Christmas Delivery and Last Order Dates for Personalised Gifts
Standard delivery closes on [Monday 15 December]. Express closes on [Friday 19 December]. If you order after these dates, we cannot guarantee arrival before the 25th. If you want to avoid paying for express, order by the end of November instead. Missed both dates already? You can still order for delivery just after Christmas, choose a gift with no personalisation, or send a gift card.
You need to order personalised Christmas gifts in the UK earlier than you might expect. Personalised items are made after you order them, not picked off a shelf, so the cutoff comes before the general Christmas post dates you will see elsewhere.
This page has our exact last order dates for this year, plus what to do if you have already missed them.
Our Christmas Last Order Dates
| Delivery type | Last order date |
|---|---|
| Standard delivery | [Monday 15 December] |
| Express delivery | [Friday 19 December] |
These dates are for personalised items. Order after these dates and we cannot guarantee arrival before the 25th.
How Long Does a Personalised Gift Take?
Every item is made to order. Production time comes before postage time.
Dispatch: 1 to 3 working days
This includes making your item. Nothing ships until it is finished.
Standard (Royal Mail Tracked 48): 2 to 3 working days after dispatch
Express (Royal Mail Tracked 24): 1 to 2 working days after dispatch
Total time
| Delivery type | Total, order to arrival |
|---|---|
| Standard | 3 to 6 working days |
| Express | 2 to 5 working days |
Delivery Costs and Free Delivery
| Delivery type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Standard | £2.99 |
| Express | £4.99 |
| Standard, orders over £30 | Free |
Free standard delivery is applied automatically at checkout.
When You Should Actually Order
The realistic timeline
Order by the end of November for a stress-free Christmas. This gives plenty of time for production, dispatch, and delivery, with no need to pay for express.
Why December post is different
Royal Mail and courier networks are under far more pressure in December. Delays are more common. Ordering early removes that risk entirely.
If You Have Left It Late
Choose express at checkout
Express cuts the delivery window to 1-2 working days after dispatch. It is the fastest option we offer.
Which products are quickest
Smaller, simpler personalised photo gifts for Christmas are usually quickest to produce. Items with more parts or components can take longer to make.
What to do if the deadline has genuinely passed
- Order anyway: for delivery just after Christmas, if a slightly late gift still works for you.
- Choose a non-personalised gift: for faster shipping with no production time to build in.
- Buy a gift card: if you need something in hand on the day itself.
Tracking Your Order
Every order is sent with tracking. You will receive a tracking link by email once your item is dispatched, so you can follow it right up to your door.
Where We Ship
All of the UK, including Northern Ireland, the Scottish Highlands and the Channel Islands
We ship to all areas of the UK, including Northern Ireland, the Scottish Highlands and the Channel Islands. Delivery times may be slightly longer for the Highlands, Islands and Northern Ireland.
We make every item to order and dispatch it within 1 to 3 working days, with express delivery available and free standard delivery over £30.
Shop Personalised Christmas GiftsFor more on how we ship, see our orders and shipping page. Looking for something smaller? Check out our personalised Christmas gifts under £15.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I order personalised Christmas gifts in the UK?
By the end of November for standard delivery. Personalised items are made to order, so the deadline is earlier than for off-the-shelf gifts.
How long do personalised gifts take to arrive?
We dispatch all orders within 1 to 3 working days. Standard delivery adds 2 to 3 working days; express adds 1 to 2. In total, that is 3 to 6 working days standard or 2 to 5 working days express.
How much is delivery?
Standard delivery is £2.99, and express is £4.99. Standard delivery is free on orders over £30, applied automatically at checkout.
Do you deliver to Northern Ireland and the Scottish Highlands?
Yes. We ship to all areas of the UK, including Northern Ireland, the Scottish Highlands, and the Channel Islands.
Do you dispatch at weekends?
No. We dispatch orders on working days only, so an order placed on a Friday afternoon begins processing on Monday.
Will everything arrive together?
Yes. We ship in a single package and do not split deliveries.