Giving gifts to the wedding party is a lovely opportunity to give those people closest to you something to thank them for all their efforts and support throughout the wedding.
Giving gifts is a custom, although wedding party members are not entitled to them because it is optional. It depends on your preferences and budget for the wedding.
The traditional wedding gift recipients are the mother and father of the bride, the maid of honor, the best man, and the bridesmaids.
If you want to keep down the costs, you can buy gifts just for them.
But if you have a larger budget for gift giving, feel free to give gifts to other wedding party members as well such as the groomsmen, the father and mother of the groom, the flower girl and the ring bearer.
Here are the wedding party members that the bride and the groom should give gifts to, and some wonderful gift ideas you can give to them as a token of appreciation.
1. Maid of Honor
The maid of honor is the right-hand woman of the bride.
She is someone the bride relies on for everything such as planning, picking the bride and bridesmaid’s dresses, organizing the bachelorette party and helping the bride on the wedding day.
With so much responsibility, it is nice to give the maid of honor a special gift for all of her hard work.
Here are some fabulous gift ideas for your maid of honor she will truly treasure:
Pendant Necklace
Show your love and utmost appreciation to your maid of honor with a pendant necklace that has her first name initial in the front.
- Gold-tone “alphabet” pendant necklace with “one in a million” message on opposite side
- Cable chain with lobster-claw clasp
Skin Care Kit Essentials
For all her hard work, give her a skincare set for glowing and healthy skin. Eye creams, sunscreen, face cleansers, and all the important items for radiant skincare in a chic and stylish travel bag.
- SKIN’S HAPPY PLACE. The Littles 6.0 kit is a simple 30-day path to clear skin. A set of six travel-friendly a. m. and p. m. essentials to cleanse, exfoliate, hydrate, brighten, and replenish your complexion, resetting skin to its happiest, healthiest state in just 30 days.
- WHAT IT COMES WITH. Kit contains Umbra Sheer Physical Daily Defense SPF 30, C-Firma Fresh Day Serum, Protini Polypeptide Cream, T. L. C. Framboos Glycolic Night Serum, Beste No. 9 Jelly Cleanser, and Virgin Marula Luxury Facial Oil in a jelly bag.
- A. M. and P. M. ROUTINES. What you skin needs changes every day (and night), and The Littles 6.0 provides all of the biocompatible products you need to mix and apply. All highly absorbable and formulated to be mixed together, your daily smoothie can be customized to address your skin concerns.
Maid of Honor Tumbler
Commemorate her hard work in an engraved tumbler. This tumbler is perfect for sipping wine, cocktails, or any drink she prefers.
2. Bridesmaids
Your bridesmaids are there for you through the entire process, from preparations to the bachelorette party, bridal shower, dinners, rehearsals, and more. Give them a nice gift that all of your bridesmaids will love with these gorgeous gift ideas.
Personalized Makeup Bags
These personalized makeup bags with each of the bridesmaids’ names marked on the canvas bags are a thoughtful and heartwarming gift for all of them.
Personalized Robes
Give this gift to your bridesmaids on the morning of the wedding so they can wear it while having their hair and make-up done. It would also be lovely in the photos with all of your bridesmaids having matching robes with their names on them.
- Customize your own bathrobe by embroidering your own name, initials or monogram | Pick your size and color then click “Customize Now” button for typing your unique text for embroidery
- Lightweight & Comfortable custom bathrobes are light enough to dry quickly but thick enough to cover up, and most importantly not see through
- Waffle pattern inside and outside together with tailored collar, self-tie wrap belt and two front patch pockets bring an elegant look to your after-shower style
Bridesmaid Insulated Tumbler
Keep your bridesmaids hydrated and gorgeous with this lovely insulated tumbler. Something to remember your wedding wherever they go.
- GIVE A ONE-OF-A-KIND GIFT: Give a unique gift to that special person in your life.
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- GIFT-BOX READY: Packed in a gift-wrap-themed box, this bridesmaid cup is perfect if you’re shopping for bridesmaid cups, gifts for bridesmaids, bride tribe cups, or bridesmaid tumblers.
3. Best Man
As the right-hand man of the groom, he is involved in choosing the groom’s and groomsmen’s attire, organizing the bachelor party, doing the wedding toast, and so on. With these sleek gift ideas, they will surely feel appreciated.
Bath and Body Gift Set for Men
Give the best man an all-natural skin care gift set he truly deserves for all his hard work during the wedding.
- 100% all-natural skin care set for men – made in the U.S.A.
- Cleverly packaged in a black-label paint can
- Includes soap, shave gel, bay rum oil, hand butter, and body mitt
- Fresh, manly, invigorating scents
- Great gift idea for Valentines Day, birthday, anniversary, Christmas… or whenever you want to make him feel special!
Wireless Speakers
Treat your best man to great music with portable Bluetooth speakers he can enjoy anywhere he goes.
- ASTONISHING SOUND: Breathtaking stereo sound with deep bass is delivered with exceptional clarity and zero distortion by two high-sensitivity drivers and a patented bass port.
- 24H WORRY-FREE BATTERY LIFE: Anker’s exclusive, long-life battery technology provides the Bluetooth speaker 24 hours of sublime music.
- WATERPROOF BUILD: IPX5-rated casing offers complete protection against liquids.
- EFFORTLESS CONNECTIVITY: Bluetooth 5.0 ensures instant pairing and maintains a strong connection up to 66 ft.
Duffel Bag
A practical wedding present for the best man that he can use as his weekend travel gear. It’s functional, trendy and very sleek.
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4. Groomsmen
The groomsmen are there to help with the errands to make the wedding smooth and extra special for you. Give your groomsmen a meaningful and practical gift with these gift ideas they will surely love.
Credit Card Pocket Multi Tool
An affordable, efficient and practical everyday tool to give to the groomsmen. A multi pocket tool that can be used as a ruler, screwdriver, can opener, saw blade and many more functions.
- SURVIVAL MULTI-TOOLS: Three essential multi-tools crafted with quality materials and durable finishes to help ensure you always have the right tool for the job
- GIFT BOXED: Securely packaged in a printed box measuring 9.45″ L x 4.5″ W x 1.25″ H
- CONVENIENT, EVERYDAY TOOLS: Includes credit card multi-tool, backpack carabiner multi-tool, & pocket keychain multi-tool with flashlight
Charging Key Cable
Useful and handy, this charging key cable acts as a charger for mobile devices and makes a stylish keychain.
Smart Water Bottle
This wonderful 3-in-1 smart water bottle doubles as a Bluetooth speaker for your groomsmen to stay hydrated and at the same time enjoy their favorite music.
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- ✅【Play Music】Built-in Bluetooth Speaker, Rechargeable, 360°Sound, Very Loud and Clear, Water Resistant, For Bike, Beach, Hiking, Pool, Shower, Camping, Outdoor
5. Flower Girl
Flower girls may not have many duties aside from looking adorable walking down the aisle, but show these little helpers a token of gratitude with these cute trinkets.
Flower Girl Doll
A flower girl doll is a cute souvenir of her role as a sweet flower girl on your wedding day.
- FLOWER GIRL DOLL with wedding doll clothes, Cinderella dress, pretty bridal posy & floral hairband.
- WEDDING DOLL inspired by wedding of Meghan Markle & Prince Harry makes magical gift for flower girls
- PRINCESS DOLLS that little ones will love. Sweet, little bridesmaid gift and flower girl gifts, too
- LOTTIE DOLLS are small 7 inch dolls, making them the perfect size for little kids’ hands. So cute!
Activity and Sticker Book
A great gift to the flower girl where she can do some activities and spark her creativity with different stickers in this fun-filled activity book.
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 32 Pages – 05/10/2016 (Publication Date) – Bloomsbury Activity Books (Publisher)
Floral Headband Set
A floral crown hair accessory for the flower girl is a delightful gift she will surely love.
- Stretchable Size – Perfect for 1-6 years old, stretchable 8-9 inches, soft and stretchy enough so that the baby girl headbands won’t slip off and won’t leave marks on newborn’s head and will adapt as your little princess grows.
- 100% Skin Friendly – Each floral headband is made of top quality fabric bows and elastic nylon headband which is soft and extra gentle for baby’s tender skin, suitable for the most sensitive preemies. Babies even don’t feel that the headband is there!
- Focus On Details – Our floral headbands are designed with a back cotton pad and flexible nylon band to be very soft, lightweight and comfortable, stop worrying about get marks on babies head, they are fit with any hair style.
6. Ring Bearer
Express your gratitude for the ring bearer for taking care and keeping the rings safe with these cute and fun gifts they will enjoy.
Personalized Night Lamp
Display the name of the ring bearer with this adorable personalized night lamp for kids.
- PERFECT GIFT: Our night lights are unique and best gift to give your loved ones for New house decoration, Bedroom decoration, events like, wedding ceremony, Newborn baby room, Birthday, 1st Birthday, Nursery room decoration, Baby shower party, Christening, Baptism, or for other lovely occasion.
- HIGH-QUALITY MATERIALS: Whole body of the night lamp is made of Acrylic.The wood is a real natural pollution-free material which makes the wall light feels softer, smoother,more durable.USB connection (adapter not included).
- SIZES: 8 inches, the longest side of a product determines its size. Powered by USB (*USB cord is included). Includes 1 personalized acrylic sign, 1 USB cord, 1 remote and 1 night light base.
Lego Kit
After their wedding ceremony duties, keep them occupied and entertained with a Lego dinosaur set they can play with.
- Features a 3 in 1 T. rex Dinosaur Toy with bright orange eyes, posable joints and head, large claws and an opening mouth with pointed teeth
- The dinosaur toy also includes the dinosaur’s prey in the form of a buildable rib cage
- This LEGO Creator 3-in-1 model rebuilds into a Triceratops and Pterodactyl Dinosaur toy action figures
- Kids can pose the T. rex dinosaur model’s arms, legs, tail and head, and open its mouth to reveal ferocious teeth
- LEGO Creator 3in1 building toys are compatible with all LEGO construction sets and make great Christmas or birthday gifts for boys and girls
Teddy Bear
For those young ring bearers, a plush teddy bear is a good gift to give them to play and snuggle with.
- SLUMBERS CLASSIC TEDDY BEAR PLUSH: Slumbers is a big ol’ papa bear that’s as soft as they come! This original brown teddy bear design features big paw pads and cuddly fur with tan chest accents. At 17″ tall, there’s a lot to hug!
- SOFT & HUGGABLE: This GUND plush toy is made from soft, huggable materials and features surface-washable construction for easy cleaning. Each Slumbers teddy bear is appropriate for ages 1 and up and ships in a protective poly bag.
- THE PERFECT GIFT: Our plush dolls, teddy bears, and stuffed animals make perfect birthday gifts, baby shower gifts, anniversary gifts, and gifts for every other occasion. The GUND collection of teddy bears and plush toys is perfect for all ages!
7. Mother of the Bride and Groom
The mothers of the bride and groom have a large role in the wedding. Say thank you for all their effort, planning and work they have put into the wedding with these lovely gift ideas for your mother.
Bubble Bath
Treat and pamper your mothers and give them something to help them relax. A bubble bath with calming scents in a gorgeous and stylish bottle is a perfect gift that she will surely use after the wedding.
- Lollia Dream Bubble Bath features a dreamy fragrance combination of Linden, White Tea, Bergamot and Honeysuckle. The moisture-rich formulation of Olive Fruit & Avocado Oils leaves skin deliciously refreshed.
- Infused with Olive Fruit Oil, Avocado Oil, Aloe Leaf, and Vitamin E.
- Squeeze a dash into a bath full of water & stir. Massage bubble bath onto skin. Rinse off & pat dry with towel.
Birthstone Bracelet
Give your mothers a thoughtful and elegant gift with a birthstone bracelet.
- Delicate and Dainty: If you love to layer or gravitate towards simpler styles, this piece is perfect for you. You won’t get tired of the Elaina Bracelet, because it was made with everyday wear in mind.
- Custom Stone: This style is made with a material unique to Kendra Scott. We love finding new ways to implement genuine stones, and the Elaina Bracelet is proof of that.
- Details: This bracelet measures 0.38″L x 0.75″W station, 9″L circumference with adjustable sliding clasp closure.
- Gift Box & Jewelry Bag: Your Kendra Scott Jewelry will arrive pre-packaged in a genuine branded gift box and jewelry bag. This bracelet makes a perfect gift for Valentine’s Day, Christmas, your wedding anniversary, Mother’s Day and birthdays.
Reed Diffuser
A stylish addition to the home that gives any room a heavenly scent.
- LUXURY OIL DIFFUSER: 5.9-fluid ounce fragrance reed diffuser ideal for home relaxation and ambience
- FRESH AND CLEAN: A crisp, clean linen accord combined with white orchid and apple blossom
- LONG-LASTING ELEGANCE: All-natural diffuser reed sticks and high-quality, alcohol-free fragrance oils release scent for approximately 90 days
- CRUELTY FREE: These richly scented fragrance oils are vegan and made in the USA without animal testing
- NEST NEW YORK: Where mood is elevated and scent is celebrated
8. Father of the Bride and Groom
A nice wedding gesture to your fathers to show gratitude for all the wonderful help and support they have done in the wedding with these elegant gifts.
Whisky Glass Set
An elegant and complete set of whisky glasses is the perfect gift to your father who loves to drink.
- 🥃 𝗔𝗟𝗟-𝗜𝗡 𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗚𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗚𝗜𝗙𝗧 𝗕𝗢𝗫: Whiskey glasses (10oz / 300ml) made for tasting the full flavor of whisky, burbon, scotch. 8 natural granite wisky stones kit keep the drink cold and saturated instead of diluting melted ice. The velvet bag will protect chilling rocks for a long time. Tongs and 2 slate table coasters perfectly complement this gorgeous bourbon gift set. Cool whiskey glass gift boxed set will be premium gift for whiskey drinker.
- 🥃 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗙𝗘𝗖𝗧 𝗚𝗜𝗙𝗧 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗔𝗡𝗬 𝗢𝗖𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡: Perfect for birthday, retirement, wedding, anniversary, housewares, housewarming gift, Independence day, Father’s day, Memorial Day, best friend day, Labor day, Christmas, Thanksgiving day, Valentine’s day, flack friday, cyber monday, ny, New Year, Veterans day. This Whiskey gift boxed set is amazing present for your boss, boyfriend, brother, uncle, son, grandfather, husband, best man, dad, father.
Vintage Speakers
With a Bluetooth record player and multimedia set with built-in speakers, they will surely enjoy listening to music with its vintage look and modern features.
- 6-in-1 ENTERTAINMENT CENTER – With vintage looks on the outside & modern features inside, listen your way; vinyl records, CDs, cassettes, AM/FM radio or stream music from your smartphone via Bluetooth or 3.5 mm Aux/headphone jack
- NO STEREO SYSTEM OR EXTRA EQUIPMENT REQUIRED. Get it up and running in minutes. Retro looks combined with the convenience of modern technology make this record player a great value – ideal for beginners & vintage enthusiasts alike
- THREE SPEED BELT-DRIVEN TURNTABLE – This 3-speed (33 1/3, 45, 78 rpm) record player features UPGRADED PREMIUM SOUND QUALITY with minimum vibrations. It is perfect for your living room, bedroom or office and a great choice for vinyl lovers
Beard Grooming and Trimming Kit
A useful kit for the fathers who are bearded or mustached which comes in a complete grooming set.
- NATURAL PURE & ORGANIC INGREDIENTS – Argan oil, Jojoba oil and Vitamin E oil are main ingredients. 100% natural and organic, you’ll enjoy the best beard growth without any unwanted scents or additives.
- MAKE STYLING EASY – Grooming, trimming, shaping and taming your beard & mustache was never easier with the combination of Rapid Beard’s extra sharp stainless steel barber beard scissors, 100% boar bristle brush, and the superior hold, softener properties and shaping power of the heavy duty beard balm leave in wax (“beard butter”).
- CONDITIONER, SOFTENER & MOISTURIZER – These unscented leave-in conditioner beard oil (1.7 fl.oz / 50ml) and beard balm (2.12 oz / 60ml) wax, both have the perfect formula for keeping your facial hair and skin hydrated, moisturized, silky soft, healthy and groomed during a long day. Softening and eliminates itching & dandruff (beard druff).
9. For Each Other
Give each other something meaningful to honor your lasting love for each other. Surprise each other with something truly special by giving thoughtful and heartwarming presents with these great gift ideas for your wedding day.
Bride to Groom Gift Ideas:
Watch
If you want to splurge and give your soon-to-be husband a classic and luxurious gift, a watch would be something that he would definitely use and appreciate.
- Case Size: 42.50 mm, Band Width: 22 mm, Case Thickness: 11.22 mm
- Swiss quartz movement, 316L stainless steel case, Index dial type, Date
- Stainless steel bracelet, butterfly clasp with push-buttons closure
- Water-resistant up to a pressure of 10 bar (100 m / 330 ft): suitable for short periods of recreational swimming and showering, but no diving or snorkeling.
Cufflinks
Exchange gifts before the wedding and give him something he can wear at the ceremony like cufflinks with an engraved message for a romantic touch.
- ★ Meet Me at The Altar, Our Forever & Always Stars Today Cuff Links Personalized Wedding Cufflinks Jewelry Gift for Men
- ★ Trending Style, Wedding Valentine’s Day New year Christmas Father’s Day Birthday Anniversary Present
- ★ Stand Out But Not Too Gaudy, Great Way to Show Mens Calm and Steady.
- ★ Thick Strengthening Clasps, Sturdy and Durable, Also Convenient to Use, Perfect For Daily Outfits.
- ★ Handmade 19mm 2pcs cufflinks. Using Great Electroplate Technique, Insures Long-time Color Retention. 90-Day Money Back Guarantee or Exchange
Love Letter Book
To commemorate the love and commitment you have to one another, a love letter book filled with handwritten love letters is the sweetest and romantic gift to your husband that will be cherished forever.
- Redmond, Lea (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 12 Pages – 08/11/2015 (Publication Date) – Chronicle Books (Publisher)
Groom to Bride Gift Ideas:
Necklace
Jewelry is a traditional gift to give to your bride, and a heart pendant necklace is something special and lovely she can wear on the wedding day.
- INSPIRATION: Nothing is as big as your love for them. But gold jewelry is a good way to symbolize it.
- MATERIAL: Handcrafted with the highest quality US-sourced real gold. 14k solid gold is nickel-free, allergy-free, and lead-free. Real gold is a perfect choice that doesn’t oxidize, discolor or lose its shine.
- AUTHENTICITY CERTIFICATE: Made from 100% real gold with world-class craftsmanship and passed multiple quality checkpoints at every step. Each piece comes with a certificate of authenticity. Aiming 100% customer satisfaction with a team always available to answer any questions.
Perfume
Give your bride a special fragrance on the wedding day with a sweet and romantic scent.
- Sensual. Sparkling. Fresh. Luxurious Rose Damascena blooms with sensual Jasmine Absolute and Pink Peppercorn to craft a velvety women’s fragrance that evokes the timeless essence of love.
- Take a stroll through a hazy daydream with Ralph Lauren Romance. Inspired by those who believe in love, this iconic eau de parfum celebrates the beauty and luminous intensity of femininity.
- Remove the cap and hold the sleek glass bottle 3-6 inches away from clean, dry skin. Spritz onto pulse points to envelop your senses and let romance bloom.
Personalized Keepsake Box
A charming memory box full of your personal items such as travel keepsakes, love notes, and other memorable and significant items in a personalized engraved box. An endearing and touching gift to give to your soon-to-be wife.
- Personalised name memory box
- Ideal any occasion gift for memory making family and adventurous friends
- Box available with ‘The Memories of’ or ‘The Adventures of’ engraving and in three styles/sizes
- Made from natural wood with metal clasp closure
- Designed and Engraved by Dust and Things, Wales, UK
A meaningful gift to each other and to your closest family and friends in your wedding party is treasured because it comes from the heart. With these beautiful and thoughtful gifts, the people closest to you will definitely feel your love and gratitude towards them.
Resources:
- https://www.theknot.com/content/bride-and-groom-gift-exchange
- https://southernproductions.net/2018/12/who-all-does-the-bride-and-groom-buy-a-gift-for/
- https://www.thegiftexperience.co.uk/news/articles/wedding-party-gifts-who-bride-groom-buy-for
- https://www.theknot.com/content/groomsmen-gift-ideas
- https://www.theknot.com/content/bridal-party-and-family-wedding-gift-list