How Many Doorgifts Should You Order for a 500-Guest Wedding?

Per guest or per family? A simple guide to working out your wedding doorgift quantity, with sample budgets.

You’ve sent out 500 invitations. Does that mean 500 doorgifts? Not always. Order too few and the last guests leave empty-handed. Order too many and you’ve spent money on boxes that sit in your storeroom.

Here’s a simple way to work it out.

Personalised honey jar wedding doorgifts on a reception table

Step 1: Decide — one per guest, or one per family?

This makes the biggest difference.

  • One per guest is the safest choice. Everyone walks out with something, including children.
  • One per family or couple works well when most guests come in households. It can cut your order by a third or more.

If you’re not sure, think about how gifts will be handed out. A table at the exit where guests help themselves tends to run out faster than gifts handed over by family members.

Step 2: Estimate who will actually come

Not everyone who is invited attends. Use your RSVP replies if you have them. If not, look at your guest list and count the households, not just names.

Step 3: Add a buffer of 5–10%

Unexpected guests, extra children and a few gifts for VIPs or helpers all add up. A 5–10% buffer is usually enough.

Quick guide for 500 invited guests

How you giveRough countWith 10% buffer
One per guest500550
One per family or couple (about 2–3 guests each)170–250190–275
Mixed: one per family + a special gift for VIP tables250 + VIP count275 + VIP count

What does that cost?

Here’s what 550 pieces (one per guest, with buffer) looks like at different price points.

DoorgiftFrom (per piece)550 pieces
Candy BoxRM1.28RM704
Personalised Honey Jar 28gRM2.48RM1,364
Personalised Honey Jar 50gRM3.88RM2,134

Prices are starting prices; your final quote depends on the design and customisation you choose.

Tulle-wrapped wedding doorgifts in pastel colours

Tips from our team

  • Order early. Our usual lead time is 3 days to 1 week, depending on quantity and customisation. For a 500-guest wedding, WhatsApp us early so your date is secured.
  • Mix and match. Some couples choose an affordable gift for everyone and something more special for family and VIP tables.
  • Personalise it. Adding your names and wedding date turns a small gift into a keepsake.

Not sure how many you need?

Tell us your wedding date, guest count and how you plan to give the gifts. We’ll help you work out the right quantity and send you a quote. Minimum order is 20 pieces, with self pick-up in KL and Selangor or delivery on request.