Day of Bridal Party Gifts

Many people on these forums will say that robes/pajamas and hair/makeup shouldn't be considered as wedding party gifts, since they are to be used for your wedding. One thing that doesn't cost a whole lot and can be very meaningful is a framed photo of you and the bridesmaid, along with a handwritten note. Or, you could get each person something small that relates to their personal interests (such as, a ticket stub book for someone who loves concerts, a gift card to a book store for a person who loves to read, a personalized coffee mug for someone who loves coffee, etc).

Wedding day props (pjs, robes, jewelry, hair/makeup/attire. etc) are gifts for you, not them.


Get something related to their personal interests like you would buy for their birthday that has nothing to do with the wedding.

I think that's more than sufficient. As to giving them something related to the wedding day, imo that's fine. The bride who's wedding I was in way back when gave her bridesmaids a necklace and earrings to wear during the ceremony. They matched the dress, we wore them for the ceremony, and I still wear them to this day. It was a nice gift and I appreciated receiving it!

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Yep, things for your wedding aren't gifts for them. I would get something that is a true gift, even if it's small.

I have been a bridesmaid in numerous weddings. In every single wedding I was gifted similarly in the fact that I received robes or jewelry. All of it was related to the actual wedding. When I agreed to be in the wedding I did it out of love for my friends, not because I expected a gift. I feel like paying for hair and make up is actually a really generous gift. And in my opinion if someone in your wedding party is upset that you paid for their hair and make up over receiving something like a gift card then they’re probably not a good friend.

Hair and makeup are generous gifts already! I’m sure they definitely appreciate you pampering them on your wedding day. Maybe a heartfelt card can be a nice addition or a picture frame with you and them, something small

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I agree with this 100%!!

A lot of people on here will say things for the wedding aren't considered gifts, but as a bridesmaid I would LOVE if the bride covered hair/makeup. I think its super generous. I'm planning on covering half of each service for my girls, and getting them some personal items as well.