Unique Bridal Party Gifts

As I approach my third wedding anniversary I find myself cringing to admit to this tiresome cliché, but time really does fly faster than the word YES! flew out of my mouth after he got down on one knee.

Looking back, I remember the months leading up to my wedding as a crazy whirlwind of excitement, stress, copious amounts of pimple cream and of course, gifts!

With my wedding day rapidly approaching, I knew I wanted to show my appreciation to my bridesmaids for agreeing to buy and wear a Tiffany blue dress (that can totally be worn again, I promise!) and standing up to support me as I vowed to commit my life to my new husband. Unfortunately, finding the perfect bridal gift can be tricky, not to mention costly. Anyone who has gotten married has experienced the way weddings can cost an arm and a leg, or in some cases, all four extremities plus half a torso! Searching for a gift that will make your bridal party squeal with delight, yet fit within the budget constraints can cause any bride or groom to break out in hives.

If you’re in the market for bridal party gifts but find yourself at a gift-giving dead end, look no further – here’s a list of gift ideas you can feel confident presenting to your wedding party such as a digital photo album with mobile presets.

FOR THE BRIDESMAIDS

A Maude Asbury brag book is a perfect accessory your girls can use for photos of the wedding. At $18, it’s a small, handy size that can be thrown into a purse and easily taken out to show off to everyone they meet!
 
Jewelry is a usual suspect for bridesmaid gifts, but instead of giving a pastel blue necklace meant only for your wedding day, surprise them with something they really can wear every day and find meaningful, like a sea turtle tracking bracelet! The perfectly petite and delicate Dogeared necklace is $45 and makes a small statement, but it’s the message behind it that packs a punch.

For a more personal gift, let the staff at Orange Tree monogram a beautiful boxed set of stationery. It only costs $24 and printing is free!  Orange Tree has hundreds of fonts and colors available to choose from so each bridesmaid can receive a truly unique and useful gift.

FOR THE GROOMSMEN

Every bridal party has a few athletes in it, right?  Check out a golf or tennis ball wine stopper ($21.50) and combine his favorite pastime with his favorite beverage – he’s sure to love it.

Men always enjoy upgrading their wallets, so why not offer your groomsmen a $45 leather buffalo nickel wallet? Even if he’s broke, he’ll have at least five cents to his name.
 
Surprise Notre Dame fans with a $90 bottle opener made out of the actual wood seats from the original football stadium. And if beer isn’t in his bag, give him a similarly crafted wooden pen that will have him singing the ND fight song every time he signs his name.