Bridesmaids play a huge role in the wedding party, and a small token of your appreciation can help to show them just how much it means to you for them to be a part of the wedding. These gifts do not necessarily have to be large; the right gift is not necessarily going to be expensive but can still bring tears to the eyes each time a bridesmaid looks at it. Taking the time to consider possible gifts and trying to understand what your bridesmaids will actually like (and use) can make all of the difference between something that brings a smile to their faces and something that will fill an important space in their life.

Many people seem to think that bridesmaid gifts should only be sentimental; leaving the bridesmaids with something that might mean a lot to them but that otherwise has very little use. Instead of giving something that will just end up in a closet or on a shelf somewhere, try to find a useful gift that the bridesmaids will genuinely adore. Here are some things that you can consider to help make sure that you are picking the perfect bridesmaids gifts for the women in your wedding party.

One easy option that can go over well with bridesmaids is clothing. Even though it may not be as flashy or extravagant as some other options, many women can definitely use an extra shirt or outfit to help them further customize their wardrobe. Clothing options can range from something classy such as a nice dress that is not related to their role in the wedding party to something much more informal like a comfortable t-shirt or tank top. A number of novel shirts are even available which are well-made but that also announce their position as a bridesmaid. If you are looking for a fun shirt that they can wear when out as a group or when lounging around at home, this item might be perfect. If you are looking for something to help them relax even more you might consider a personalized waffle weave robe to help them pamper themselves right out of the shower or bath.

Another option that presents a useful gift for bridesmaids is makeup, makeup kits, and perfumes. You can choose to buy a larger makeup kit that will contain most of what they will need for almost any occasion, or you can personalize makeup purchases by finding out each woman’s preferred makeup items and assembling a gift basket made of those items that she uses most.

Perfumes can work well as bridesmaids’ gifts as well, though it is recommended that you find out the favorite perfumes of each bridesmaid before you buy them as different women will have different scents that they prefer. While it is entirely possible that they will love a new scent that you buy for them, you should also try to at least include a small bottle of scents that they already know and enjoy to help ensure that they like what you give them.

Jewelry can be a popular gift for bridesmaids, especially when the jewelry is customized or engraved to let them know that the gift comes from the heart. You might decide to get matching necklaces, bracelets, or rings for each of your bridesmaids, adding a personal inscription to let them know just how much you appreciate having them there by your side in the wedding.

Depending on how much you have to spend on the jewelry purchase, you might even consider having a custom piece of jewelry designed specifically for your wedding party so that they will know that you cared enough to give them something that only members of your wedding party will have. These gifts can be given on their own or together with a jewelry box so as to help them organize their existing jewelry collection (and so that they will have the jewelry box as a reminder of how much you appreciate them as well.)

One other option that you might consider for your bridesmaids is to give them collectible figures or other items to help remind them of the wedding long after it’s over. Some of these figures might be limited edition pieces such as a collector’s Barbie in a wedding dress or pieces designed by celebrities or designers of note. If you are not interested in giving figurines or dolls, you might look at collectible plates or other rare items which can be given instead while still giving your bridesmaids a sense that you found them something very special that is outside of what they might have expected to receive. In the end one of the most important considerations when looking for bridesmaid’s gifts is that you find something to let them know how special they are – if you keep this in mind, they are sure to love whatever you come up with.