If you’re a Wedding or Event Planner juggling back-to-back celebrations this summer, we see you. Q3 is execution season, and holiday gifting probably feels miles away, especially when it's 90 degrees here in New England. But here's the thing: the brands, businesses, and planners who don’t scramble in November are the ones already setting up their Q4 gifting strategy now. Even a simple email to let us know you're interested is enough to get you on our radar AND our production calendar.

At Lavender + Pine, we make it easy for you to plan ahead, even if you're in full-blown wedding mode. Let us take the lead so you can stay focused on what you do best. Here's why now is the time to start the conversation.

Why Q3 Is Critical for Custom Gift Timelines

Custom gifting isn’t a last-minute project, it’s a process. From initial design to sourcing and final assembly, each stage takes time. When a gift design is being created, there are decisions that happen along the way like product swapping, budget adjustments and rounds of approvals. Many situations that rely on other people to get back to us with responses. We're also juggling with a myriad of deadlines, cutoffs, schedules and holidays sprinkled in Q4. Here’s a quick look at what happens behind the scenes:

• Design & Strategy (2–4 weeks): Whether you're envisioning high-end corporate gifts, client thank-you or welcome boxes, or branded holiday sets, Q3 gives us the runway to collaborate on your vision without rushing. We like to to avoid tight timelines so there's no added pressure for our clients. 

• Product Sourcing (2–3 weeks): We partner with big brands, small businesses and artisan makers, many of whom have their own holiday cutoffs and production/fulfillment schedules. Early ordering ensures we can get the exact items you want.

• Production & Fulfillment (1–2 weeks): Our fulfillment team handles everything from packaging to handwritten notes. Getting on the schedule early means your gifts go out on time, without stress.

Pro Tip: For fully custom gifts, starting the conversation in July–August gives you the most flexibility in terms of design and product availability.

Holiday Booking Checklist for Wedding & Event Pros

We know this isn’t your slow season, so we’ve made the planning process simple and proactive. Here’s your no-stress holiday gifting checklist:

Step 1: Let Us Know You're Interested
Send a quick message through our Inquiry Form or email us telling us that your interested in holiday gifting for this year and we'll take it from there. Note: there is no commitment with showing interest! We're doing this to get you on our radar so we can follow up with info to help you and we go from there.

Step 2: Choose Your Gifting Tier

Below are our most popular services and their ideal start dates for gifting during the holiday season. 

• Fully Custom (Start by Aug. 15): Design-heavy, high-touch projects with custom branding, curated products, and specialty packaging.

• Semi-Custom (Start by Sept. 15): Choose from our pre-curated gifts with light personalization like branded shipping tape, custom tags, or message cards.

• Pre-Curated (Order by Oct. 31): Our ready-to-ship gifts from the Holiday Shop are perfect for quick wins and corporate orders.

Step 3: Relax, We’ve Got It From Here
We’ll handle timeline planning, inventory management, and final delivery logistics.

The Benefits of Early Booking (Especially for Busy Planners)

Planning now doesn’t mean doing it all now. It means:

• Guaranteed Inventory: No last-minute substitutions or backorders

• Stress-Free Timelines: No scrambling in November when YOU should be enjoying the holidays

• White-Glove Support: We’ll follow up in early October and manage production from start to finish

• Priority on Our Calendar: Booking early = top of the list when holiday demand peaks

Even if you're mid-wedding season, put the ball in our court. A quick “Hey, I’m interested in holiday gifting, but my season ends (enter your last event date). Can you follow up with me in the fall?” is enough to get you penciled in and prioritized on our end. We’ll reach back out when you’re ready.

Let’s Get Ahead Together

We’re now accepting early bookings for Q4 gifting. If you're a wedding or event pro looking to make an impact with clients, partners, or vendors this holiday season, we’d love to help you do it with ease.

Contact us or email us directly to reserve your holiday production spot.