The Certified Best Bridesmaid Thank You Gifts
When it comes to planning a wedding there are seemingly endless things to think about and decide upon. From flowers and food, to colors and venues, you’ll find that your dream Pinterest wedding mood boards from when you were young don’t hold a candle to the real thing.
One of the biggest parts of many weddings are bridal parties, they are close friends and family members of the bride who will have her back, cheer her on as she marries her partner, and be by her side the whole time.
When we see this group, we as the planner, want to do something for them, to show our appreciation for their never-ending support. You might not know it at first, but there are actually a lot of ways you can make your closest confidants feel seen as well, and that’s why we’ve compiled a list of the best bridesmaids thank you gifts. No need to look to stress about this aspect of your wedding, we’ve got it covered.
Gifts for the Wedding Day itself 👰
Being a bridesmaid is a real honor, but we know that it’s an honor that can sometimes come with a cost. Weddings are expensive and a lot of the time bridesmaids and groomsmen will have to pay to rent/buy outfits, makeup, etc. So our first couple gift ideas are all about alleviating some of that cost.
A Gift Certificate for the Dress Shop & Makeup
We love getting ready with the girls, we love it even more when it’s gifted.
According to many forums and brides-to-be, the number one gift you can get at your wedding party is a gift card/certificate to the shop that’s providing the bridesmaids dresses. With how our world's economy is, any little helps and if you can help your besties out then that’ll make for a “well worth the cost” gift.
You can also help pay or pay for their makeup on the day and any extra jewelry they are to be wearing on ceremony day. It shows them that you want them there, and you’re willing to put in the effort to see them there for your dream wedding.
A Partly Comped Stay
Destination weddings are all the rage…but there’s still things to figure out.
Taking initiative is the best thing you can do when it comes to planning a wedding, figuring out even the most miniscule details will save you when it comes time to the big day. One of the biggest parts of a wedding is the location, if you are traveling for it, so will your bridesmaids and that requires them to get a hotel. Offering to help pay or if the hotel does gift certificates/cards, you can give those to your party so it can help narrow down the overall cost for them.
Personalized Gifts for the Bridesmaids 🎁
No one wants to feel like they picked just to fill up space in the wedding, especially when they’re going to be celebrating some of their favorite people’s love story. Getting them a personalized gift is the easiest way you can be sure your gift matters.
Their own Birthstone/Flower Necklace
Getting them something unique to themselves makes for a perfect gift. Image courtesy of: Etsy.
A gift that can be used even after the wedding is over is the perfect wedding gift. No one wants a “bridal party” mug or something that specifies them being a part of a wedding, sure the sentiment is nice, but when it comes down to it- it’s just not that practical.
Getting them something that’s custom to them like this Unique Birth Flower and Birthstone Necklace from Etsy user IdaMemory on sale for $21.71+ is a beautiful gift to get your bridesmaids. This Rose Gold, Silver, and/or Gold necklace comes with a birth flower pendant and birthstone attached so they can wear it and know it was for them for years to come.
A Custom Cartoon
Something they can take home from the wedding they'll actually fall in love with. Image courtesy of: Etsy.
Along with the necklace, we thought we’d include a gift we absolutely love and that’s from Etsy artist(s) InkAndLovers who hand-draw Custom Portraits for $7.33+ based on a picture you send in.
You can pick out pictures you know your bridesmaids will love, maybe you can include their own partners, best friends, children, pets, etc. and they will draw a cartoon version of it. Choose to have up to six characters in the drawing as well as picking whether the portraits will be half-body, full-body, and an optional custom background.
Handing frames or stills of these art pieces are sure to bring a smile to all of their faces.
A Custom Tote Bag
A practical item doesn’t need to be boring. Image courtesy of: Snapfish.
Another popular option for wedding and bridesmaids thank you gifts are tote bags. Now regular tote bags are all fun and great, but they lack a…personal touch. It seems very “gift to be a gift” and we want to add some sparkle to it, that’s why we're going to customize them- or you will!
There are many websites out there where you can customize a tote bag with logos, names, messages, and pictures. Here we have from Snapfish the Wavy Frame Gusseted Cotton Tote Bag for $5.25 (originally $14.99). If you like the funkiness of the wavy frame, you can add a picture of you and the bridesmaid and gift it to them. If the wave isn’t your style, no worries, Snapfish has many other templates (including a blank one) to choose from. Practical meet fun.
A Customizable YETI Mug
Hydrate with some style. Image courtesy of: YETI.
Having a tumbler makes you one of the cool kids, and we absolutely adore everything YETI makes including their 42 oz Straw Mug on sale for $31.50 (normally priced at $45.00) which comes in six core colors and ten seasonal colors, it’s double vacuumed sealed, has an elongated handle for easier use, and is dishwasher safe. (They also have a 32 oz version) And what’s extra great about this particular mug is that it can be bought plain or you can add a custom image, text, or name on it. Definitely a gift that won’t ever be tossed away.
Self Care Gifts We Love 💆
Finding self-care gifts that will actually be used can be tricky, but as long as you know where to look, then you’ll definitely find some goodies that make for a good thank you.
A Self Care Package
We 👏 love 👏 self 👏 care 👏 packages 👏. Image courtesy of: Lovery.
If you haven’t heard of Lovery products before, then get ready to add this to your wedding to-do list because these gift sets will make the ultimate bridesmaid thank you. This super in-demand online shop has a bunch of options when it comes to size, smell, and what comes in each basket, because they are so popular they tend to sell out so be sure to keep an eye out early for a set you want and order ahead of time.
We saw their Ocean Wave Home Spa Kit - 8Pc Jeweled Heart Set for $46.00 (valued at $130.00) and thought with the love heart shaped basket it would fit right into the wedding theme. This particular basket comes with Body Lotion, Body Scrub, Shower Gel, Bubble Bath, six Bath Bombs, the heart-shaped basket itself, and a personalized note.
A Silk Eye Mask
Another luxury comfort for your favorite people. Image courtesy of: Quince.
Silk products have become a go-to for many when it comes to their sleeping habits, many look to sleep sheets, pajamas, and pillowcases, but a lot overlook a silk sleep mask which not only blocks out the early morning light, but keeps your skin looking good as well.
From Quince we have the Mulberry Silk Beauty Sleep Mask for $19.90 (traditionally retails at $49.95) which is made from “100% 22 mm mulberry silk, and the interior padding is polyester." According to the website it “reduces appearance of fatigue and dark circles and is hypo-allergenic,” which goes right in line with what we know of the benefits of silk-based wearables.
Easy and Fun Bridesmaids Gifts 💝
As we said at the top, wedding planning is stressful, so we wanted to include a small section of easy-to-give gifts that’ll take just minutes to set up and send to your besties all thanks to PerfectGift’s near-instant delivery system:
- 💄ULTA Beauty: From makeup, skin care, hair care, body care, fragrances, and more, ULTA Beauty has got it all. One of the biggest American beauty supply stores chains in the country has hundreds of products all for them to try out.
- 📕Barnes & Noble: Reading has become uber-popualr in the last couple years and getting your faves hooked on their own book would make for a great gift. Fantasy, drama, romance, sci-fi, and more all await!
- ☕Dunkin’: Fight off the “morning after the wedding” with a Dunkin’ Donuts gift card. Go from being hungover to caffeinated and filled with greasy breakfast sandwiches and sugary donuts.
- 🍿AMC Theatres: There’s nothing like unwinding after a big social weekend with a good movie on the big screen. At AMC Theatres you’ll get that and more when you take this new gift card to the concessions stand to buy whatever candy, popcorn, and drink you want.
💸Visa: Instead of being limited to only one store, you can use this gift card at any store that accepts Visa- (which is pretty much any registrar).
We pride ourselves on our Visa gift card experience as you can add a photo to create a custom Visa gift card and get it to you fast. PerfectGift prints and ships our own Visa gift cards, so we can guarantee same day printing & shipping (if ordered by 4:00pm ET Monday through Saturday). Since we are all in-house, no one else can beat our turnaround time because a lot of other spaces use third-parties to get their stuff ready.
PerfectGift.com is all about finding, well, the perfect gift! With hundreds of popular eGift card brands available, you can personalize and send someone a gift in just a few minutes. Pick between multiple restaurants, famous retailers, online subscription services, and more for your first PerfectGift today.
End it With a Thank You Note 📨
Words are often a gift overlooked and when it comes to big life events such as weddings, letting those who have helped make your day so special is a gift that we couldn't recommend enough.
Hand writing a card is a lost art, but making the effort to personally thank and give some small anecdotes about memories the two of you share feels so warm and welcoming.
Take the time to write all about how much you appreciate and love them, trust us, it's worth it. Image courtesy of: Emily Post.
This will quickly become a keepsake within the home of all of your bridesmaids.
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There’s now one more thing checked off of your “wedding to-do” list and that’s finding suitable bridesmaid thank you gifts.
