Planning a wedding can be expensive, but showing your appreciation to your bridesmaids doesn’t have to be!
Bridesmaids play an important role in your wedding day and deserve a special token of your appreciation. Finding affordable yet unique bridesmaid gifts isn’t usually an easy task – until now! In this blog post, we’re showing you the most creative yet affordable bridesmaid gifts so you can say thank you while staying on budget. Read on for inexpensive gift suggestions that are on-trend and wildly popular for bridesmaids this year. Enjoy!
Jump ahead to your favorite section:
• Personalized Jewelry
• Tote Bag
• DIY Spa Kit
• Wine, Champagne + Coffee Glassware
• Personalized Gifts
• Practical Gifts
• Subscription Boxes + Gift Experiences
• Handwritten Note/Card
Personalized Jewelry
Personalized jewelry is one of the most popular bridesmaid gifts because it makes a lasting keepsake. Since there is sentimental value behind the gift, customization options, and styles available, it makes one of the most creative bridesmaid gifts you can give. Consider bracelets, necklaces, or earrings, based on what she likes to wear. Take it one step further by getting initial necklaces or engraved bracelets. And shop Etsy or local boutiques to find affordable jewelry that can be personalized upon request. Here are some gift suggestions.
Consider a personalized bar necklace, like this example by CMT Impressions for $22.99.
Or this spaced-out letter necklace with a minimalist style. It is handmade by CaitlynMinimalist and costs around $25 (currently on sale).
Or this adorable knot bracelet with initial charm by Majesty Gift Shop, $6.99.
Other gift suggestions:
• These adorable tie the knot stud earrings
• This unique name necklace is truly one-of-a-kind
• Give your inner circle this hidden message necklace
• Choose jewelry gift sets for all
• I Couldn’t Tie The Knot Without You Necklace
• Bridesmaid scrunchies
• These bridesmaid candles
• This trinket dish with monogram
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Next, let’s talk about tote bags.
Customized Tote Bag
A tote bag is a practical gift that can be customized with the bridemaid’s name, monogram, or motif. A tote bag offers functionality, allowing her to carry her essentials to places like the beach, shopping, a picnic, the gym, travel, and more. To make your gift even more special, you can add gifts inside the tote bag for special hand-picked surprises for each attendant.
There are two affordable tote bags ideal for bridesmaids and both are by ModParty. The first is a white canvas tote with her name in beautiful gold lettering. You can get it here in your choice of quantity, coming in at around $4+ each. The second is perfect for a beach or summer wedding and is a burlap style tote, around $6+ each.
Inside the bags, you can add some smaller gifts if you’d like!
Here are some suggestions.
• The personalized bridesmaid tumbler that everyone’s going wild over, $24+
• These bulk bridesmaid candles for around $4+
• A travel jewelry box, like this one, for around $5+
• Sunglasses! Everyone loves these heart-shaped sunglasses for $3+
• Or this personalized compact mirror, around $5.49+
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For a creative box gift for bridesmaids, let’s talk about making a suitable DIY spa kit!
DIY Budget-Friendly Spa Kit
Ooh, a spa kit! Who doesn’t love the gift of relaxation? Consider a pampering aspect, like a make-your-own spa kit or a pre-made gift box with luxurious gifts for her. These items don’t need to be expensive, as we’ve found many budget-friendly bath bombs, under-eye masks and face masks, and scented candles to add to yours. Based on our research, most DIY spa kits cost less than a pre-made one, so consider that as you create your bridesmaid gift boxes. You can get gift boxes here for an affordable price, or pay just a bit more for these stylish pink ones.
Next, assemble the boxes with your favorite spa-inspired items. You only need a few for each box! Shop around for pricing to get the best rate on bulk items, and consider using these items below.
Check out these budget-friendly spa day essentials:
• Add a pair of these fuzzy socks by ALOStudioo, $3.90+.
• These silky soft bridesmaid scrunchies by Sand and Ivory:
• Use these under-eye masks, which are my personal favorite (so good!), $19 for 12 (around $1.58 each)
• Add a face mask to each gift box for around $3 each
• Bath bombs in a pack like these are highly-rated and affordable, around $1.73 each
• A small candle like this that can be customized, $5.78+
• These shower steamers around $1.08 each
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• This extra wide spa headband is one of my faves:
If you want to get the guesswork out of it, you can buy pre-made gift boxes from KismetByMe, which has an amazing selection.
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Next, let’s talk handmade gifts.
Handmade Gifts
Handcrafted gifts make a thoughtful and unique gift idea, especially when the item is one the bridesmaid will appreciate. Some examples include handmade soaps, candles, jam, honey, olive oil, home decor items, or textiles. Purchase handmade gifts from small businesses for authenticity – and to support awesome handmade sellers! You can find plenty of handmade gift suggestions on Etsy or visit local farmers’ markets, craft shows, etc. in your area.
Check out these handmade bridesmaid gifts:
• Jams, Jellies, and Honey
• Handmade stained glass gifts
• Cute crochet gift items
• Handmade pashminas and shawls
• A cozy crewneck sweatshirt
• Bulk soy candles
• A set of handmade artisan soap bars
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Personalized Wine or Champagne Glasses
Wine, champagne, and coffee glasses make excellent commemorative gifts for bridesmaids. When they have a special glass or cup to use from the day – particularly when it’s personalized – it will become a nice keepsake after the wedding. It also makes a perfect photo prop to use on the day of the wedding, like while getting ready before the ceremony. You can add personalization, like their name or even a fun nickname, motif, or monogram.
These stainless steel champagne flutes make a beautiful gift, around $9 each. Pair one with mini bottles of champagne for a perfectly-paired gift.
Prefer glass? These glass champagne flutes are affordable and highly-rated.
For coffee-lovers, these iced coffee sipper cups are a perfect gift (around $15.99+ each, by CMT Impressions.). Pair it with a bag of her favorite coffee beans or a gift card to her favorite coffee shop.
Prefer something different? How about personalized flasks, like these, by HisCorner? They’re a popular item that is also affordable.
Consider these additional gift ideas:
• Get this label to add to her favorite bottle of wine or champagne
• Fill up this wine tote bag that has room for a bottle in the bottom
• Give her this stainless steel wine cup in a variety of color options
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Personalized Gifts
For a gift that will make her smile and perhaps even cry tears of joy, give her something personalized she’ll love to display. It will add a personal touch to your gift. One of my favorite suggestions is an illustrated portrait, like this one made specifically for bridesmaids, or this unique photo strip gift I’ve never seen before.
Other items that work well include makeup bags, like these by HundredHearts, as she can fill it with her favorite toiletries and makeup brushes.
A personalized ring dish that is custom-made for her by ThePaintedPress is an affordable yet thoughtful gift she will cherish.
This acrylic purse – by ModParty – is a perfectly suitable gift for your bridesmaids and it’s affordable, too.
Here are some more suggestions:
• These personalized champagne glasses, $5/each
• A personalized travel jewelry case with her birth flower on it, $12.45+
• This monogrammed jewelry box, $7+ each
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Practical Gifts
Want to give her something she’ll use, enjoy, and appreciate? Think practicality of gifting items that can be used long after the wedding. Consider items like like robes, makeup bags, clutch purses, pajamas, and home decor items. Here are some practical and affordable bridesmaid gifts to consider.
Bridesmaid pajamas like these are under $20 each and are highly-rated.
Also loving these tropical robes, perfect for summertime weddings. They make great beach cover-ups, too! By ModParty.
Dress hangers make a nice photo op on the wedding day and she’ll have a memento to keep afterward, too! These are around $5.33+ each by WeddingsDecorStudio:
Here are additional gift suggestions:
• These ruffle robes are a cute gift for bridesmaids, $10+ each
• These fluffy personalized slippers, $4.38+ each
• I’m obsessed with these travel duffel bags for bridesmaids, on sale now
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Next, let’s talk deliveries by mail. Yep, subscription boxes make great gifts, and so do experience gifts or gift cards. Let’s discuss it.
Subscription Boxes + Gift Experiences
If giving a tangible item doesn’t suit her, consider a subscription box or an experience gift instead. A pair of concert tickets, a gift card to her favorite store, a wine tasting tour, a spa day, or cooking class are all perfect alternatives to show your appreciation. Another favorite? A subscription box: this one is my go-to.
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Last but not least, don’t forget to include a handwritten note or card with any gift you give.
Handwritten Note
Include a card with a handwritten note for your bridesmaid with your gift. I think this is the main part of the present itself, as it really conveys your appreciation for your bridesmaid’s support and help throughout the wedding. Make sure each message is personal and sincere to each bridesmaid. They’ll appreciate the thought! You can find beautiful custom cards here.
There for have it: the top creative yet inexpensive bridesmaid gift ideas and what makes them so special! I hope this list helps you to see the importance of showing appreciation to your bridesmaids, and reminds you it’s the thought that counts – not necessarily how much you spend. If you use these ideas and get creative, you’ll see it’s more fun to think outside the box when it comes to gifting your bridesmaids while staying on budget. What are your favorite creative and affordable bridesmaid gifts on this list? Tell me in the comment box below!
