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After months of wedding planning and hundreds of decisions, it’s not always easy to think of useful bridesmaid gift ideas on your own.
You chose your bridesmaids because they are your ultimate tribe, your strongest supporters and backup, your hype squad, and your best friends. They’ve not only been there for you throughout your life in general, but they’ve likely already invested much of their time and resources into helping to make you feel as special as their favorite bride should. They’ve been planning wedding showers and bachelorette parties, and have helped out in countless other ways that have been essential to making the most out of tying the knot.
Your girls deserve a token of your appreciation for all they’ve done to make this wedding season and day so special. But if you’re stumped on what to get your squad, we’ve compiled a list for you of 10 useful bridesmaid gift ideas that your girls will actually use.
Here are 10 of the most useful bridesmaid gift ideas organized into categories to help you choose the best gifts for your girls.
- Beauty items
- Pampering gifts
- Jewelry
- Hair accessories
- Other accessories
- Clothing
- Consumables
- Home goods
- Drinkware
- Pictures
1. Beauty Items
Most women wear at least minimal make up every day, and your bridesmaids will probably be sporting a lot while they are up there with you as you tie the knot. So one of the most useful bridesmaid gift ideas is to get them a beauty item they are sure to use every day, and maybe even on your big day.
- Personalized compact mirror: A cute, personalized compact mirror is a necessary addition to any cosmetic bag, so give her one that sparks memories.
- Lip plumper: A plump pout is always a timeless base for any look, so a good lip plumper is definitely something she can wear on your big day and every day after.
2. Pampering Gifts
Likely your girls have been almost as hard at work as you to make your big day everything it should be. Giving them something to help relax after the excitement is over is always a useful and much-appreciated bridesmaid gift idea.
- Rose quartz jade roller: Help your bridesmaids look fresh and awake on the big day and every day with a rose quartz roller. It’s like a portable facial to reduce puffiness, and they won’t know how they ever lived without it.
- Bath salts/bath bombs: A jar of luxurious bath salts or a fun, fizzy bath bomb is head-to-toe one of the best ways to help your girls soak up some post-wedding relaxation.
- Face mask: Your bridesmaids have worn a lot of makeup for your wedding-related events lately. Help pamper their faces and freshen their skin after the wedding with a rejuvenating face mask treatment.
- Pampering gift set: Want to really spoil your girls and show them how much you appreciate them? Gift them one of many pampering or spa gift sets so they can have ALL the things.
- Spa day gift card: You can always go all-out for your girls and get them a gift card to their favorite spa so they can pick and choose any of their favorite treatments.
3. Jewelry
Almost nothing tells a woman how special she is more than a thoughtfully chosen or crafted piece of jewelry. So, a very useful bridesmaid gift idea is to give her something unique and personal to wear on your big day and to dress up any outfit later, so she knows and remembers just how special she is to you.
- Necklace: A personalized actual handwriting necklace, a classically elegant locket, or a unique pendant necklace are all a special and thoughtful gift choice.
- Bracelet: A cute but grown-up nod to those old BFF bracelets or something a little more simple and elegant for her wrist will be a pretty way to remember your friendship.
- Earrings: A set of sparkly studs is an excellent addition to any jewelry set and a special reminder of you any time she wears them.
- Rings: You don’t have to be the only one getting a ring this season. Give your bridesmaids an easily wearable reminder of how much you appreciate them.
4. Hair Accessories
Something as every day as a hair accessory can be personalized and made special. It can be a fun accessory for the big day, and a commemorative reminder for every day it’s worn after. This makes it a very clever and useful bridesmaid gift idea.
- Elegant hair comb: A hair comb can be an elegant touch and unique way for your girls to match their hairstyles on the big day
- Bridesmaid hair ties: Every girl always needs a hair tie, and they can be a cute way for your bridesmaids to show their support for “Team Bride”, and become fun memories to have on hand after the wedding.
5. Other accessories
Keep your girls looking fab together with a few matching accessories! And when those accessories can continue being used after the big day is over, they end up being a super useful bridesmaid gift idea.
- Sunglasses: Matching bridesmaid sunglasses can add a super cute touch to your pictures together
- Clutch: Every girl has a go-to clutch. Get her one that’s special and filled with memories as well as essentials.
- Weekend bag or tote bag: Almost nothing is handier to have around than a perfect weekend bag or tote. Personalize one that’s just for her to make it even more perfect.
6. Clothing
Having something matching for you all to wear together as you get ready the “morning-of” is almost a requirement for any wedding day. Make it something comfy and cute they can also enjoy lounging in later, and it will be a very useful bridesmaid gift idea.
- Bridesmaid robes and pajamas: No “morning-of” before the wedding is complete without some cute matching bridesmaid pajamas and robes for you and your team to wear as you all get ready together. Do it for the ‘Gram.
- Socks/Slippers: “It is a truth universally acknowledged” that you can never have too many fuzzy socks.
- Eyemasks: Get her a comfy, silky bridesmaid eyemask to make sure she’s well-rested for the big day, and especially the next day after all that celebrating.
7. Consumables
EVERYONE likes treats, and your girls deserve one (or a few)! And they will probably be ready for one if they’ve been strict with their diet thus far so they can fit into their bridesmaid dress.
- Gift baskets: Surprise your foodie bridesmaids with a quality wine and cheese box, a coffee-themed gift basket, or a chic and themed box of sweets to enjoy as they rest after all of the festivities.
- Personalized champagne bottles: Nothing says it’s a celebration like champagne, so nothing can be a better way to celebrate a memory more than personalized champagne bottles.
- Mimosa sugar cubes: These mimosa sugar cubes are too cute! Just pop one into your flutes of champagne while you’re all getting ready for the wedding for an instant mimosa to toast to finally tying the knot.
8. Home goods
Another really useful bridesmaid gift idea is to give them something personal they can display or use in their home that can help spark these memories you are making together for years to come.
- Personalized glass ornament: The holidays are all about remembering the special moments in our lives, so with a commemorative bridesmaid glass ornament, she is sure to never forget this one.
- Catch-all trays: A stylish catch-all or ring tray is always useful in a home or on a vanity, and when it’s monogrammed and personalized it’s sure to bring back sweet memories daily.
- Monogrammed coasters: A cute monogrammed coaster will be a great addition to any coffee table or desk and a great memory every time it’s used.
- Personalized candles: Candles can make a home super cozy and smell delicious. Make her home warm with memories with a personalized scented soy candle.
9. Drinkware
“Drinks with the girls” is probably something you all do often, so what more useful and fun bridesmaid gift idea is there than to commemorate all those times with some personalized drinkware? You can make a few toasts with them together as you get ready to celebrate the nuptials, and bring them to use the next time you all get together!
- Drink tumblers: Help your bridesmaids stay hydrated for all their bridesmaid duties with a personalized rose gold water tumbler, or keep their chardonnays cold for toasting with a wine tumbler.
- Coffee mugs: Personalized coffee mugs are a great gift to keep your bridesmaids full of caffeine and memories.
- Engraved flask: An elegantly engraved flask is a super gorgeous way to tell your bridesmaids thank you (and might come in handy, too).
10. Pictures
Having pictures of you all together on your phone and Instagram is great. But for those really special times, having a tangible copy of the pictures themselves is even better. Displaying them for regular viewing can really brighten up a space with all the great memories they represent. The most useful bridesmaid gift ideas are the ones that can help bring back the most memories.
- Polaroid camera: An old-school Polaroid camera is a super cute and unique way to make some fun memories and get some great pictures, especially if all your bridesmaids have one.
- Instagram photo book: Make a cute Instagram photo book of all of those fabulous Instagram pictures you all took together for a great gift of memories.
Whatever your budget or preferences, we hope this list of useful bridesmaid gift ideas helped you decide on something perfect to get your girls that they will love. One more decision you can check off that list.
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