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Your wedding party has been with you through the ups and down of wedding planning and stood beside you on your big day – how on Earth do you repay them?! While no gift comes close to their presence during this whole process, these wedding party gifts will definitely be appreciated.
Your ‘I do crew’ shoulders more responsibility than most folks realize. From wedding attire and travel expenses to venue rehearsals and party planning, their support is invaluable. Traditionally, gratitude for their donated time and sustained encouragement is marked with a thank-you gift. Are you looking for wedding party favor ideas that will truly be used and appreciated? I have been to so many weddings where the bridal party has been given items that either they’ll only use that day or that will just get thrown away. No one wants to spend money on something that will just get thrown away, right? Honor their presence with these unique bridal party gifts!
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Wedding Party Favor Idea #1: Matchy Memories
Your wedding party is a very select group that is composed of the most important people in your life. Supplying matching gifts to your Bride Tribe or Groom Squad is a really cute way to solidify your bond as a whole. These matching bridal party gifts also make for some fun group pictures!
Whether you buy something for everyone to use during the wedding or a practical present that can enhance their everyday life, a group gift is always a winner. Groomsmen are sure to enjoy a variety of trinkets from matching stein mugs to classy cufflinks. Some presents, like a set of matching robes or jewelry, make for adorable pictures the day-of. The trick is to find tokens of appreciation that can also be used long after the ceremony. When you are shopping for wedding party favors, remember that if you won’t use it after the wedding, your wedding party probably won’t use it again, either.
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Wedding Party Favor Idea #2: Boozy Benevolences
Let’s be honest here, weddings are stressful. Even the most well planned celebrations come with their fair share of hair-pulling moments. Giving your marital posse a nice bottle of champagne or Texas-crafted spirit as a wedding party gift is a great way to help them unwind after your big day. If some of your loved ones prefer to skip the hooch, try a basket of gourmet chocolates instead. As long as you pick something that they will enjoy, your bridal party will be grateful for these drinkable (or edible) wedding party favors.
Wedding Party Favor Idea #3: Goodwill Gifts
Okay, if you haven’t realized it yet, weddings can be very expensive! A lot of times there is not a lot of wiggle room in the budget for bridal party gifts. Instead of spending money on material gifts, a really sentimental way to show your appreciation is to give back. Make a donation in each person’s name based on some facet of his or her personality. From the animal lover in the group to the staunch environmentalist, there’s no shortage of organizations to choose from! This is a fun alternative to the tradition of wedding party favors and will be appreciated by more than just your wedding party.
Wedding Party Favor Idea #4: Personalized Presents
Personalized bridal party gifts are a fun way to show your wedding party that you appreciate each of them individually. Getting personal is easy with customizable gifts. You can elect to have their initials embossed on something small like a tote, or engrave a thank-you phone case with their wedding title or nickname. For the men in your wedding, you can even do an engraved flask or even a personalized toiletry bag full of things that they may need for your wedding weekend.
Wedding Party Favor Idea #5: Experiential Exchanges
Giving experiences as wedding party favors has become more and more popular over the past few years, and I am definitely here for it! For the wedding entourage that has everything, why not give them something less tangible and more experiential? Be it tickets to their favorite band, a day at the spa or something more adventure-packed, it’s sure to make for memories they won’t be soon to forget. This also shows your wedding party how much you know them through your gift of something that they would enjoy. Experience gifts are such a fun and personal wedding party favor idea.
For those special people that support you leading up to your big day and stand beside you at the altar, there’s no wedding party gift special enough to express your full gratitude. Still, saying thanks with these bridal bestows will show your crew how much you care.
