Is chocolate an appropriate wedding gift?

Are you struggling to find a really personal wedding gift? Our chocolate wedding gift suggestions are sure to be appreciated by the happy couple.

Gone are the days when you could show up for a couple tying the knot with a toaster and a card. Modern weddings are all about carefully curated gift lists that reflect the style and interests of the happy couple. But what if there was one gift that was always welcome and met with universal oohs and aahs of approval?

Wedding chocolate is a satisfying way to celebrate on multiple levels. But we don’t mean a hastily selected generic chocolate box. We mean cacao-rich treats, carefully chosen to reflect their tastes and create enduring memories. So what makes chocolate not only an appropriate wedding gift, but a truly desirable one? 

Everyone loves a chocolate wedding gift

It’s true. Chocolate is universally adored and has a rich history as a way of expressing love, friendship and celebration. After all, Theobroma cacao literally translates as ‘cacao, food of the gods’ — and you can’t get more celebratory than the divine.

Good quality chocolate is the ultimate sensory gift. Its glossy sheen is appealingly visual, and the snap lets you know it’s well-made and properly tempered. The intoxicating scent and complex, creamy mouthfeel all contribute to the decadent pleasure of the finest chocolate. Let’s face it, is there a better gift choice for newlyweds?

The best presents are thoughtful and meaningful, a nicer version of something the recipient already loves or something they would never have dreamed of trying. That’s where high-quality, cacao-rich chocolate saves the day. It’s the ultimate personalised gift, showing how much you understand their tastes and style. Nothing says “I get you” like decadent, hand-chosen chocolate.

All in all, it’s always been a welcome and desirable gift — there’s a reason why cacao was once prized more highly than gold. Unlike the dinner service that went out of style, a well-chosen box is an effortless way to deliver decadent pleasure and create enduring memories. 

Wedding gift ideas they’ll remember

Instead of ending up in the back of a cupboard, chocolate doesn’t add to the clutter. It’s a moment, an experience, a memory that can be funny, nostalgic or timeless. For instance, if you know they always grab a Trillionaire Shortbread Selector on the commute home, go large and gift them a hundred — the sheer volume makes your gift funny and memorable.

A hamper may not seem the most imaginative idea, but fill it until it’s overflowing with their favourite cacao treats, and they’ll love it when your gift lands on their doorstep. Moreover, they’ll have a beautiful picnic hamper for those endless honeymoon afternoons spent enjoying each other’s company.

If you want your gift to create a lifetime of memories, nothing’s better than a Velvetiser and a hot chocolate subscription. Not only are you gifting dreamy barista-style hot—or chilled—chocolate, but you’re also showing how well you know their signature tastes and aesthetic with the ultimate thoughtful gift.

Don’t know the happy couple well? A Summer Desserts Sleekster, alive with all the tangy, fresh tastes of citrus and berry fruits, will surely meet with their approval. Our divinely delectable Pink & Classic Champagne Truffles Tin is another celebratory keepsake that any couple will appreciate.

Gifting from afar

If you can’t make it on the big day, don’t despair. Our Gift by Text service will help you find the perfect Sleeksters or Slab and whoosh your delicious gift straight to their smartphone. They’ll get a link to their own personalised page with delivery options, so they know they’re in your thoughts. You can add a message that’s as witty or sentimental as you like with any online order.

A chocolate wedding gift for every couple

No one knows your favourite couple like you do. You know the movies they have on repeat, their dream destinations, and the bars and restaurants you love to hang out in. But if you need some gifting inspo, we’ve curated our favourite gifts for newlyweds in our chocolate wedding gift edit.

The nesters

They’re the happy couple who do everything together, from settling in for a boxset marathon to dipping into their favourite Classic Cabinet. But while nesters may be traditional love birds, they express themselves through moreish and satisfying cacao-forward chocolate.

Perfect gifts for nesters include our nibbly Mellow Baton Library (just the right size for grazing) and our Large Chocolate Dipping Adventure, brimming with salty, crispy nibbles to dunk into their choice of milk, dark, white or caramel pots for the ultimate stay-at-home treat. 

The best friends forever

They’ve known each other for a lifetime and are taking BFF to a whole new level. They know what they love, and so do you. So why not indulge them with our Chocolatier’s Selection Hamper?

Bursting with decadent treats from the exuberantly fruity to the decadently sensual, there’s something to satisfy every mood. This delectable hamper is a multisensory marvel, from playfully reimagined patisseries to their favourite nutty nibbles — perfect for creating long-lasting memories and transforming deep friendship into enduring love.

The opposites attract

Opposites attract, right down to their taste in chocolate. If one craves dark and the other can’t get enough of creamy white, satisfy everyone with a showstopping selection such as The Grand Chocolatier’s Table.

Brimming with 121 opulent, iconic chocolates, including truffles, pralines and batons, this is the ultimate gift for couples with sophisticated — and contradictory — tastes. For every fruity Strawberry Cup, there’s a Simple Dark Truffle. For every Colombia Sierra Nevada 53% Caramel Milk Slab, there’s a Honduras 72% Dark. It’s the ultimate selection of complementary and decadent chocolates for incompatible couples who love making it work.

The adventurers

The honeymoon period never ends for your adrenaline-fuelled couple. So what can you gift that lives up to their sense of adventure?  You book them on the ultimate Project Chocolate experience, of course. Not only is the Rabot Hotel the ultimate honeymoon destination, but our Bean to Bar and Tree to Bar tours are a unique way to celebrate their love of all things cacao and banish those post-wedding blues. 

Can’t quite stretch to the Caribbean? Our Signature Cabinet takes your couple on an enticing adventure through layers of delectable dark, milk, and white chocolate, with a frisson of anticipation as they open every drawer. Moreover, it’s the perfect box for storing and displaying keepsakes from their travels. 

The parents first

If your couple prefers family dinners to date nights, they’re committed to being great parents above everything. When it’s all about family, you need gifts that everyone can share, from the Everything Luxe to the Everything Collection Hamper. 

Treat them to The Everything Hot Chocolate Selection. With sachets to satisfy mellow, creamy, minty, malty and citrusy tastes, it’s a fantastic gift for all the family – especially when you add The Velvetiser to create dreamy hot chocolate in just 2.5 minutes, ideal for the busiest home. 

The second time around-ers

They’re the couple that have it all, because this isn’t their first rodeo. That’s what makes our Sleekster subscription the perfect gift. 

Choose from eight different genres, including Exuberantly Fruity, Unbelievably Vegan and Exquisitely Nutty. Then decide on delivery frequency, sit back, and soak up the plaudits for the best wedding gift ever.

Don’t forget the favours

Chocolate and celebrations. It’s a heavenly match. So you won’t be surprised to learn that our irresistible treats make the ultimate wedding favours. If you’re planning a wedding, you might be wondering how you can weave chocolate into your big day…

The tradition of giving ‘bonbonnieres’ filled with sweetmeats dates back to the 17th century and was a favourite of the European aristocracy. But you can put a modern spin on tradition with carefully curated cacao-rich treats bound to awaken the palate and satisfy every guest. It’s hard to say no to irresistible chocolate. It goes with every theme and is incredibly versatile — think nutty, citrusy, velvety, or zest y— to suit any wedding.

For a truly grand gesture, why not hire The Chocmobile? It’s the perfect addition to any celebration, filled to the brim with delectable chocolates, Ice Cream of the Gods and other decadent treats. A visit from our Chocmobile is the ultimate in wedding party chic.

The perfect chocolate wedding gifts from Hotel Chocolat

We believe high-quality chocolate should be at the heart of every wedding celebration. That’s why we craft our chocolates with lashings of taste and an eye for stylish aesthetics. After all, a wedding day is all about creating lasting memories. A well-chosen chocolate gift blends exquisite taste and a personal touch to elevate their day and make it extra special.

Searching for the perfect chocolate wedding gift needn’t be a challenge with Hotel Chocolat. Browse our carefully curated wedding gifts and uncover the ideal showstopper.