Cute Bridesmaid Gift Ideas (For the Budget Conscious Bride)
One of the challenges I found during my season of engagement? Finding cute bridesmaid gifts that didn’t break the bank. I can honestly say that I’ve never shopped as much IN MY LIFE as I did when engaged. As a bride, you’re shopping for your venue, your dress, your flowers, etc. etc. (the list goes on forever) as well as gifts for your future husband, bridal luncheon hosts and bridesmaids. I love to shop, but even I would fall prey to information overload. I was constantly googling “cute bridemaids gifts” or “budget-friendly bridesmaids gifts” and scrolling through options for hours. There are so many gorgeous and fun products and services out there to choose from! However, I wanted my bridesmaids gifts to be something they would use again and again while respecting the dollar amount in my bank account. Weddings are expensive, y’all. My bank account FELT it.
When searching for ideas to pamper some of my favorite gals, I came across some v cute bridesmaid gift ideas. Now, as mentioned, we were ballin’ on a budget. Trying not to break the bank while shopping for gift ideas that were cute and practical did prove to be a bit of a challenge (I’m obsessed with THIS monogrammed straw tote, but not with the $160 price tag).
My advice for brides? Try to set your budget before ever starting to shop. Knowing how much to spend per bridesmaid will help you naturally filter out options (helping with information overload). ALSO - I personally wanted to spend more money on the gift than their “getting ready” outfits. Cute bridesmaid pajamas can get expensive if you’re ordering for 6+ girls. Decide what would be the priority for YOU! And if you’re struggling with what/how to budget, I found this article helpful. So, without further ado, let’s dive into my cute bridesmaid gift ideas for the budget conscious bride.
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A monogrammed jute tote (very similar to the Mark & Graham option). It could be used as a beach bag, farmer’s market tote or a book bag. Honestly, you could take this thing anywhere because it’s so cute.
Slim Can Cooler. Who wouldn’t appreciate a mini cooler to hold your seltzer of choice? A practical gift that could be used again (and again) for less than $26. We all snapped pictures with our matching monogrammed coolers at my bachelorette party.
Long Floral Robe. I thought the dark floral would look gorgeous for “getting ready” photos! Plus, the price point is incredibly reasonable.
Satin, floral print pajamas. I was gifted these as a bridesmaid in one of my friend’s weddings. They are INSANELY comfortable, elegant and soft. I literally STILL WEAR THEM. They do offer a long sleeve version, too!
For weddings in the cooler months, a beautiful pashmina! I actually gifted these to my bridesmaids in gold in my bridesmaid proposal. The Etsy shop owner is fantastic, offers tag customization, ships lightning quick and each pashmina is less than $6. AMAZING.
Vegan Leather Pouch. This little pouch from Mark & Graham comes with a gold foil monogram detail and would be perfect for throwing in a bigger tote or traveling. This was the gift I was most excited about giving to my bridesmaids!
Teleties. Every girl needs an extra set of hair ties. I’m always wearing one on my wrist (pictured in much of my Instagram feed). My maid of honor still wears hers!
Pink Glossy Tote Bags. I purchased these for bachelorette party gifting and loved them SO much that I ended up purchasing them again for the wedding. They’re cute little reusable bags that look great and won’t break the bank.
Champagne Stopper. Who doesn’t need this great little kitchen gadget? Especially with extra champagne and bubbly flowing at bridal showers and getting ready before the wedding.
Arc Watter Bottle. My water intake is always lacking, so these would be extra necessary for hydration on the big day! Plus, the gold + frosted clear detailing is super sleek.
Bottom line: your gals will love you no matter the gifts you give! Don’t put too much pressure on yourself to make everything perfect. Enjoy the season of celebration!
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Five Design Tips for a Bride on a Budget
