At any wedding, all eyes will obviously be fixated on the bride—and rightfully so! But she’s able to really shine because of her trusty support system. And bridesmaids play a major part in ensuring that the bride (aka YOU!) has everything she needs on her big day. Your crew is there to brush your hair, find your phone, fluff your dress, keep you hydrated, and handle countless other tasks that are bound to come up on your wedding day. Bridesmaids are truly the wedding VIPs!
So, naturally, you’ll want to gift your gals a little something special to express your appreciation for them via a their ~proposal gift box~ in which you ask them to be a bridesmaid or via a sentimental thank-you gift after the main event. After all, being a bridesmaid can be a lot to deal with! It means spending money on flights, apparel, mementos, and getting pampered pre-wedding. Since they’re doing so much for you, a small token to show how much you value their friendship will go a really long way. It doesn’t have to be grandiose—it just has to come from the heart. Giving back to the ones who will stand by your side when you tie the knot will make your wedding that much more meaningful.
But what should you buy for your bridesmaids? There are plenty of practical, fun, and heartfelt options to choose from—to help streamline your search for the ultimate bridal party gift, we rounded up a list of 30 items that will leave a lasting impression on your bridesmaids.
Your bestie's emotional support water bottle has gotta be chic! This reusable stainless steel one has a satin finish (!!) and can keep their drinks warm for up to 12 hours and cold for up to 24. It's also shatter-proof, leak-proof, and condensation-free—aka no more wet palms or tabletops.
Everyone loves a candle! This one is available in four different scents (there's even a wedding cake fragrance!) and you can customize it so it has their name, their title, and the date you want to put on it.
Fill this customizable lil bag with all of their favorite things! (Think of it as a gift basket, but a bridesmaid edition.) At the moment, it'll be a holder for all their goodies. But in the long run, they can use it for any upcoming travels or as a place to carry all their go-to essentials for their everyday tote or car.
There’s no gift like one that promotes self-care. With this journal, they can reflect on goals, habits, meals, water intake, sleep, and things they're grateful for. Its stylish exterior and easy-to-use format will motivate them to write in it every day.
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these on-brand wine labels
FarrahandEve PAIRS WELL WITH Bridesmaid Proposal Wine Label
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these on-brand wine labels
FarrahandEve PAIRS WELL WITH Bridesmaid Proposal Wine Label
Whenever they have to glam up or touch up on the go (perhaps on the wedding day!), this travel-size set—featuring a mini mascara and eyeshadow palette—will come to their rescue.
Personalized jewelry will always get them excited because it's thoughtful and something they can wear all the time. This darling initial and heart necklace will look so good on its own or layered with other chains.
She most definitely has a bunch of claw clips, but does she have one with her name on it? Probs not! This hair accessory comes in five bold colors that you can customize for your gal. It's even available in white if you want to match with your bridesmaids.
Pro shopping tip: Buy a pack of sheet masks and give one or a bunch (up to you on how you want to distribute them!) to all your bridesmaids. You'll save a lot of $$ and they'll get a new treat for their skincare regime. A win for all! Complete the relaxing gift by pairing it with a gua shua and/or a tea set.
Yep, non-cheugy bridal party apparel actually exists. Goodbye Bridesmaid Established 2023, and hello to this hoodie with the cutest saying on the back.
Imagine seeing all your girlies wearing this adorable bracelet?! Include this in their proposal box or give it to them on the day of the bachelorette party. I can see the Instagram pictures already...😍
Who said getting them a fresh mani had to be expensive?? These press-on nails are even better than a trip to the salon not just because they're nice on your wallet, but also because they're reusable. (And its trendy French tip design won't be an extra charge for anyone!)
The gift of fresh flowers will never get old. Ideal for the bridesmaids who don't live close to you, this packaged mini bouquet is shipped via FedEx Overnight. You can trust it'll get to them ASAP the moment you place your order!
Sparkly flasks are a necessity for your bachelorette party. Why? I mean, all those boozy dranks for the pre-games and post-games gotta have a safe (and cute) vessel!
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this travel-friendly jewelry case with over 8,000 glowing reviews
Benevolence LA Plush Velvet Travel Jewelry Box Organizer
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this travel-friendly jewelry case with over 8,000 glowing reviews
Benevolence LA Plush Velvet Travel Jewelry Box Organizer
Oprah approved of this product so you know it has to be top-notch! This stunning jewelry box is super spacious and lightweight. It has seven slot rolls, three rectangular divisions, and an earring compartment they can use to store their jewels when they're on a trip.
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