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Whether they’re helping you select the perfect dress, showering you with gifts to fill your newlywed home or anticipating your every need on the big day itself, bridesmaids play an essential role in making sure things go off without a hitch when you get hitched. And whether your bridal party is made up of your sister and cousin, your oldest friends or a combo of the two, choosing the best gifts for bridesmaids that properly express your gratitude shouldn’t cause any stress.
If you’re willing to think a bit outside the typical bridesmaid gift box (read: matching robes or anything with your wedding date on it), you can source thoughtful, beautiful gifts that your bridesmaids will treasure and actually use. We asked some experienced bridesmaids to share the most thoughtful presents they’ve received over the years, and the responses ranged from luxurious gift boxes that pamper to surprisingly practical everyday items with a twist. Here are 15 of the best gifts for bridesmaids, each one as unique as the women in your wedding party.
- Best Personalized Gift For Bridesmaids: Mejuri Small Jewelry Box
- Best Bridesmaids Gift Box: Marigold & Grey Beauty Rest Box
- Best Luxury Gift For Bridesmaids: Quince Mongolian Cashmere Wrap
- Best Classic Gift For Bridesmaids: Lake Pima Pajama Bundle
- Best Practical Gift For Bridesmaids: Cuyana Pebbled Leather Travel Case Set
- Best Thoughtful Gift For Bridesmaids: Aerin Gilded Bamboo Gallery Frame
- Best Floral Gift For Bridesmaids: UrbanStems Classic Flower Subscription
- Best Unique Gift For Bridesmaids: The Birthdate Book
- Best Jewelry Gift For Bridesmaids: Mejuri Pearl Oversize Studs
- Best Useful Gift For Bridesmaids: Papier Wave Border Notecard Set
- Best Fragrance Gift For Bridesmaids: Jo Malone Orange Blossom Cologne
- Best Travel Gift For Bridesmaids: Mark & Graham Personalized Passport Case
- Best Wellness Gift For Bridesmaids: Spafinder Gift Card
- Best Handcrafted Gift For Bridesmaids: M.Gemi The Cosetta Card Holder
- Best Bridesmaid Gift For Beach Weddings: Serena & Lily Mallorca Beach Towel
Best Personalized Gift For Bridesmaids
A Sweet Keepsake To Hold Their Treasures
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Custom bridal swag like co*cktail napkins and matchbooks are a fun way to commemorate you and your partner, so why not do the same for your bridesmaids by gifting them a personalized jewelry box? This chic jewelry box from Mejuri comes in two sizes, and can be monogrammed with up to three characters. “Ever since I lost an earring on a business trip, I never travel without this jewelry box,” says Stephanie, a bridesmaid from Washington, D.C. “It’s the perfect size for holding my everyday jewelry, and I like that I can remove the trays to make space for bracelets and chunky earrings. The fact that it’s monogrammed with my initials makes it extra special.”
Best Bridesmaid Gift Box
All The Essentials For An At-Home Spa Day
Katie from Boston shares, “The most unique bridesmaid gift I’ve received was a set of luxurious body care items that I would never have splurged on for myself.” Marigold & Grey’s Beauty Rest Box is brimming with luxe artisan goodies to help your friend relax and unwind after the excitement and activity of your wedding is over. Packaged in a pine gift box, it comes with a coconut chamomile vanilla bath soak, a botanical facial steam, a floral candle, an essential oil pillow spray, an ivory silk eye mask and a BKR water bottle.
Best Luxury Gift For Bridesmaids
A Cozy Wrap That Will Always Remind Them Of You
As a thank you for serving as the maid of honor in her cousin’s wedding, Kerry from Los Angeles received a soft cashmere wrap that she says “goes where I go, no matter the season or occasion.” She adds, “I use it to stay warm on long flights, and wear it as a big scarf in the winter.” The wool used in Quince’s cashmere wrap is sourced from Mongolia, and comes in six classic colors.
Best Classic Gift For Bridesmaids
A Soft Pajama Set For Kicking Back In Style
After receiving a similar gift as a bridesmaid herself, Victoria from Natick, Massachusetts later presented her own bridal party with this pajama bundle from Lake. “These are the softest, coziest pajamas I’ve ever owned,” she shares. “I love that the set comes with shorts and pants so I can be comfortable all year round. I wear these almost every night and lounge around in them on the weekend.”
Best Practical Gift For Bridesmaids
A Stylish Travel Case That Can Be Monogrammed
As a gesture of thanks for being a bridesmaid in her friend’s destination wedding, Robyn from Wellesley, Massachusetts was given this set of leather travel cases from Cuyana. “My makeup and toiletry bags were so old, the zippers were broken,” she admits. “My friend had these bags monogrammed with my initials, and after four years, they’re still in incredible shape. The small case is perfect for holding cosmetics, and the big case is large enough to fit my toiletries and phone charger.”
Best Thoughtful Gift For Bridesmaids
A Gold Frame That’s Understated Yet Elegant
“Gilded frames are expensive and not something I’d normally buy for myself,” says Christina from Hingham, Massachusetts who was thrilled to receive this bamboo gallery frame after doing a reading at her friend’s elopement. “The style can pass for traditional or modern, and it goes well with my eclectic décor. Right now it’s holding a baby photo of one of my kids, and I like knowing that I’ll have it for years.” Best of all, unlike frames engraved with the couple’s initials and wedding date, this inconspicuous option is one your bridesmaid will be proud to display long after the nuptials are over.
Best Floral Gift For Bridesmaids
A Subscription Of Beautiful Blooms
Fresh flowers may not be an out-of-the box gift for bridesmaids, but having been in my fair share of weddings, I can honestly say that I really don’t need anything. That is, of course, unless someone wants to send me a stunning bouquet every month. UrbanStems offers flower arrangement subscriptions in various monthly increments and tiers, so you can choose the option that works best for your budget and your bridesmaid’s preferences.
Best Unique Gift For Bridesmaids
A Made-To-Order Book Illustrating Their Birth Chart
“Those close to me know that I’m really into astrology and understanding my natal chart,” says Caitlin from Amesbury, Massachusetts, who received the Birthdate Book as a thank you for being in her friend’s wedding. Each book is organized similar to a personal astrology reading, and can be customized with your bridesmaid’s full name, birth time and location. It contains over 70 illustrated pages of personalized horoscope analysis, which she can use to better understand her strengths, gifts and character traits.
Best Jewelry Bridesmaid Gift
A Timeless Pair Of Pearl Earrings
When she was a maid of honor, Kelly from Boston receive a sentimental jewelry gift that showed just how well the bride knows her. “She gave me a gorgeous pair of pearl earrings to wear on the day,” she says. “Not only are they timeless, but they also represent the month of the wedding as well as my birthstone.” These oversize freshwater pearl and 18kt gold vermeil earring by Mejuri are a timeless choice that any bridesmaid will treasure.
Best Useful Gift For Bridesmaids
A Set Of Whimsical Notecards For Staying In Touch
Jen from Denver says, “The most unexpected bridesmaid gift I ever received was a box of personalized notecards and envelopes. They were so fun and practical, and I ordered more as soon as I ran out.” Whether your bridesmaid is quirky or traditional, Papier features dozens of notecard and letter designs to help her express herself. Depending on your budget, you can order as few as 15 or as many as 250.
Best Travel Gift For Bridesmaids
A Personalized Passport Cover To Inspire Adventures
Maggie in New York City was happy to travel for her bride—and it didn’t go unnoticed. “It was a destination wedding, so the bride made sure we were traveling in style with personalized passport covers,” she says. This pebbled leather case from Mark & Graham comes in six colors and can be foil-debossed with up to 14 letters.
Best Fragrance Gift For Bridesmaids
A Pretty Perfume That's Light And Airy
Ann Marie in Philadelphia received a particularly memorable gift for being a bridesmaid: “One of my favorites was a fragrance to wear on the big day that our bride personally picked for each of us—some were a little sweeter or spicier than others,” she says. “I loved the sentiment and how I’m brought back to that day every time I wear the scent.” This Jo Malone cologne hits the right note with a blend of clementine flower, orange blossom and water lily.
Best Wellness Gift For Bridesmaids
A Spa Experience To Treat Themselves
It can be tricky to gift experiences to bridesmaids that live all over the country, but it can be done with a gift card from Spafinder. “We all got the gift of choosing for ourselves!” says Brenna in Palm Beach. “We could use the gift card for a spa or salon treatment wherever we lived, leading up to or recovering from the big event. The flexibility was incredibly thoughtful and so appreciated.”
Best Handcrafted Gift For Bridesmaids
A Card Holder That Brings A Touch Of Italy
“It’s true what they say about small packages,” says Rachel, a bridesmaid from Miami. “The best gift I ever received as a bridesmaid was this small-but-mighty leather M.Gemi card holder that was handcrafted in Italy. It fit all of my essentials for the evening and has become a mainstay in my bag—which is, funnily enough, also from M.Gemi.”
Best Bridesmaid Gift For Beach Weddings
A Plush Cotton Towel That Delivers Style And Softness
“The week before our friends got married on Martha’s Vineyard, the bride gave each of us a matching striped towel to use at the beach,” shares Julia from Duxbury, Massachusetts. “It was fun to see them lined up in the sand, and I still use mine every summer.” These striped towels from Serena & Lily are made of highly absorbent and quick-drying Turkish cotton with decorative hand-knotted fringe on both ends. They come in seven colors which can be coordinated or mixed and matched, whether you order them individually or in sets of 4, 8 or 12 to outfit your whole bridal party.
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