Bridesmaids Gifts Thoughts

People will always disappoint you.


I did a bottle of wine/alcohol based on what each girl likes. MOH champagne, one girl rode, one girl a Italian red… so on.

I think you'll find that many people here as well will say that the robes, bracelets, makeup, and hair are "prop" gifts. Frankly, as a BM, I never cared one way or the other, I was just happy to be included - though I will say I never use items that have my name on, so there's that. If you're looking for something else, you might include some kind of bath bombs (they make something similar for showers, if you have people without tubs) or candy or wine/liquor that's a little more personalized per BM.

I also am getting my bridesmaids some gifts that will be used for wedding events. I don’t think there is anything wrong with getting some prop gifts if they can be used again. As one of the gifts, I got my girls flannels but they are not personalized for getting ready photos, but I know they can still wear them again as a regular shirt. I also am getting them jewelry, so they won’t have to purchase it for the day. And some self care items.


For additional gifts, I looked for something that I knew my bridesmaids were interested in as a “personalized gift.” My MOH is studying to be a nurse, so I am going to get her a jacket or bag with her name and a stethoscope picture that she can use during work. Another one of my bridesmaids is really into art so I found some earrings based on her favorite artist. One of my bridesmaids loves to bake, so I got her a personalized recipe book. Etsy is really great for things like this! I just typed in their interest and gift and lots of different things popped up.
I also am going to write a personalized letter to each of them, thanking them for our friendship and expressing my gratitude for them.
When I was a bridesmaid in my future sister-in-law’s wedding, she got us robes and other gifts for getting ready and I personally still use the robe very often when I get out of the shower and the jewelry. I really think it depends on the person and if you know your bridesmaids will love what you got them, then I wouldn’t worry at all. Also, as a bridesmaid for me personally, I was not expecting an elaborate gift from the bride. I agreed to be in her wedding and I was honored to do so. The gifts she gave were very appreciated. It is completely up to you how you show your appreciation and I think everyone has a different opinion on “how” to give these kinds of gifts. As a bride now, I of course want to give my girls a lot of gifts for helping me out.
I think the gifts you have gotten them already are lovely and I’m sure it will make them feel very appreciated. For an additional gift, I think looking at their interests and giving a gift based on those interests is really an awesome way to say thank you. Good luck! 🙂

Ignore the trolls. There will always be those people who just like to be negative. It sounds like you're being very generous with your bridal party so don't let anyone take that away from you. You know your friends better than they do.

The weddings I've been in I've almost exclusively received prop gifts and I haven't worn or used them after the day of. That being said, I'm still appreciative because I know each bride has put their time and money into selecting these items. I don't ever expect anything for being a bridesmaid. I just am always happy to be there to support my friend/family. That being said, for my girls, I'm skipping matching outfits/prop gifts, but that's just because I don't care about those pics. I'm getting each of them something that they're interested in (like my future sis in law is a huge sixers fan so I'm buying her something sixers related, while my sister loves the KC Royals so hers will be related to that), one gift that is the same for all of them like a bottle of wine or something (haven't decided yet), and paying for their hair or makeup (not both but whichever they choose).

I appreciate everyone’s reassurance! I went ahead an ordered them each a personalized non wedding at all related gifts from Etsy. One reason I only wanted two bridesmaids is because I wanted to afford to spoil them with gifts and experiences so I was happy to do it!


Thanks for not biting my head off like the wedditers lol.