Some girls choose to give a little token to their bridesmaid(s) the night before or the morning of their wedding day. These can range from little novelty trinkets to jewellery depending on your budget and will be a lovely keepsake for your bridesmaid to remember your big day by.
By Karen Birney
Main image: Personalised – Birth stones and song lyrics
These initialled gold tag necklaces with personalised birthstones (top left) come in a set of five from ShopSomethingBlue. (approx €120) They are a great way of giving everyone the same gift (phew!), but with some extra thought put in! For presentation, this gold leaf pearl necklace comes with it’s own little message – "I couldn’t say ‘I do’ without my best girls by my side" – certainly a nice way to add something special to the moment. (approx €30)
Above is also a gorgeous signed art piece made from paper hearts commemorating a song. Use the lyrics from the tune that always got you up to dance when you were out as single ladies, or the song from a movie you could never get enough of. You will either laugh or cry together, either way it’s a beautiful way to thank a friend. (approx €60)
Other personal gifts:
A personalised framed poem (or limerick!)
A collage of photos and/or notes that represent your friendship
Tickets to a music or comedy gig
Her favourite movies on DVD
If you’re into your art, design your own thank you card(s)
Pampering – Baskets for Bridesmaids
Bathrobes are a great present for the whole bridal party (boys included!) This wedding bathrobe is from Irish suppier Bumblebee Creations and is €29.99. The price includes embroidery on the front of the garment and embroidery at the back is priced on request.
To go with a gorgeous fluffly bathrobe, what better than a hamper full of pampering goodness?! Lush do some of the most amazing hampers in an array of prices, and the boxes they come in look good enough to eat! You’re a Star (top, £40.95str) is perfect for girls who are mad into their magazines and ‘sleb spotting – each product in the set has been bought by at least one A-list celebrity over the years (extra prizes for guessing who perhaps?!) Relax More (bottom right, £24.50str) contains four different relaxing bath treats plus a Therapy massage bar to melt away any lingering stresses and strains – just the thing for the more ‘organisational’ member of the bridal party!
Other pampering ideas:
Voucher for manicure/massage/facial
Voucher for spa day
Silk PJs & slippers (can be embroidered!)
Voucher for favourite hair salon
Jewellery
These four gorgeous bridesmaid jewellery sets are all from the Shop at WeddingsOnline.ie and range in price from €60 to €70. They are ideal for wearing the day of the wedding if your bridesmaid dresses require an extra bit of bling, and your girls will have no problem wearing them for long after the big day is done. View more of our jewellery range here.
Other ‘fashion’ ideas:
Bag/shoes to go with bridesmaid dress
Headband, hairpins or headpiece to go with bridesmaid dress
Charm bracelet or a charm for charm bracelet she already has!
Shawl/throw to go with bridesmaid dress
Wedding-esque – Hangers for Bridesmaids
These cute hangers are a great way to commemorate the morning of your wedding, and your bridesmaids can keep their dresses on them once the wedding is over. A ‘bridesmaid’ wire (below left, approx €18.00) will be a beautiful addition to any wardrobe, while woodburned personal hangers (top, approx €50.00 for set of five) with the initials of each of your bridesmaids will really add something special. Pop their dresses on them the morning of the wedding (or ask your mom too, you are the bride after all!) and surprise your friends from the get-go!
Something Fun – Cute Gifts for Bridesmaids
Confetti.co.uk has lots of fun things for the bridal party in their online shop, including these kitsch items! Pink is the colour with a relaxing ‘Fab Bridesmaid’ eye mask (£8.99str), a personalised bridesmaid champagne flute (£9.99str) and even a personalised pink hipflask (£19.99str)!
Other ‘fun’ gifts ideas gift basket:
Her favourite chocolate/sweets ("the diet ends tomorrow!")
Photo frame with old photo of you and her
Mix tape of all your and her favourite songs
Her favourite coffee, wine and/or cheese or other foods in hamper form
