The Ultimate Guide to Personalised Gift Bag Printing

The Ultimate Guide to Personalised Gift Bag Printing

By GD Print – Your Trusted Print Experts with 40+ Years of Experience

At GD Print, we’ve worked with hundreds of happy customers across the UK to bring their ideas to life. With over four decades of hands-on experience in commercial printing, we know what it takes to deliver high-quality, personalised gift bags that leave a lasting impression. Whether you’re creating bespoke packaging for retail, events, or the festive season, this guide will walk you through everything you need to know — fast.

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What Are Personalised Gift Bags?

Personalised gift bags are custom-printed bags designed to reflect your brand, event, or message. Whether you’re gifting clients, preparing Christmas gift bags, or packaging large promotional items, having your own design printed on the bag transforms a simple gift into something more meaningful and professional. 

Curious for more information about our process? Read our article here.

Why Choose Custom Gift Bags?

    •    Brand Visibility – Keep your name in front of customers long after the gift is gone.

    •    Tailored for Any Occasion – Perfect for birthdays, corporate events, weddings, or Christmas.

    •    Flexible Sizing – Whether it’s small gift bags for jewellery or gift bags for large gifts, you can customise to fit.

    •    Adds a Personal Touch – A unique design shows care, attention, and professionalism.

Need some more convincing? Read our article on how gift bags are even more popular than ever in 2025.

Types of Gift Bags You Can Customise

We print a wide variety of custom gift bags, including:

    •    Small Gift Bags – Ideal for party favours or jewellery

    •    Large Gift Bags – Great for hampers, product bundles, or event giveaways

    •    Christmas Gift Bags – Add festive flair to your seasonal packaging

    •    Event & Promotional Bags – Perfect for conferences, fundraisers, or charity events

If you’re not sure what size or style you need, just ask – we’ll guide you through your options.

Design Tips for Maximum Impact

Keep it simple – Your logo, a message, and consistent colours go a long way.

Match your brand – Use colours and fonts that reflect your identity.

Think about your audience – What design would they keep and reuse?

Pro Tip: Use both sides of the bag to maximise visibility without crowding your design.

Need some ideas on how to find your target audience? Explore our article here.

When to Use Personalised Gift Bags

    •    Corporate gifting

    •    Charity events

    •    Retail packaging

    •    Weddings & private events (Discover our article here for how to plan your wedding gift bag!)

    •    Seasonal campaigns

Whether you’re handing out a bag with gifts at an event or packaging up products in-store, a printed bag ensures your branding sticks around.

Why Print with GD Print?

    •    40+ years of experience in commercial printing

    •    Local and UK-wide delivery

    •    Trusted by businesses, charities, and individuals alike

    •    Friendly, expert support from file setup to delivery

We’re here to make your gift bag printing process easy, smooth, and professional.

GD Print’s Recommendation

Based on our extensive experience, we highly recommend the A5 size for personalised gift bags. This size strikes the perfect balance for small gifts where you want to provide a luxury feel without excess bulk.

The A5 gift bags are among our most popular options and have been printed for a wide range of uses, including:

    •    Gifts for kids’ birthdays

    •    Product packaging for small retail items

    •    Wedding gifts and wedding bundles

    •    Company promotions and corporate gifting

This versatile size offers enough space for elegant branding and messaging, while remaining compact and practical. Our customers love it for its premium look and feel, making any gift feel special. Order yours here!

Ready to Print?

Get started with high-quality personalised gift bags that promote your brand and delight your recipients. From large gift bags to compact small gift bags, we’ll help you design packaging that gets noticed — and remembered. Alternatively need help choosing a design? Check out our article here!

Contact GD Print Today to bring your custom gift bags to life.