Bridesmaid Gifts 101

If I’ve learned anything from eavesdropping on the bridal party, you don’t want to be corny when it comes to the gift you give to your bridesmaid.


DON’T give:

-Bath products.
Don’t give them something they will use and then it’s gone. It also looks like you really didn’t put any thought into it.

-Lots of little things.
In this case, less is definitely more. Don’t spend $50 on a bunch of junk, spend $50 on one nice item.

-Jewelry.
Sure, you think that matching hot pink necklace and earrings are fab, but are your bridesmaids really going to wear that? If you decide to give jewelry, make it tasteful and plain.

-A shirt that says “BRIDESMAID”.
Ultimate cheese. They are going to wear that shirt once, then it is going to go in the back of the closet.



DO give:

A Clutch

http://www.windsorfashions.com/
-Allison O’Keefe-Kean gave this as a gift to her bridesmaids and it was a hit! What was inside? A pair of Victoria’s Secret panties, a Starbucks gift card for the morning after, and some lotion. “I wanted to give them something special that they can use again that is stylish, not something cheesy like jewelry they will never wear again”, says Allison.


A Keepsake Box

http://www.beau-coup.com/
A great gift that you will use forever.


Pajamas
http://www.thepajamacompany.com/
Mara Day, wedding photographer, saw this at one of her weddings and absolutely loved the idea! “PJ’s can be used again and again unlike some floofy scented soap and bubble bath that probably don’t like in the first place!”, says Mara.



Tea Box with Monogram

http://www.americanbridal.com/
Something different! I personally love this idea. This item is very classy and timeless. You can go home and use it today or years into the future while entertaining.