Gifts for Your Bridesmaids That Show Your Appreciation

Your bridesmaids are often your good friends – your best friends. You have spent many hours together, and they have helped you plan your wedding day. At this time, it is especially appropriate to give gifts to your bridesmaids.

Some brides make a gift of the bridesmaid dresses for their bridesmaids. It is a commonly accepted tradition for the bridesmaids to pay for their own dresses, but some brides make a gift of the dresses for their bridesmaids. The dresses can then be worn to other events. Other gifts include earrings, bracelets and broaches. Personalized cosmetic bags or nice pens inscribed with bridesmaids’ names can also make thoughtful and individualized gifts. Most gifts, especially those of jewelry, are made at the rehearsal dinner, or just before the wedding or reception. Gifts of jewelry can be worn with the bridesmaid dresses, and then worn on other occasions.

Another fun and personal idea for bridesmaid gifts is to make use of pictures taken at the wedding. Have a picture taken with each of your bridesmaids individually, and then frame the pictures and give one to each of your attendants. If you do not have the money to get so many pictures taken with each of your attendants, have one of all the bridesmaids and yourself. You do not even have to have the pictures taken professionally. A relative or one of the groomsmen can snap the pictures with a regular camera. They can still be framed, and they make fun gifts full of lasting memories.

There are some important things to remember when choosing gifts for your bridesmaids. First of all, choose a budget and stick to it. There is no need to spend more than you can afford. Simple, honest expressions of appreciation are best when thanking your bridesmaids with a gift. When all of the gifts are the same, it is not too hard to make sure that the gifts are similar in price. However, when you choose different gifts for each bridesmaid, you should make sure each gift is in the same price range.

Keep the interests of your individual bridesmaids in mind. Charms for bracelets, a different charm for each bridal attendant, can make a touching personal statement. Also, birthstone jewelry can make a personal show of appreciation. Gift certificates are also good ideas. This allows the bride to think of what specific shop or service each of her bridesmaids would enjoy.

With a little thought, showing appreciation for your bridesmaids can be one of the most enjoyable parts of the wedding experience.