Our 2025 Guide to Corporate Holiday Gifting with Marigold & Grey

It may still be warm outside, but here at Marigold & Grey, holiday gifting is already in full swing. The truth is, planning your corporate holiday gifts now, long before the back to school starts and the holiday rush hits, means less stress, better gifting options, and more intentional gifts that actually leave a lasting impression. And let’s face it: no one wants to be scrambling in December.

Whether you’re sending appreciation gifts to top clients, welcoming VIP guests to a year-end event, or surprising your hardworking team with something meaningful, our custom corporate gifting process is designed to make it all merry, bright, and most importantly, without drama or hassle.

At Marigold & Grey, we believe thoughtful curated gifts and seamless service are what make a stress-free holiday season possible, and we're here to make it happen for your business. With that in mind, we wanted to take the time to introduce you to the all-female team we have here at M&G HQ making sure that the entire gift design process from concept to delivery is easy for you.

Here’s your official guide to how corporate holiday gifting works at M&G, and a peek behind the scenes at the expert hands who make it all happen. From fully custom designs to ready-to-ship predesigned gifts from our online shop, we have options for any holiday gifting needs big or small.

Our 6-Step Custom Corporate Gifting Process for the Holidays

We’ve fine-tuned our custom gift design experience over the years so that it's equal parts luxurious and efficient. We know how busy this time of year gets, and our goal is to take gifting completely off your plate while still delivering unforgettable results.

Here's a step-by-step process of how our custom design process works including and introduction to the team M&G members who make it happen for your business all year long, and especially around the holidays. 

Step 1: Inquire

Ready to get started on custom holiday gifts for your business? All you need to do is fill out our corporate holiday custom gifting inquiry form, send us an email, or give us a call via our contact.

You’ll hear from Anne, our Studio Concierge, who will respond quickly to get the process rolling. We’re known for our fast turnaround times, because waiting around during the busiest time of year is no fun for anyone.

See more of this pancake breakfast themed corporate holiday gift set.

Step 2: Communication

Once your custom corporate gifting inquiry is received, Clair, our Account Executive, will walk you through how our services work and offer to schedule a free design consultation with our Design Team via Zoom.

You’ll get clear details on timing, pricing, and what to expect at every step of the way.

Step 3: Retainer & Questionnaire

To officially reserve your gifting project on our holiday calendar, you’ll complete our Custom Gift Design Questionnaire and submit our Project Retainer Agreement.

Once that’s done, it’s official! You can take a minute to pat yourself on the back, your holiday business gifting just got a whole lot easier!

Step 4: Initial Design

Chloe, Paulette, and Mia from our Design Team will take the reins and create your initial gift design concept and pricing proposal, inspired by your brand, goals, and questionnaire responses.

They'll thoughtfully select gifting products, packaging, and presentation details to bring your holiday gifting vision to life in a way that feels elevated, intentional, and on-brand.

Step 5: Design Approval

Next up, you’ll work with Katie, our Director of Sales and Design, to refine your custom corporate holiday gifts until they’re absolutely perfect.

Once you approve the final design and submit payment, it’s time for Casey, our Production and Training Manager, Daisy, our Custom Design Team Lead, along with our expert Production Team to bring your vision to life.

Step 6: Assembly & Delivery

From assembly to shipping and even hotel or venue coordination, Casey and Daisy ensure every detail is handled flawlessly.

This is the part where you can sit back, relax, and enjoy the season knowing your gifts are in expert hands!

See more of this cozy blanket inspired branded corporate holiday gift set. 

Need Something Quicker? Our Ready-to-Ship Gifts Might Be a Perfect Fit

Not every holiday gifting project requires full custom design. If you’re short on time, have a smaller gift recipient list, looking for unique individually selected gifts for each recipient, or simply want a fast, beautiful solution without sacrificing quality or style, our ready-to-ship gift collection might be the perfect fit for your company this year.

Ready-to-ship gifts are predesigned by our expert team and carefully curated to include the same high-end gifts, refined presentation, and thoughtful touches you expect from Marigold & Grey, just with a shorter lead time and no minimums.

Whether you're sending a few client appreciation gifts, spreading cheer to tired employees after a long year, or looking for a polished solution you can order in minutes, our ready-to-ship options make luxury gifting easy, efficient, and still incredibly meaningful. 

Let us help you make holiday gifting simple without ever feeling like an afterthought. Each gift is still hand-assembled with care right here in our studio. Meet our ready-to-ship gift team who make it happen.

Once your online order is placed, Maria, our E-Commerce Production Manager, gets to work managing production and scheduling your gift for timely shipping.

Jeanne and Yvonne, our Team Leads for E-Commerce, build each gift to perfection and oversee the production process to ensure our extremely high standards are met every single time.

See more of this branded Yeti cooler cocktail themed corporate holiday gift design.

Meet the Rest of Team Behind the Magic

Now, that you've met our custom gift design and production team and our ready-to-ship gift team, its time to meet the rest of our team who come together to make it all happen. 

None of this would be possible without the people working behind the scenes supporting all aspects from our custom gift designs to our ready-to-ship gifts.

Morgan, our Business Operations Manager, coordinates with our network of small business vendors to keep our shelves stocked all season long.

Stephanie, our Inventory Assistant, carefully counts and inspects every item that arrives at our warehouse to ensure nothing short of excellence.

Jordan, our Managing Director, oversees systems, solves high-level challenges, and keeps operations running smoothly during the holiday rush.

And finally, Jamie, our CEO, and her assistant Kasee are never afraid to roll up their sleeves. They help with everything from stocking shelves and writing gift notes to Chick-fil-A runs and cutting fresh pine.

Nothing is off-limits when it comes to supporting our team and ensuring you receive a flawless gift experience.

Corporate Holiday Gift Design FAQs

Now that you've met the team and know who is designing and building each of your gifts, here are answers to come of the most common questions that we get about business gifting around the holidays and end of the year. 

When should I start planning my corporate holiday gifts?

We recommend getting started in July or early fall to secure your spot on our gift design production calendar, and allow plenty of time for thoughtful, customized designs.

Can I customize gifts with my company's branding?

Yes! Our gift design team specializes in subtle, elevated branding that reflects your values without feeling overly promotional or generic.

What’s the difference between custom gifts and ready-to-ship gifts?

Custom gifts are completely tailored to your brand and recipients, while ready-to-ship gifts are predesigned and available for faster turnaround. All gifts are carefully curated to M&G’s luxury standards.

How do I know if custom gifting is the right fit for my business?

If you’re looking for a highly personalized experience and gifts designed to reflect your brand values, custom gifting is ideal. If you’re short on time, our ready-to-ship collection may be a better fit.

Who should we consider gifting during the holiday season?

The holidays are the perfect time for companies to strengthen relationships and show appreciation. Many of our clients choose to send gifts to VIP clients, top referral partners, executive leadership, employees, new hires, board members, event attendees, and vendor partners. Whether you're nurturing relationships or celebrating milestones, thoughtful holiday gifts go a long way in building lasting connections.

See more of these custom designed corporate holiday gifts with branded apparel. 

Looking for the best place for custom corporate holiday gifts in 2025? At Marigold & Grey, we make the process seamless with high-end custom and ready-to-ship gifting options. From design to delivery, our expert team handles every detail, so you can skip the holiday stress and send gifts that truly stand out.

Let’s Get Started on Your Holiday Gifting Today

Now that you know the who and the what that goes into our signature M&G gifting process, we’d love to meet you and get started on your 2025 holiday gifting project.

Whether you’re interested in completely custom gift designs or need beautiful gifts shipped quickly, we’re standing by to help make this your most memorable (and most stress-free) holiday season yet.

Submit your holiday gift inquiry now, and cross “holiday gifts” off your list early this year. You can thank our team later!

Happy corporate holiday gifting!

3 WAYS TO DO GIFTING WITH MARIGOLD & GREY

When it comes to corporate gifting, gifts for your business, or gifts for your company's employees, clients or events, there are three unique ways to gift with Marigold & Grey.

#1: Custom Gift Design Service

If you're interested in elevated branded gifts for your company for employee appreciation, holiday or any corporate event in between, please get in touch with us to ask about our custom corporate gift design services. We'd love to work with you or your team to create something that reflects your company's brand with limitless options for customization to include branding the packaging, gift contents, printed collateral, and more. 

#2: Add-Your-Own-Logo Program (i.e. Semi-Custom Gifts)

In addition to custom gift design, we also offer a thoughtful semi-custom gift design program with low order minimums and your company's logo and brand on each gift you send. Our Add-Your-Own-Logo Program is perfect for businesses that want to send company branded gifts either all at once for an event or particular marketing campaign OR throughout the year, on demand as you need them, for special occasions like employee appreciation, birthdays, client thank-you gifts, and more.

#3: Ready-to-Ship Collection in our Online Shop

For curated gift sets and themed gift baskets that are easy to send for any occasion in life or work, don't forget to shop our curated collection of ready-to-ship gift boxes with quick turnarounds and no order minimums. These ship out within 1-3 business days; rush next-day shipping is also available at checkout.

Images: Lissa Ryan Photography