The Best Bridal Party Gift Ideas to Show Your Appreciation

Bridesmaids and groomsmen can provide much-needed love and support to couples throughout the wedding process. Whether they are your family or close friends, you may want to show them your appreciation for standing by you on your wedding day.

If you’re looking to celebrate your bridal party and thank them for being in your life, here are a few fun gift ideas to shower them with love.

1. Build Them a Photo Book

Build a beautiful photo album of you and your friends and create a copy for every guest. Nostalgic photos can fortify your relationships and appreciate how far everyone has come. You can also add more recent pictures from wedding planning sessions and other get-togethers. Remember to get your own personal copy!

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2. Put Together a Bachelor/Bachelorette Party Gift Bag

Your bachelor or bachelorette party is the perfect time to treat your bridal party. Base your gift around what you’ll be doing so they can use the gift during the trip.

For a beach trip, give them a beach towel, monogrammed with their initials for a personal touch, along with other small goodies like sunglasses and SPF lip balm. For a wellness weekend, treat them to some skincare products or a plush robe. A pajama set and blanket are perfect for a slumber party theme.

3. Pay for Their Wedding Attire or Accessories

If it works with your budget, one of the best things you can do for your bridal party is pay for their wedding day attire. Bridesmaids and groomsmen are often responsible for buying their own dresses and suits, and the costs can add up if they are part of multiple weddings. Covering this cost is one of the biggest ways to show how much you appreciate them being part of your ceremony.

If you can’t pay for all of the dresses and suits, you could gift them an accessory instead. Shoes, jewelry, ties or dress shirts are more affordable but will still be a thoughtful gesture.

4. Cook Them a Feast

Food is a love language that knows no bounds. Share how honored you are to have your friends included in your big day by treating them to a dinner party. If you’re a chef yourself, put together a menu and treat them to your best creations. Otherwise, consider hiring a caterer for the night so you can all relax with a delicious meal and dessert.

5. Give Friends Jewelry

Why not gift your bridal party personalized jewelry? For example, you can have necklaces made with each friend’s birthstones or build bracelets with different charms significant to their personality. You could also get rings and engrave their names on the back. No matter what option you choose, they can keep the jewelry for years to come and always remember your special day and their part in it.

6. Personalize Mugs and Cups

Whether your friends love to drink iced coffee or hot tea, you can gift them personalized mugs and cups they can use to enjoy their favorite beverages. Inscribe the mugs or cups with their names, the wedding date or a fun quote.

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7. Send Them a Wellness Journal

Organizing a wedding is stressful, and your bridal party might share the same sentiment if they’re really involved. A wellness journal can be a nice bridal party gift that allows your friends to practice as much self-care as possible. Consider organizing a chill afternoon where everyone journals and spends some quality time together.

8. Gift Matching Pajamas

One of the best bridal party gifts is a customized clothing set, particularly pajamas. Pick out a comfy, luxurious pair that would look great on every person in your party, and then customize the individual sets with the recipients’ initials. Then, they can wear the pajamas the morning of the wedding, and you can take a few memorable pictures.

Photo Credit: Taylor Stuck Photography

Thank Your Friends for Their Support

Show your love and appreciation to your bridal party with these unique ideas and gifts. They find it an honor to stand by your side as the marriage draws near. Now, you can show how you also feel deep gratitude for their efforts and support for you!

Author bio: Cora Gold is a wedding writer and editor of Revivalist magazine. She aims to inspire couples to achieve the wedding of their dreams. Connect with Cora on LinkedIn, Pinterest and Twitter.