Thoughtful Wedding Day Gifts from the Maid of Honor
One of your very favorite people (your best friend!) is getting married and you’ve been asked to be the maid of honor. As a result, you’ve been right there for the wedding planning highs and lows, doing your best to help the couple out however you can. And now that the wedding is finally coming up quickly, you want to surprise your friend with a sweet, heartfelt gift.
Whether this is your first time serving as the maid of honor or you’re basically a pro toast giver, bachelorette party planner, train straightener, and bouquet holder, you can always use more ideas when it comes to wedding gifts for the bride. There are so many options, it can be difficult to find the perfect gift. Sentimental gifts, practical gifts, luxurious gifts, something for the day itself, or a keepsake to hold onto for years to come are all meaningful gift ideas for your sweet friend.
Here, we’re sharing some of our favorite ideas for wedding day gifts for the bride from the maid of honor so that you can find a thoughtful, meaningful gift that will make your friend feel extra special on their big day.
The Best Wedding Day Gifts for the Bride
1. Personalized Keepsake Box
A custom box engraved with her name (or her new last name), wedding date, or a special message is such a thoughtful gift for the bride on her wedding day. She can use it to stash memories from the big day (like dried flowers from her bouquet, a copy of her wedding vows, and the like), significant pieces of jewelry, thoughtful keepsakes from when she and her partner were dating, or whatever else is meaningful to her.
2. Wedding Day Survival Kit
Come prepared for anything with a wedding day survival kit. Pull together essentials like blotting papers, a mini sewing kit, safety pins, clear nail polish, mints, lip balm, a touch-up lipstick, and something a little luxurious for post-wedding celebration or relaxation (like a face mask!). Pack it up in cosmetic bags (which themselves can double as gifts).
3. A Handwritten Letter or Memory Book
The big day may be about the couple, but before the wedding is a great time to gush a little about your relationship with the bride as well. Make a little memory book with photos, jokes, memories, and sweet well wishes, or write a thoughtful note. If she’s the sentimental sort, she’s sure to love it.
4. Personalized Bridal Robe or Pajama Set
The bride-to-be needs something to wear while she gets ready, right? Spring for a gorgeous robe or pajama set for her to wear the morning of her wedding. You could even top it off with cozy matching slippers and a monogram or other personalization. She’ll think of that day—and you—every time she wears them.
5. Custom Jewelry
This one is a little tricky, because she likely already has a plan for her wedding day accessories. But just because you get her a thoughtful piece doesn’t mean it has to be something for her to wear that day. Opt for a delicate necklace, bracelet, or pair of earrings that she’ll be able to wear long after the wedding is over. Personalize it with initials, the date, a locket with a photo, coordinates of the wedding location, the main flower in her bouquet, her partner’s birth stone, or whatever else might be a sweet, meaningful detail to her.
6. Engraved Compact Mirror
Keep your sweet friend looking her best all day long with this great gift. An elegant, engraved compact mirror is the perfect mix of practical and sentimental. Get the compact engraved with her wedding date or monogram for that extra touch. It’ll be a gift she cherishes for years to come.
7. Custom Illustration or Portrait
A custom illustration of the bride and groom, the bride’s bouquet, the wedding venue, or something else special to commemorate the day is the perfect unique and personal gift that can hang in her home for years.
8. Wedding Vow Book
Is your friend writing her own vows? Get her a personalized vow book for a beautiful, sentimental gift.
9. Luxury Perfume for Her Big Day
Wedding perfumes are so on-trend right now, but if your friend isn’t selecting her own, it can make the perfect luxe gift. Pick a fragrance that pairs with her personality—floral, fresh, or romantic—and one that will remind her of every moment of her special day whenever she wears it.
10. An Experience Gift for Post-Wedding Relaxation
After the excitement of the wedding, she’ll appreciate a thoughtful experience gift. A spa day, wine tasting, or even a couples’ massage gift card can help her unwind and enjoy her newlywed bliss.
FAQs
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It’s not required, but giving a thoughtful gift on the wedding day is a sweet gesture that shows how much you love and support her. There’s no need to go all out and spend a lot on the gift—just make it meaningful!
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It totally depends on the gift and your personal preference! Sentimental gifts can be nice on the morning of the wedding, though if you’re worried about a lot of emotion, the night before is also a great time. Gifts that are more practical in nature—like a special pair of pajamas or a robe—can be nice to give early so that she can use them while she’s getting ready if she’d like.
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There’s truly no real amount that you should (or shouldn’t) spend. It’s the thought that counts more than the price tag, so go for something that you know the bride will love—and is within your budget.
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If you’re part of a close-knit group, a collective gift (like a spa day or a personalized wedding album) can be a great way to surprise her without breaking the bank individually.
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If you’re working on a shortened timeline, penning a heartfelt, handwritten letter, framing a favorite photo of the two of you, or opting for a luxury candle that you can light while getting ready or she can save for a special moment is still very thoughtful.
Choosing a wedding day gift for the bride from the maid of honor is all about celebrating your friendship and making her feel loved. Whether you opt for something sentimental, practical, or luxurious, your thoughtfulness will mean the world to her on this very special day.