How to Make the Perfect Wedding Gift Card Holder

Having a gift card holder at your wedding reception is vital. Without one, you can be stuck carrying and keeping track of cards throughout your reception, or worst, you could risk losing your wedding gifts.
Gift card holders can take on many forms, but using an actual box is most common. If you chose to go that route, make sure to use a box that has a minimum depth of six inches. Remember, wedding cards tend to be large, and if you choose a box too shallow you can risk cards not fitting or overflowing from your card holder.

Another thing to consider is that you can easily make a gift card box to use at your wedding. Making your own gift card holder is not only inexpensive, but will allow you flexibility in color and design. Follow the below steps to make your own card box.

1. Find the right box - When choosing a box, consider color, shape and size. A craft store is a great place to look, since craft boxes can easily be transformed into a box for your wedding cards. When selecting a box color keep in mind that traditional white will always work, but you can also use a color that is in your wedding.

2. Measure a slit in the top of your box - To do this, first find the center of your box lid (if you are using a square or rectangular box trace 2 diagonal lines on the top of the box from opposite corners - the center will be where the lines intersect). Then measure a straight horizontal line that goes through the center of the box; this line should be 1 inch long, such that it is above the center by half an inch and below the center by half an inch. This 1 inch line represents the height of your slit. Now you can measure the length of the slit, by lining a ruler perpendicular to the width line you drew, and tracing a 6 inch line so that the center of your box lid hits in the middle and 3 inches are on either side of the center line. The final measuring step is simply extending the 1 inch height on either far end of the width line. This will allow you to easily draw a straight length line above and below the width. The final result will be a rectangular slit that is 1 inch in height by 6 inches in width that falls in the center of your box lid. Use the below diagram as a reference.

 
3. Cut the slit - Use a box cutter here for best results. Start by poking a hole with the box cutter in the center of your slit outline. Then slowly drag the box cutter to the edge being careful not to go outside the slit outline. Finally use the box cutter to trace the full outline of your slit.

4. Decorate your box - This is the fun part. You can be creative here, using wrapping paper, lace, ribbon, beading or sequins. These are items that can easily be found in either a craft shop or party supply store. A few details to consider when decorating:

• If you are using a gift box with a top and bottom, and want to decorate it with wrapping paper, you might want to wrap each part separately. This will allow you to easily dismantle the box after your wedding reception. 
• Whether you are wrapping your box or using another decoration, be sure to cover all the visible edges, making extra effort to ensure that the edges around the slit are not seen.
   

If you would rather not make a gift card holder or use a box, think creatively. Everyday items such as a vase with a wide opening or a simple silver tray can be used as gift card holder. If you are looking for something more unique, you can even use a birdcage card holder for your wedding reception.

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