The bridal part consists of the maid of honor, the bridesmaids, the best man and the groomsmen. These friends and relatives are a special and intricate part of the wedding festivities. They spend much of their own time and money to be part of the special wedding day for the couple. Traditionally, the bride and groom give gifts to their bridal party to thank them for helping with the wedding. The gifts are usually given a week or two before the wedding or can be given at the rehearsal dinner.
Put some thought into choosing meaningful gifts for your bridal party. Some people choose to give the same gift to each bridesmaid while others choose individual gifts for each person. In order to make sure that the gifts appear fair you may opt to give each the same general item with a personal touch. You should decide on a price range that fits your budget yet is something your friends will cherish.
Maid of Honor and Bridesmaids
Jewelry is a common gift. It can be personalized by adding the bridesmaid’s initial to the item. Jewelry that can be worn with the bridesmaid dresses is always a good choice. This allows everyone to look the same yet they can wear the necklace again and again.
If you want something more unique try looking online to get ideas. You have plenty of time to order even personalized items. Make sure you do order them a couple of months in advance so if there are any problems they can be corrected before the wedding. Gift baskets filled with wonderful products are great! Don’t make the gift too extravagant, however, because your friends will feel as though they have to give you a larger wedding gift.
Best Man and Groomsmen
If the shirts you chose for the men to wear require cufflinks you can give each man a set of personalized cufflinks to wear at the wedding. They can use them again whenever they need to. Other men’s items can be sports related or may be auto or hardware items. Try to find a unique gift that any man will appreciate such as a shaving kit.
Children
If you have a junior bridesmaid, flower girl or ring bearer you should give them gifts also. This can be a toy or gift card for them to get something they will enjoy.
Parents
Often the couple will give the parents of the bride a gift. This is especially nice when they have helped plan and finance the wedding. A gift of a weekend getaway at a local hotel can be a nice gesture. Other, less expensive ideas include a gift certificate to their favorite restaurant, concert tickets or a spa treatment.