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5 Awesome Bridesmaid Gift Ideas

To Suit Every Budget

So it’s already mid July – how did that happen? This season is popular for more than just sun and fun – it’s wedding season! Surprisingly, I don’t have a lot of weddings to attend this year! But usually, this is the time where I’m always buying gifts, picking out a dress and planning to celebrate. And in the past (when I worked as a wedding planner), of course I was planning every last detail for all the big days!

As a wedding planner, I used to get asked this question a lot – “what should I get my bridesmaids”? It’s customary for the bride and groom to give a gift to their maids and men, so if you’re having troubles trying to think of ideas, then here’s a fun list of ideas ready for you!

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Getting married? Trying to find bridesmaid gifts and come up with bridesmaid gift ideas can be a daunting task! This list of categories gives you some suggestions with specific product ideas that will get you thinking outside the box! Treat your bridesmaids to some personalized gifts or jazz up a gift card with a couple of extras to throw in with it. There's something here for every bridesmaid who loves handmade gifts, stylish pieces and even items she can use during the wedding day. Get your bridesmaids what they really want. This list features items perfect for and bride's budget.

  1. Jewelry. While this might be an obvious suggestion, consider some jewelry types you haven’t yet explored!

You seriously cannot go wrong with personalized jewelry. Anything with a person’s name on it shows that you took some extra time to have something made just for them. My absolute favorite personalized items are ones that I wear every single day. These are the Lisa Leonard Stacking Rings.

If you're looking for a unique gift idea for your Bridesmaids, then the Lisa Leonard Personalized Stacking Rings are a great option. Any gifts with personalization are extra thoughtful and always well received. These rings are organically shaped and can be stamped with any name or nickname.

I got mine for my birthday from hubby. They are organically-shaped, which I love. Mine are sterling silver, but they also come in all different types of gold! Mine have my childrens’ first and middle names stamped in them. But for a bridesmaid gift, you could have their first name only, or even their nickname for a little extra fun.

If you're looking for a unique gift idea for your Bridesmaids, then the Lisa Leonard Personalized Stacking Rings are a great option. Any gifts with personalization are extra thoughtful and always well received. These rings are organically shaped and can be stamped with any name or nickname.

If you’re not into personalized jewelry, then what about some handmade pieces of jewelry for each unique friend? I seriously cannot stop drooling over the fun that is in the etsy shop from Lynne and Lucille. Her designs are ALL one-of-a-kind handmade pieces made from recycled materials of all kinds. Check out these recycled guitar string earrings (similar) and drum cymbal necklace (similar)!

If you're looking for a unique gift idea for your Bridesmaids, then the jewelry from Lynne and Lucille etsy shop are a great option. Any gifts that are handmade are extra thoughtful and always well received. These pieces are all crafted from recycled materials such as leather, musical instruments and even animal bones.

How fun is that! Her store is always being updated with different designs ranging from leather goods to pieces with animal bones and different metals. If you want one-of-a-kind, you’ll find it at this shop!

And of course, if you’re just looking for some stylish pieces and not a big fan of the handmade part, then I’ve never been steered wrong with Stella & Dot. (Disclaimer: I do NOT sell it, I’m just a big fan! But I am an affiliate, and I may make a commission from any purchases made here.) I’ve been to some of the home jewelry parties and as a matter of fact, I’m about to have one of my own in a few weeks! Stella & Dot has gorgeous pieces for every friend on your list including those that love full-on glamour to those that appreciate a more minimalistic look. The following photos taken of me by Cincinnati’s own Leanne Hunley happen to be some of my favorite Stella & Dot pieces which you can find here (affiliate link): www.stelladot.com

Stella & Dot offers unique and stylish pieces of jewelry for every woman on your gift-giving list. Perfect for bridesmaids, their options range from minimalist and sleek to bold and flashy. Featured here are the Stella & Dot Essential Fringe Necklace, Gwen Wrap Ring and Carter Bracelet.

Stella & Dot Essential Fringe Necklace, Gwen Wrap Ring and Carter Bracelet

Stella & Dot offers unique and stylish pieces of jewelry for every woman on your gift-giving list. Perfect for bridesmaids, their options range from minimalist and sleek to bold and flashy. Featured here are the Stella & Dot Chevron Leather Wrap Bracelet and Gold Maylee Ring.

Stella & Dot Chevron Leather Wrap Bracelet and Gold Maylee Ring

They have so many great pieces that would be great both as gifts and as something the maids can wear during the wedding also! Check out these cool ear jackets and stunning necklace (which can be worn 5 different ways!):

Stella & Dot offers unique and stylish pieces of jewelry for every woman on your gift-giving list. Perfect for bridesmaids, their options range from minimalist and sleek to bold and flashy. Featured here are the Stella & Dot Starburst Ear Jackets and Sutton Necklace. Both pieces would be great gifts that can actually be worn in the wedding as well!

Stella & Dot Starburst Ear Jackets and Sutton Necklace

They also have the cutest options for the flower girls on your list! Check out the Little Girl Gifts at Stella & Dot

Stella & Dor offers plenty of choices for your flower girl gifts. Many of the pieces can even be worn during the wedding! THe pieces rangs from glam to simple. This bracelent is part of the Stella & Dot Color Crush Necklace Set.

Adorable Stella & Dot children’s bracelet from the Color Crush set

2. Bags/Purses. A handbag is a pretty personal item. Women generally want to pick them out themselves. However, there are exceptions for sure. A great occasion bag (vs. an everyday bag) would make a great gift. And everyone loves totes!




Not only does Stella & Dot have amazing jewelry, but I love their accessories too! Check out these beautiful bags that would make awesome bridesmaid gifts! I don’t know any woman that wouldn’t love to have one of these:

Stella & Dot offers unique and stylish pieces of jewelry and accessories for every woman on your gift-giving list. Perfect for bridesmaids gifts, their options range from minimalist and sleek to bold and flashy. Featured here is the Stella & Dot City Slim Clutch in Crosshatch Raffia. It's the perfect bag for evenings and your bridemaids could even use it at the reception!

Stella & Dot City Slim Clutch in Crosshatch Raffia

Stella & Dot offers unique and stylish pieces of jewelry and accessories for every woman on your gift-giving list. Perfect for bridesmaids gifts, their options range from minimalist and sleek to bold and flashy. Featured here is the Stella & Dot Fillmore Tote in Black/Cream Stripe.

Stella & Dot Fillmore Tote in Black/Cream Stripe

If you happen to be looking for an awesome Stella & Dot rep, my fave is Amanda Beeman and you can find her right here!

3. Makeup Bags. Speaking of bags, another type of bag that’s perfect for gift-giving is the makeup bag! Even if she already has one, this is one thing that she’ll appreciate another of. Especially if she sees the crazy cute designs that the ProjectPrint etsy shop has to offer! I’m obsessed with her prints and how she mixes them – so fun! Check out these two that I own (gifted):

If you need a great gift idea for your bridesmaids or for any makeup lover, these darling makeup bags from Project Print are the perfect option! These cosmetics bags come in different sizes and a ton of different prints. You can also customize many of them with a personalized lining!

And guess what? Back to that whole personalization thing – you can totally do that with her bags, too. Just check out the lining here! It’s got my name written all over it. Literally. You could have your bridesmaid’s name added in the lining, or her nickname. It’s like a playful little surprise when she opens it up!

If you need a great gift idea for your bridesmaids or for any makeup lover, these darling makeup bags from Project Print are the perfect option! These cosmetics bags come in different sizes and a ton of different prints. You can also customize many of them with a personalized lining!

Side Note: This shop also features lots of cute graphic designs and printed stationery. How seriously cute would these thank you cards be to pass out to your bestie bridesmaids? I promise you she’ll love it more than a card from the drug store!

Get your bridesmaids the cutest thank you cards with these graphic fashion options from Project Print! These stationery sets include the cutest fashion illustrations that any fashionista would appreciate.

4. Makeup/Skincare. Okay, you knew this was coming from me, didn’t you? Ha! There are so many options here. For starters, you could go with a great palette. The Anastasia Beverly Hills Modern Renaissance Eyeshadow Palette is always a hit and looks great on everyone, in my opinion.

The Anastasia Beverly Hills Modern Renaissance Eyeshadow Palette is very popular for a reason. The colors are highly pigmented and look great on anyone, and the price tag is a tad more affordable than other high-end palettes. This would make a great gift for anyone who likes makeup.

I feel like you can’t go wrong with anything from Too Faced either. The Too Faced Chocolate Bon Bons Palette is still my top fave and you can read my full review on that right here.

The Too Faced Chocolate Bon Bons Eyeshadow Palette is very popular for a reason. The colors are highly pigmented and very crea,y with an easy application, and the palette smells like chocolate! Plus the packaging is super fun! This would make a great gift for anyone who likes makeup.

Makeup can be hard to choose for someone else if it’s not a palette, but if you have an adventurous maid on your hands, then a splash of color would be fun to add to her gift! You could always grab her a gift card with some pretty lippies to throw in her purse. I’m obsessed with these fun colors that Sephora sent me to try – some are glosses and some are matte – and some even have glitter in them, which is perfect for that glam maid. But Sephora Collection lippies are seriously fun and there really is something there for everyone. You can shop all from Sephora Collection right here. Plus they all have high-end quality, but are more affordable than most of the lines that they carry.

Sephora Collection has an amazing array of lip glosses, lipsticks, lip plumpers and more that are all great quality, highly pigmented and a better price tag than most other lip products in their stores. They have a full assortment of products that any makeup lover would love.

Sephora Collection Lippies, Blush and Gel Liner

In regards to skincare, it could be difficult to choose specific products as gifts in this realm (if you don’t know their skin types). Skincare is something that everyone likely uses, and there are plenty of products that all would appreciate. If she’s a mom, why not gift her some masks to pamper herself with? Or some luxurious lotions? You could totally gift a regular skincare line too if you knew that it was suitable for most skin types.

Speaking of Sephora Collection, did you know that they have a great skincare line? I’ve recently been using this eye cream, moisturizer and mask on my dry skin (gifted) and I have to say – I’m definitely a fan! I especially love the thick and creamy formula of the Total Age Defy Cream for Eyes & Lips. It really does seem to make my fine lines less prevalent! Anyone could use some great skincare, and these items would make a wonderful gift for women of any age.

Need great skincare? Sephora Collection has you covered. Total Age Defy Cream for Eyes and lips is thick and creamy and goes on like a dream. Age Defy Cream Moisturizer with SPF keeps you hydrated and protected. ANd who doesn't love a great hydrating mask?

Makeup tools are also popular with anyone and everyone, and Sephora Collection doesn’t disappoint here either. They have makeup sponges, amazing brushes and sets, setting spray and even brush cleaner. My new favorite item is this Show Curl XL Lash Curler – it seems to be curved at a more dramatic angle and really makes a dramatic difference when I apply my mascara! It also comes with replacement pads, which is nice. Plus it’s hot pink and looks cute in a gift!

Sephora Collection has some amazing tools that any makeup and beauty enthusiast would appreciate. Perfect for gift-giving or adding to your collection, these tools are all high quality items with a more affordable price tag.

Sephora Collection Eyelash Curler, Base Brush, Dome Brush, Blending Sponges, Brush Cleaner and Setting Spray

5. Nail Care and Polish Sets. Whether she’s doing her own nails for the wedding or just polishes her own fairly often, a few bottles of polish would make a perfect addition to a little gift basket! I was recently gifted some polish from Sally Hansen and I am absolutely LOVING them! Not only are these colors PERFECT for weddings (or really, just summer), but for a drugstore polish, they are long-lasting and really hold up well!

Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Polish and top coat is the perfect drugstore option for a longlasting manicure when you don't have the time or money for the salon. Just apply two coats of the color and the step two top coat - no UV lights are needed to set!

Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Polish in Little Peony, Miracle Gel Top Coat and Miracle Gel Polish in Plush Blush

The Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Nail Polish Top Coat really seals it in too and gives a great glossy finish that looks like you walked straight out of the salon. I’m wearing the Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Nail Polish in Plush Blush. It’s such a gorgeous color for everyday and delicate and pretty enough to wear in the wedding, too! And guess what? Today is day 6 of wear for me and I just now saw my first small chip! This is BIG for me – I’m hard on my nails and they ALWAYS chip when I do them myself, but this formula is FAB and I’m super impressed! Your maids could totally wear this color for the big day, too.

Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Polish and top coat is the perfect drugstore option for a longlasting manicure when you don't have the time or money for the salon. Just apply two coats of the color and the step two top coat - no UV lights are needed to set!

Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Nail Polish in Plush Blush

You could also gift your maids a gift card to their favorite salon for a mani/pedi and attach a few bottles of polish if she often does both – it’s a gift that any woman who likes to get pampered can appreciate.

So there you have it! 5 awesome bridesmaid gift ideas which are not only fit for bridesmaids, but for any women in your life that would enjoy a luxurious gift or a little extra pampering. Are you getting married and on the hunt for the perfect gifts for your maids? Or are you just seeking some gift ideas for someone special?

Bridemaids gift ideas

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Getting married? Trying to find bridesmaid gifts and come up with bridesmaid gift ideas can be a daunting task! This list of categories gives you some suggestions with specific product ideas that will get you thinking outside the box! Treat your bridesmaids to some personalized gifts or jazz up a gift card with a couple of extras to throw in with it. There's something here for every bridesmaid who loves handmade gifts, stylish pieces and even items she can use during the wedding day. Get your bridesmaids what they really want. This list features items perfect for and bride's budget.

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  1. twoboysonepup says

    July 17, 2017 at 2:38 pm

    These are such cute ideas! I love the Thank You cards, those are so unique and something every bride needs anyway!

    Reply
    • Jill C. says

      July 17, 2017 at 3:41 pm

      I’m so glad you like them! I know, aren’t the cards darling? I’m a little obsessed! Her illustrations are SOOO fun!

      Reply
  2. stylisticreaction says

    July 17, 2017 at 10:42 pm

    These are some good ideas and I LOVE the Starburst Ear Jackets 🙂

    Reply
    • Jill C. says

      July 17, 2017 at 10:43 pm

      Thank you! I’m so glad you liked it! Aren’t those THE best? They are interchangeable too, which I’m all about! 😉

      Reply
  3. Christine Keys says

    July 18, 2017 at 3:07 am

    I love these suggestions! I gave my bridesmaids necklaces and they wore them as their jewelry for the wedding. 🙂

    Reply
    • Jill C. says

      July 18, 2017 at 8:29 am

      So glad you liked them! I love gifts like that too where they do double duty – something for the occasion that they’ll wear again!

      Reply
  4. Caitlin says

    July 18, 2017 at 10:07 am

    Jill, these are great ideas! I’m not getting married but could see myself giving these gifts for birthdays. It’s nice to have something unique to give rather than the same Ulta gift card lol.
    I love the ear jacket- beautiful!

    Reply
    • Jill C. says

      July 18, 2017 at 4:07 pm

      Glad you like them! Yes they are great for birthday gifts, mother’s day, all kinds of occasions! I know, right?! Aren’t the ear jackets crazy good? They are interchangeable!

      Reply
  5. Lori says

    July 18, 2017 at 4:56 pm

    LOVE LOVE LOVE these ideas! Such great ideas for Bridesmaids or just girl-gifts! Awesome Post!!! 🙂

    Reply
    • Jill C. says

      July 19, 2017 at 10:28 am

      Thank you so much, Lori! Your gorgeous designs were one of my favorite things to add to the post! They make the perfect gifts for any glam girl! XOXO

      Reply
  6. certifiedpastryaficionado says

    July 18, 2017 at 7:35 pm

    Aw I love the idea of giving makeup bags as gifts. Everyone can use it!

    Reply
    • Jill C. says

      July 19, 2017 at 10:29 am

      Exactly my thoughts! It’s something that most women own or would love to have, so perfect as a gift!

      Reply
  7. Stacey Eckert (@HomemakerStacey) says

    July 19, 2017 at 9:36 am

    I gave my maid of honor a pair of earrings to wear the day of the wedding , she loved them! Jewelry is always a great option!

    Reply
    • Jill C. says

      July 19, 2017 at 10:29 am

      You cannot go wrong with jewelry! Especially if it’s something they can wear on the big day AND wear again! Makes so much sense!

      Reply
  8. Lauren Riemer says

    July 19, 2017 at 9:35 pm

    These are all great ideas! Something that the wedding party can reuse is key. With so many brides on a budget, a gift with meaning AND use is key!

    Reply
    • Jill C. says

      July 20, 2017 at 1:21 pm

      So glad you like them, Lauren! You are so right! And let’s face it – most brides don’t have a huge budget for this stuff, but these are all totally doable options!

      Reply
  9. Nickie Vu says

    July 21, 2017 at 11:46 pm

    Love these ideas!! I’m not even engaged yet but lately I’ve been thinking about what cute little gifts I’d put in my Bridesmaids’ giftbags! Thanks for sharing 🙂

    xo, Nickie
    inthegreyblog.com

    Reply
    • Jill C. says

      July 22, 2017 at 4:47 pm

      Isn’t it fun to think of? They’d really make great gifts for any occasion though! Thanks for reading, Nickie!

      Reply

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