My daughter is getting married next spring and there are so many little details to think of. Within the past few months, we’ve found ourselves to be quite the busybodies. It’s hardly anything to complain about, though. Despite all the chaos, we’re thoroughly enjoying our experience during this phase of wedding-prep. Currently, we’re putting together the gifts for my daughter’s bridal party. After weeks of brainstorming, I decided it would be great to share with your some of the ideas we whipped out. I know how crazy wedding planning can get, and any resources of information are incredibly helpful. And because your bridesmaids are so vital to the success of your wedding, I wanted to come up with some really special gift ideas. Here are our thoughts:
- Matching Jewelry: One thing we’ve considered is to have the bridal party sport one piece of matching jewelry. My friend recently got married in September and while she wore a string of pearls around her neck (it happened to be her “something borrowed”), she opted to buy every one of her bridesmaids a thin, gold bracelet with a single pearl. It really wrapped up their fashion-theme and tied in their entire look as a bridal group.
- Make a Collage: Bridesmaids are usually women that the bride has had a long-term, meaningful relationship with. Photographs speak a million words, so gather up some snapshots (both old and new!) and put together a collage or a scrapbook. This sort of gift will hold really high sentimental value and will be forever cherished by each member of the bridal party.
- Personalized Gifts: If there is one gift I have always loved to receive, it is something personalized. I think this makes the gift so much more special and meaningful, don’t you? You also have so may options regarding the personalization aspect. You can inscribe a date, a meaningful phrase, a monogram, their initials or their name (just to name a few!) Why not get your bridesmaids something with meaning from Memorable Gifts.
- Write a Letter: This budget-friendly alternative will show the amount of effort and thought you put into your bridesmaid’s gift. Picking up a nice set of stationary and writing a two-page letter to outline your memories and explain how grateful you are will, without a doubt, have you both in tears before you walk down the aisle.
- Something Tasty: Getting ready on the day of your wedding is an entire event in itself. Sometimes it gets a little crazy: between the scent of hairspray hanging in the dressing room air, to the tulle being shoved in your face, and with the wedding planners counting down the minutes before your big moment, it’s nice to get a mini-break and relax with your loved ones. Another cost-effective alternative for a bridesmaid’s gift is to buy a box of mini desserts for each member of the bridal party. It makes for a really sweet gesture (literally!) and it gives the bridal party an excuse to sit back and relax before the nerves start to kick in. For instance, you can pick up a small box of French macaroons that adhere to your wedding theme (they come in all sorts of colors) and not only are they elegant, but they’re incredibly delicious too.
What I love about Memorable Gifts is that they offer everyday objects that are incredibly useful and also, beautifully and intricately designed. You can find anything and everything: mugs, purse mirrors, cell phone cases – the works! What’s even better is that most of their items are made to be personalized, adding that thoughtful touch to your bridal party gifts. I love the pink leather on their personalized flask, which puts a new spin on an item that was traditionally gifted to groomsmen.
They also have the sweetest and most unique, fortune cookie box. Its design is sleek and totally unique. For the three bridesmaids for Chelsea’s wedding, we decided on the Personalized Silver Modern Heart Keepsake Boxes, which sell for just $27.95. They are so sweet, and I love the high polish of the silver and the velvet lining. It is just the perfect gift for the girls to keep their jewelry or other keepsakes in. With competitive prices, (items start at about $17.95 USD), Memorable Gifts has taken all sorts of budgets into consideration for their product line. If you’re on the hunt for great gift ideas with a personal touch, Memorable Gifts are the way to go. Connect with them on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest. One USA reader will win a $25 Memorable Gifts gift code.
Have you ever been a bridesmaid? If so, what was the best gift you ever received?
Jennifer Donelow says
May 9, 2016 at 10:32 pmYes a silver heart photo of my best friend since childhood and her husband also a childhood friend 🙂
diane says
May 10, 2016 at 8:19 amNO
Jessica miller says
May 10, 2016 at 9:47 amMy sisters bridal shower is this weekend! and The wedding is in July, I am a maid of Honor.
Heather Poindexter says
May 10, 2016 at 12:11 pmI have been one many times, but I don’t recall ever getting a gift.
Sharon Kaminski says
May 10, 2016 at 1:03 pmI have never been a bridesmaid.
MaryAnn says
May 10, 2016 at 3:39 pmI have never been a bridesmaid before but I will be twice this year.
ELIZABETH CURSON says
May 10, 2016 at 4:51 pmNo, I actually have never been a bridesmaid.
latoya gordon says
May 10, 2016 at 6:48 pmI have been a bridesmaid twice before. The best bridesmaid gift I got was a personalized silk bag that I could use to hold trinkets.
Terrah B says
May 10, 2016 at 10:13 pmThe last time I was a bridesmaid, I was 18 and received a framed picture of me and the bride.
sandra says
May 11, 2016 at 8:02 ama personalized picture frame
Liza Vladyka says
May 11, 2016 at 12:32 pmsad to say no 🙁
doug gerard says
May 11, 2016 at 3:11 pmunfortunately, I have yet to be a bridesmaid 🙁
Kyla lockwood says
May 11, 2016 at 4:01 pmI have been a bridesmaid….it was for my sisters wedding. She maid each of us bridesmaids a book purse. Min is gear Allen poe and it is soooooi adorable. She also had a ring pop and a eos lip balm inside
Cathleen King says
May 11, 2016 at 7:45 pmNot yet,,hopefulyl one day
Rajee Pandi says
May 12, 2016 at 3:15 amI have never been a bridesmaid.
Jantsen says
May 12, 2016 at 5:01 amA locket necklace
Holly Thomas says
May 12, 2016 at 6:07 amMy favorite was a engraved wine goblet.
Jennifer aguero says
May 12, 2016 at 11:40 amI’d love to give my little girl this.
Billy Lilley says
May 12, 2016 at 6:50 pmI have never been a brides maid, but I have always wanted to.
Angela Saver says
May 13, 2016 at 4:43 pmYes, I have been a bridesmaid. The best gift I received was a personalized mirror with my name on it!
DeAnna Keller says
May 14, 2016 at 7:43 amI was the maid of honor and a bridesmaid before but I can’t remember what I gave either of them. I’m usually a gift card giver.
Nathan Kirsch says
May 14, 2016 at 8:56 pmI’ve never been a bridesmaid.
Elicia P says
May 15, 2016 at 12:28 pmI have plenty of times. The best was a silver letter E key chain. It was perfect and useful. So many times I get items for the wedding like jewelry or hair pieces that are used for the wedding and that is it.
Laura says
May 16, 2016 at 12:41 amYes, I’ve been a bridesmaid. I was given a pearl necklace (not real pearls of course that would be way expensive).
Kristy Wolfgang says
May 17, 2016 at 4:21 pmI was a bridesmaid one time and we all got matching necklaces.
Jennifer H. says
May 17, 2016 at 9:27 pmI have never been a bridesmaid.
Stephanie Mago-Eagle says
May 18, 2016 at 12:03 amI have never been a bridesmaid only a bride.
Katie k says
May 18, 2016 at 9:45 pmI was given a monogrammed necklace the one time I was a bridesmaid
Lauryn R says
May 19, 2016 at 11:24 amI have never been a bridesmaid before! But if I was one, a personalized gift would definitely be the best gift to receive. These boxes are gorgeous! 🙂
Emily m says
May 19, 2016 at 11:51 amI have been a bridesmaid 3 times. My favorite gift is definitely the matching jewelery!
Marcie W. says
May 20, 2016 at 10:24 amI was the Maid (Matron actually but I hate that word) of Honor at my sister’s wedding and received a beautiful personalized embroidered tote bag with champagne and candy inside.
JIll Rivera says
May 20, 2016 at 10:27 amI was a maid of honor at my sister first wedding. She gave me a personalize bracelet.
Brittney House says
May 22, 2016 at 1:23 amI have never been in a wedding before.
Melissa C says
May 22, 2016 at 4:44 pmI have at my brothers wedding. The bride gave her bridesmaids a Pandora bracelet
Lorin says
May 22, 2016 at 11:18 pmI have and the best gift I received was a pretty bracelet.
Nancy says
May 24, 2016 at 7:49 pmI have been a bridesmaid. I don’t remember getting a gift.
Aubrey says
May 25, 2016 at 2:27 amI have never been a bridesmaid.
Paol Trenny says
May 25, 2016 at 9:22 pmNope, I have never been honored with that task.
Ashleigh Hack says
May 26, 2016 at 1:01 amI have, but I was never given a gift!
Janet Boyanton says
May 26, 2016 at 4:18 pmYes and the gift was a gold chain bracelet.
Kathy Davis says
May 26, 2016 at 7:03 pmI have been a bridesmaid twice and the nicest gift was a pair of pearl earrings.
Lisa V. says
May 27, 2016 at 1:20 pmI was once and I recived personalized photos.
Michelle Ward says
May 27, 2016 at 9:43 pmI’ve never been a bridesmaid.
kai says
May 28, 2016 at 1:33 amI have never been a bridesmaid
Stephanie Larison says
May 28, 2016 at 2:17 amNo, I have never been a bridesmaid before.
Shauna C. says
May 28, 2016 at 3:45 amI’ve never been a bridesmaid before, but definitely look forward to it!
Michelle K says
May 28, 2016 at 10:28 amI have been in three wedding but that was a long time ago. I remember we go a glass hear container from one of the brides.
Erica B. says
May 28, 2016 at 10:42 amI was given a nice necklace.
Jennifer Hayden says
May 28, 2016 at 11:57 amThe best gift was a beautiful necklace.
susan smoaks says
May 28, 2016 at 3:25 pmi was a bridesmaid 2 times but i didn’t get a gift either time.
Barbara says
May 29, 2016 at 10:28 amI’ve been a bridesmaid a couple of times. Unfortunately (?) This was back in the 80s when everything was tacky. The gifts all of us were given each time were pieces of jewelry to go along with our dresses and they were all pretty scary costume pieces. They were fun at the time though. 🙂
Jaime Cummings says
May 29, 2016 at 2:53 pmNot me, I have never been a bridesmaid. Maybe one day!
Julia Barnes says
May 30, 2016 at 11:15 amI’ve been a bridesmaid twice and my favorite gift was a Nordstrom gift card!
liz lew says
May 30, 2016 at 12:14 pmNo, but I gifted the necklace and earrings
Dusti says
May 30, 2016 at 3:06 pmI have not.
Kathy Davis says
May 30, 2016 at 7:45 pmI’ve been a bridesmaid once. The wedding was fun, my dress was ugly, and I don’t remember receiving a gift. I’m not friends with this person anymore,
amanda whitley says
May 30, 2016 at 9:31 pmi havent been a bridesmaid yet. i was a Bride and i just treated my bridesmaids to hair and manicures
AEKZ2 says
May 30, 2016 at 10:40 pmI have never been a bridesmaid
Jenny S says
May 30, 2016 at 10:46 pmI was a bridesmaid a few years ago and the bride had hoodies made for all of us in her wedding colors with our names on them. Super cute!!
Rachel says
August 5, 2016 at 4:01 pmI actually love the pearl idea. I could see myself doing this on my wedding day. I would definitely want a keepsake that my bridesmaids shared some part in. Thanks for sharing!
Dana Rodriguez says
August 28, 2018 at 12:34 pmI love the idea of personalized gifts. Makes it seem so much more special!