david’s girlfriend
- president’s tuxedo
- wedding on the beach of rox
all these catalogs are 100% free. just fill out the form and wait a few weeks for your first issue to arrive.
There are also many digital versions, but I only wanted to include physical gifts on this list.
free wedding magazine subscriptions
Many of their well-known bridal magazines often offer a free subscription with no obligation. unfortunately, it’s not always available, so I’ll leave the links to the offer below.
- bridal guide magazine
- contemporary wedding magazine
If you see that it’s not active, don’t be discouraged just yet, as they open places here and there. you just need to be quick to claim it.
if you’re lucky enough to get a subscription, most last up to a year.
free fabric samples
If you’re having a hard time matching bridesmaid dresses to your wedding dress, you can take advantage of free fabric swatches that many of your online retailers send out free of charge.
Not the best freebie, but it might help you find the perfect dress. here are some retailers to consider…
- kennedy blue
- afarose
- his and hers
- two birds
Just like invitations, what you receive will vary, so be sure to pay close attention to the fine print to see what you’re getting into.
free silk pink pedals
petal garden will send you up to eight samples of colored silk roses free of charge to help you choose if you plan to do so.
According to the fine print, these are designed for color matching purposes only and are not suitable for decorative purposes.
If you are interested, you can complete the form here.
gifts
This is not a guarantee, but I wanted to include this option here, as there are a ton of great prizes out there and it will only take a minute of your time, if so.
We’ve talked about giveaways several times, like in the cash giveaway posts, and just like the lottery, you can’t win if you don’t play. The great thing about sweepstakes is that it’s free to join, and most of the time, you just need to include your email and phone number, if you have one.
If you love giveaways, be sure to bookmark this weddingvibe.com giveaway page, as they only post the latest wedding giveaways and contests they find online. simply follow the contest link, fill out the form and cross your fingers that you win.
free wedding registry gifts
Just like in my best baby registry guide, there are plenty of wedding registries that will offer you gifts just for joining. just make sure you read the restrictions carefully as you may need to add articles etc. to receive your free items.
yes, it’s as easy as adding an item or simply registering to receive your gift.
I wanted to include another section dedicated to this same topic, as there are quite a few retailers that offer free gifts for the wedding registry. I wanted to make sure you knew what you’d get if you signed up, so pay attention to the quick description of what’s in it for you.
Without further ado, here are the many registries that will offer you a free gift just for joining…
amazon
Amazon, like many of the retailers I list here, works with several brands, all of which offer a free gift if you meet the minimum spend. Amazon will even throw in a freebie from time to time.
Not only that, but Amazon will offer a 20% off coupon for anything not purchased on your registry after your wedding date.
- website: amazon
bed bath & beyond
the bed bathroom & beyond bridal registry offers gifts, but will vary at the time of request. it all depends on what you add, as well as what your friends and family buy.
The following link will show you the gifts you could qualify for starting today.
- website: bed bath & beyond
the flourishing valleys
Create a signup with bloomingdales and they’ll send you a free gift just for doing it.
For example, as I was writing this, you could receive a free glass ice bucket with tongs, a $115 value! and all I needed to do was open a record, and that’s it.
Of all the options, bloomingdales offers some of the best no strings attached gifts. this offer is subject to change and you must pick up the gift in store to qualify. however, other gifts may be mailed.
- website: bloomingdales
box and barrel
By joining the register of cases and barrels, the company offers a variety of gifts, from additional gifts of more than 14 brands to valuable coupons.
If you order from the store, they’ll even include free ad cards. more information can be found through the following link.
- website: box and barrel
dillard’s
dillard’s works with a ton of brands, many of which are willing to send you free gifts in exchange for listing their items.
In many cases, your guests have to make a purchase, but this is not always the case. You can see more information through the official link below.
- website: dillard’s
macy’s
macy’s, like the other retailers mentioned in this section, offers freebies if you add products and/or meet completion goals.
To learn more about what you need to do to qualify, follow the link below for more information.
- website: macy’s
on the table
sur la table partners with several brands, including cuisinart, le creuset, and wusthof cutlery, to name a few.
As long as you add or sign up, you can receive a ton of freebies, from a free pan that’s engraved to a free popcorn maker. again, just be sure to read the restriction as in some cases your guests will need to make a certain number of purchases to qualify. however, this is not always the case.
- website: on the table
williams sonoma
As a Williams Sonoma registrar, the company will send special gifts from major brands every time you add products to your registry, but they did offer some unique deals.
for example, as I was writing this, they sent you a free popcorn maker when you added at least $150 worth of cuisinart products to your registration and mailed in a form.
This offer may not be available at the time you’re reading this, but they seem to offer great freebies from time to time. just stay alert.
- website: williams sonoma
In this gift guide, I’ve tried to include only gifts that you can receive in your mailbox.
Besides these, just be aware that there are many more options, most of which come from the internet in template form. usually i would download the template and then print it on a good plain paper. There are even free wedding website providers they can create to help spread the word. all of this on its own would deserve its own post, but I just wanted to leave it at that if you feel like this list isn’t what you were looking for. I’ll save this for a future post.
For now, if you’re planning a wedding soon, be sure to take advantage of the many free gifts, especially registries. You can sign up for all of them if you want, but be sure to focus on one if you want to take advantage of the many freebies, as they often require a minimum purchase from your guests. which one you choose really depends on your personal preferences.
That’s all for now. It may not be the best list of gifts, but there are some floating around out there. Hopefully, by using some of these wedding favors, you could save a few bucks. If not, hey, at least I tried, right?
As always, if I’m missing something and/or you want to comment, then by all means do so in the comments below. that’s what it’s for!