Even though gifts are expressions of one’s feelings, friendship, and gratitude, finding the perfect gift for your dear one might not always be that simple, especially on certain occasions. If you’re not sure about what makes a good gift to bride from bridesmaid, the tips and ideas below might be of help.
What to consider
As is the case with any gift you need, there are a few aspects to pay attention to before buying a gift you need for a bride. What makes it even more challenging is that everybody will want their gift to be special.
Finding something that will truly stand out, help you let her know how important she is to you, and express your gratitude for choosing you as a maid of honor might be a bit difficult. Now, since the bride chose you to be her maid on the big day says a lot about your friendship, and considering the relationship you two have is a good start.
Think of how you two met, or if she’s your sister, of something that is representative of the special relationship you have or moments you’ve shared and start your search from there. More often than not, the gifts for the bride from the bridesmaid are sentimental, personalized, or pampering.
Of course, useful gifts that she can later use for her various needs are always a good idea if you know she’d prefer such a gift. No two relationships or persons are the same, and as such, what might prove to be a successful gift for a bride might be less inspired for another one. However, if you still need a bit of inspiration, here is a list of gift ideas for such occasions.
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Personalized jewelry
If you want the gift you choose to be one of elegance but also have a personal touch, it might be the perfect occasion to go for a friendship necklace if you two are best friends. There are many designs to choose from, and, depending on the store you opt for, you can have it customized with a personal message, a photo of you two, or flowers and other items she is into.
In case the bride is your sister, the same applies. There are jewelry stores that have necklaces specifically designed for sisters and such occasions. For an additional personal touch, you can customize her necklace with her birthstone.
Another nice option is a necklace featuring her new initial, and to make it even more special, the name initial could be made with pearls. Bracelets, earrings, lockets, and other personalized accessories are also worth considering. Choosing between these items is a matter of preference, and since you and the bride are close, you should know better what she would like.
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Customized initial items
Since this day brings various changes, including a new name, you could seize this opportunity to get something that she will actually find useful, and that will always remind her of this special day. Initial throw pillows will not only come in handy but will personalize the bride’s and groom’s living space.
You could go for a single pillow with the initial they share or get two of them with their separate first initials. The list of items personalized with their shared initial includes all the various things we use on a daily basis, and that could be customized in such a way.
From mugs to towels, robes, and luggage tags, think of what the bride could find useful and have that item personalized with the initial. Each time she will use that item, she will remember your beautiful message of fondness and friendship.
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Wedding emergency kit
Even when you think you’ve planned and taken care of every little detail of an event, in this case, the wedding, mishaps might still occur. Here is where a wedding emergency kit comes into play. Such gifts can actually save the day.
This type of kit includes items that will help you in case of minor emergencies, such as stains or torn-apart fabrics, and they range from stain removers to safety pins, bandages, and double-sided tape. Some of these kits include even faux wedding bands just in case they are lost, forgotten, or something of the sort happens.
They are not expensive, but they are priceless when you come to think of all the good the items included in the kit can actually do when things don’t go as planned.
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Spa gift card
One of the best ways to show somebody how much you care about them is to pamper them, and a spa gift card is thus an option worthy of consideration. Even if you hire an event planner to get the wedding ready, there still are many things the bride and groom need to take care of, and that can make the pre-wedding days a bit exhausting.
Make sure that you help the bride relax and get in shape with a spa gift card. If you want her to use it before the big event, you can give her the gift before the wedding, and she can thus choose when to use it, before or after the event.
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Wedding ring box or ring dish
Since the bride’s jewelry collection will be enriched with the wedding ring, getting an item that will help her store the beautiful and valuable item safely is also worth taking into account. A personalized bridal ring dish saying ‘with this ring’ will remind her of the ceremony and vows while being so useful at the end of the day or whenever the bride needs to store the ring.
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Handmade gifts
If you often find yourself crafting and translating your creativity into all sorts of useful and artistic items, this is the perfect time to use your creative side and the beautiful relationship with the bride to create something new and memorable.
In case you’re great at painting, it can be a painting that relates to this important event. Homemade candles, soaps, and other such items are other ideas you might want to take into account. While buying something that is ready to use is easier, creating something calls for your attention, skill, talent, and time, which will surely be appreciated.
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Bridal journal
Considering the importance of this event, a journal can also come in handy as it will encourage the bride to write down more about the beautiful moments she will have on this big day and thus always have them at hand for a travel in time.
If you’re looking for a gift from all the bridesmaids, each one of you can also jot down a thought that is representative of the special relationship with the bride.
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Book collection
One of the best gifts you can go for is related to the recipient’s hobbies. If the bride is into reading a lot, a collection of books will surely be appreciated. Get a rare edition of one of her favorite books or the latest from her favorite writer. Choose the books based on what she likes to read and let each bridesmaid purchase one book so that you can all create a mini collection.
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Event tickets
If a concert or special event is coming soon, and you know the bride would like to attend it, getting tickets for her and her husband or her and all the bridesmaids is another option worthy of attention. You can thus have a girls’ night out and show your gratitude for choosing you to be close to her on the big day.
A new subscription to some classes she would like to take or to the gym could also make a nice way of saying thank you. Whether the course is online or in person, she will surely appreciate your thought if she hasn’t had the chance to take those lessons.
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Framed photos
Photos make great gifts since they remind people of the special moments they had with their beloved ones. Having one of the pictures you took together printed and artistically framed will not only remind the bride of the beautiful relationship you have but will also help her add a personal touch to a new home or refresh the decor of her current place.
The list could go on as many other items would make great gifts for the bride from the bridesmaids. Finding the right one depends on what the bride likes, needs, and what your budget allows you to purchase.
Regarding when you should give her the gift you get, it varies from one case to another. While some bridesmaids prefer to do this before the wedding, others choose the big day to give it. However, this also depends on the type of gift you go for. If it’s something the bride could use on the wedding day, then taking care of this before the event is the thing to do.
Bibliography:
https://www.theknot.com/content/maid-of-honor-gift-to-bride
https://www.weddingwire.com/wedding-ideas/bridesmaid-gift-to-bride
