Your wedding party stood by you through dress fittings, timeline decisions, and every planning detail in between — and a thoughtful gift is a great way to say thank you. Instead of another trinket that ends up in a drawer, consider a gift they’ll reach for long after your wedding day is over.
While giving your wedding party members a physical gift isn’t expected or required during wedding planning, it is a kind, thoughtful step that will not go unnoticed. Here are a few wedding party gift ideas worth considering, whether you’re shopping for your bridesmaids, your groomsmen, or both!
Personalized Bags
A personalized tote or toiletry bag is a simple gift that doesn’t scream “wedding.” Adding each person’s name (instead of a wedding date or monogrammed bridal party title) means it won’t get stuck in a keepsake box after the big day—it can become their new go-to gym bag, travel bag, or everyday tote for years to come.
This LL Bean tote is a high-quality option, with embroidery options available through the LL Bean store itself.
A Framed Photo with a Handwritten Note
Few gifts feel as personal as a framed photo paired with a handwritten note. Choose a favorite picture together — from a bachelorette trip, a college memory, or the night you asked them to be part of your wedding party — and pair it with a few heartfelt words about what their friendship means to you. It’s a small gesture that carries a lot of sentiment. It’s also a great place to express why you chose them to be a part of this day with you, and how much it means to you to have them next to you.
Cozy Wedding Morning Attire
Comfortable robes, pajama sets, or matching sweatshirts make a wedding-morning gift that your wedding party will want to wear again. If getting-ready photos in matching sets aren’t a priority or aren’t built into your photo timeline, take it a step further and choose a unique style for each bridesmaid or wedding party member based on their personality and what you know they will feel comfortable in. It makes the gift feel individually chosen, not mass-ordered.
Birdy Grey has an entire online line of wedding-party morning attire and pajamas, with dozens of comfy styles and options that match your wedding colors or bridesmaid dresses!
Custom Cufflinks
For the tuxedo-wearers in your crew, custom cufflinks are a small but meaningful detail. Whether engraved with initials, a wedding date, or a shared inside joke, they add a personal touch to the groomsmen’s look and double as a keepsake they can wear again at future formal events.
Cufflinks Depot is a top-rated website for customized options.
Covering Their Wedding-Day Expenses
Being part of a wedding party comes with its own costs — bridesmaid dresses, tuxedo rentals, shoes, and more can add up quickly. Instead of a traditional gift, consider covering one of those expenses for your wedding party. It’s a practical, generous way to say thank you, and it takes one more thing off their plate as they celebrate with you.
Choosing the Right Gift for Your Wedding Party
There’s no single “right” gift for your bridesmaids and groomsmen — the best choice is whatever feels most true to your friendships and your wedding day style. Whether it’s something sentimental, something practical, or a mix of both, your wedding party will appreciate the thought behind it no matter what.
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