What should you give your boyfriend? If he likes keeping photographs, choose a plaque with moments you have shared. If your song makes you both smile, pair it with a photograph on a Spotify plaque. If he likes clothing with a personal detail, consider a hoodie embroidered with your portrait. Here are nine ideas to help you find one that suits him.
Start with a memory you share: your first trip, a photograph of you both laughing or the date you met. It will help you choose the gift and the words to put on it.
1. A Spotify plaque with your song
The song from your first date, the one he always plays in the car or the one you danced to in the kitchen. Choose a photograph of you together and that song. Scan the code in the Spotify phone app to open it; the plaque has no speaker. You can also choose the full-photo version.
Personalised Spotify plaque with photo and song
2. Three photographs and a message from you
Choose three moments you want to remember with him and add a few words of your own. The photographs appear to hang from a little line inside the plaque. They could be from your first trip, an afternoon together or a moment that always makes you laugh.
Plaque with three Polaroid-style photographs and a message
3. A framed portrait of you, drawn by hand
Our illustrators turn your favourite photograph into a colour portrait. You can add a message for him. Choose a photograph that shows you both clearly and think about where he would like to display it.
Personalised framed colour portrait
4. A plaque with your photograph and your words
A photograph of you laughing, something he said on your first date or a joke only the two of you understand. Choose what you want him to remember each time he looks at the plaque.
Personalised photo and message plaque
5. A necklace engraved with your portrait
We draw a line art portrait from your photograph and engrave it on the pendant. If he wears necklaces, it can be a way to keep a picture of you together close. Check the measurements and finish before choosing.
Personalised line art portrait necklace
6. Four photographs to tell your story
Four photographs in a row, with a title you choose: the name of your trip, your names or a phrase you share. The horizontal layout brings several moments together on a plaque for his shelf or desk.
Horizontal plaque with four photographs and a message
7. A hoodie embroidered with your portrait
Send us a photograph of you together and we turn it into a line art drawing to embroider on the chest. It is a way to wear a photograph of you without printing it onto the fabric. Check the size and personalisation options before ordering. It is also available as a sweatshirt.
Hoodie with an embroidered line art portrait
8. A calendar showing the day it all began
Your names, a photograph inside a heart and a calendar with your day marked. Choose the date you met or the day you became a couple. A date that belongs to you, kept in view.
Personalised calendar plaque with a special date
9. Four photographs from your favourite trip
Bring together four photographs from the trip and add the place and year. The Polaroid-style layout has room for different memories: a street, a meal, a photograph of you together. Choose the pictures that take you both back there.
Personalised plaque with four Polaroid-style photographs
What if he prefers a different kind of gift?
If he prefers practical gifts, think about a hoodie or a necklace that suits what he usually wears. If he likes having photographs around, a plaque or a framed print might be a better fit. And if you have agreed not to exchange gifts, save the idea for another occasion.
Frequently asked questions
What can I give a boyfriend who already has everything?
Start with a memory you share: a song you both like, a photograph from a trip or the date you met. Then choose something he will use or enjoy having at home, such as a hoodie, a necklace or a framed portrait.
What can I give my boyfriend for his birthday?
If he likes personalised clothing, consider a hoodie embroidered with your portrait. If he enjoys decorating his room, a photo plaque or a framed portrait may suit him. For your anniversary, take a look at our anniversary gift ideas.
What can I give a boyfriend who lives far away?
A plaque with three photographs of you together and a message from you, or a Spotify plaque with your song. On the Spotify plaque, the code opens the song in the phone app; the plaque has no speaker. You can also choose a plaque with both maps. Check the delivery estimate for his address before ordering.
How much does a personalised gift for my boyfriend cost?
The price depends on the product and the options you choose. Check the price on the gift page and the total including delivery before ordering.
Explore more gifts for couples and anniversaries, Valentine’s Day ideas and original gifts. If you are choosing something for her, see our girlfriend gift guide.