How to Order a Gift in Advance and Schedule Delivery for a Future Date
One of my favourite features on our website is one that many customers don't even realise exists.
You can place your order up to 120 days in advanceand choose when you'd like it delivered with the date selector in the shopping basket.
As someone who is constantly juggling work, family life and remembering birthdays, I know how a bit of help with forward planning is appreciated.
If I remember Auntie's birthday in July while it's still May, I'd much rather order it there and then than trust myself to remember six weeks later!
Whether you're planning ahead for birthdays, anniversaries, new baby arrivals, thank you gifts or just want to get organised, ordering in advance is a simple way to take gifting off your to-do list.
Can I Order a Gift Months in Advance?
Yes.
At IzzyBee, you can place your order up to120 days before the delivery date and choose when you'd like your gift to arrive.
We'll carefully hold your order and send it at the appropriate time based on the delivery option you select.
This means you can order today's gifts while you're thinking about them, even if the special occasion is weeks or months away.
How Far in Advance Can I Place an Order?
You can place your order up to120 days in advance.
Many customers use this option to:
- Sort gifts when they've just been paid
- Plan ahead for family celebrations
- Avoid last-minute stress
- Make sure important dates aren't forgotten
Some customers even place multiple orders in one sitting and get their gifting sorted for the next few months in one go.
Choose Between a Preferred or Guaranteed Delivery Date
When placing your order, you can select one of two future delivery options.
Preferred / Aimed for Delivery Date (£3.95)
We'll send your gift using Royal Mail Tracked 24 and aim for delivery on or just before your chosen date.
This option is ideal if you'd like delivery 7+ days in advance and if you're happy for the gift to arrive slightly early and would like the most economical future-date delivery option.
'Do Not Open Until....' Sticker
If you'd like, we can also add a "Do Not Open Until..." sticker to the outside of the gift box. Just let us know in the order notes in the shopping basket (where you also write your gift message) or you can email us at customerservice@izzybee.co.uk.
Guaranteed Delivery Date (£11.95)
Need the gift to arrive on a specific day?
We'll hold your order until the day before your selected date and send it via Royal Mail Special Delivery for guaranteed arrival on that date.*
This option is ideal for milestone birthdays, anniversaries and other special occasions where timing is particularly important.
*Unfortunately we cannot guarantee delivery on Sundays, Mondays or public holidays.
Why Customers Love Ordering Gifts in Advance
It Helps You Stay Organised
Life gets busy.
Ordering gifts in advance means one less thing to remember later.
You Can Order When It Suits Your Budget
Many customers choose to place several gift orders when they've just been paid, rather than spreading purchases across multiple months.
Less Stress
No rushing.
No panic buying.
No wondering if a gift will arrive in time.
Just the reassurance that everything is already sorted.
More Time to Choose the Perfect Gift
When you're not shopping under pressure, it's easier to choose something thoughtful and meaningful.
Never Miss a Birthday Again
If you've ever remembered a birthday at the last minute, you're not alone.
The good news is that planning ahead is easy.
Simply choose your gift, select your preferred or guaranteed delivery date in the shopping basket, just before the checkout, and we'll take care of the rest.
Your future self will thank you.
