For standing by you through dress and tux fittings, fun pre-wedding celebrations and all the life moments well before you got engaged, the people you chose to be in your wedding party deserve a little something special. Show your thanks with a gift they can really enjoy and cherish. The following ideas should help you come up with the perfect gifts for your nearest and dearest.
A keepsake piece of jewelry
Many couples choose to gift their attendants something they can wear for the wedding, like a pair of earrings or a necklace for the bridesmaids. Since this is your main crew–your circle of love–we’d like to suggest that you up the ante a little: If you gift your ladies a pretty pendant to wear, consider getting your Maid of Honor something just a little sparklier than the rest of the gals (hint, hint… a diamond). Better yet, get yourself one too so you and your sister (or bestie) can have special coordinating jewelry you can wear for the rest of your years. (For guys, a watch, fancy key ring or tie bar is a good choice.)
A swanky personal item
For the ladies, a pretty clutch they can use on the wedding day (and beyond!) is a great way to ensure that everyone has the essentials on-hand throughout the festivities. For guys, a silk tie, pocket square or nice patterned socks can be a great way to give the groomsmen a little personality—plus gift them something they can use again.
A memory photo book
Go through all of your old photos from childhood, high school, college and the recent past and put together a sweet keepsake for your guys and gals. They’ll love seeing pictures from way back when–and they’ll have a tangible history of your friendship they can keep forever. Sites like Shutterfly and Artifact Uprising make the process easy and fun.
A little pampering
Take your ladies for manicures and pedicures and your guys for fresh shaves to give them some VIP treatment before your big day. They’ll feel (and look!) amazing, plus you can make a fun excursion of it by grabbing brunch, lunch, dessert or cocktails together as well.
A fun accessory
If your personality skews more quirky than serious, consider showering your besties with personalized hats or sunglasses they can sport for your bachelor or bachelorette parties—and beyond when you guys hit the town and feel like standing out. Get the accessories customized with funny phrases or nicknames and they’ll never want to part with them.
A practical must-have
Perhaps you’re the type who loves giving useful presents—gift your crew stainless steel water bottles or nice mugs with their names on them. They’ll be able to use them during the wedding festivities and then in their daily lives well after the celebration is over.
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