How Long Does a Personalized Photo Gift Take?

A personalized photo gift takes about 2 to 5 business days to make after checkout, plus 2 to 8 business days for standard shipping, so most orders arrive within roughly one to two weeks. Express shipping is available at checkout for faster delivery. Because each piece is made to order, the timeline starts when you order, not before, so this guide covers the stages and how to plan around a dated occasion.

Production and Shipping Timeline

The total time is production plus shipping, in two stages. Manufacturing takes 2 to 5 business days after checkout, the window in which your photo is printed or engraved, the piece is inspected, and it is gift-boxed. Standard shipping then takes 2 to 8 business days depending on your location, and express shipping is available at checkout when you need it sooner. Added together, a standard order typically lands within one to two weeks.

That timeline is the same across formats, but it only begins once the order is placed.

Why the Clock Starts at Checkout

Made-to-order means nothing is produced until you order, so the production window cannot start ahead of time the way a warehouse product ships from existing stock. Your photo becomes the product after checkout, which is what makes it unique, and it is why ordering early matters more than it would for an off-the-shelf gift. The full made-to-order process is covered in how ordering a personalized photo gift works.

Knowing the stages makes planning for a specific date straightforward.

Planning Around a Date

To have a gift in hand by a specific day, count backward and add margin:

• Allow the full production window of up to 5 business days, plus up to 8 business days for standard shipping, so plan around two weeks ahead to be safe.
• For a tighter timeline, choose express shipping at checkout, which shortens the delivery stage.
• For peak periods like Christmas and Mother's Day, order earlier than usual, since carrier networks slow down under holiday volume.

The cart shows the live delivery window for your address at checkout, so confirm it before completing the order. Every piece in our personalized photo gifts collection follows this same timeline.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does a personalized photo gift take to arrive?

Production takes 2 to 5 business days after checkout, and standard shipping is 2 to 8 business days, so most orders arrive within one to two weeks. Express shipping is available at checkout for faster delivery.

Can I get a photo gift faster?

Yes, choose express shipping at checkout to shorten the delivery stage. Production still takes 2 to 5 business days, since each piece is made to order, but express delivery moves it through shipping more quickly.

How far ahead should I order for a holiday?

Plan around two weeks ahead for standard shipping, and earlier for peak periods like Christmas and Mother's Day, when carrier networks slow down. The cart shows the live delivery window for your address before checkout.

Does the timeline differ by product?

No. Production of 2 to 5 business days and shipping of 2 to 8 business days apply across formats, from puzzles and plaques to wall art and crystals. The made-to-order window always starts at checkout.