You have many things on your mind while planning a wedding, but don’t forget to say thank you to the bridesmaids who have stood by your side through it all! A small (or large!) bridesmaid gift will let her know how much you appreciate all her loving help and support.

Choose something special that she will treasure throughout her life. It doesn’t have to be expensive, just something thoughtful that you think she’ll like. It’s best to buy the same gift for everyone, but you can personalize it by engraving their names on it, or choosing different colors for each gal. Make sure to order them in advance, so that you can present it on the wedding day itself!

Some Gift Ideas to Get You Started!

A handbag or clutch makes a perfect gift for the bridesmaid to carry her personal belonging during the wedding. Each bridesmaid can be given her favorite color bag with her initials on it. Click here for lots of bridesmaids bags, totes, and clutches!

Beach wedding? Destination wedding? Bridesmaids who love the great outdoors? Give them a gift that will be useful on many more happy outings. Personalized totes and picnic blankets are just the thing to keep them smiling!

Beautiful silver jewelry, such as cuffs, charm bracelets, pins, or necklaces.  Click here for sterling silver bridesmaids gifts!

A personalized compact mirror is stylish and useful, adding a touch of glamor to her daily beauty routine…and her makeup touch-ups throughout the day. Click here for compact mirror gifts!

Capture the moment with pretty photo frame with a picture of you and your bridesmaid in it. This will always remind her of your friendship and good times shared. Click here for bridesmaid photo frames and albums!

A spa or aromatherapy kit will help the bridesmaid to relax after all the hectic days and late nights you’ve spent together. If you can afford it, you could even give the bridesmaid a gift certificate to a spa.

For a girly gift, a nice perfume is a sweet option. Here is a gorgeous perfume bottles for her dressing table!  For something more sassy, how about a girls-night-out flask?

Get creative!! At American Bridal, you can buy unique gifts such as pink flasks for the girls who like to party, Sushi-for-two gift sets, tool belts for the fix-it type, rhinestone belts for the gal who likes bling, aprons, jewelry boxes, tank tops, mugs, hair clips, and so much more!

The bride can present the gifts at the wedding rehearsal, on the wedding day itself,  or plan a fabulous girls night out for all the bridesmaids (you can involve their spouses/partners too, if you like).

Remember, it’s not the gifts that matter most to your bridesmaids, but the appreciation you are showing them. Give them a card with a heartfelt letter to let them know how special they are!

My favorite items to browse at the moment are hairpieces. My sister is getting married soon, and her dress is going to be high cut with a big flower over one shoulder, so a necklace is out… but I’m searching headbands and combs just for the fun of it! Here are some of my favorites!!

Headbands

There’s something about this fern headband that makes me want to revisit my wedding hairstyle. It comes in gold or silver, but I absolutely LOVE it in gold! It also converts to a choker necklace.

This 3-D Alvina Headband is simply showstopping! I want it!

This Breena Headband is a bit more delicate, but equally gorgeous. I Love the filigree accents, and remember that the crystals are available in any color!

For something stunning yet subtle, try this crystal rhinestone headband:

Bracelets & Cuffs

Another great accessory that allows you go all-out (especially if you will have a busy dress or hairstyle) is a bracelet or cuff.  Below, the Breena Bracelet (yes, matches that Breena Headband I adore), the Edina Bracelet (which is meant to be work tightly like a watch) and the Alvina Bracelet, (silver or gold leaf):

Earings:

Clementine Earrings, Rosemary Earrings, and Sage Earrings

Veils

Tigerlily also has a selection of veils in every length, but for some intense old-new glamor, a birdcage veil is the ultimate accessory. Here are some stunning options… The Frances Birdcage is available in black, ivory, white, red, or champagne. (Peacock hairpins are available separately!)  The limited edition birdcage veil is made entirely of fine Silver and Swarovski crystal, and comes with a feather comb with Swarovski crystal accents.

OK, that’s enough from me! Check out their necklaces, tiaras, brooches, veils, and other accessories to find the perfect pieces for you! Just one word of caution before you go browsing… the prices can be steep, but if you absolutely MUST have it, you can rent many pieces for a fraction of the price!