When choosing a personalised gift, one of the first questions customers ask is: How long do personalised gifts take? Timing is crucial, especially for birthdays, weddings, and seasonal celebrations.
This guide explains delivery timelines, what affects them, and how you can still find quick delivery personalised gifts when you are short on time.
Why Delivery Timelines Matter for Personalised Gifts
Unlike standard products, personalised items require additional care and time for customisation. Knowing delivery expectations upfront helps you plan and avoid any last-minute stress.
Another reason timelines matter is that personalised gifts are often tied to once-in-a-lifetime events such as weddings, anniversaries, milestone birthdays, or seasonal celebrations. Missing a delivery date can mean missing the moment altogether.
By understanding how long personalisation and shipping take, you can ensure your thoughtful gift arrives exactly when it’s needed, making the surprise even more meaningful.
Typical Delivery Timelines
Every personalised order typically goes through two key stages: production and delivery. Here’s what that looks like:
Production Time
Your personalised gift is created just for you, which usually takes between 1 to 3 business days, depending on the product.
Standard Delivery
Once ready, your item is shipped within the delivery window. Standard delivery items are sent via Royal Mail 2nd Class, taking 2-3 working days depending on your location.
Express Options
If you’re in a rush, many options can be upgraded to fast delivery personalised gifts with expedited shipping, with our delivery partner, at our checkout.
International Shipping
Allow extra time for international orders, as delivery timelines can vary by destination.
For full details, please visit our Delivery Information page here.
Factors That Affect Delivery Times
Several factors can influence how quickly your order arrives:
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Seasonal Demand Busy times, such as Christmas or Valentine’s Day, may add a few days to production. |
Customisation Complexity A single engraved name is often faster than a detailed multi-line message. |
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Courier Delays Though rare, external courier delays can sometimes impact delivery. |
Holiday & Cut-Off Date Always check seasonal cut-off dates to ensure your gift arrives on time. |
What to Expect After You Order
We keep the process transparent and stress-free:
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Order Confirmation- Instant email after checkout.
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Production Update- When your item is being crafted.
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Dispatch Notification- With full tracking details and order status.
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Delivery- On time delivery and ready to gift.
Tips to Ensure On-Time Delivery
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Order early for special events.
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Shop with express delivery if you’re in a hurry.
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Double-check your delivery address.
So, how long do personalised gifts take to arrive? Generally, it takes just a few days for production plus standard shipping time. For last-minute needs, you can always choose from our personalised gifts with quick delivery options or upgrade to express delivery for fast delivery of personalised gifts.
Explore our Shipping Page for full details and delivery services, and shop Personalised Bee’s personalised gift range.
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Personalised Bee is a family-run business based in Northampton, UK, crafting beautifully personalised acrylic gifts—from plaques and photo blocks to prints and moving-memory keepsakes—hand-finished with diamond polishing and dispatched worldwide with care and attention. If you’d like to get in touch, you can reach us at:
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