But before the floral arrangements, cake testing and fork options, one of the most vital parts of your big day has to be decided – who’s going to stand by your side on your big day? And more importantly, how do you ask the friends who have played a vital role in your life to be your bridesmaids in a thoughtful, sentimental way that they’ll cherish for a lifetime?

Whether you are tired of all the same inspiration you see when you search “Bridesmaid Gifts” on Google, or you’re trying to find gifts that align more closely with your creative and eclectic vision, we’ve got you covered. 

Here are a few gift ideas for your bridal party that will remain timeless and are sure to express your gratitude in a unique way. 

Unique / Vintage Jewelry 

What’s a more classic gift than jewelry? Jewelry can serve as a daily reminder of your friendship and can also be gifted to your bridesmaids as an accessory piece for your wedding day. Add a unique touch by gifting one-of-a-kind vintage pieces, sourced from places like Etsy, Local Eclectic, and The Sage Vintage. You can personalize gifts like jewelry to each of your bridesmaids personalities, skin tones, or styles they tend to gravitate towards. It can also add a bit of flair to bridesmaid dresses that may be similar in style or color, providing a way to elevate and personalize their looks. 

Funky Servingware 

Serving spoons may not immediately scream “Bridesmaid Gifts”, but think about it like this: do you want to give your bridesmaids something they’ll get continuous use out of, or something that may be put on a shelf or in a drawer and never revisited? Gifts that serve a purpose can be just as thoughtful as they are funky, like these serving spoons from Areaware. They’re a conversation starter, and great for your friend who is the hostess with the mostest.

Espresso Glasses

You can never have enough glassware, like these fun espresso cups from Porta and The MOMA Design Store. Actually, maybe you can, but good thing these won’t take up too much space. Espresso glasses are the perfect little gift for your coffee loving, latte making friend, or even the friend who just loves a little trinket.

Minis of Your Favorite Perfume

Give the gift of a lovely scent with travel-sized versions of your favorite perfume. Perfect for travel days and daily use, your bridesmaids are sure to cherish a fragrance that reminds them of your special day. You can find minis usually in the most dangerous aisle of a cosmetics store: the sampler section near the checkout line.

Some scents we’ve been loving recently: 

Gucci Flora, Gorgeous Gardenia, Maison Margiela, By the Fireplace, Boy Smells, Woodphoria

Vintage Teacups & Your Favorite Tea

If you’ve ever been to the home section of a secondhand shop, then you know it’s a landmine of vintage glassware, teacups and mugs. This gift is not only fun to source, but also one you can make personal to your bridesmaids, thrifting unique tea cups that remind you of them. If your local thrift shop fails you, you can also find tea sets for great deals on sites like Ebay, Etsy, or Facebook Marketplace. 

No matter what you give your bridesmaids, try to find ways to infuse your personality through these gifts. Rely less on trends and more on how you want to express your gratitude through gifting. We hope these ideas make the gift giving process a bit less daunting and a bit more exciting! 

xx,

Victoria 💌