It’s a long road to the Big Day and your girls are with you all the way so it can be nice to have something small for them on the wedding morning! This little idea proved a big hit with lots of our HIGM Facebook group girls and we’re super taken with it too. Practical and cute, a personalised bridesmaid makeup bag is pretty much the perfect bridesmaid gift – it’s a little keepsake that will forever remind them of your wedding plus they’ll actually use it too. They’re gorgeous as is or you can fill them with all sorts of goodies if you fancy, depending on budget and numbers obvs. Pop in the lippy they’ll be wearing on the day, their favourite sweets or a mini bottle of Prosecco for some morning toasts. We’ve got lots of other suggestions below of what you can include (it goes without saying that you don’t need everything!) plus we’ve rounded up some of our favourite makeup bags too.
Another cute idea that popped up in our real weddings was the ‘Bridesmaid Survival Kit’ if you’re looking to give your girls a laugh and treat them to some little pressies that will make them go ‘Aw’! We’ve compiled a list of what bride Lisa popped in her survival kits too – check them out further down!
12 Thoughtful Bridesmaid Gifts Your Girls Will Adore
Makeup Bag via Kelly Connor Designs
Makeup Bag via The Personal Wedding Co.
Makeup Bag via Hanmade Designs UK
Makeup Bag via Snappy Crocodile UK
Makeup Bag via Hanmade Designs UK
Makeup Bag via The Gifty Room
Makeup Bag via Owl & Otter on NOTH
Makeup Bag via In Between the Kids
Makeup Bag via The Alphabet Gift Bag on NOTH
Photo from Lisa & John’s real wedding by Kathy Silke Photography
What to include
Here are some sweet things you can pop in your makeup bags:
- Jewellery
- Makeup – mascara, lippie (the one they’re using on the day), eyeshadows etc.
- Nail polish
- Deodorant
- Perfume
- Hair clips/accessories
- Face wipes/makeup remover
- Survival kit (see below)
- Beauty treats – moisturiser, body lotion etc.
- Face mask
- Bath bomb
- Candle
- Sweets/chocolate
- Wedding tissues/hankie (for happy tears)
- Mini bottle of Prosecco
What bride Lisa included in her bridesmaid survival kits…
- Love Hearts – Because today is all about the love
- Jigsaw Piece – Today would not be complete without you
- Candle – To guide you through the day
- Paperclip – To hold the bride’s nerves together
- Safety Pin – In case of minor dress emergencies
- Straw – So you don’t ruin your lipstick
- Plaster – Just in case your lovely new shoes rub
- Tissue – To wipe away those tears of joy
- Marble – Let the good times roll
- Teabag – Relax and have a cuppa after the busy day