Great Gift Ideas for Bridesmaids | San Diego Wedding Photographer

“Maybe our girlfriends are our soulmates and guys are just people to have fun with.” -Candace Bushnell, Sex and the City.  Shower your girlfriends with love and tokens of appreciation for always being there for you, especially up to the often overwhelming days leading to your wedding day.

Typically, the bride will give each of her bridesmaids a gift before the wedding (usually during the rehearsal dinner or the morning of your wedding) as a gesture of thanks and appreciation for being there for you. Shower your girlfriends with pretty little things to show her that you couldn’t say I do without her by your side. Of course, these girls are your closest friends and only you would know what gifts they will absolutely love. Here are some items that you can put together as several small gifts for each bridesmaid, or as a single gift that she will cherish nearly as much as your friendship. Below are great gift ideas for your bridesmaids:

 1.) Jewelry

A wonderful gift for your bridesmaid would be a single pearl necklace, or a gold locket, or a personalized charm bracelet. Your maid of honor and bridesmaids can wear the jewelry on the day of the wedding, and long after that. I love this set of pearl coin necklaces with each bridesmaid’s first initial. Your chic bridesmaids will appreciate your thoughtfulness and its elegance and timelessness. You can purchase them from the Etsy store here.

2.) Monogrammed tote bag

One of my best friends gave each of her bridesmaids one and I LOVE mine. It came in handy during the wedding when we were all getting ready, and I still use it regularly. You can fill the tote bag with a bunch of goodies. Keep reading below for tote bag stuffers. You can purchase a monogrammed tote bag from the Etsy store here.

3.) Clutches

Fill these stylish clutches with emergency goodies that your bridesmaids will likely need at some point on your wedding day: hairpins, oil blotting sheets, lotion, bandaids, kleenex, and mints.

4.) Adorable and functional little trinkets

I really love these macaron coin purses from Urban Outfitters. Such pretty little things! I would use it as an earring or ring holder when I travel or when I go work out at the gym. Maybe even as a mint holder… either way, they’re pretty enough just to look at.

And these personalized compact purse mirrors from RedEnvelope.com

I have one of these  purse hooks and it comes in so handy when I’m at a restaurant or at a bar and the floor is just not good enough for my purse. 😉

5.) Embellished Thong Sandals

Think about it…you and your bridesmaids will be in high heels all day. Plan to dance the night away comfortably in embellished thong sandals, and not your bare feet on the dance floor. I love these gorgeous sandals by Antik Batik.

6.) Satin robes

You and your bridesmaids will look gorgeous as you get your hair and make-up ready in satin robes. From a wedding photographer’s perspective, coordinated robes would make for great getting ready photos and add order to an often messy suite.

7.) Presonalized tumbler

It’s really important to stay hydrated especially here in Southern California when wedding season is during the warmest months. You and your bridesmaids may be enjoying cocktails throughout the day and evening and a personalized tumbler makes staying hydrated just a little bit  easier.

8.) Beauty Bag Pre-paid Subscription 

Spoil your girlfriends with a pre-paid subscription to services like Ipsy.com or Birchbox.com. Your bridesmaids will LOVE receiving a glam bag each month filled with different beauty products that they can tailor to their preferences. Most subscriptions are as low as $10 per month. I have a subscription to Ipsy and receiving that glam bag each month feels like Christmas morning every time. 🙂

Are any of the above suggestions on gifts for bridesmaids something that your girlfriends will love?  Tell me which ones are your favorite in the comment box below!

XOXO,