Bid Boxes for Nikah: Ideas, What to Put Inside and Prices (2026)
Every nikah ends the same way: someone hands you a little box or pouch on your way out. In Pakistan we call them bid boxes (or bidh boxes), nikkah boxes or giveaways, and they usually hold something sweet: chuharay, mithai, dry fruit or dates. If you are planning one, here are ideas that guests actually remember, what to put inside, the packaging choices and what it all costs per guest.
Qabool Hai bid boxes, filled with hand-stuffed chocolate dates
Bid box ideas for nikah, mehndi, dholki and walima
- Chocolate stuffed dates in a customised bid box. Dates are the traditional nikah sweet; stuffing them with kunafa, almond or peanut butter and dipping them in chocolate makes them a gift people talk about. Our customised bid boxes for nikah carry your names in gold calligraphy.
- Dates and dry fruit together. Four chocolate dates with 50 g of mixed dry fruit fills a box nicely and feels generous without costing a fortune.
- Organza potlis in your colour theme. A potli with pearls and a gold cord looks beautiful on a tray at the nikah stage. Pick one colour, or mix ivory, sage and blush pink for a pastel mehndi.
- Clear bags with a ribbon. The most popular choice for big guest lists: the dates show through, and the ribbon colour does the theming. Ivory for the nikah, red for the mehndi and baraat.
- A printed name tag. A small tag with your names and the date turns any favour into a keepsake.
- Chuharay, the traditional way. Dried dates are still the classic nikah giveaway. Pair them with a few soft or chocolate dates if you want something guests will actually eat on the way home.
- A dholki favour with a fun tag. Two dates in a clear bag with a playful tag for the friends who sang all night.
- A single date on a card. For very large walimas, one chocolate date on a printed card keeps the cost per guest low.
- Ready-made mini boxes. No tying, no packing: a Mini Box of 4 chocolate dates is ready to hand out.
- Mixed flavours in every favour. Put a different flavour in each, like Paan-tastic for the desi shaadi touch and Kunafa Pistachio for the dessert lovers.
What to put inside a nikah box
- Dates: chuharay (dried dates) are the tradition; soft dates or chocolate stuffed dates are the modern version. Two to six dates per guest is the usual range.
- Dry fruit: almonds, cashews, walnuts and raisins add crunch and make the box look fuller.
- Mithai: a piece or two works, but it needs to be eaten the same day, so dates and dry fruit travel better.
- A tag or card: your names, the date, and a line of thanks.
Whatever you choose, keep chocolate favours out of the sun at outdoor events, and in the fridge until the day.
A tray of organza potlis, ready for the guests
Bid box, potli or clear bag?
These are our prices for filled favours. Minimum order is 30 favours, and date prices drop as your order grows.
| Option | What it is | Price per guest | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clear favour bag | 2 to 6 dates in a cellophane bag with a satin ribbon; printed name tag optional | From Rs 160 | Big guest lists, mehndi and dholki |
| Organza potli | Dates in an organza potli with pearls, cord and your tag, in 12 colours | From Rs 280 | Nikah and mehndi stage, colour themes |
| Customised bid box | A gift box with gold calligraphy and your names: 6 dates, or 4 dates with 50 g dry fruit | Rs 750 or Rs 1,050 | Close family, the nikah stage, the bride's side |
| Mini Box | 4 chocolate dates in a ready-made box, no tying needed | Rs 450 (Rs 550 Kunafa) | Small events and last-minute orders |
| Single date on a card | One chocolate date on a printed card | Rs 75 | Very large guest lists |
Date prices: classic flavours (Paan-tastic, Cookies & Cream) are Rs 75 each, Rs 70 from 100 dates and Rs 65 from 200; signature flavours (Kunafa Pistachio, Dark Chocolate Almond, Peanut Butter Walnut, Coconut Almond) are Rs 100, Rs 95 and Rs 90. A clear bag with ribbon is Rs 30, or Rs 50 with a printed tag; an organza potli is Rs 150.
How much do bid boxes cost per guest?
Three real examples, worked out with our price list:
- 100 guests, clear bags with 3 classic dates: Rs 225 each, about Rs 22,500 in total.
- 200 guests, organza potlis with 2 signature dates: Rs 330 each, about Rs 66,000 in total.
- 50 customised bid boxes with 4 dates and dry fruit: Rs 1,050 each, Rs 52,500 in total.
Want to try your own numbers? The calculator on our nikah bid boxes and potlis page works it out as you choose.
Tag wording ideas
- Qabool Hai
- Nikah Mubarak · your names · the date
- Thank you for being part of our forever
- Mehndi Mubarak, now go dance
- Shukriya for coming!
When to order
Order 7 to 10 days before the event for up to 300 favours, and earlier for bigger orders, especially between November and February when most weddings happen. We make everything fresh in Lahore close to your date and deliver across Pakistan, including Karachi and Islamabad. Send us your date, city and guest count on WhatsApp and we will send flavour and potli colour photos.
Quick answers
What is a bid box?
A small box or pouch handed to guests at a nikah, mehndi, dholki or walima, usually filled with dates, mithai or dry fruit. It is also called a bidh box, nikkah box or wedding giveaway.
What do you put in nikah boxes?
Dates are the tradition: chuharay, soft dates or chocolate stuffed dates, often with some dry fruit and a tag with the couple's names.
How much do bid boxes cost in Pakistan?
Filled favours from Date Pop cost from Rs 160 for a clear bag to Rs 1,050 for a customised box with dates and dry fruit. Empty boxes from packaging shops cost less, but you fill them yourself.
Do you sell empty bid boxes?
No. Every Date Pop favour comes filled with handmade chocolate dates, packed and ready to give.
What is the minimum order?
30 favours, for clear bags and organza potlis.
Can I order bid boxes in Lahore, Karachi or Islamabad?
Yes. We make them in Lahore and deliver across Pakistan.
