Choosing Your Bridal Party Favors - NJ/NY Wedding Planner

Choosing gifts for your bridal party can be tough—everyone has different tastes, and you want to make sure you give something that pleases everyone while still expressing your appreciation. Here, we’ve thought of a few gift ideas for the ladies who helped make your special day so great.



These simple, elegant earrings from Tiffany & Co. are a great gift for your bridal party. They’re a classic staple for any woman’s jewelry collection, and your bridesmaids will be able to wear them any time and anywhere. And who doesn’t love receiving something wrapped in that little blue box?
(Tiffany Beads earrings in sterling silver; $100; www.tiffany.com)

If you’re looking for something a little more laid-back, head over to LandsEnd.com and take a look at their classic totes. These versatile and adorable bags come in four different sizes and 14 different colors. Have each of your bridesmaids’ names embroidered on the front to create a personalized bag they can use whenever and wherever. This is an especially cute idea if you’re having a more relaxed, beach-themed wedding. Throw in a cute beach towel, some sunscreen, and other beach essentials.
(Land’s End Natural Open Top Canvas Tote Bags ; $17-30; www.landsend.com)

In a world where e-mails and text messages have completely taken over, the hand-written note is incredibly appreciated. Give your bridesmaids a reason to put that pen to paper again with their own personalized stationery—you can even pick different colors and patterns for each member of your party. They’ll be searching for reasons to write thank-you notes!
(www.sarahbstationery.com)

If you can, try to be as individualistic as possible when choosing your gifts, particularly if you have a smaller bridal party. In that case, it’s easier to pinpoint your girlfriends’ passions and work with that. Maybe one of your bridesmaids is a wine lover. Give her a great bottle of wine, a set of unique wine glasses, and make a reservation at a vineyard for a tour and wine tasting. Have a movie buff in your group? Put together a basket that includes some classic DVDs—especially ones that you and her have loved together. Throw in some of her favorite candy, a movie trivia book, and a gift card so the two of you can make new favorite-movie memories.

Keep in mind, a present doesn’t have to be expensive to be appreciated! The best gifts are from the heart, and your bridesmaids will appreciate something unique and useful much more than a designer keychain they may never use. Make sure to include a meaningful note with each gift telling your bridesmaids how much you appreciate their help, love, and support for a gift they’ll never forget.


Courtney