Bridesmaid Gift Ideas [ Page: 1 | 2 ] [ Submit a Gift Idea | Wedding Entourage Index ]    The following is a list of unique and creative gift ideas to give to your bridesmaids in appreciation for their help in making your day even that more special.

Pay for Hair or Make-up on Wedding Day Submitted by: Michelle of San Francisco Treat your bridesmaids to the same salon that will be styling your hair and/or makeup. This way they can look great at a cost that many bridesmaids can't afford. Also, it gives the bridal party a chance to hang out together before the wedding.

Jewelry Boxes Submitted by: Janine of Pittsburgh Jewelry boxes make a great gift for small wedding parties. I chose to engrave the initials of my bridesmaids on the front as well as placing inside a pair of earrings to wear for the wedding day.

Gift Baskets Submitted by: Monica of Orlando I'm making gift baskets for every wedding party member. I put gifts into the basket which reflected their hobbies, interests and favorites so each basket is personalized. A bottle of wine for the connoisseur, "babysitting coupons" for the single mother, sugar-free chocolates for my diabetic MIL, and a concert T-shirt for the music lover. Since each one was personalized with a handwritten note, everyone got something they really liked and not a cookie-cutter gift.

A Day at the Spa Submitted by: Karen of Staten Island, New York As gifts for my bridesmaids, I am buying each of them earrings to wear the day of the wedding, but I am also giving them gift certificates for a massage and manicure. I think a massage is great any time!

Dining Out Submitted by: Aimee of Piscataway, NJ My maid of honor and I LOVE fine food but not cooking! As part of her gift, I took her out for dinner in the fanciest restaurant in town. It was a restaurant that she had always wanted to go to but could never afford for herself. It was a nice breather for the two of us before the rush of wedding festivities began. We made wonderful memories to last a lifetime!

Custom Picture Frames or Sentimental Baskets Submitted by: P. W. of Vermilion Giving a gift to your bridesmaids are often sentimental. These ladies were chosen because of the bond you have. Pick a nice photo of yourselves that reminds you of great times. Get a unique frame. To make your gift even more special get a crystal candy dish or antique container and use as a 'basket base'. Put the gifts in the container gift basket style, wrap in tulle and tie with a satin ribbon. Use a reflective poem or thoughtful words in the note card.

Day Spa Submitted by: Sharon of Detroit, Michigan My gift to my Matron of Honor is an "activity". We are going together the day before the wedding to a day spa. Although a full day is expensive, I am treating both of us to a mini massage, facial and manicure. Can't wait!

Custom-Designed Frames Submitted by: S. B. of Milano, Italy Giglio d'Oro photo albums hand made with high quality materials, carefully finished. 60 sheets - large size, special for wedding photos - in high quality ivory card, divided by fine parchment sheets to protect your photographs.

Custom Designed Frames #2 Submitted by: C. L. of Baltimore, Maryland My business is wedding design and one of my most popular gifts for bridesmaids has been custom- designed picture frames created with the same or coordinating fabrics of the bridal party dresses. They are totally different and each is one of a kind as they are handmade to order. And, the photos from the wedding will always match the frame! They are my own design and very affordable... from creative guru, we're on the web.

Bridesmaid Luncheon Submitted by: S. D. of Carmel, Indiana I'm turning my "bridesmaid luncheon" into a pampering session at home. For their gifts, I'm giving them books that have recipes and ideas for making your own beauty aids (lotions, perfumes, etc.). You can find books like these in the Health and Beauty section of your local bookstore. I'm also giving each of them some fancy glass bottles (probably decorated with ribbons and flowers) to put their favorite potions in. For the shower, we'll use recipes that I've tested beforehand. An alternative is gift certificates to a spa/massage parlor, but I like the personal touch!

Jar full of Kisses Submitted by: Mary of Texas Crystal candy jars filled with kisses.

Stationery Submitted by: J. B. of Winnipeg, Ontario, Canada I was trying to come up with a unique gift idea for my matron of honor and bridesmaids. I planned my wedding from a distance. Actually a province away from where I am to be wed in October. Since my whole wedding party is at a distance from me and we communicate mostly by letter to avoid expensive phone bills, I thought a great gift for them would be silver letter openers and some beautiful stationary. Although to get a reasonable price on them you have to shop around to find the best deal. I found mine in a jewelery store after looking in several shops for an affordable price. Hope this helps those planning from a distance.

Packages of Goodies Submitted by: Cory of Kansas City, Kansas I had to think of six different gifts to buy for my bridesmaids (3 women as BMs, 1 man as Brides Man, 1 PA, and 1 Jr. BM). I bought six different large-sized hat boxes (all decorated when I bought them) for about $4.00 a piece (the man's was more expensive - because it had a leather strap instead of a ribbon or string). I filled each one with a) an ivory towel with their name embroidered on it; b) a medium-sized bath and body works grouping; c) four votive candles; d) a box of Tic Tacs; e) set of panty hose for the women - black socks for the man; f) a small picture frame; g) packet of baby wipes; h) packet of kleenex; i) different gift certificates (ie, $5.00 to McDonalds, Subway, Taco Bell - they all have different fast food favorites); and j) two travel-sized bottles of liquor. Everyone gets the same amount of stuff - just a little different per person.

Champagne Glasses Submitted by: J. L. of Rochester, New York We are on a budget, so our reception is a picnic theme. My bridesmaids were upset that they wouldn't get champagne glasses to make a toast. Nor would they get a chance to tap their silverware against the glasses to make us kiss. So along with the earrings that I bought them, they will be receiving their own champagne glasses for the reception.

"A Charming Gift" Submitted by: N. Smith of Silver Spring, Maryland As a bridesmaid's gift you can give a sterling silver charm bracelet. The wedding cake should have silver charms tied to ribbons that each bridesmaid pulls. Each charm means a different thing. A 4-leaf clover is good luck, an engagement ring for the next to be engaged, a plane for the next to travel, and a baby carriage for the next to become a parent. The charm can be attached to the bracelet and the bridesmaid can add to it in future years. This tradition of pulling cake charms is victorian. The charms can be found in bridal specialty shops.

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