Choosing the right bridesmaid gifts is a lovely way to thank the friends and family who supported you throughout your wedding planning. From helping with the hen do to being there on the wedding morning, your bridal party often plays a big role in the lead-up to the day.
What are good bridesmaid gifts?
Bridesmaid gifts are usually small thank-you presents given to members of your bridal party. Popular options include personalised jewellery, keepsakes, candles, chocolates and practical items they can use again after the wedding.
When do you give bridesmaid gifts?
Many couples give bridesmaid gifts as part of a bridesmaid proposal early in the planning process, soon after the engagement. Another opportunity to thank them comes closer to the wedding day, such as at the rehearsal dinner or on the morning of the wedding while getting ready together.
To help with inspiration, we've gathered 18 bridesmaid gift ideas that work for a range of budgets and personalities.
1. Personalised Bridesmaid Photo Frame Gift
A personalised photo frame is a thoughtful way to thank your maid of honour or bridesmaid for their support during wedding planning. The illustration can be customised to resemble you and your friend, with options to personalise the hair, skin tone, outfit and message.
2. Personalised Bridesmaid Name Necklace
Jewellery is one of the most popular bridesmaid gifts, especially pieces that can be worn on the wedding day. Adding your bridesmaid's name or initial turns this necklace into a simple keepsake they can wear long after the celebrations.
3. Personalised Bridesmaid Makeup Bag
Looking for something practical your bridal party will actually use? Personalised makeup bags are ideal for the wedding morning and beyond, giving your bridesmaids a place to store makeup, toiletries or travel essentials.
4. Bridesmaid Proposal Gift Box
Planning a bridesmaid proposal or putting together a gift box? These soft pink magnetic boxes come empty so you can fill them with thoughtful items that suit each bridesmaid.
5. Personalised Birth Flower Jewellery Dish
Small keepsakes often make the most meaningful gifts. This personalised jewellery dish features a birth flower illustration alongside your bridesmaid's name and works beautifully for storing rings, earrings or small accessories.
6. Personalised Bridesmaid Satin Robe
The morning of the wedding is full of special moments, and matching robes are a popular part of the experience. Personalise each satin robe with your bridesmaid's role or name to make the getting-ready photos feel even more memorable.
7. Engraved Compact Mirror
Something your bridesmaids can keep in their handbag long after the wedding day. This engraved compact mirror can be personalised with a name, creating a small but thoughtful keepsake.
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8. Flower Subscription
For bridesmaids who love flowers, a subscription can be a lovely surprise. Fresh bouquets arrive regularly for several months, extending the thank-you well beyond the wedding day.
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9. Organic Succulent Plant with Pot
Plants make a lovely alternative to traditional flowers. This organic succulent from Arena Flowers comes with its own pot and is easy to care for, making it a thoughtful thank-you gift your bridesmaids can keep at home or on their desk.
10. 'I can't tie the knot without you' Bracelet
A beautifully elegant bracelet could be the perfect addition to your bridesmaids' wedding look. These sweet bracelets are simple to suit all styles of wedding outfits and have the gorgeous touch of your bridesmaid's initial. They are available in a Gold, Silver or Rose Gold finish.
11. Apothecary Candle
Candles are a classic bridesmaid gift for a reason. Marks & Spencer's Apothecary range is particularly popular and offers a simple way to help your bridal party relax after the celebrations.
12. Personalised Satin Eye Mask Three-Piece Set
Something self-care orientated? A personalised satin sleep mask works perfectly. This three-piece set can be customised with a name, making it a practical keepsake your bridal party can use for travel, wedding weekends or a well-earned rest after the celebrations.
13. Meditate Heart Shaped Bath Melts
For another small self-care bridesmaid gift, these heart-shaped bath melts are a thoughtful option. Made with calming essential oils, they're designed to help your bridal party unwind after the wedding celebrations. They're also vegan and packaged plastic-free, making them a more sustainable gift choice.
14. Bridesmaid Clay Heart Keepsake
Keepsake gifts are a lovely way to cherish bridal party moments, and this clay heart keepsake does just that. Personalised with your wedding date and a small rose detail, it's a thoughtful memento they can keep at home long after the celebrations.
15. Lily O'Brien's Wedding Favour Chocolate Collection
Another sweet option comes from Lily O'Brien's. This wedding favour chocolate collection includes a selection of their signature flavours and can be paired with a personalised note, making it an easy gift to add to a bridesmaid gift box or give as a small thank-you after the celebrations.
16. Bridesmaid Cupcake Gift Box
A cupcake gift box is another yummy way to thank your bridesmaid after all the wedding planning. This mixed cupcake gift box from Chummys Bakery includes a selection of freshly baked cupcakes delivered straight to their door, making it an easy treat to enjoy once the celebrations are over.
17. Cookie Delivery Gift Box
Keeping the treats hard to resist for your bridesmaid gifts, this bestselling cookie box from Chummys Bakery includes a selection of freshly baked cookies delivered straight to their door, making it an easy treat to share or keep all to themselves.
18. Marks & Spencer Luxury Chocolate Gift Box
Sometimes a simple thank-you gift works best. A luxury chocolate selection box from Marks & Spencer is an easy way to treat your bridesmaids.
Now you've found the perfect bridesmaid gifts, you can relax and enjoy the final stages of wedding planning. If you're still organising your bridal party, you might also find our guides on how to propose to your bridesmaids, bridesmaid duties, and bridesmaid dress inspiration helpful.