Photographer: Natasha Fernandez
Bridesmaids do more than sitting pretty on the big day. Your girl squad walks with you before, during, and after the wedding to ease your wedding stress and make it a memorable day. Prepping and throwing you an instant-worth bridal shower does not come easy.
Besides time involvement, the bridal party role comes with financial commitments. While many things need your attention and detailed preparations for a successful wedding, spare some time and thought in shopping for bridesmaids’ gifts.
A unique token of thanks is something to excite your bridesmaids. It communicates your gratitude for their support, generosity, and time. Here are some gift ideas your bridal party will appreciate and use after the wedding.
Makeup Bag
Every girl needs a makeup bag or a few pieces. Getting your bridesmaids a kit to stash their makeup during and after the wedding is thoughtful. Check from numerous stores and order some outstanding little bags. Keep to your wedding theme and, if possible, have them custom-made. This piece, though small, will keep the memories close to them with something tangible.
Neutral colors are safe, and many designers are taking the makeup bag to the next level. Print their names to add a personalized touch. You can also add your wedding date and a small message if space allows. If you are great with crotcheting or knitting is your thing, incorporate some exciting design of their names or just initials.
Photographer: Cottonbro
Photo frames
Frames are a brilliant idea for something to carry away. It would be great to make a few pieces by hand, but wedding planning is tedious, and one would hardly have any time left. You can, however, consider doing it yourself if it is a form of stress reliever. There are many varieties and affordable brands all over the internet. You can also consider getting plain colored frames and adding some personal touch using buttons, studs, shells, or any other things you can think about. Use these accessories to write the names or initials!
When shopping for the frames, consider a color that goes well with the bridesmaid outfit. Ideally, they will frame their photo on the wedding day. What a precious way to remember your big day!
Photographer: Cottonbro
Hair ties or flowers
The market offers a wide array of hair accessories. Shop for the most practical and fair options around. Consider sets that come in different colors for other occasions. Getting a color that will blend with the bridesmaids’ outfits is a brilliant idea as they can use them as accessories on the wedding day and beyond.
Every lady needs a batch or a few pieces of hair accessories. Mix neutral, single, and flowered hair ties to go with many outfits.
Since hair is a big deal for every lady, something to complete the look is always a brilliant idea. The hairpieces may just come in handy in the next bridal or baby shower!
AW Pearly Floral Headband
Jewelry
You may not swing their dresses, but you can afford the jewelry you want them to wear. A necklace or a bracelet is a good option that your leading ladies will appreciate long after the wedding. If possible, you can request an inscription of their names on each piece.
Play around with pendant pieces, by either getting a number of them or picking one that tells the story of love.
Tiaras or necklaces are a great option as you will not have to worry about the sizes. You will, however, consider individuals’ tastes. Some love to wear low-hanging neckpieces, while others appreciate shorter pieces. A safe bet will be something you can adjust.
Photographer: Bostan Natalia
Cool Sunglasses
A pair of trendy sunglasses goes a long way if you are planning for a destination bachelorette party. Ensure you take a group photo with everyone having their sunglasses.
It is common to see the bridesmaids matching most accessories for the perfect photo; however, few people think of rocking sunglasses. Since the wedding day is not the last hang-out with your team, uniform pair of glasses can make every other meet-up an exciting event.
Photographer: Godisable Jacob
Watch
People love to wear beautiful watches as accessories. Though they may not find it suitable for wearing on the wedding day, a watch never gets old. After all, it will help to have some memories to cherish.
Get beautiful straps that go with many outfits and suitable for most occasions. However, if you find ornamental pieces, feel free to pick them.
Photographer: THE 5TH
Coffee Mug
The girls have been with you through the best part of life. This is most likely the first group of people you confided in when you got hitched, and after the engagement, and deeply involved in the wedding preparation and planning.
A coffee mug is a practical and useful gift. Every sip of the morning coffee will act as a reminder of your special day and your act of gratitude. Go an extra way to get each mug printed with their names or photo. You want a gift that will remind you of your journey over the years. Just like a cup of coffee, a mug will never get old.
Photographer: Samer Daboul
Tumblers
A tumbler with your bridesmaids’ names and photos will last as long as your friendship. The leading ladies have been by your side through the wedding planning insanity, and they will be there past the wedding. This is one of the best ways to show adoration to those closest to you. Consider one to use for both hot and cold beverages.
Tumblers are not only useful at home, but they make a crucial travel companion. This is one of the gifts that your girls will not put down.
Photographer: Jenna Hamra
In Conclusion
These gift items have stood the test of time to retain relevance and functionality. While there are many other options, the above gift ideas never grow old. Besides a reminder that you cherish them, you want to get something that lasts as long as your friendship. The gifts named above are reminders of your thoughtfulness.