In the hustle and bustle of wedding planning, don’t make the
mistake of forgetting your best gal pals! Your bridesmaids (or bride slaves,
depending on your perspective) have taken their time, energy and finances to
celebrate you and your upcoming vows. So, why not spoil them a little bit?
If you’re struggling to find the perfect gift for your
bridesmaids, we’ve got you covered. From unique to classic bridesmaids gifts,
any of these are sure to bring a smile to your friend’s face:
Subscription
service: For a gift that keeps on giving, consider purchasing a year’s
subscription of your ‘maid’s favorite items. Your options extend far past
favorite magazines: Choose monthly deliveries of BarkBox for your pet-loving friend, Birchbox for the makeup-obsessed, Blue Apron
for the foodie, Fabletics for the athlete, Stitch Fix for the fashionista or
ClubW for the friend who’s always within arm’s reach of the merlot.
Gift
cards: You can’t go wrong with a gift card to your bridesmaids’ favorite
places (or just fun places they haven’t tried yet). Try to find unique
“experience” spots like a yoga studio or rock climbing gym, or maybe a spa or
salon for your less adventurous bridesmaids. Bonus if it’s an activity you both
can do together!
Trendy
home décor: Everyone feels better when their place looks nicer (and your
bridesmaids don’t have an entire registry to help out with that!). For a
nontraditional—but useful—gift, treat your bridesmaids to a piece of upscale
home décor such as a plush blanket, wall hangings or a fur throw.
Electronics:
Maybe tech gear doesn’t scream “wedding” or “bridal party,” but nowadays
technology can be as cute as it is useful. Your maids will love sporting
colorful and trendy portable phone chargers, speakers, or quality headphones.
Personalized
jewelry: Dress your bridesmaids up with some bling and baubles! You can’t
go wrong with a classic bracelet
or necklace
personalized with your ‘maids initials. Or, invest in nice watches that can be
engraved with a special message.
Nice
candles: They say scent is closely tied to memory. Spoil your bridesmaids
with the expensive aromas of Diptique
or Jo Malone candles. Every time they light up, they’ll remember you and your
wedding!
Perfume:
Your gals will want to smell as good as they look on your wedding day. Share
your favorite scent with your girlfriends, or find a perfumery to mix up a
unique concoction to gift.
Stationary
set: Stationary is something every girl needs, but never wants to splurge
on themselves. Gift your gals a nice, monogrammed (or customized) stationary set
for their use—stationary can work for thank yous, letters to relatives and a
classy way to send an encouraging note to a friend.
Monogrammed
robes: Who wouldn’t love a personalized bridesmaid robe?
This gift can double as your wedding day getting-ready gear and as silky
evening or lounge wear after the wedding.
Champagne
gear: Share some personalized bubbly with your bridesmaids by creating your
own champagne bottle labels. Then, offer some monogrammed champagne flutes for
them to keep!
Clutch,
purse or tote bag: What’s better than wedding swag? Something to put it all
in! Consider gifting a quality clutch, purse or personalized tote bag for your
bridesmaids to use during the wedding weekend and after.
Sunglasses:
Sunglasses are useful year-round, and can double as a cute photo prop for
pictures! And, they can come especially handy on a really
sunny wedding day.
Happy planning!
with love & style from: Sandy D. (our lovely newlywed and bridal blogger extraordinaire)
(photos from Pinterest, BellaTiara)