25 Thoughtful Gift Ideas for Your Wedding Party

Over the years, our couples have given their bridesmaids and groomsmen some seriously creative presents—turn to their genius ideas for inspiration.

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Photo: Christa Taylor Photography

All of your wedding guests are near and dear to your heart, but the people you chose to include in your wedding party definitely deserve special treatment on the big day. After all, they've gone the extra mile for you and your fiancé (in life and in preparation for your nuptials!), so it's important that you go above and beyond when showing your appreciation for them. Although they were more than happy to help you on your journey down the aisle, your bridal party likely lent more than just a helping hand during your wedding preparations. More often than not, wedding parties typically shell out out extra cash while assisting and celebrating. Money aside, they love you beyond words and have been there for you through every planning crisis. So, why not thank them with a heartfelt gift?

After years of friendship, no one knows your tight-knit group quite like you do. With that in mind, consider gifts that really speak to each person's personality. Commonly, brides and grooms opt to gift wedding-day accessories like jewelry or ties, but don't limit yourself to big-day accessories alone. Take these custom embroidered hoops from Katiedid & Co., for example. Each one was thoughtfully monogrammed with the names of this bride's wedding party. Although the hoops didn't get much use during the wedding itself, each bridesmaid was able to display her present after the big day.

Looking for even more wedding party gift inspiration? Luckily, we gathered our favorite ideas from several seriously creative couples. Getting-ready attire, perfumes, and ties all made the list, along with more inspired ideas that played into the styles and themes of each wedding (and each bridal party member!). No matter who you are, what you're looking for, or what budget you're working with, we're certain something will spark your interest.

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Engraved Rings

custom rings made for bride and sisters
We Are Bubblerock

Some bridal party gifts can truly be timeless—like the rings given to these bridesmaids. A simple initial engraving can take the pieces of jewelry and make them unique to each member of the bridal party. Plus, they can wear the accessory time and time again.

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Custom Pocketknives

groomsmen gifts
Tec Petaja

Each of these right-hand men got a cutting-edge gift on the day of the wedding. The inlaid-stone pocketknives from Santa Fe Stoneworks matched the overall design from the groom's bolo tie.

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Goodie Boxes

Spa Goodies bachelorette party favors

Lyndi and Jason Photography

A box filled will some of your bridesmaids' and groomsmen's favorite goodies will make them feel appreciated. This personalized gift featured treats, drinks, and beauty products.

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Matching Pajamas

bride and bridesmaids in matching loungewear
Sacia Matthews

At this intimate wedding, the bride gifted her bridesmaids with matching pajama sets to wear as they all got ready for the big day.

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Time Pieces

groomsmen holding classic pocket watches
Kylee Yee

As time is ticking towards your nuptials, you can give your groomsmen vintage pocket watches to keep track of every moment.

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Quality Care Package

bridesmaid gift
Greg Finck

Create the perfect thank-you gift for bridesmaids with a care package of a mini bottle of rosé bubbly and a small emergency kit.

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Getting-Ready Dresses

long white button down shirts with last names on back for bridesmaids
Mike Cassimatis

Rather than wearing traditional robes for getting-ready attire on the big day, this bride gave each bridesmaid a custom button-down dress with their last name made of felt letters on the back.

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Beach Bags

Beach Bags bachelorette party favors
AshGabes Photography

For a destination wedding, consider giving your bridesmaids a tropical-inspired gift. This bride gave her ladies woven bags filled with beach goodies and labeled them with calligraphed leaves by Novelty Events.

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Personalized Champagne Bottle

Veuve Clicquot brut champagne bottle
Brittany Partain

Your bridesmaids and groomsmen will love this gift: a custom bottle of Champagne. Brenda Martin of BKGallerys hand painted this Veuve Clicquot Champagne bottle.

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Destination Wedding Kit

ramsey charles ireland wedding welcome bag and contents sitting on chair
Abby Jiu Photography

At this destination wedding, the bridal party received branded bags filled with locally-sourced snacks, a small wooden cutting board, custom slippers, and a personalized emergency kit.

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Groomsman Accessories

groomsmen accessories bridal party gift

Sarah Lynn Photography

Ties and socks make great groomsmen gifts; the accessories here were wrapped in twine and labeled with calligraphed tags. Each bundle came with a different personalized tie clip.

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Tea Time

tea leaves bridal party gift box
Ashley Burns

Instead of giving her bridesmaids a conventional gift, this bride picked different tea-filled boxes from Davids Tea based on each woman's flavor preferences.

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Sweet Scents

custom perfume bottle bridal party gifts
Lexia Frank

Each of these bridesmaids received Annick Goutal perfume in different scents to wear on the big day and beyond.

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Calligraphy and Cuffs

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Erin McGinn Photography

Each member of this bridal party received a gold cuff from the Tusk Monogram Collection. The bracelets were engraved with the exact coordinates of where the bride met them, along with their birthstones which served as the degree symbols; the date of the wedding was also etched on the inside. The cuffs were placed on jewelry trays that were monogrammed by Anne Robins.

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Wine Tasting Basket

floral Wine Tasting Basket
Abby Jiu Photography

On her wedding day, this bride thanked the women in her bridal party with sample-filled wine tasting baskets.

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Sock Proposal

groomsmen sock bridal party gifts
Lucy Munoz Photography

To ask his closest friends to be part of the wedding party, this groom passed out socks from No Cold Feet Co. Each pair was wrapped in a cardboard sleeve that said, "Will you stand with me as my groomsman?"

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Self-Care Kits

selfcare bridal party kit gift
Ashley Burns

Encourage your attendants to get some rest and relaxation after the festivities are over. These 'maids went home with tote bags filled with the bride's favorite self-care products and accessories.

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Leather Can Coolers

groomsmen cheersing with leather and needle point koozies
Emily Wren Photography

The groomsmen in this coastal wedding received hand-stitched leather Smathers & Branson can coolers, which they used throughout the wedding's reception.

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Lemon-Themed Baskets

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Ryan Ray

As a nod to her citrus-themed wedding, this bride gave her bridesmaids lemon-themed gift baskets.

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Camp Backpacks

kaitlin jeremy wedding bride with bridesmaids
Sylvie Gil Photography

At this camp-inspired wedding, bridesmaids were presented with backpacks filled with unexpected luxe treats: white sleep shirts, Herbivore Botanicals facial sprays and rose clay masks, embroidered scarves from Donni Charm, Converse sneakers, and huckleberry macarons.

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Candy Boxes

kelly drew new jersey wedding welcome box candy
Rachel Havel Photography

As a token of thanks, this bride passed out customized Sugarfina candy boxes to her bridal party.

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Customized Cheers

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The Grovers

Each groomsman in this wedding received a personalized cocktail glass to commemorate the day.

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Monogrammed Handbags

lisa greg italy wedding clutch gold purse
Heather Waraksa

This chic bride gave her bridesmaids monogrammed acrylic handbags from Gifted Boutique.

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Gift-Filled Terrariums

bridesmaids terrarium gifts

Elkin Cardona

Feel free to get creative with your wrapping. The 'maids in this wedding were thrilled to receive J.Crew earrings, travel-size perfume, and a delicate ring dish from Etsy—but they loved the gifts' presentation even more. The goodies were beautifully packaged inside of a faceted terrarium from World Market.

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Celestial Collection

michelle robert wedding welcome bag
Rebecca Yale Photography

These unique gift bags were filled with bath salts, elderflower liquor, a deck of playing cards, and a celestial-inspired book.

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