Wedding Party Gift Ideas You May Have Missed

Weddings bring out the highest levels of creativity in every bride. Having changes made to your bridal gown and bridesmaid dresses, helping design the perfect invitations and even casting the vision for those gorgeous floral centerpieces can all be taxing on anyone's imagination. Perhaps this is why so many brides fall back on the old standby of earrings and picture frames when it comes time to pick out the gifts for their bridal party. Before you decide on a generic gift, check out the top bridal party gift ideas you may have missed.

Locket Key Ring Bridal Party Gifts

Tiny locket pendants hold pictures that are too tiny for anyone to really appreciate. Give your bridesmaids a fun twist on this classic gift by giving them a sterling silver locket key ring. You can either add your solo engagement picture and your favorite picture of them, or you can present it to them empty with the promise of adding pictures from the wedding day. Either way, this is a special gift your loved ones will treasure.

Personalized Cooler Gifts

Any friends who love sporting events, outdoor concerts or camping trips will be pleasantly surprised to receive a cooler that converts to a stool. Now they can keep their drinks icy cold and avoid grass stains from sitting on the ground for too long. The durable material also allows you to personalize it with their monogram, turning a nice gesture into the perfect reminder of your wedding long after the vows have been exchanged.

Bridesmaid Book Gifts

Junior bridesmaids may feel a little lost about what role they are to play before, during and after the wedding ceremony. Consider presenting them with a book that explains bridesmaid duties and proper wedding etiquette. Make sure to take into account the temperament of the friend or family member who will receive this gift, as some junior bridesmaids may have already been in plenty of weddings and feel insulted if you do not recognize their experience. Otherwise, this can be a great way to welcome a wedding newcomer into the mix.

Compact Mirror Gifts

At first glance, this is a gift that seems anything but overlooked; however, when was the last time you received a compact as a gift? This silver-plated compact mirror is often considered, yet rarely purchased. Compacts are great gifts for the members of your bridal party to carry with them at the reception so they will always be picture-ready. Finding one with tasteful Austrian crystals and room for their monogram is a thoughtful touch. For added originality points, look for a compact in a square style rather than round or heart-shaped, as this is a unique shape that will make a more memorable impression.

Venetian Pendant Bridal Party Gifts

Everyone gives crystal or silver pendants, yet rarely do brides think to include a dazzling bit of color in their jewelry selections. Surprise the ladies of your bridal party with Venetian pendants that are as unique as they are. These hearts feature a swirling mosaic pattern of blue hues with a touch of red. Even if you present each of your bridesmaids with one of these pendants, no two will end up with the same design. Now you can present your bridesmaids with a little something blue instead of the other way around.

Serenity Lighter Gifts

When people think of lighters, the image of men smoking cigars often comes to mind. However, lighters have so much more to offer. Even if your bridesmaids are not smokers they can still appreciate an elegant way to light their scented candles. Presenting them with a lighter that's engraved with the "Serenity Prayer" is a nice touch that may even add a touch of humor to the gift. This is especially the case if your bridesmaids have been dealing with more than their fair share of pre-wedding day drama on your behalf,Bridesmaid dresses of online store.

Personalized Flask Gifts

When it comes to flasks, this gift always seems to go to the guys. Rather than only sharing the fun with the groomsmen, surprise your bridal party with colorful flasks of their very own. For example, look for a flirty pink flask that holds up to eight ounces of liquid. These fun gifts can be personalized with two lines of text, more than enough for their name and your wedding date, if you like. Many of these flasks even come with a small funnel so all of their favorite libations make it into the flask and not all over her outfit.

Bridal party gifts are intended to let your closest friends know just how much you appreciate them. So take the time to look for sentimental, unique gifts that will remind them of your special day for years to come.

Lisa Parker is a freelance writer who writes about weddings, often focusing on one aspect of weddings such as bridal party gifts.