The 22 Best Gifts For Bridesmaids, According To Actual Bridesmaids

As a gesture of thanks for being a bridesmaid in her friend’s destination wedding, Robyn from Wellesley, Massachusetts was given this set of leather travel cases from Cuyana. “My makeup and toiletry bags were so old, the zippers were broken,” she admits. “My friend had these bags monogrammed with my initials, and after four years, they’re still in incredible shape. The small case is perfect for holding cosmetics, and the big case is large enough to fit my toiletries and phone charger.”

“I’m a firm believer that you can take any gift—especially a bridesmaid gift—to the next level by personalizing it,” says Quinn from Jersey City, who received a custom BaubleBar throw with her initial on it as a post-wedding thank-you gift from the bride. “This soft and colorful blanket is such an adorable way to go about it.” Available in two sizes and two color combos, the design features the letter of your choice in a repeating mirror-image pattern, so each bridesmaid’s blanket will feel unique.

“It’s true what they say about small packages,” says Rachel, a bridesmaid from Miami. “The best gift I ever received as a bridesmaid was this small-but-mighty leather M.Gemi card holder that was handcrafted in Italy. It fit all of my essentials for the evening and has become a mainstay in my bag—which is, funnily enough, also from M.Gemi.”

Little luxuries go a long way for any wedding (or pre-wedding event) that requires bridesmaids to travel. When she boarded a flight to her friend’s nuptials, Hallie from New York City put the Slip Silk Contour Sleep Mask to good use—and the other bridesmaids were equally pleased with the present. “It was something we could all appreciate, since most of the wedding party was coming in from out of state and would want to sleep on the plane,” she says. “The bride gave them to us during her bachelorette weekend, so we had them ahead of time which was thoughtful and practical.”

Custom wedding swag like cocktail napkins and matchbooks are a fun way to commemorate you and your partner, so why not do the same for your bridesmaids by gifting them a personalized jewelry box? This chic option from Mejuri comes in two sizes, and can be monogrammed with up to three characters. “Ever since I lost an earring on a business trip, I never travel without this jewelry box,” says Stephanie, a bridesmaid from Washington, D.C. “It’s the perfect size for holding my everyday jewelry, and I like that I can remove the trays to make space for bracelets and chunky earrings. The fact that it’s monogrammed with my initials makes it extra special.”

Any bridesmaid knows that things can quickly become hectic while getting ready as a group on the big day, but when each one has her very own personalized Emi Jay claw clip with her name in Swarovski crystals, glam time can at least feel a bit more organized. “We all used these clips to pull our hair back while getting our makeup done for the wedding,” says Dianna, a bridesmaid from Albany, New York. “Everyone was excited to wear them, and the bride ordered a few different color combinations so we weren’t too matchy-matchy.”

When she received this customized Lingua Franca sweatshirt as a gift following her friend’s destination wedding, Jennifer from Akron, Ohio loved it so much that she wore it on the plane ride home. “It’s so soft and cozy, and it felt special since the bride had each one embroidered with her bridesmaids’ names,” she says. “We all matched at the airport which was cute, but I also know that I’m not the only one who has worn it on repeat since the wedding.” Choose from six sweatshirt colors and ten shades of thread, as well as the location of the text.

Maggie in New York City was happy to travel for her bride—and it didn’t go unnoticed. “It was a destination wedding, so the bride made sure we were traveling in style with personalized passport covers,” she says. This pebbled leather case from Mark & Graham comes in six colors and can be foil-debossed with up to 14 letters.

After receiving a similar gift as a bridesmaid herself, Victoria from Natick, Massachusetts later presented her own bridal party with this pajama bundle from Lake. “These are the softest, coziest pajamas I’ve ever owned,” she shares. “I love that the set comes with shorts and pants so I can be comfortable all year round. I wear these almost every night and lounge around in them on the weekend.”

Ann Marie in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania received a particularly memorable gift for being a bridesmaid: “One of my favorites was a fragrance to wear on the big day that our bride personally picked for each of us—some were a little sweeter or spicier than others,” she says. “I loved the sentiment and how I’m brought back to that day every time I wear the scent.” This Jo Malone cologne hits the right note with a blend of clementine flower, orange blossom and water lily.

“The week before our friends got married on Martha’s Vineyard, the bride gave each of us a matching striped towel to use at the beach,” shares Julia from Duxbury, Massachusetts. “It was fun to see them lined up in the sand, and I still use mine every summer.” These striped towels from Serena & Lily are made of highly absorbent and quick-drying Turkish cotton with decorative hand-knotted fringe on both ends. They come in six colors which can be coordinated or mixed and matched, whether you order them individually or in sets of 4, 8 or 12 to outfit your whole bridal party. 

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