Gifts for all your bridal party/ family

Proposal gifts are absolutely not necessary. They're trendy right now, but all you really need to do to ask someone to be in your wedding is ask, it's as simple as that. You do need to give at least a small gift to thank your bridal party for spending their time and money to attend your wedding. Things like jewelry and shoes are props for your wedding, not gifts to your bridal party. The best advice is to shop for them like it's their birthday. Get things that pertain to their hobbies or interests, not generic things that say bridesmaid or MOH all over them. For example, my best friend is a tattoo artist, I'm getting her a nice leather bound sketch book, another close friend loves whiskey, he's getting personalized whiskey glasses.

As unnecessary as proposal gifts are, they're even more unnecessary for parents. They're already your parents, you don't need to ask them. Bouts and corsages are a great way to show that they are VIPs at the wedding, but again, they aren't gifts. You could do something small like jewelry or a personalized handkerchief, you can find tons of ideas by searching for "mother of the bride" or "father of the groom" on Etsy.

If you're purchasing attire that they're expected to wear for your wedding, it is not a gift. It's so that they look good for your photos and it's highly unlikely that the matching shoes and earrings suit the taste of every one of your bridesmaids. I would recommend getting them a thank you gift that has nothing to do with your own wedding.

A "proposal" is totally unnecessary. Just ask them. Get them a gift for standing up with you that they will enjoy and is unrelated to your wedding. A good rule of thumb is to shop for each person individually like it's their birthday. You dont' need to get parents gifts unless you want to. I ordered my parents, in-laws, and grandparents a photo album of wedding pictures.

You do not have to give them a proposal gift, but you do have to give them a thank you gift. We gifted our wedding party (including the little ones), parents, and grandparents. The gift is supposed to be a thank you for sharing in this special day with you and standing up beside you. Therefore, it should not be something related / needed for your wedding. Just to share ideas, this is what we gifted as our thank you gifts:

Bridesmaids- Monogrammed tote, personalized tumbler (doesn't say role), and round beach towel.

MOH- Same as bridesmaids, but she also got a necklace.

Groomsmen- Personalized cooler chairs (doesn't say role).

Best Man- Personalized whisky barrel.

Flower Girls (No Ring Bearers)- personalized purses filled with dollar store toys, & personalized beach towels.

Jr. Bridesmaids- Same as other bridesmaids. Except one is special needs, so she got a monogrammed visor instead of a tumbler.

Jr. Groomsmen- personalized knife and game stop gift card.

Parents- Sentimental picture frames (both moms), necklace (MIL), handkerchief (my mom), canvas print (my dad), personalized tumbler (FIL), personalized fishing lure (FIL).

Grandparents- Photo album to put our wedding pictures in (both grandmothers), personalized tumbler (grandfather).

Feel more than free to skip the proposal gifts! PPs have given you wonderful suggestions as far as gifts go

We're giving all of our bridal party's gifts at the rehearsal dinner.

Bridesmaids: blanket scarves, robes, earrings, bracelets, and make up brushes

Groomsmen & Officiant: AleHorn tankards

Flower Girl: flower crown

Ring Bearers: ties

Parents and FHs grandma: Shutterfly books once our professional photos come back