One of the most rewarding parts of your wedding is choosing and giving gifts to your bridal party. From hosting the bridal shower and bachelor party to helping address invitations and reception place cards to standing next to you on the most important day of your life, your attendants are an integral part of making your wedding a success! You will want to thank each of them in a special way, and by choosing gifts that match your monogram wedding theme you can incorporated another aspect of your theme and give your friends meaningful gifts that they will treasure.
When selecting gifts for your bridal party, you should first decide on a budget. There are a number of low cost bridesmaid gifts that are beautiful, useful, and look like you spent more than you actually did. Once you know how much to spend on each gift, make a list of every bridal party member – don’t forget your personal attendant, ushers, flower girl, ring bearer and reception host/hostess. You can choose the same gift for each bridal party member or you can make a unique selection for each person. Listed below are a few suggestions for the most popular bridal party members:
Maid/Matron of Honor: Since she is your right hand woman, your maid of honor deserves a special gift. From helping you select the perfect bridal gown to gathering addresses for your invitations to making a toast at your reception; your maid of honor is a close friend who will help make your wedding dreams come true. Give her a gift that shows how much you appreciate her help – a personalized bracelet will be something for her to treasure, a monogrammed laptop case would be a great memento for everyday use and an embroidered cosmetic case will be a great addition to her powder room.
Best Man: The best man will stand by your groom – both literally and figuratively. He will be in charge of the rings during the ceremony, he will make sure the groom arrives to the ceremony on time, and he many times he will secure arrangements for your honeymoon. Thank him with a gift that fits in with his interests – an engraved golf tool, a personalized poker set or a monogrammed flask is a great choice for this man of honor.
Bridesmaids: Jewelry is a very common gift for the ladies who have assisted in planning your shower and helping to decorate your venue. You can choose matching jewelry sets so the bridesmaids can wear them on your wedding day, or select more unique pieces to match each bridesmaid’s personality. Add a fancy monogram letter or engraved name and phrase to each piece for a keepsake that your bridesmaid will keep forever.
Groomsmen: As with bridesmaids, groomsmen very commonly receive cufflinks for their thank you gift. Once again you can choose the same style for each man, or choose from our wide selection of unique cufflinks. Another excellent option for each groomsman is an engraved mug or pilsner glass. Set each one at the head table and make sure they are filled for toasting!
Flower Girl: This adorable bridal party member will precede the bride down the aisle and will fulfill her role as designated sweetheart for the day! Your gift to her should be an item that will help her remember this special occasion – a hand painted jewelry box, personalized photo frame or engraved necklace are all excellent choices.
Ring Bearer: As with the flower girl, the chief role of this junior member of your bridal party is to look handsome and have fun, so your gift to him should reflect that. If he is interested in sports, consider a personalized mini baseball bat or an embroidered duffle bag. If he likes to be one of the guys, perhaps an engraved mug similar to the “big boys” will be just what he wants.
When choosing thank you gifts for your wedding party, remember to keep them personal and meaningful. If you put some thought and effort into selecting your gifts, you will be rewarded with gracious appreciation from your recipients.
