The Ultimate Personalized Ornament Buying Guide

Last updated: August 2025

Creating Keepsakes as Unique as the People You Love

Shopping for personalized ornaments can feel overwhelming with so many amazing options! Whether you're creating memories for your own family or finding the perfect gift, this guide will help you choose ornaments that'll be treasured for generations. 

We believe picking the perfect ornaments should be just as enjoyable as hanging them on your tree, so let's make this fun and easy!

11 Reasons Why Personalized Ornaments Make the Best Gifts

Personalized ornaments tell your story! Imagine your Christmas tree covered with ornaments, each one bringing back happy memories or special moments. A baby’s 1st Christmas, a new puppy, a memorial for a loved one, or years of family keepsakes. 

Whether it's a name, a date, or a fun message, adding personal details turns regular ornaments into special treasures you’ll want to keep forever. They’re:

Impossible to Duplicate

Anyone can grab a Starbucks gift card or a bottle of wine. But a personalized ornament shows you put thought into it. You remembered their dog’s name, their new baby’s birthday, or the exact year they moved into their first home. It’s the little things that show you really care.

Mark Life’s Biggest (and Smallest) Moments

New house? New baby? First Christmas as a couple? Big promotion? Lost a loved one?
Ornaments capture those moments in time, turning a memory into something nostalgic to hang on your tree during the holidays, and being able to relive these special moments year after year. From shoveling snow at your new house on Wabush Ave, your new soccer-star grandson, and loyal Oreo the family dog that all deserve a memory on the tree! 

Traditions in the Making

It starts with one custom ornament… and then every year, you add another (or two). Before you know it, you’ve built a tradition, one keepsake at a time. Families, couples, kids, they’ll look forward to “their” ornament every year. It becomes a story. Your story. Their story. 

Ready to Gift, No Wrapping Stress 

They come beautifully packaged and ready for gifting. No awkward wrapping, no running to the store for a card, or last-minute gift bag scrambles.

Affordable, But Feel Priceless

A well-chosen ornament with someone’s name and a message can make them feel like a million bucks. It's one of the few gifts where the personalization and the thought and effort matters more than the price tag.

There’s Something for Everyone

From new parents to coworkers, best friends to fur babies, we’ve got designs for every personality, occasion, and age. Whether it’s sweet, sentimental, or a little bit silly, there’s truly something for everyone.

Last Forever

Our laser-engraved personalization doesn’t fade, peel, or flake off. These aren’t one-season wonders, they’re designed to last a lifetime.

Tell Your Story 

Each ornament becomes part of someone's holiday story. Years later, they'll remember not just the ornament, but who gave it to them.

Keepsakes, Not Clutter 

While most gifts get used up, worn out, or forgotten, ornaments become treasured family heirlooms. They're the rare gift that actually gets more meaningful with time.

Perfect for Long-Distance Gifting 

Send love across the world without the hassle! Order online. We’ll take care of shipping it to wherever you need, so you can surprise your Grandma in Ohio, while scrolling through our website in California. 

Last-Minute Lifesaver Gifts

When you forget someone on your list and dread going to the post office or need a gift ASAP, personalized ornaments can be ordered and shipped within 24 hours. We offer priority, second day, and next day air shipment options.

First Things First: Who Are You Shopping For?

Step 1: Pick Your Occasion 

New Parents and Babies

Best Choices: Baby's First Christmas ornaments, milestone markers, family tree designs 

Growing Families

Best Choices: Family ornaments with expandable designs, individual ornaments for each child 

Couples

Best Choices: Engagement ornaments, "Our First Christmas" themes, anniversary markers 

Pet Parents

Best Choices: Pet-themed designs, paw prints, breed-specific ornaments 

Grandparents

Best Choices: Multi-generational designs, grandchildren collections, family tree themes 

Friends and Coworkers

Best Choices: Universal holiday themes, hobby-related designs, inspirational messages 

Kids and Children

Best Choices: Character designs, sports themes, school-related ornaments

Hobbies and Interests

Best Choices: Activity-specific designs, tool or equipment shapes, achievement themes

Step 2: Choose the Best Material

Step 3: Personalizing Your Ornament

Here’s how to make your ornament uniquely yours:

• Names & Dates: Check spelling and important dates.
• Short Messages: Keep it short, sweet, and meaningful like "Best Daddy Ever!"
• Funny & Playful: Add a funny inside joke or phrase.

Step 4: Order Like a Pro

• Beat the Rush: Order early, take advantage of our early bird sales.
• Double-Check Details: Double-check order and personalization details at checkout.
• Gift Giving: Add premium gift wrapping, gift card and a gold or silver ornament stand for a special touch.

Care & Storage Tips to Share

To keep your personalized ornament beautiful for years:

Handling Your Ornaments

• Store in original packaging or ornament storage boxes
• Wrap individually in tissue paper to prevent scratching
• Keep away from extreme temperatures and moisture

Cleaning & Maintenance

• Dust gently with soft cloth
• Avoid harsh chemicals or abrasive cleaners. Especially hand sanitizer or alcohol based cleaners
• For deeper cleaning, use slightly damp cloth and dry immediately

Why You'll Love MyOrnament.com

• 1+ million personalized ornaments created
• 5-star customer service team
• Family-owned & operated for over 20 years
• Every order personalized and shipped from our Florida workshop in 24 hours

Ready to Create Something Beautiful?

The best part about personalized ornaments? Twenty years from now, someone will still be hanging the keepsake you gifted them on their tree, and telling the story behind it.  A baby's first Christmas, a wedding, a special vacation, even that inside joke that still makes everyone laugh. Personalized ornaments are gifts and keepsakes that last for generations!

Take your time browsing (it's the fun part), and if you get stuck on what to write or which design to choose, just reach out to our customer support team. We've helped thousands of people find the perfect personalized gift!

Got Questions? We're Here to Help!

Choosing and personalizing an ornament should be fun, not stressful. If you have any questions about what to write, how it will look, or anything else, don't hesitate to reach out!

Visit our full Personalization Guide for more detailed information.

Check our FAQs for quick answers to common questions.

Contact our friendly customer care team at hello@myornament.com or visit our helpful Contact Us page for more information. We’d love to help with any questions you have in regards to:

• Design Consultation
• Bulk Order Planning 
• Custom Requests  
• Gift Planning 

Happy ornament shopping! We can't wait to help you create something truly special.