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20 meaningful bridesmaid gift ideas for the bride

The bridesmaid gift to the bride represents the special bond the two of you share. Celebrate it with meaningful wedding gifts that spark joy - check out our top picks.

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If you're looking for meaningful bridesmaid gift ideas for the bride, you're in the right place. The bridesmaid gift to the bride is a long-standing tradition. It marks the unique bond shared between you and your bestie. It doesn't need to be anything too extravagant. You may want to reference a joke or memory you share or add something you've both talked about doing together - like bottomless rosé at The Shard! Whatever it may be, it really is all about the thought behind it. There are so many meaningful gift ideas for the bride available at The Wedding Shop, but here are a few of our favourites to inspire your wedding registry.

Bridesmaid gifts for the bride on her wedding day

Celebratory gifts for the bride

Raise a glass to your friendship! Think bottomless rosé 72 floors high in London's iconic Shard or a champagne pairing box from famously British Fortnum & Mason's. These celebratory gifts are best enjoyed in the company of each other.

Wedding gifts to celebrate the bride

Gifts to pamper the bride

After all the emotions of planning a wedding, a self-care package is a thoughtful gift that allows time for the bride to slow down and take it all in. Create an at-home spa with candles and bath products, or try something a little different - like a month tea subscription or spa experience. These are the best wedding presents that bridesmaids love to give:

Selfcare wedding gifts bridesmaids love to give

Joyful gifts for the bride

Spark joy with gifts that keep giving, from Bloom & Wild's seasonal flower deliveries to coffee table books bursting with styling tips for your new home. These are the unique wedding gifts that will make both bride and bridesmaid smile time and time again.

Wedding presents to make the bride smile

Personalised gifts for the bride

Personalised wedding gifts remind the bride of their cherished wedding day memories. From the bride walking down the aisle with their best gals, saying their vow’s to all the unique moments that made their day truly special, discover the top personalised wedding gift ideas that bridesmaids love to give.

Personalised bridesmaid gifts to the bride

We hope you are inspired by these 20 meaningful bridesmaid gift ideas. What makes these gifts so special is the unique memories they evoke. Whether a reminder of that wild hen night, bridal dress shopping, walking down the aisle together, or perhaps a memory that only the bride and bridesmaid share. 

If you enjoyed this, explore more gift ideas for the bride from bridesmaids. We think you'd also love our other collections of gifts guests like to give - from grandparents and groomsmen to siblings or parents.

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