If you want to make a bit of a fuss over the bride or bridesmaids on the morning of the wedding, these 8 little touches are sure to make them feel extra special!
1. Personalised Hangers
We can’t get enough of bridal hangers! The perfect way to display you and your maids dresses, they make for a great photo op. Surprise your ladies on the morning of the wedding by having their dresses all lined up on personalised bridesmaid hangers – there are so many gorgeous styles to choose from, from seriously glamorous sparkly versions like this one (available from Pearls & Pastries on Etsy – just pop a little tag on each hanger) to wire bridesmaid versions (or you could have their name made up also) or you could add a personal touch to your own shop bought wooden hangers by scribbling their name and the date on it with a Sharpie and attaching a heartfelt note to it. They’ll be super touched.
Image by Troy Grovers Photography via Wedding Chicks
2. Matching Robes
Our obsession for matching bridal robes is going nowhere! If you and your ladies want something pretty to wrap yourself in as you get ready on the Big morning, think robes or cutesy PJs. WowWee does the prettiest floral kimono versions with ‘Bride’ or ‘Bridesmaid’ embroidered on the back, you can pick up cosy towelled bridal robes from the weddingsonline shop and Debenhams have lots of fun floral style Kimonos and PJs too.
Image from Lucy & Liam’s Real Wedding by Eden Photography
3. Cute Coffee Cup Sleeves
Make the bride or your maids feel the part (and extra special) with a super sweet coffee sleeve for their morning cuppa! Scribble their title for the day on their coffee cups (check these fun free printable over on Elli for an extra pretty touch – just download and print!), or if you’re looking for a thank you gift idea that will double as a keepsake, this sweet ‘Bridesmaid’ mug from NotontheHighstreet will bring back fond memories of the day forever after.
Image (top left) from Elli | Image (bottom left) by Megan Edelman Photography
4. A Pre-Wedding Playlist
A pre-wedding playlist is a must, adding a bit of ambience as you and your ladies get ready! Make it extra special and download some of you and your girls’ favourite tunes for a fun filled, memorable soundtrack that will remind you of this happiest of mornings. Check out our pick of 50 great tracks to add to your morning playlist here!
Image by CJ Williams Photography via Bridal Musings
5. Bridal Balloon Messages
If you’re a bridesmaid and are looking for a super surprise for your pal on the morning of her wedding, this will go down a treat! Create a fun, celebratory atmosphere with some personalised balloons. Have the bride’s closest friends (at the hen or on the QT at some other stage) write a note on a balloon and blow them up so that she has lots of lovely little messages waiting for her as she gets ready on the morning of the wedding!
Image by You Look Lovely Photography via 100 Layer Cake
6. Bridesmaid First Look
Your wedding day is a big deal for your closest friends too (it’s a day you’ve dreamed about since you staged Ken & Barbie’s very own nuptials!) so it makes sense that you want them to be a part of it. If you want a special moment just for you and your girls, a first look is a really sweet idea. They’ll be only dying to have a goo at you in all your wedding finery so having the photographer on standby to catch their reaction when they see you in your dress for the very first time will be a precious memory you’ll definitely want a little reminder of!
Image by Vanilla Photography
7. Tears of Joy Hankies
If you’re looking for a gift idea that is sweet and practical, hankies are a gorgeous idea. They can be kept as a little memento from the day and of course they’ll come in super handy for those happy tears that are sure to be shed at the ceremony too. You can even have a personal message embroidered on to each handkerchief to make it all the more meaningful. Pick them up on the likes of Etsy, NotontheHighstreet, Wedding Chicks and BHLDN.
Image by Sean Menary Photography via Wedding Chicks
8. Fun Bridal Party Photos
Get some gorgeous snaps of you and your mates all dolled up! Get the photographer to capture you all throwing confetti or posing with some silly props or even grab a smart phone and get some selfies of your own – it is the perfect opportunity to get some group shots you’ll cherish forever and they will be a fabulous memory of a really special day!
Image from Sona & Nick’s Real Wedding by Couple Photography | Image by Ilene Squires Photography via The Knot
