Bridesmaids for a day and best friends for life, don’t forget to say thank you and hold on to your girls tight!

If you’re anything like me, finding your tribe is almost as important as finding your guy! As a former bride and bridesmaid herself, I am here to share with you all the ways you can show your sincere gratitude to those special ladies in your life. Whether you’re a bride on a budget or ready to spoil your girls, we’ve got all the tips on how to show love to your bridesmaids.

Bridesmaid Attire:

Let’s set the stage! You arrive at your wedding venue on the biggest day of your life and see your bridesmaids hanging up their gowns and starting on their wedding day glam. Your wedding morning attire is steamed and ready to go, but what about your bridesmaids? Let me introduce you to the world of matching bridesmaid attire! This is one of the most practical ways to pamper your girls, which will double for beautiful “getting ready” photos in your wedding album.

I opted for this “Babe” Women’s T-Shirt for my wedding day. This was a fun surprise for my bridesmaids, and I have since seen my girlfriends rocking their babe tees reminiscent of those sweet wedding morning memories. 

Who doesn’t love a good pajama set? With a variety of styles to choose from, you cannot go wrong in gifting your girls a pajama set to lounge around in on the morning of your wedding day. Not only are matching pj’s a fun gift for your bridesmaids, but it also adds a cohesive and uniform touch to your bridal suite photos.

Photo Credit: Taylor Kelleher

For our brides who are ready to splurge on their loved ones, look no further than embroidered wedding merch. 

Recent bride Taylor Kelleher gifted her bridal party embroidered merch as a sophisticated, luxurious take on matching bridal attire. Taylor explained that “seeing our logo embroidered on their attire not only added a unique and personal touch but also symbolized the love and unity we all shared.”  She continued, “It was a beautiful way to make our bridal party feel like an integral part of our journey, and I couldn’t have imagined a better way to show them just how much they mean to us.”

Personalized Gifts:

If words of affirmation are your forte, what better way to say you care than by writing a personalized love note to your ladies?  Make sure your photographer is present when gifting your bridesmaids these letters because having their reactions frozen in time will make for beautiful memories!

Gifting your ladies a personalized cosmetic bag is a great way to help them stay organized on what can be a hectic morning. Whether sharing a mirror with the bride’s aunt or helping the groom’s mother with some finishing touches, having a secure location for all their belongings is essential.

Pro-tip: Purchase an extra one for yourself with your new initials to use as an emergency kit for the day of your wedding, and don’t forget to hand it off to your maid of honor for safekeeping!

You’ve heard it said before, “Pop the champagne; I am changing my last name!” What better way to celebrate this monumental occasion than with a custom-painted champagne bottle? It’s a unique and thoughtful keepsake for your bridesmaids to enjoy long after the celebration ends.

Check out our blog: Finding the Perfect Bridesmaid Gift for more thoughtful bridesmaids’ gifts!

Going The Extra Mile:

Gone are the days of puffy sleeves and giant bows. Thankfully, mix-and-match bridesmaids’ dresses have entered the chat! By allowing your bridesmaids to select their dresses (while staying within the bride-given guidelines, of course), you’re giving them permission to look and feel their absolute best while keeping their finances in mind. Often, the cost of being a bridesmaid can add up, and nothing is worse than seeing a dress on which you’ve spent hundreds of dollars hanging in the back of your closet. With this option, your ladies are sure to find a dress they love, within a price range they’re comfortable with, that they can hopefully put to use again in the future!

Now who doesn’t love a good ladies’ night? During the hustle and bustle of wedding planning, having intentional quality time with your best girlfriends can help ease any pre-wedding jitters. You could invite them to a dress fitting appointment, host a girls’ night with charcuterie and drinks, plan a spa day, or a night on the town. The possibilities are endless when planning some quality time with your favorite ladies!

Do you happen to have a mom-friend taking off her “mom duty” hat and replacing it with a “bridesmaid” hat for the weekend? What about your cousin from out of town making the drive to stand by your side? A unique and thoughtful way to show your bridesmaids how grateful you are is by gifting them with a meal delivery gift card or gas card. While you’re sipping champagne with your new husband, enjoying that newlywed bliss, your bridesmaids can bask in the luxury of treating themselves to a dinner at home after the celebration ends, all thanks to you!

In the words of Maya Angelou, “People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”  When it comes to showing your bridesmaid love, there are certain things money can’t buy.

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Whether you pull them aside for a quick hug and an “I love you” before walking down the aisle, or save a dance for them at the reception, being intentional about these intimate moments with your girls will be the most significant display of your love and gratitude. Believe me when I say that while your wedding day will be the most important and happiest day of your life, the ladies standing beside you play an essential role in the moments leading up to the “I Do,” so don’t forget to say “thank you.”