As a bride, your wedding is your special day, but it’s one you get to share with your nearest and dearest, and that includes your bridesmaids. Your ‘bride tribe’ are the special women you’ve chosen to have by your side on your big day, and will have been there throughout the planning and the ups and downs, getting you all the way to the aisle.
A little gift for your bridesmaids is the perfect way to say ‘thank you’ and show them how much they mean to you. Here are some thoughtful gift ideas to celebrate the women by your side on your special day.
A personal note or letter
One of the best gifts you can give to your bridesmaids on your wedding day is a personal note or letter. This has become tradition for many brides, who write letters or cards to give thanks to their bridesmaids and share memories and words of love. A handwritten note or card works best, giving your friend a special memento they can keep forever.
Some special accessories for the day
Other popular bridesmaids’ gifts include some special accessories they can use on the day. These could include:
Lipsticks and other makeup
Special occasions call for a new lipstick! And choosing a new lipstick shade for your bridesmaids could be the ideal gift for them to use on the day and beyond. Get some inspiration from lipsticks worn by celebrity brides for some classic wedding day shades. A matching lipstick case could also be a sweet touch to help them carry it around on the day.
Perfume
Perfume is another wonderful bridesmaid gift. It’s something they can wear on the day and beyond, and will help them remember special memories of the day each time they wear it. Some perfume brands even sell customized bottles, making your gift even more special and unique for your loved one. If you’re crafty or have some artistic talents, you could even paint the perfume bottles yourself.
Jewellery
One of the most popular gifts given by brides to their bridesmaids is jewellery. From a pair of simple studs to complete the wedding look, to stylish bracelet styles, you can gift your bridesmaids a little something special to wear on the day, while also being something they can keep. Jewellery makes a thoughtful gift, especially if you add a personal touch like a name, initial, or birthstone.
‘Getting ready’ gifts
Some simple getting-ready gifts can help make the wedding morning more fun, and can make for some great photo ideas. Classic items include slippers or shoes, PJs and matching sunglasses. Gift these items the morning of the wedding for some extra little touches your bridesmaids will love.
A basket of their favourites
Your bridesmaids know you better than anyone – there’s a reason you’ve chosen to have them by your side on your big day. And that means you know them just as well. Preparing each bridesmaid a gift basket of some of her favourite things is the ultimate thank you, celebrating your love and friendship with some thoughtful touches. You can have a lot of fun putting your gift basket together from their favourite sweet treats to candles and their beauty must-haves. Look at some of the ways you can make custom gifts to give to your bridesmaids to make each one special and unique to them.
An activity to do after the wedding
This final idea is a gift you can give beyond the wedding day. The build-up to the wedding can be a lot of stress and all-consuming. But once it’s over, the post-wedding blues can set in. Plan something special for your bridesmaids, such as a weekend away, tickets to a concert or perhaps even a spa day – something that will bring you all together to do something special. It’ll be a great opportunity for you to reminisce about the wedding, while also giving you the chance to make new memories during the next chapter of your lives.
Giving your bridesmaids a wedding day gift is the perfect way to say thank you. Whether it’s been plain sailing or they’ve had to help you out during some tough times, it’s important to remember the time and effort your bridesmaids put into making your day perfect. From simple gestures to something a little more luxurious, it will bring you a lot of joy to plan something special for your bridesmaids that they will love and appreciate. After all, your big day wouldn’t be the same without them!
