As you head into year-end gatherings this season, be sure to show gratitude to your hosts for opening their homes to you; after all, hosting guests takes effort both before and after the party.
There are many special ways to thank a host, but the best gestures are those that include personalized touches to leave the impression that you truly thought of them when choosing the gift. For example, don’t just bring a bottle of wine to the party. Share on the label why you selected that specific variety for your friend. Sending thanks the next day? Go beyond a regular message with something unforgettable, like a video greeting from SmashUps by American Greetings, featuring celebrities and fun characters that can be personalized.
While gifts for hosts don’t need to be expensive, showing your appreciation for their hospitality is a great way to leave a good impression and secure an invitation to next year’s party.
Take a look at the illustration and see some tips:
Wine
Add a special touch with a personalized label containing a “Thank You” or the reason why you chose this specific wine for your host. It will show that you really thought of them, and that you didn’t just pick one among hundreds on the shelf.
Flowers
Almost everyone loves a bouquet of flowers to enhance their year-end decor. You can bring them already in a vase, so your host won’t need to stop what they’re doing to put them in water. You can also have them delivered the next day.
Pie or Sweets
Win your host’s heart through their “stomach.” Buy a pie or the famous American cookies. Add a special touch by placing them in a jar or another container that your host can reuse (and remember you every time they use it).
Virtual Thank You
Sending a digital thank you is also a good idea. SmashUps by American Greetings offers personalized videos. There are templates with famous people, funny characters, and Christmas themes, like Santa Claus, that you can customize and send. There’s also the option to send a gift card along with it.