We Ranked Singapore’s Standard Wedding Door Gifts From Worst to Best

Let’s be honest—wedding door gifts can be a hit or miss. Some are useful, some are cute, and some make you wonder, "Did the couple really think I needed this?" If you’ve attended a Singaporean wedding, you’ve probably received one (or several) of these standard wedding door gifts. Today, we’re ranking them from worst to best—because not all favours are created equal, and some definitely belong in the thanks-but-no-thanks pile.

1. Sewing Kit – Because Every Guest Is Clearly a Tailor 🪡 Practical? Maybe. 😬 Will people use it? Highly unlikely. Unless you’re expecting your guests to whip out a needle and thread at the banquet table, this isn’t exactly a gift that sparks joy. Sure, it’s useful in a "dang, my button fell off" emergency, but let’s be real—most guests will never touch this again. 📉 Final Verdict: 2/10 – This belongs in a hotel drawer, not a wedding.
2. Multi-Purpose Bottle Opener – Practical, But... Meh? 🍾 Practical? Yes. 😐 Exciting? Not even close. A bottle opener can be useful, but let’s be honest—how many bottle openers does a person need? This is the kind of favour that ends up in the kitchen junk drawer along with 17 other random utensils no one ever uses. 📉 Final Verdict: 3.5/10 – Functional, but forgettable.
3. Blissful Dish – A Plate… For What, Exactly? 🍽️ Practical? Depends. 🤨 Exciting? Only if you love dishware. Ah, the blissful dish—a tiny, ceramic plate that’s supposed to symbolize happiness and prosperity. It’s cute, but what do guests even do with it? It’s too small for meals, too fancy for soy sauce, and too random to display. Most people just re-gift it or leave it behind. 📉 Final Verdict: 4/10 – A dish best served… somewhere else.
4. Playing Cards – Fun, But Not for Everyone 🃏 Practical? Yes. 🎉 Fun Factor? Depends on your crowd. Playing cards are actually a decent wedding door gift—they’re compact, reusable, and can be fun… if your guests actually play cards. But for those who don’t, this will just sit in a drawer forever until someone decides to use it for an impromptu drinking game. 📈 Final Verdict: 6/10 – Not bad, but only for the right audience.
5. Manicure Set – A Surprise Winner! 💅 Practical? Surprisingly, yes. 👛 Portability? Perfect. At first glance, you might think, "Why would I want a wedding favour that screams ‘groom your nails’?" But hear us out—this is actually one of the most useful favours on this list! A mini nail clipper, scissors, and tweezers in a compact case? It’s basically an emergency kit for life. 📈 Final Verdict: 7.5/10 – More practical than expected.
6. Reusable Straw Set – Saving the Turtles, One Wedding at a Time 🥤 Practical? Definitely. 🌱 Eco-Friendly? Yes! Reusable straws are a solid wedding favour—they’re sustainable, useful, and trendy. The only issue? Everyone already has one. If your guests are eco-conscious, they probably own at least three reusable straws already. 📈 Final Verdict: 8/10 – A good option, just slightly overdone.