Personalised Bridesmaid Gift: Show Love for Your Friends in a Traditional Way

Author: Chris Giffin

To give out bridesmaid gifts to your wedding party is a long-standing tradition during weddings and rightfully so, as these gifts show gratitude and appreciation for the people who celebrate your special day with you. Wedding party gifts, including those for your groomsmen and the rest of the wedding entourage should always be personal, to make each member of your wedding party feel loved and appreciated. Bridesmaids are probably the easiest to buy gifts for, although the number of options you have can overwhelm. The key to finding gifts your bridesmaids will love and cherish is choosing items that will make them feel special and that they can use or enjoy well after the event. Here are some tips on selecting awesome bridesmaid gifts for your best friends:

  • Make the gift extra special – Buying gifts is easy enough, but making them extra special takes more effort. If you are not the DIY-type, you can find a gift shop that can personalise the gifts for you with their names or some special message, thanking them for their time and all their help during the wedding preps.
  • Bridesmaid dresses and jewellery – Save them the trouble of buying their own dresses and matching jewellery for the big day. Personalised jewellery will make your gesture even more meaningful as these are items that they can use well after your wedding is done. The jewellery you give doesn't have to be expensive. In fact, any simple trinket that has been custom-engraved with their name will be more valuable in the eyes of your best friends than most any fine jewellery.
  • Gift baskets – Gift baskets crammed full of all the beauty essentials they will need will also be greatly appreciated, along with makeup gift bags or a gift certificate to some luxury spa. Gifts that will help them indulge are also great ideas to consider.
  • Homemade treats – If you have the luxury of time, you can also make the extra effort to give them homemade treats like soaps, jewels, candles, knitted throws or scarves, beauty treatments, or even baked goods.
  • Other interesting bridesmaid gift items you can consider include personalised mugs and glassware, money boxes, plush toys, trinket boxes, and compact mirrors, which they can use to touch up during your wedding day.