One of the fun parts of wedding planning is not only choosing who among your friends will be your bridesmaids, but also choosing the gifts you'll give your 'maids to thank them for their friendship, support, and role in your wedding.
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Since many brides give the same gift to each bridesmaid, it can be tricky to find the perfect gift that will suit all your friends but also properly convey how special they are individually to you. Here are some great bridesmaid gifts that are based on some of the gifts we've been lucky enough to receive over years of being included in weddings. We're practical at heart, so you'll see that we especially love a gift that has meaning for the wedding and will be used again daily by your maids.
Bridesmaid Gifts
It's important to say thank you to your bridesmaids, flower girls, and maid of honor with a gift they will cherish. That's why we've tried to find 75 shoppable ideas of the best bridesmaid gifts along with 40 more tips what to give for unique bridesmaid gifts.
This collection of our best bridesmaids' gift ideas is full of thoughtful gift ideas that we hope you will think are both practical and personal.
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These pieces make great gifts to give to your bridal party on your wedding day. You can also put together a few to put into a 'Will You be My Bridesmaid?' box for a bridesmaid proposal or add a few of these ideas to gift bags for your bridesmaids.
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1. Customized Tote Bags: Totes are gifts they will use again but are also helpful for holding all of the makeup, PJs, and accessories they might need on your wedding day. Customized with their names or initials, these tote bags become a special gift and a practical item.
2. Hand-Painted Glasses: Wine glasses, flutes, or even coffee glasses with their dresses, likenesses, or just a name or favorite thing about them are a great way to add a personal touch. These wine glasses can be used at the bachelorette party and kept as a keepsake.
3. Customized Journal: If your friends like to journal or take notes, little personalized notebooks are a great gift.
4. Engraved Bracelets: Bracelets with their name, monogram, meaningful nickname, or single initial are beautiful keepsakes that they can wear on the day of the wedding with their bridesmaid dresses and beyond.
5. Monogrammed Beach Towels: Perfect for a beach-themed wedding or bachelorette party, these towels are a gift they'll use at the beach and at home over and over.
6. Customized Cookies: There are so many sweet ways to customize cookies these days with names or themes that are meaningful to your friends. These gifts won't last long, but they'll be delicious while they do!
7. Personalized Jewelry: Jewelry with monograms, birthstones, or nameplate necklaces, bracelets, earrings are a great way to make an individualized gift for each of your bridesmaids.
8. Customized Makeup Bags: Cosmetic bags are wonderful for storing all sorts of wedding day essentials and can be used day after day after the wedding. Picking different colors that suit your bridesmaids' personalities can be a great way to give a special gift.
9. Spa Gift Baskets: A wonderful way to pamper your bridal party before the big day. Fill a basket or gift box with gua sha tools, jade rollers, custom hair ties, face masks, headbands, spa slippers, and a few small sizes of our favorite essential oils or spa treatments.As an added touch, enclose a gift card for a manicure just treat your bridesmaids all to mini manicure or spa day at a local salon for a fun group time together.
10. Engraved Compact Mirrors: This is a sweet gift for little touch-ups on the go. Yes, you can use your phone to take a look at your reflection, but your own compact mirror is slightly more fun and charming!
11. Scented Candles: You can ask to have a custom scent made, or pick a scent that you think each member of your wedding party will love, or just pick one with a fun label like these have!
12. Bridesmaid Robes: Not a new idea, but bridesmaid robes are helpful for getting ready on the big day or wearing after. Choose from silk robes, floral robes, or other personalized styles.
13. Personalized Stationery: Gifting little notecards with their name or some special design brings back the lost art of personalized notes. Having your own stationery isn't something most people splurge on, so doing this for your wedding party makes for a classic and elegant gift.
14. Handwritten Letters: Speaking of the lost art of notes, writing each of your bridesmaids a meaningful letter beyond just "thanks for being in my wedding" – sharing memories and how much their friendship means to you – can be a one-of-a-kind gift that your best friends will cherish for years. Give these at the bridal shower, rehearsal dinner, or other pre-wedding event.
15. Customized Phone Cases: Fun little phone cases can be a nice way to give your friends' phones a fresh little upgrade. Personalize the color, pattern, or monogram to make it meaningful.
16. Mini Emergency Kits: You can buy these pre-made or make them yourself using a makeup bag or tote. Add little must-haves like stain remover pens, safety pins, gum, hair ties, sewing kits, and fashion tape, as well as any other ideas you might have.
17. Perfume or Fragrance Sets: Travel-size or rollerball-size samples of your friends' favorite fragrances can be a great little gift and the perfect size for travel or for tucking in their purse on the big day.
18. Cozy Socks and Slippers: Socks and or slippers are the perfect getting-ready accessories and a comfy gift they'll use later at home.
19. Customized Water Bottles or Tumblers: Great for staying hydrated during the bachelorette party, wedding morning, and make a great and long-lasting and eco-friendly gift that will be used again and again.
20. Personalized Recipe Cards: If cooking and collecting recipes is part of your friend's life, or your friendship, this is a great thoughtful gift. It adds a personal touch that your foodie bridesmaids will cherish.
21 .Customized Plant Pots: These are lovely for bridesmaids who love gardening or just enjoy having greenery around. A customized pot can make their favorite plant even more special.
22. DIY Cocktail Kits : Perfect for the bridesmaids who love to mix up their own drinks. These kits can be customized to include their favorite spirits and mixers.
23. Monogrammed Passport Covers: Ideal for the travel-loving bridesmaid. These covers add a touch of elegance and personalization to their travel essentials.
24. Personalized Luggage Tags: Another great gift for the jet-setting bridesmaid. Personalized luggage tags ensure their bags stand out and add a personal touch to their travels.
25. Gourmet Chocolates or Custom Candy: A delicious treat that can be customized to fit your bridesmaids' tastes. Gourmet chocolates or custom candy make for a sweet and thoughtful gift. Get some from a local chocolatier and add them to some pretty boxes, or for a more budget-friendsly approach make a box of each of your bridesmaid's favorites from your grocery store candy aisler.
26. Mini Succulents or Plants: Easy to care for and adorable, mini succulents or plants are a lovely gift for bridesmaids who appreciate a bit of greenery.
27. Personalized Wine Bottle Labels: These can be a fun addition to a bottle of wine, adding a unique touch to a gift that’s perfect for celebrating.
28. Bookmarks: Ideal for the bridesmaid who loves to read, engraved bookmarks are both practical and personal.
29. Embroidered Handkerchiefs: A timeless and elegant gift that can be personalized with initials or a special message.
30. Personalized Mugs: Perfect for coffee or tea lovers, personalized mugs can be a daily reminder of your special day and friendship.
31. Engraved Jewelry Dishes: These are great for keeping rings, earrings, and other small jewelry items. Personalized with their names or a special message, they make for a thoughtful gift.
32. Personalized Photo Albums: Fill these with pictures of your time together, making for a beautiful and sentimental gift.
33. Customized Tea Blends: For the tea-themed wedding party or shower or for the tea-loving bridesmaid, a custom blend of their favorite teas can be a unique and thoughtful gift.
34. Travel-Sized Skincare Sets: Perfect for the bridesmaid who loves to pamper herself. Travel-sized skincare sets are practical for trips and a luxury she can enjoy. Add a bunch of your favorite products to gift bags or a personalized cosmetic bag for a great mini-spa experience.
35. Customized Cooking Aprons: Great for the bridesmaid who loves to cook or bake or a cooking-themed bachelorette party gift. Personalized aprons add a fun and functional touch to their kitchen attire. Even better if you give them out at a cooking class or other fun cooking night you've planned for your bridesmaids to enjoy!
36. Custom Puzzles: A fun and unique gift, especially for bridesmaids who enjoy puzzles. These can be personalized with a special photo or message, or with their horoscope sign or with a theme that reflects one of their interests!
37. Personalized Champagne Flutes: These make a lovely keepsake and can be used during the wedding day for toasts.
38. Pajama Sets: Comfortable and stylish pajama sets are perfect for the night before the wedding or for lounging around during the wedding weekend. You can choose sets that match the wedding color scheme or have them personalized.
39. Personalized Sports Items: If you have a sporty bunch of friends, try personalized yoga mats, or pickleball gear, golf, tennis items, or jerseys with the team they root for. Whatever your favorite sporting activity, if you met some of your bridesmaids through a game, a sports themed gift is the perfect way to thank them.
40. Bridesmaid Clutches: A great gift for stashing all those wedding day must-haves and to use later for special events.
More Tips for Selecting the Perfect Wedding Party Gifts
Incorporating personal touches and high-quality items can make your bridesmaid gifts extra special. Remember, the best bridesmaid gifts are those that come from the heart and show your appreciation for your closest friends and their support on your big day. So take the time to choose the perfect bridesmaid gifts that reflect your gratitude and celebrate the special bond you share with your bridal party.
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These also make great gifts for any freind at any gift-giving time of year! We've hope you love these picks for bridal party gifts. We tried to find the perfect tokens of your love and friendship, as well as something that will be affordable to your wedding crew. If you're still searching for wedding inspiration, you might also find some gift ideas for the wedding party in our recent post about The Best Etsy Wedding Finds.
If you are looking for more gifts for the rest of your wedding party, you might want to check out these Getting Ready Outfits for the Wedding Party these Bridesmaid Robes, these Mother of the Bride Gifts or these groomsmen gift ideas and Engagement Gifts
Check out all of the bridesmaid dresses we've picked for your wedding! We've organized some of our favorite bridesmaid dresses by color.
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And if you're planning your bachelorette soon, check out this post on tank tops for bridesmaids and bachelorette parties.
Past Features in Bridesmaid Gift Ideas
This article was first published on October 4, 2014 and updated June 1, 2024.
These are some of our past ideas from other seasons. These are likely now out of stock.
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1/ Custom Sashes from La Rose Gifts on Etsy 2/Clutches from Davie and Chiyo on Etsy 3/ Custom Necklaces from Palomaria on Etsy 4/ Bridesmaid Tote Bag by on Alphabet Bags on Etsy
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We hope these ideas have made bridesmaid gift-giving easier. Remember to have fun with your gift-giving, and it's so important to thank your friends and pamper them a little during the wedding process.
