While brides tend to take on most wedding planning responsibilities, there are usually quite a few people involved in the process.
Members of the wedding party help with decorating, addressing invitations, planning bridal showers/bachelor parties, and many other tasks, so it’s only normal to want to show them your gratitude.
Giving gifts is the most common way brides and grooms show their appreciation, but finding the right moment is not always easy.
Rather than giving the individuals who were integral in helping you put together an incredible wedding something generic, consider getting them something thoughtful that shows just how much they mean to you.
Choosing the perfect favors for your wedding party can seem like a pretty big job — especially if you have several people for whom to shop.
To make finding the perfect presents a bit easier, we decided to share a few of the most charming gift ideas for your wedding party.
From the best diamond painting kits for your creative friends and loved ones to tasty treats for foodies, keep reading to discover some of our top picks!
1. Diamond Painting Kits
A diamond painting kit is a perfect gift for anyone with a creative side. The art of painting with diamonds may be a relatively new hobby, but it has quickly become a favorite among countless crafters.
If a member of your wedding party likes trying new things, consider gifting them a diamond painting kit in a design that suits their style.
Fortunately, diamond painting for beginners is easy, so you don’t need to worry about them struggling to complete the project. This project is also an excellent stress reliever, so it’s ideal for unwinding after a wedding.
Alternatively, you can purchase and complete diamond painting kits yourself and give the completed artwork as gifts. Designs include landscapes, nature scenes, animals, and much, much more, so you should have no problem finding ones that suit your wedding party members’ interests.
And, even if you do not have a lot of arts and crafts experience, painting with diamonds is simple enough for anyone to enjoy. It only takes a few minutes to master, and virtually anyone can create beautiful and meaningful works of art that make lovely gifts.
2. Custom Charcuterie Board
Charcuterie boards have been popping up everywhere lately. They are the perfect snacking and appetizer solution. Let’s face it — who doesn’t love meat, cheese, and crackers?
If one of your wedding party members loves food and is the host with the most, consider presenting them with a personalized charcuterie board.
They’ll love creating beautiful spreads on a one-of-a-kind board rather than a plain cutting board or plate.
When it comes to choosing personalization, your imagination is the only limit. You can keep things simple and traditional by having the board customized with your pal’s name or monogram.
Or you can get a bit more creative and have a charcuterie board engraved with the skyline of the city you and your friend grew up in, a silhouette of their pet, or just about anything else you can think of.
3. Gourmet Cookies
Sweet snacks are almost always a great gift. Instead of filling up a basket with snacks from the local grocery store, though, consider giving your wedding party some taste bud tantalizing gourmet cookies.
Get them from a local, much-loved bakery or order yummy cookies online. You can never go wrong with cookies!
4. Custom Drinkware
Custom drinkware is a solid option for both bridesmaids and groomsmen. And while wine glasses and flasks may be the first things that come to mind, there are plenty of other options for your non-alcoholic drinking family members and friends, too.
Tumblers, insulated water bottles, and mugs are all customizable and make great gifts.
Just don’t make the all-too-common mistake of emblazoning them with your new monogram or your and your new spouse’s names.
This may seem like a cute way to give your wedding party a memento of your big day, but something featuring their name or initials is a much more useful and thoughtful gift.
5. Pet Portraits
Looking for a cute wedding party gift that’s perfect for the animal lover in your group? A custom portrait of their beloved fur baby is a definite hit.
Many Etsy sellers offer custom drawings, paintings, and digital illustrations of pets. Find an artist whose work matches your bridesmaid or groomsman’s aesthetic and commission a one-of-a-kind work of art.
This gift is incredibly thoughtful and sure to blow the recipient away.
6. Embroidered Bathrobe
Few things are better than having a soft, cozy robe to cuddle up in, in the morning after a long night. Plus, owning a nice bathrobe means you’ve got something to throw on and quickly cover up with should guests show up unexpectedly.
If you are looking for a gift that’s both thoughtful and functional, a robe embroidered with the recipient’s name or initials is always a good option.
And unlike regular apparel, bathrobe sizing is pretty forgiving. Even if you don’t know the recipient’s exact size, you can usually find a robe that will fit them with minimal effort.
7. Hangover Kit
If you want to give a gift that will surely be appreciated after your big day, a hangover kit is a fun (and functional!) token of appreciation.
You can buy them pre-made, but if you want to save some cash and assemble a more personal collection, make the kits yourself.
Simply fill up a bag with morning-after essentials, like mini bottled water, mints, and aspirin, and if happen to have an old family recipe for curing hangovers, toss that in as well!
Conclusion
Finding the perfect gifts for your wedding party doesn’t have to be complicated. And by considering each person’s interests and personality, you’ll be sure to choose something they will treasure.
And no matter which gift you choose, be sure to include a note thanking them for being a big part of your special day.
