The 20 Best Gifts for Bridesmaids

Whether or not your bridesmaids are traveling to your wedding, these elegant little jewelry cases are sure to come in handy. Available in two sizes (petite and small), the Quinn Leather Travel Case features soft pebbled leather and a rose-gold, brass-plated metal zipper. You can personalize each case by choosing from seven different colors (such as pink or black), and drop-shadow printed monogramming is available for a small additional fee. If you want to make the presentation extra festive, you could stuff the case with more goodies, like simple jewelry, a spa gift certificate, a handful of sparkly candies, and a note about what it means to you that each woman agreed to be your bridesmaid.

Even if you’re paying a professional stylist to give all of your bridesmaids soft waves on the big day, they may also delight in the LilySilk Heatless Silk Curling Headband And Scrunchie Set. A viral TikTok sensation, the set includes a long, silk-wrapped foam curling rod and two scrunchies—from the same company that makes our favorite silk pillowcase. To use, twist sections of hair around the rod on each side, secure them with a scrunchie, and then go to sleep. Come morning, your bridesmaids will have soft, beachy waves. The heatless technique prevents hair damage, and the smooth charmeuse silk keeps the curls glossy. If you really want to go all out, get them the full beauty set, which includes the curling headband, along with a silk charmeuse pillowcase and cap.

Your bridesmaids may already be stocked up on pashminas and monogrammed trinkets, but everyone needs another great dress, especially one with pockets. With an elasticated, smocked top and a long, tiered skirt, the Hill House Nap Dress (so named because it’s comfy enough to snooze in) is flattering on all kinds of body types, and it comes in sizes XXXS to XXL. With more than 20 different patterns, there are plenty of choices to suit different styles: chic navy crepe, mixed tartan plaid, and dreamy pink floral. If you’re considering a casual or woodsy wedding, you could even make it the official bridesmaids’ dress—finally one they can wear again.

Getting ready is part of the fun. And your pictures will be all the better—and your bridesmaids all the happier—if everyone is matchy-matchy in Jungle Print Pajama Shorts Sets. These cotton sets come in three jungle-inspired prints, and though they likely won’t coordinate with your wedding colors, they will get worn again once the confetti settles. The short-sleeve tops have button-up fronts—ideal for disrobing after hair and makeup is done—and the shorts have roomy pockets. The size range isn’t particularly inclusive, and they do run a little snug, so size up.

This Papier Hardback Notebook isn’t one of our top picks, but that’s because it serves a different function—namely, being a lovely and useful personalized gift. It features a two-tone hardback cover (available in several color combos) and monogramming at the top (in multiple colors, fonts, and sizes), so you can craft just the right vibe for each bridesmaid. And the 96 pages of lined, plain, or bullet-dotted paper will provide them plenty of creative space to keep track of all the wedding details (with no ink feathering or page bleed-through).

A piece of jewelry is a lovely token for your maids on the big day, and this GLND Solo Gemstone Necklace falls into that elusive category of a high-quality yet strangely affordable gift. Select a chain metal (gold fill, sterling silver, rose gold fill, or 14 karat gold) and a length, and then outfit each one with a personalized gemstone. GLDN offers all of the traditional birthstones, plus a few other beauties like pyrite and black onyx. This simple and understated necklace goes well with strapless or V-neck bridesmaids dresses, and it’s sure to become a treasured everyday piece.

Elaine Swann said one of the best bridesmaids’ gifts she ever received was a pair of earrings that worked on the big day and for years afterward. With that in mind, we think these dainty Coatt Morse Coded Bracelets are simple, special, and sartorially versatile. Editor Catherine Kast gave these to her very pleased bridal party in 2013, and she reports that her own is still holding up all these years later. At first glance, the bracelet simply looks like a series of metal beads. But for the ham radio aficionado, the long-short initials make it secretly personal. Customize it further with six different silk colors and dots and dashes forged in sterling silver or gold fill.

If selecting one large and suitably meaningful gift proves elusive, Jove Meyer suggests “a collection of smaller things.” We found Boxfox to be the most luxurious care-package service we tested. Choosing the contents will still take some time on a laptop, but that’s worlds quicker than crawling to boutiques, drugstores, and the UPS store to do it all yourself. To assemble a box, first filter by color—your wedding hues, perhaps. Then fill ’er up with a selection of luxe bath products, sweets, books, accessories, and paper goods. You pay per item, so keep an eye on the bottom line. Or opt for the pre-filled Bridesmaid box.

The durable and attractive L.L. Bean Boat and Tote is always a welcome gift—just resist the urge to emblazon it with your wedding hashtag. One of our standouts from testing, this bag is made of a heavyweight canvas, so it maintains its shape even when empty. But we think the tote makes a nicer gift when it’s brimming with snacks, books, or other extras. Choose each bridesmaid’s go-to color for the contrast-tone handles, and then add an embroidered name or initials (at no extra cost). Or, if you can be clever in fewer than 10 characters, some of your bridesmaids might appreciate an ironic inscription instead.

Elaine Swann said travel-related gifts are good bets for your attendants, since they’ll likely be traveling for work, pleasure, or even their next wedding in the near future. Tusk’s Siam Passport Cover is a thoughtful gift: It comes in bright colors, so it elevates the grind of crossing through customs and conveniently stands out in the dark recesses of a carry-on. Supervising editor Hannah Morrill has used this cover for several years, and she reports that it remains just as supple and clean-looking as it did on its maiden voyage. If your own wedding will take place abroad, consider giving this one well in advance of takeoff.

The three experts we spoke with emphasized that, above all else, your gift should convey appreciation—and a heartfelt note is an excellent way to do just that. Rifle Paper Co.’s thank-you-note offerings feel almost as special as an IRL bouquet, with gilded details and tangles of blooms. If your wedding aesthetic is slightly more formal, heritage stationery company Crane is highly endorsed by Wirecutter senior editor Courtney Schley. If you’re writing dozens of notes, a monogrammed set will feel more personal, and you could add printing or edging to reflect your wedding colors. For something a little less formal than Crane’s offerings, we also love (and recommend) Joy Creative Shop’s extra-colorful sets, which have bigger monograms in brighter colors.

After months of wedding details, a weekend of travel, and one memorable night of backing it up and throwing them down, your loyal wedding attendants will be ready to recharge. Help them get started with a long, luxurious bath and some shuteye. Our favorite bath bombs from Lush will make their soak all the more soothing. Unlike other versions, a bath bomb from Lush detonates as soon as it hits the water, releasing the yummiest scents and prettiest color explosions. Our top-pick sleep mask, the Nidra Deep Rest Eye Mask, has roomy, comfortable eye pockets that fully block light, no matter how early the day-after flight is. Complete their pampering pack by adding a favorite snack and a soothing sheet mask.

Your bridesmaids have seen you through more than just your wedding. Remind them of those other special moments with magnets featuring beloved memories. Shutterfly makes it easy: Upload photos directly, or pull them from social media accounts. In under a week, the site will mail the photos printed on sturdy magnets. If you have the magnets shipped to you, the 2-by-2-inch squares are small enough that you can get creative in your wrapping. Consider tucking them into a heartfelt card, bundling them in a pretty scarf, or slipping them between the pages of a great book.

Most custom candy is cute on the outside and … waxy and nearly inedible on the inside. That’s not the case with Tony’s Chocolonely bars. These are our preferred chocolate bars, thanks to the superior flavor quality and the company’s ethical labor commitment. Happily, Tony’s Chocolonely bars become all the more gift-like with a simple customized wrapper. Upload your image, and then select colors, fonts, stickers, and photos for your wrappers. A group shot from the bachelorette party is one cute idea, or use a favorite snap of each bridesmaid from the start of your friendship. Shipping is $10 for any order up to $85; we think the price is well worth it, considering that these are both totally personal and entirely delicious.

The leather Min & Mon Charms are, well, simply charming. You’ll have a blast figuring out which one is best for each of your bridesmaids. Maybe octopus twins for your maid of honor (with whom you’re practically joined at the hip) and a crowned squid for every queen in your life? We feel fairly confident that your bridesmaids won’t own one of these whimsical little charms, and they’ll take up almost no room in a suitcase. Even if some attendants aren’t the purse-wearing type, they’ll smile when they see one of these hanging from a carry-on or car mirror.

Chances are good that your bridesmaids’ coffee orders vary as wildly as their opinions on the dress you’re having them wear. Wirecutter tested and enjoyed several coffee subscriptions, and for the wedding party with wanderlust, we think Atlas Coffee Club is the best. Each month’s delivery hails from a different country. And since the company works directly with local farmers, those beans are also more uniquely produced (for instance, one bag that editor Ben Keough particularly liked involved using anaerobic fermentation). Give bridesmaids a three-month subscription, and they can select the roast and grind preferences to suit their individual tastes.

As cute as those de rigueur little satin robes are, Jen Glantz warns that your pals likely don’t need another one (they’re often given to bridesmaids on the big day to wear for getting-ready photos). Instead, consider a luxurious, full-length robe that your attendants can wear in the comfort of their own homes for years to come. Natori’s Shangri-La Robe is one of our top-rated robes from testing. The jersey knit feels as light and soft as a cherished college T-shirt, yet it holds up better: Our testers report that even after they’ve worn this robe for years, it remains as soft as the day they received it. The Shangri-La Robe is available in over a dozen colors and in sizes XS to XXL.

An attractive, durable fanny pack is excellent for day-of organizing, and your lucky bridesmaids will have a stylish and functional bag for years to come. The Dagne Dover Ace Fanny Pack is a standout from our testing. While prepping on the big day, your attendants can use it to store phones, extra hair pins, and emergency sewing kits. Later on, they’ll appreciate the built-in card pocket, the key clip, and an elastic loop that’s just the right size for lip balm or gloss. The pack comes in several versatile colors, and, thanks to the adjustable straps, it can be worn ’90s-style (around the hips) or in a cool-kid cross-body style.

This article was edited by Hannah Morrill and Jennifer Hunter. Dorie Chevlen contributed reporting.

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