Wedding Party Gifts

Traditional Wedding Party Gifts

Traditionally speaking, the groom will handle gifts for the groomsmen and the bride will pick out gifts for her bridesmaids. These gifts are traditionally to be given out at the rehearsal dinner. No big presentation needs to be made, just quietly hand the gifts to the members of the wedding party. If you’d prefer, you can hand out the gifts at the very end of the evening so the recipients can all open their bridal party gifts at home.

What to Get?

Good question. What should you get? You should know enough about the people in your wedding party to know their likes and dislikes, but that doesn’t make it any easier. There’s really no rule stating how much to spend or the type of wedding party gift to buy, just use your best judgment. Don’t pick out something in haste though; you want the gift to be as personal as possible. If your Best Man and Maid of Honor went on and beyond the call of duty, you’ll want to get them something extra special.

Commemorative Keepsakes

Many couples choose to give some sort of keepsake commemorating their special day. For instance, women might get a jewelry box or picture frame engraved with the couples name and the wedding date. A gift for the men could be an engraved pen and pencil set or a travel clock. Sometimes the couple will personalize the gift with the recipient's name and even add a thank you for being a part of their day.

Something for the Big Day

Another idea is to pick out items for the wedding party to wear on the day of the wedding such as jewelry or cufflinks. Pieces matching their outfits can be given out so everyone has a uniform look. Not only will everyone have coordinating jewelry for the wedding, they’ll have some wonderful reminders of that day as well.

Gifts for Children

Don't forget the youngest attendants.

Purchasing gifts for flower girls and ring bearers are trickier as you’d like to purchase something appropriate for younger attendants. An engraved locket or jewelry box for a young girl and perhaps a tie clip or dresser top money bank for a young boy are nice ideas. After the wedding, parents can put the jewelry gifts away until the children are old enough to wear them. There have also been instances where the bride and groom have given savings bonds. These are the gifts that keep giving.

When it comes to bridal party gifts, it’s important to give something personal. Take your time and shop for these special people. After all, you couldn’t have done it all without them.