Your big day has finally arrived and all that’s left to do is thank your amazing ‘bride tribe’ for all their help with the planning and preparation. And what better way to show your appreciation than with a gorgeous bridesmaid gift? We have so many beautiful bridesmaid gift ideas to choose from within this collection, so read on for our top tips:
Personalised bridesmaid gifts
A gift that speaks from the heart is one that your bridesmaids will treasure for years to come, particularly personalised bridesmaids gifts that you can add their name and your wedding date to. Why not engrave matching gold necklaces for them to wear on your big day? Or buy them all a beautiful pair of embroidered PJs to wear at your pre-wedding sleepover? Other ideas we love include monogrammed clutches (the ultimate will you be my bridesmaid gift) and personalised silk eye masks. No matter what you choose, personalised bridesmaid gifts are guaranteed to make your favourite gal pals feel extra-special, and are a lovely way to mark an important occasion.
Bridesmaid gift boxes
Next, we have bridesmaid gift boxes which we reckon are a winner, because, who doesn’t love to receive a collection of gifts?! Start with a pretty basket or a box that you can personalise with their name, then fill it with thoughtful little individually-wrapped presents. A beautifully-scented candle, a small bunch of dried flowers plus a little ceramic vase, a personalised champagne flute and a dainty pair of stud earrings are all lovely ideas. Alternatively, you’ll find some gorgeous premade bridesmaid gift boxes in our Hampers department - too easy!
Maid of honour gifts
The maid of honour is typically in charge of the hen’s party and bridal shower as well as leading the other bridesmaids through the wedding plan and logistics. Often, this important role also includes holding the bride’s bouquet as she exchanges rings and ensuring her dress and veil (if she’s wearing one) are kept in good order. Many brides therefore like to give slightly different maid of honour gifts to those she is giving to her bridesmaids. Some of our fave ideas include a personalised ‘maid of honour’ tote, a stunning gold or silver bracelet engraved with her initials or an embroidered silk robe with her monogram. You’ll find loads of maid of honour gifts and unique bridesmaid gift ideas within these pages, as well as the perfect wedding gifts for the happy couple.
How do you plan a bridal shower?
A bridal shower (also known as a kitchen tea) is a pre-wedding event that’s usually held in the afternoon, with close female friends and family of the bride who gather to ‘shower’ her with good wishes, congratulations and gifts for the home. Here’s everything you need to know to plan the perfect bridal shower:
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Choose the date. Ideally an afternoon about 3 weeks before the wedding.
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Send the invites. Bridal showers are usually organised by the maid of honour and/or bridesmaid, so including the bridal party is a must. Also include the brides closest female friends and family members - the guest list should be kept to a minimum.
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Afternoon tea should be served with small cakes, biscuits and savoury canapes such as chicken finger sandwiches and smoked salmon blinis. Don’t forget the champagne!
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Organise some fun games to play like bingo or designing wedding dresses using rolls of loo paper! Or you could plan an enjoyable group activity such as a spa day or ‘paint and sip’ session.
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Open the presents. The bride will love being the centre of attention as she opens all the thoughtful gifts for her home.
The best bridesmaid gifts Australia has to offer!
We know it’s a big call, but we reckon we have the best bridesmaid gift ideas in Australia right here in this collection. Beautiful gifts made by talented artisans who love what they do. To make it easy, we’ve ranked our favourite bridesmaid presents from 1-10 - we hope you find something you love from this list:
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A set of two personalised champagne flutes
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A will you be my bridesmaid gift box
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Some colourful drop earrings to match the bridesmaid dresses
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A little keepsake gift, like a special message in a tiny bottle or a small trinket tray for jewellery
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A personalised makeup bag for keeping wedding day makeup and accessories organised
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A beautiful scarf for wearing during the wedding reception if the temperature drops
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A personalised photo album for showcasing favourite wedding snapshots
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A gold bangle with a meaningful message engraved inside
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A personalised weekender bag for your next girls’ trip away
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Anything from our Gifts For Her department!
For all the best bridesmaid gifts Australia-wide, look no further than Hardtofind. We have an inspired selection of maid of honour gifts and personalised bridesmaid gifts to suit all budgets and to thank your ‘bride tribe’ for helping to make your wedding dreams come true.
For even more gift inspo, check out our handy Gift Finder. Simply search by recipient and occasion and let us do the rest!
