How to choose a personalised photo frame as a gift

Use this guide to pick the right one, then browse every style in our personalised photo frames collection. We hand-picked every gift in this guide from the range we stock. We chose each one for who it suits and what it does, so you can match the frame to the person and the moment. Some suit couples, parents or grandparents, others suit new parents, families or friends at Christmas, and a few suit Father's Day or a wedding.

We also kept a mix of kinds and budgets, from silver frames and box frames to a framed print ready to hang. Each entry explains what the frame holds and how you can personalise it, so you know what to expect.

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Personalised photo frames make a thoughtful gift for a first Christmas together, a new baby or new parents. These oak veneer frames hold a 6 x 4 photo and carry a short personalised message below it, so each one feels made for the people you love.

Personalised My First Christmas Photo Frame (£9.95)

Made to be noticed, this oak veneer frame marks a baby's first Christmas. It holds a 6 x 4 inch landscape photo, with the words My First Christmas already on it. You add a name and date in the two lines below the picture. It also works for grandparents and godparents who want to share the moment. Check the spelling first, as personalised items can't be returned for a change of mind.

Best for: New parents and grandparents.

Personalised Our First Christmas Photo Frame (£9.95)

Great for a first Christmas together, this oak veneer frame suits couples and new families. It holds a 6 x 4 print, with the words Our First Christmas already in place. Add your own two-line message below the photo. It prints in fixed capitals, and we can't print accents, emoji or most symbols, so stick to plain letters and numbers. A simple way to mark where your story began.

Best for: Couples and new families.

Personalised photo frames are a keepsake gift that holds a favourite picture and a short message. A box frame suits a new family's first Christmas, and a multi photo frame suits weddings and new homes. Both are made to order, so you choose the wording and photos.

Personalised First Christmas as a Family Frame (£14.95)

A charming pick for new parents and grandparents. This personalised box frame shows two adult bears and a Baby Bear, with 'First Christmas as a Family' already on it. Add a short line of text and the year. It holds a 5x7 photo, slightly cropped, and can hang from hooks on the back or stand on its own base. A sweet way to mark a new family's first Christmas together.

Best for: New parents and grandparents.

Personalised Wedding Multi Photo Frame (£19.95)

Something a little different for newlyweds, parents or a new home. This personalised multi photo frame holds 12 photos, each 5.4 x 5.4 cm, so you can mix wedding snaps with family pictures. Pick white or black. You add four lines of text, and all of it appears in capitals, with botanical accents in the design. At 30.5 x 38.2 x 1.2 cm, it's a large mounted frame that makes a real statement.

Best for: Newlyweds and new homes.

A framed photo print, a silver message frame and a Daddy & Me frame all work well as family keepsakes. Each one puts a favourite photo on show, with your own picture or personalised wording to make it theirs.

Personalised Framed Photo Print (from £39.99)

Something they'll show off on the wall, with one favourite photo at its heart. A lovely pick for a couple's first home or a grandparent who wants a family photo on display. Your picture is printed as a fine art giclée on 200gsm matte art paper, then set in a classic wooden frame with a Perspex front. Pick black, white, natural oak, brown oak or dark grey. It's ready to hang, with a hook on the back.

Best for: Couples and proud grandparents.

Personalised Photo Frame, Silver Aluminium 10x8 (£19.95)

A treat they wouldn't buy themselves, but will be glad to have on show. This is a warm pick for a wedding, a new baby or an anniversary. The silver aluminium frame holds a 10x8 photo, with a personalised message line above it and one below. Text appears just as you enter it and is case sensitive, so check the spelling first. Plain letters and numbers work best, as accents, emoji and most symbols can't be printed.

Best for: Milestones worth displaying.

Personalised Silver Daddy & Me Photo Frame (£14.95)

Sure to bring a smile to a dad's face. The frame already reads 'Daddy & Me', and you add two personalised lines at the bottom. Please don't use all capitals, and stick to plain letters and numbers, as we can't print accents, emoji or most symbols. It's made just for them, so check the spelling carefully before you order. A lovely pick for Father's Day or new dads, it holds a 5x7 photo in silver aluminium.

Best for: Dads on Father's Day.

Personalised Christmas photo frames make a good gift when you want a favourite family photo to feel special. Each of these three holds a photo and lets you add a short message of your own. Whether silver or plastic, they make a warm way to share a memory.

Personalised Silver Merry Christmas Photo Frame (£14.95)

Editorially selected for Christmas, this silver frame gives a favourite photo a festive finish. The silver aluminium frame holds a 5x7 photo. 'Merry Christmas' is already fixed on the bottom, and you add two short lines of your own, shown in capitals. It's a warm choice for grandparents, couples or friends who love a family photo on show. Please note it is not suitable for wall hanging, so check your display plans first.

Best for: Grandparents and couples at Christmas.

Personalised Christmas Foliage Box Photo Frame (£14.95)

Something they'll show off: this plastic box frame has a foliage design that feels right at Christmas. It holds a 5x7 photo, shown slightly cropped at 4.3 x 6.3 inches, so choose a photo that suits that crop. You get three lines of your own wording, and the middle line prints in capitals. It hooks on the back for hanging, or stands freely on its base. It suits families and couples who like a festive display.

Best for: Families who love festive displays.

Personalised Merry Christmas Box Photo Frame (£14.95)

A keepsake they'll hold on to: this plastic box frame holds a 7x5 landscape photo. 'Merry Christmas' is already fixed, so you add the year and two short lines of your own. Adding the year makes it a neat memory of a particular Christmas. It hooks on the back for hanging, or stands on its own thick base. It's a warm choice for grandparents, parents or friends who want a family photo on show at Christmas.

Best for: Parents wanting a Christmas memory.

Personalised photo frames suit a new baby or christening when you want a favourite photo and a short message on show. These picks all hold a photo and take personalised text, from silver frames for christenings to a rainbow box for baby showers.

Personalised Silver Baby Boy Photo Frame (£14.95)

Hand-picked for them, this silver frame holds a 5x7 photo and already reads 'Baby Boy'. Two message lines let you add a name, a date or a short note below the picture. It suits new parents, christenings and naming days. Please keep to plain letters and numbers, since accents and emoji can't be printed. Its aluminium frame gives the photo a clean silver finish.

Best for: New parents and christenings.

Personalised Silver Baby Girl Photo Frame (£14.95)

Practical and pretty, this silver frame holds a 5x7 photo and already reads 'Baby Girl'. Two message lines sit below the picture, ready for a name, a date or a short note. It's made just for them, so check the spelling and skip all capitals before you order. Made from aluminium in silver, it makes a lovely keepsake for christenings, baptisms and naming days.

Best for: Families welcoming a little girl.

Personalised Rainbow Box Photo Frame (£14.95)

A playful pick for them, this plastic rainbow box frame has three lines for personalised text, so you can add a name, a date and a short greeting. The thick base lets it stand alone, and hooks on the back let you hang it instead. Pick a photo that still works when cropped slightly. Its rainbow design makes it a cheerful choice for baby showers and new babies.

Best for: Baby showers and new babies.

Personalised Silver Cross Photo Frame (£14.95)

Our pick for christenings, this silver cross frame is made from aluminium and holds a 5x7 photo in a portrait shape. Two lines of personalised text let you add a name, a date or a short message. Please avoid all capitals, as the font makes them hard to read, and check the spelling, since each one is made just for them. It isn't suitable for wall hanging. Its cross motif makes it a heartfelt keepsake for baptisms and naming days.

Best for: Baptisms and christenings.

The anniversary frames suit a couple marking a special milestone, while the bride's parents frame suits a wedding day. Each one is a silver aluminium frame for a 5x7 photo, made to order with a short message that makes it personal.

Personalised 25th Wedding Anniversary Frame (£14.95)

Perfect for a 25th wedding anniversary, this silver frame holds a 5x7 photo of the couple. The fixed text reads 25th Wedding Anniversary, and you add two short message lines below the photo. It is made from aluminium and measures 16.5 x 21.5 x 0.8 cm. Made to order, it puts a favourite photo on show, with a message written just for them.

Best for: Couples marking a special milestone.

Personalised 40th Wedding Anniversary Frame (£14.95)

Useful all year round, this silver frame keeps a favourite photo in view. The fixed text reads 40th Wedding Anniversary, and it holds a 5x7 photo. You add two short message lines below the photo. It is made from aluminium and is not suitable for wall hanging. Made to order, it is a lasting keepsake for a milestone worth marking.

Best for: A lasting milestone keepsake.

Personalised 50th Wedding Anniversary Frame (£14.95)

A gift that suits every age, this silver frame marks a 50th anniversary with a photo and a message. It holds a 5x7 photo, and the fixed text reads 50th Wedding Anniversary. You add two short message lines below the photo. Made from aluminium and measuring 16.5 x 21.5 x 0.8 cm, it is not suitable for wall hanging, but it is made to order with the words you choose.

Best for: Parents and grandparents celebrating.

Personalised 60th Wedding Anniversary Frame (£14.95)

A thoughtful gift for them, this silver frame celebrates a 60th wedding anniversary. The fixed text reads 60th Wedding Anniversary, and it holds a 5x7 photo of the couple. You add two short message lines below the photo. Made from aluminium, it measures 16.5 x 21.5 x 0.8 cm and is made to order for the couple it celebrates.

Best for: Couples with a long marriage.

Personalised Mother & Father of the Bride Frame (£14.95)

Ideal for a wedding day, this silver frame is made for the parents of the bride. The words Mother & Father of the Bride are fixed on the frame, and you add two message lines at the bottom. It holds a 5x7 photo and is made from aluminium, measuring 16.5 x 21.5 x 0.8 cm. Each one is made just for them, so check the spelling before you order, and use plain letters and numbers.

Best for: Parents of the bride on the day.

Every gift at a glance: who it suits best and how it is made and sent.

Gift	Best for	Delivery
Personalised Framed Photo Print (from £39.99)	Couples and proud grandparents	Framed photo print, printed to order
Personalised Photo Frame, Silver Aluminium 10x8 (£19.95)	Milestones worth displaying	Made to order
Personalised Silver Daddy & Me Photo Frame (£14.95)	Dads on Father's Day	Made to order
Personalised Silver Merry Christmas Photo Frame (£14.95)	Grandparents and couples at Christmas	Made to order
Personalised Christmas Foliage Box Photo Frame (£14.95)	Families who love festive displays	Made to order
Personalised Merry Christmas Box Photo Frame (£14.95)	Parents wanting a Christmas memory	Made to order
Personalised Silver Baby Boy Photo Frame (£14.95)	New parents and christenings	Made to order
Personalised Silver Baby Girl Photo Frame (£14.95)	Families welcoming a little girl	Made to order
Personalised Rainbow Box Photo Frame (£14.95)	Baby showers and new babies	Made to order
Personalised Silver Cross Photo Frame (£14.95)	Baptisms and christenings	Made to order
Personalised 25th Wedding Anniversary Frame (£14.95)	Couples marking a special milestone	Made to order
Personalised 40th Wedding Anniversary Frame (£14.95)	A lasting milestone keepsake	Made to order
Personalised 50th Wedding Anniversary Frame (£14.95)	Parents and grandparents celebrating	Made to order
Personalised 60th Wedding Anniversary Frame (£14.95)	Couples with a long marriage	Made to order
Personalised Mother & Father of the Bride Frame (£14.95)	Parents of the bride on the day	Made to order

1. Type your words on the gift's page: a name, a date or a short message. Each box shows its character limit as you type, and a tag above the boxes shows your exact words before you add the gift to your basket.
2. A UK maker personalises it to order, printing or engraving exactly what you typed. Please check spelling, capitals and dates: we print the words as they are.
3. It's sent by tracked delivery, to you or straight to them.

We can't print accents, emoji or most symbols, so the boxes accept letters, numbers and simple punctuation. If a personalised gift arrives damaged, faulty or not as you typed it, we remake it or refund it in full (returns).

Order early for the widest choice. These are our last order dates for Christmas delivery:

Gifts	Last order for Christmas
Personalised gifts	Tue 8 Dec, noon
Framed photo prints and photo prints	Wed 16 Dec, noon

Personalised gifts travel as their own tracked parcel, for £3.19, and delivery is free over £40. To send a gift straight to them, give their address at checkout and add a free e-card with your message. Our delivery page has every making time and price in one place.

Choose a silver photo frame for birthdays and weddings, a Christmas box frame for grandparents and families, or a baby or anniversary frame for new parents and couples. Pick your favourite above, type their name or your message, and we'll make it and send it straight to them, with a free e-card if you like. More ideas: Personalised photo gift ideas · Personalised wedding gifts · Personalised anniversary gifts for couples.

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