Calling all brides! I just recently got married this past summer and one of my very favorite parts of the wedding planning process was choosing gifts for my bridesmaids… all 7 of them! Despite wanting to spoil them all rotten because they’re all incredible, I had to remember that I was shopping for 7 girls and had to stay diligent about what I was buying and what purpose it served to them, especially once the wedding was over.
Here’s a list of items $15 and below that I think would be great to include in any bridesmaids proposal boxes, wedding day gifts, or bachelorette trip swag!
I know I’m basic for starting with robes but these bridesmaids robes were one of my very best purchases. I spent an embarrassing amount of time searching for affordable robes that were also good quality and wouldn’t be see through. I had girls of all sizes in my bridal party and everyone was comfortable in these. I had bought a few to test from various places and these were the winner by a long shot, especially with the cute lace detail. They’re almost always on sale for $12.99 and they have a ton of color options available. Also, for any brides who are working against the clock, they shipped super fast. I gave them to my girls without adding “bridesmaid” so they could use them after the wedding. If you’re wanting robes, save yourself a ton of time and trust me on this one!
These jewelry cases were such a hit, especially since most of my friends are regular travelers and we take a lot of weekend trips together. I gifted them all earrings as well for them to wear on the wedding day and put them right in the cases for them to find when they opened them up. Because I had so many girls, I opted to buy the blank jewelry cases as a pack from Amazon (found here) and then I personalized them with their names myself using my Cricut and heat transfer vinyl. A friend of mine loved the idea for her wedding but didn’t want to do the personalization herself so she ordered these cases already made from an Etsy shop and they came beautiful!
These knot bracelets were the first gifts I bought almost immediately after I got engaged. I knew as soon as I saw them that I wanted to get them for my girls. I thought the knot was symbolic of our close friendships and the initial charm added a nice personalized touch to it. I put these in the bridesmaid proposal boxes I made for them and they were able to wear them to all of the wedding events which was really special. Again, the perfect type of gift that will be worn and appreciated after the wedding! I knew at this price point that they wouldn’t be the most amazing quality jewelry that they’ve ever worn, but I have to say I am totally shocked at how nice they look in person and how well they’ve held up. Over two years later and mine hasn’t tarnished and still wears perfectly! Really happy with these.
I was gifted one of these tumblers at a bachelorette party I attended recently and love the idea of giving these as a bridesmaids gift. They have a bunch of colors to choose from and they’re so practical when you’re spending time in a group of people because everyone knows what drink is theirs. Would be especially helpful for the morning of the wedding so you’re not sipping on anyone else’s mimosa in the midst of all the chaos. I have been using mine almost daily since we returned from our trip. Such a practical gift and let’s face it, who doesn’t love a cute tumbler?! (If you’re looking for a more affordable DIY or non personalized version, I like these or these and you can always add vinyl!)
This exact pair of slippers is verrry slightly out of the $15 range but I wanted to include them because the ones I gifted my bridesmaids is currently out of stock and these are a great option. Typically there are tons of discounts on slippers like this on Amazon so it’s always worth browsing around and checking the reviews. I bought slippers that matched the color of the robes I bought so the girls had could wear them with the robes the morning of the wedding, we’re alll about comfort over here!
I thought about getting these clutch bags but had to snap myself back to reality because I had already bought plenty of items to gift my girls. I think these are such a cute gift though, especially since I’m not huge on purses and would prefer to carry something compact like this with just the necessities. Clutch is large enough to carry lipsticks/glosses so would also be a good way to keep each person’s items together on the wedding day, those bridal suites can get crazy pretty quickly. There’s a good number of color options for the wristlet themselves so you can match to your wedding’s color theme!
This jewelry dish is another item I would have gifted if I had unlimited money to spend. I always drop my rings and frequently worn jewelry in jewelry dishes as soon as I get home because of the convenience. These dishes are really clean looking and would look nice on a dresser or bedside table. The gold accents are so cute! If you’re looking to find a more cost efficient alternative, this set of four ring dishes is a good option and can be easily personalized with foil vinyl!
Beauty products are often overlooked but they’re such a great addition to any bridesmaid proposal box, bag, etc. Not only can they be used in preparation of the wedding itself but afterwords as well. This Milani rose butter lip mask is a great dupe for the Laneige lip mask, which is one of my all time favorite beauty products.
If I hadn’t already gifted these layered initial necklaces to all of my bridesmaids for past birthdays I would have 10000% included them in their bridesmaid proposal boxes. I would venture to say I get more compliments on this necklace than any single other item I own and get asked CONSTANTLY to send people the link for it so they can purchase it as gifts for other people. Beautiful quality, doesn’t tarnish, dresses up any casual outfit, you can’t go wrong with these!
So there you have it! Some of my favorite ideas for bridesmaids gifts that they’ll be sure to love and actually use! I’d love to hear which one is your favorite! Let me know in the comments below!