Time to spoil your girls! Your bridesmaids are most likely your closest friends and family members. Women who have been a very special part of your life and are joining you on one of the biggest days of your life. Not sure what to gift them for your big day? Looking for something specific to compliment your destination wedding? Consider the following gift ideas for your bridesmaids.
1. Robes
Bridesmaid robes have multiple benefits. First, your bridesmaids can pack them in their luggage and plan on wearing them while getting ready together on your wedding day. Second, your bridesmaids can wear and use them well after your wedding day. These gorgeous robes from The Paisley Box are highly rated and the perfect satin material for a destination wedding.
2. PJ’s
Similar to the benefits of robes, pajamas can be just as cute and versatile. Also, small enough to pack into their luggage and look super cute getting ready in on your big day. Also from The Paisley Box because of their great reviews!
3. Tumblers
Tumblers are also listed on our post “The 8 Must-Haves for your Destination Wedding.” Tumblers are highly recommended for destination weddings for several reasons. The biggest one is that it keeps your drink cooler longer than the standard glasses you get at the resort. Another reason is that it holds more liquid that the resort’s glasses so you have less trips to the bar to refill. Lastly, they’re just cute! Check these out:
4. Assortment of toiletries & personalized bag
This is an affordable and very useful gift item that you can’t go wrong with. There are so many toiletries that you have to bring and taking care of that for your bridesmaids can be a perfect gift option. Stores like Target, Bed Bath & Beyond, and Walmart all have good selections of travel sized toiletries you can hook them up with. You can then gift them in these adorable personalized bags.
5. Beach bags
An item your bridesmaids didn’t know they needed! These are great to bring along for your wedding trip and use for holding things around the beach or pool. Their sunglasses, phone, waterproof phone case, swimsuit cover, sandals, beach hat, and anything else can easily fit in here. It’s personalized too, which will make it easily recognizable for your girls.
6. Luggage tags
Few things will get your bridesmaids more excited than custom luggage tags. A cute reminder of how they were a special part of your big day and a way for them to get even more excited for your destination wedding.
When to gift?
After reviewing these gift options and deciding on what to get you may be wondering, “When is the best time to gift them?” As the bride, you’ll want to make sure to give them away before your wedding trip so you aren’t stuck with more things to pack yourself.
We recommend giving them to your bridesmaids at your bachelorette party or bridal shower. That way it’s far enough ahead of the wedding that they haven’t bought anything like it themselves and they’re aware they need to make room for it.
Not having a bachelorette party or bridal shower? Consider mailing them individually. This may be an added cost you weren’t expecting, but it takes the pressure off of you as a bride to find room in your own luggage.
What did you think of these gift ideas for your bridesmaids? What did you give your bridesmaids for your destination wedding? I’d love to hear! Comment below or contact me here!