Gift Inspiration For The Bride-To-Be

A bride’s wedding day should be an unforgettable one filled with laughter, fun, and maybe a few tears of joy. But it can also be a stressful time!

From finding the right bridesmaid dress to managing all the little details of the wedding day, it’s easy for a bride to become overwhelmed in the days leading up to her big day.

So why not make your best friend’s pre-wedding days a bit easier with a thoughtful and memorable gift designed to put a smile on her face just when she needs it most?

Whether you opt for something sentimental, a practical present, or a fun surprise, here are some of the best gifts to give a bride before her wedding. Adding a personalized touch to the gift can also make the bride feel extra special and appreciated.

From The Bridesmaids

Being a bridesmaid or maid of honor is a special moment, and it is only natural that you will want to thank the bride with a token of appreciation. Some great ideas for bridesmaid gifts to brides include the following:

1. A Relaxing Spa Day

Nothing says “relax” like a day at the spa! Give your bride-to-be the gift of relaxation with a voucher for a spa package that includes massage, facial, and mani/pedi treatments.

She’ll be able to take a break from all the wedding planning and enjoy some much-needed pampering, and this can also be a great chance for the bridal party to spend time together after the wedding – ideal for debriefing and reconnecting after the excitement of the day.

2. A Personalized Robe

Add something special to your bride’s special day, and give her a gift she’ll treasure with a personalized robe. Choose from a variety of colors, fabrics, and styles, then add her new initials or monogram for an extra special touch.

She’ll love slipping into this cozy robe on her wedding day, and this will offer a sweet reminder of her special day down the line.

You can also invest in a personalized robe for the whole bridal party, with initials, names, or monograms, and the role of each girl embroidered on the outfit – this will help create a cute keepsake for the entire party, and is a great photo op on the day of the wedding itself!

 3. A Customized Bridal Emergency Kit

Help your bride be prepared for anything with a customized bridal emergency kit. Fill it with items like safety pins, band-aids, stain remover, breath mints, and more so she’ll be ready for any last-minute mishaps that may arise.

This is great for brides who want to be prepared for anything and can help to set her mind at ease and allow total focus on her wedding without worry.

It also allows bridesmaids to support the bride to the best of their ability, and ensure the peace of mind that they are covered if anything goes awry.

4. A Special Piece Of Jewelry

For a personal touch, why not give your bride-to-be a special piece of jewelry that she can wear on her wedding day and beyond?

Whether it’s an heirloom piece from your family, a custom design, or something simple and elegant, this is sure to be a gift she’ll cherish in the years that follow. 

This is also something that can be shared with the wider bridal party – perhaps you all invest in matching necklaces or bracelets as a memento of your role in your friend’s big day?

For an extra personal touch, opt for birthstones or other individual touches that really personalize the gift and make it feel extra special.

5. A Personalized Wedding Album

Help your bride-to-be capture all the special moments of her wedding day with a personalized wedding album.

Choose from a variety of sizes and styles, then add photos and captions to create an album that will be cherished and enjoyed for many years.

This is a great way to help her remember her special day and all the wonderful memories that come with it and is a personal, thoughtful gift that is sure to be appreciated.

You can also add to this by asking the wedding guests and the rest of the bridal party to capture images throughout the day, and put these together in the album to create a unique, beautiful gift that is made of amazing memories, and offers a wonderful life-long keepsake to look back on and enjoy.

6. A Personalized Cosmetics Bag

Help your bride-to-be stay organized and look her best on her wedding day with a personalized cosmetics bag. Choose from a variety of colors and styles, then add her new initials or monogram for an extra special touch.

This is great for brides who want to keep all their makeup essentials in one place and will be a reminder of your friendship every time she uses it.

7. A Beautiful Piece Of Wall Art

Create a special memento from the day by gifting a beautiful piece of wall art that the bride can hang in her home as a reminder of her special day. Choose from a variety of styles and sizes, then add her new initials or monogram for an extra special touch.

This offers a gift that can be enjoyed and appreciated throughout the home and will offer a sweet reminder of her wedding day every time she looks at it, while also adding beauty and charm to the walls of her home.

This is a gift with a lot of potential for personalization; perhaps you could commission a piece from her favorite artist, or choose a piece that represents something you know is special to her.

Another option is to create a piece of art that reflects your friendship, and maybe even depicts the two of you together.

8. Something Old

Keep up with tradition and give your bride-to-be something old to carry with her on her wedding day. Whether it’s a piece of jewelry from your family, a vintage handkerchief, or something else that has special meaning, this is also a great way to honor the past and add a special touch to her wedding day.

9. Something New

In a similar vein, help your friend to start her new life with something new. Whether it’s a piece of jewelry, a special item for her home, or something else that has special meaning. This is also a great way to honor the future and ensure she has all she needs on her big day.

10. Something Borrowed

Another key part of the wedding tradition is to give your bride something borrowed – perhaps a piece of jewelry from a family member, or something else that has special meaning. This is a great way to offer luck, and make sure that she has all she needs!

11. Something Blue

The fourth part of the quartet is of course something blue, and this is an important gift to bestow upon your friend!

Whether it’s a beautiful flower, a stone in a necklace, or even just a note written on blue paper, there are plenty of ways to meet this requirement and make sure that your bride is as ready as she can possibly be.

12. A Personal Note Or Letter

Give your bride-to-be a personal note or letter to let her know how much you care. Write down all the reasons why she’s special to you, and express your love and support for her on her big day. This will offer a sweet reminder of your friendship every time she reads it.

13. A Wedding Scrapbook

Help your bride-to-be capture all the special moments of her wedding day with a personalized wedding scrapbook.

Choose from a variety of sizes and styles, then add photos, captions, and other mementos to create an album that will be enjoyed for years to come.

This is a great way to help her remember her special day and all the wonderful memories that come with it and is a personal, thoughtful present that is sure to be appreciated.

14. A Customized Wedding Dress Hanger

Help your bride-to-be keep her wedding dress safe and secure with a customized wedding dress hanger. Choose from a variety of styles and sizes, then add her new initials or monogram for an extra special touch.

This is also something that can be extended to the bridal party – create custom hangers for each member, capture the moment in a stunning photograph, as well as provide a keepsake from the big event.

From The Spouse

While gifts from bridesmaids and members of the bridal party are of course important, it can also be nice for a spouse to gift their bride-to-be with something special as a small token of love, affection, and appreciation.

If you are looking for inspiration, we have some great ideas below!

1. A Vow Canvas Print

Give your bride-to-be a beautiful vow canvas print to hang in her home as a reminder of her special day, containing a copy of the vows that the two of you made to one another during the wedding ceremony.

Choose from a variety of styles and sizes, then add her new initials or monogram for an extra special touch.

This is a gift that will offer a sweet reminder of your wedding day every time you look at it – you can also hang it somewhere in your home as a constant reminder of your love, and the promises that you have made to one another.

2. A Honeymoon Journal

Help your bride-to-be capture all the special moments of her honeymoon with a personalized honeymoon journal.

Choose from a variety of sizes and styles, then add photos, captions, plane tickets, admission tickets, and other mementos to create a memory that will be cherished and enjoyed well into the future. 

This is a great way to help you both remember her special trip and all the wonderful memories that come with it and is a personal, thoughtful gift that is sure to be appreciated.

It is also something that you can build and work on together, offering a chance to bond over your memories and really appreciate the joy and romance of your honeymoon.

3. Specialist Wedding Lingerie

Get into the wedding night mood ahead of time, and ensure that your future wife looks and feels her very best on the big day with some sexy custom wedding lingerie.

Not only will this give your bride-to-be something special to wear on her wedding night, but it is also a token of the love and appreciation that you have for her, a reminder that you see her as sexy and desirable, and a way to spice up and add fun to what can be a stressful time.

Choose from a variety of styles and sizes, then add her new initials or monogram for an extra special, personal touch.

This gift will offer a wonderful reminder of her wedding day every time she wears it – as well as offering the two of you a fun treat to enjoy together!

4. A Personalized Portrait

Give your bride-to-be a beautiful portrait of the two of you together to hang in your home as a reminder of your special day.

You could even have the portrait framed with a special message or quote that has meaning to the two of you, and choose an art style that you know she will love and appreciate.

This is a thoughtful, personal gift that will be treasured for years to come, and is sure to bring a smile to her face every time she looks at it.

5. Beautiful Jewelry

Help your bride-to-be sparkle on her special day with some beautiful jewelry, made all the more special and personal by virtue of being gifted by their spouse.

Choose from a variety of styles and materials, then add her new initials or monogram for an extra special touch.

This offers a the chance to enjoy a wonderful reminder of her wedding day every time she wears it – as well as offering the two of you a chance to bond over something special that you have chosen together.

Whether it’s a necklace, bracelet, earrings, or something else entirely, it’s sure to be a gift that she will treasure for years to come.

6. A Personalized Perfume

Help your bride-to-be feel special and unique on her wedding day with a customized perfume. Choose from a variety of scents, and take care to select scents and elements that mean a lot to you both.

This could include her favorite flowers, a scent that reminds you of her, or even something that has special significance to the two of you.

This is a thoughtful and unique gift that she will be sure to love and appreciate, and will always bring her back to her big day every time she catches a sniff.

7. A Custom Made Jewelry Box

Help your bride-to-be keep her jewelry safe and organized with a personalized jewelry box. Choose from a variety of styles, then add her new initials or monogram for an extra special touch.

This is a present that offers a number of opportunities for customization and personalization; why not use the decoupage technique to cover a box in meaningful photos, or add a special message or quote that has meaning to the two of you? 

This is a gift that is both thoughtful and practical, and which will offer a wonderful reminder of her wedding day every time she opens it.

8. A Handwritten Love Letter

Write your bride-to-be a heartfelt letter expressing your love and appreciation for her. This is a gift that will be treasured, and that she can look back on whenever she needs a reminder of how much you care about her.

Take the time to write down all the reasons why you love her, and make sure to include some special memories that you have shared together.

9. A Favorite Book

Give your bride-to-be a book that she loves, or one that has special meaning to the two of you. This is a thoughtful and personal gift that will be treasured and enjoyed and can be enjoyed together as you both look back on the memories it brings up.

You could even have it inscribed with a special message or quote that has meaning to the two of you or even hunt for a first edition for a really special touch.

Also, check out The Best Wedding Gifts For The Bride From Her Groom That Are Sure To Make Her Swoon for some swoon-worthy gifts.

Final Thoughts

Whether you are a member of the bridal party or the spouse-to-be, finding the perfect gift for the bride-to-be is an important part of helping her to feel loved and appreciated.

A thoughtful gift will be treasured for years to come and will offer a wonderful reminder of her wedding day every time she looks at it.