Personalised Best Friend Gifts: Photo Poster Ideas
Updated 27 October 2026
The best personalised best friend gifts are built from your own photos and in-jokes. A best friend photo poster turns your favourite pictures together into wall art, with a caption such as "How lucky are we?" or "Soul sisters".
Friendships live in camera rolls: the road trips, the nights out and the photos you swore you would never post. A poster gets those moments off the phone and onto the wall. Here is how our best friend designs compare and when each one works best.
In short
- Designs take 1, 3 or 4 photos, or a photo plus your own 'definition' of your friend.
- Portrait and landscape versions are available for several designs.
- Sizes run from A5 to A0 and 8x10 to 30x40 inches, or a digital file.
- Every poster is made to order in 1–3 working days.
- Delivery is free worldwide: UK standard 2–4 working days, worldwide 2–5.
Which best friend poster should you choose?
Start with how many good photos you have together.
| Design | Photos | The look |
|---|---|---|
| Soul Sisters | 1 | One favourite photo on retro red and cream stripes, with a 'Soul Sisters' label |
| Soul Sisters landscape | 1 | A landscape photo on soft colour stripes |
| Best friend definition | 1 | Your photo with a dictionary-style definition you write yourself |
| Us, Always photo strip | 3 | Three photos side by side, like a photo-booth strip |
| Best Friends Forever strip | 3 | Three photos in a row on soft green stripes |
| How Lucky Are We landscape | 4 | Four photos on retro stripes with a 'How lucky are we' caption |
| How Lucky Are We portrait | 4 | Four photos on forest green and cream stripes |
How do you choose the right photos?
- Pick a mix of moments: a big night out, a quiet afternoon, a trip and one silly selfie.
- Choose sharp, well-lit pictures where you can both see faces clearly.
- Try black and white. Several designs suit monochrome photos, which also helps pictures taken years apart look like a set.
- Check the crops in the preview so nobody's head gets cut off.
Tip: write a definition only they would understand
On the best friend definition poster you write the entry yourself, so fill it with the habits and in-jokes that make them, them.
What should the caption say?
Several designs come with a caption already, such as "How lucky are we?", "Soul sisters", "Us, always." or "Best friends forever". That makes them quick to order: add the photos and you are done. If you want something more personal, the best friend definition poster lets you write the whole entry, and our checkered quote poster is a fun way to frame an in-joke on its own, with no photos at all.
Portrait or landscape: which should you choose?
Portrait posters suit narrow walls, the space beside a mirror and most bedrooms. Landscape versions fit above a desk, a sofa or a bedhead, and they give group photos more room, which is handy when more than two of you are in the picture. If your favourite photos are wide (beach days, nights out with the whole group), go landscape; if they are close-up selfies, portrait works well.
What occasions suit a best friend poster?
- Birthdays, especially the big ones.
- Moving away, as a reminder on the wall of a new flat.
- Graduation or a new job.
- A bridesmaid thank-you after the wedding.
- Galentine's Day on 13 February, or simply because.
Can you make a poster for a group of friends?
Yes. The landscape designs are the best fit for groups, because wide photos keep everyone in the picture. The Soul Sisters landscape photo poster suits one big group photo, while the four photo landscape collage holds four pictures with no caption, so it works for any group of friends, siblings or teammates. If you are splitting the cost between a few of you, a larger size such as A2 or 18x24 inches makes a bigger statement.
Before you order: a quick checklist
Names spelled exactly as they use them. Dates in the right order (day, month, year). Photos bright, sharp and cropped so no faces are cut off. The right size for the wall it will hang on. Delivery timed with a few days to spare.
Which size should you order for a friend?
A3 or 12x16 inches is the safe choice for a surprise, because it fits most walls and frames. If you know they have a spot in mind, such as above a desk or a bed, go up to A2 or 18x24 inches. Photo strips and four-photo designs look best at A3 and larger, so every face is clear.
How long does a best friend poster take to arrive?
Each poster is made in 1–3 working days, then delivered free worldwide:
| Delivery option | Making time | Delivery time (working days) | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK standard | 1–3 working days | 2–4 | Free |
| UK express | 1–3 working days | 1–3 | Shown at checkout |
| Worldwide | 1–3 working days | 2–5 | Free |
| Digital file | Not printed or posted | Not posted | Free |
Make their poster
See the How Lucky Are We photo poster, the Soul Sisters poster and the best friend definition poster, or browse all our personalised posters. Free worldwide delivery.
Still deciding? Read why personalised posters make great gifts and how they compare with traditional wall art.
More gift guides: how to choose a personalised star map, personalised couple gift ideas and personalised Christmas gift ideas.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good personalised gift for a best friend?
A photo poster made from pictures of the two of you, such as the How Lucky Are We or Soul Sisters designs, or a best friend definition poster you write yourself.
How many photos do I need?
It depends on the design: the Soul Sisters and definition posters take one, the photo strips take three, and the How Lucky Are We posters take four.
Can I use black and white photos?
Yes. Several designs are shown with black and white photos, which suit the striped backgrounds.
How long does delivery take?
Posters are made in 1–3 working days. UK standard delivery takes 2–4 working days and worldwide delivery 2–5, and both are free.
Can I return a personalised poster?
Personalised items can't be returned for a change of mind. If one arrives damaged or faulty, contact us and we will make it right.
Sources (checked 27 October 2026): our Delivery Info and Returns pages, and the product pages linked above.