According to customary wedding etiquette, the bride and Groom are supposed to purchase presents for their wedding party· This is a way to express gratitude to your friends and family for their time, money, and effort spent on your wedding·
After all, each wedding party member has a significant role in your special day· For instance, under the direction of the maid of honor, the bridesmaids plan and finance the hen party and bridal shower·
Concerning finances, the bride and Groom’s parents typically cover nearly every aspect of the wedding· It is only fitting to give them a gift as a token of gratitude for their efforts·
This guide explains which members of the wedding party you must purchase a gift for· We’ll also offer some suggestions for suitable and reasonably priced wedding party presents·
For whom do the bride and groom purchase presents?
Generally speaking, you should purchase a present for anyone who has assisted you with your wedding· This holds regardless of whether they have contributed financially, given you time to shop or plan, or helped ensure your special day went off without a hitch·
Typically, the bride and groom purchase presents for:
The bride’s mother
The bride’s Father
The maid of honor
The bridesmaids
The best man
That is the bare minimum· However, you can also purchase wedding party gifts for the Groom’s parents, the groomsmen, the ushers, the flower girl, and the page boy (or ring bearer) based on your preferences and/or how much they have assisted you·
Ideas for Wedding Party Gifts
This section offers many gift suggestions for every member of your wedding party· But don’t just take our word for it; make your gifts unique and give each person something they’ll value·
Mother of the Bride Presents
The bride’s mother has been a big help to you· She deserves a special thank you, regardless of whether she assisted you in selecting your dress or just helped you relax on the big day·
Chocolates, wine, perfume, and flowers are traditional presents for the bride’s mother· Personalized jewelry, like a locket, bracelet, or ring, is a fantastic option if you want to go above and beyond·
Presents for the Father of the Bride
Typically, the bride’s Father bears the financial burden for nearly every aspect of the wedding· It’s only fair to thank him for bearing such a heavy financial load and bringing your wedding day to life·
The ideal thank-you gift is this Father of the Bride engraved hip flask in an opulent gift box· These beer bottle cufflinks will make a fantastic additional matching gift if you want to go above and beyond·
If he doesn’t drink much, you could get him a set of fountain or rollerball pens, stylish silver cufflinks, or opulent, warm wool socks·
Gifts for the Maid of Honor
The member of the wedding party who contributes the most time and effort is most likely the maid of honor· She organizes the pre-wedding activities and helps the bride with the wedding preparations·
Thus, she merits a present that will make her feel as unique as she is· This Swarovski crystal-encrusted Maid of Honor heart necklace would be ideal· Alternatively, how about making the maid of honor’s gift a joint experience? For instance, coupons for theater tickets or spa services·
Gifts for Bridesmaids
Don’t play favorites here; your bridesmaids should get the same gift, except the maid of honor· No one will be offended or upset in this way·
The perfect bridesmaid presents are these gold and silver charm bracelets· They are presented in a gift box with a thank-you note on the lid that has been foil-finished· Hearts, stars, and crystals are among the many delicate charms that adorn each bracelet·
This compact mirror and pink hip flask would be perfect for something more sophisticated· The mirror is encrusted with pink and silver diamonds for an opulent finish·
Gifts for the Best Man
The Groom’s rock, personal therapist, and chief organizer is the best man· He is responsible for ensuring the Groom doesn’t get lost on the way to the wedding, lose his head, or get too wasted at the stag do!
These Rectangular Best Man Cufflinks are the ideal way to express gratitude to your best man for his efforts and commitment· Try this sophisticated Amore Glass best-man tankard if you want something he can use repeatedly·
Gifts for Groomsmen and Ushers
The ushers and groomsmen are crucial to your wedding· They are responsible for ensuring that everyone finds their seats, interacts with your wedding guests, and is content and at ease·
For any male guests in your wedding party, these personalized tiny pewter tankards make amusing and considerate presents· You can personalize them with up to three lines of text, such as your groomsmen’s names or a thank-you note· They would be ideal for celebrating with shots at the stag do, as they are large enough to hold 3 ounces of liquid!
Gifts for Flower Girls and Page Boys
The flower girl and page boy (or ring bearer), the youngest members of your wedding party, may be the easiest to purchase· Games, candy, and toys are always well received by kids of all sexes·
For instance, any page boy would love this lovely silver personalized Yoyo as a fun present· For a unique touch, you can have his initials engraved on it·
Why not give this stunning Flower Girl Charm Bracelet to the fashion-forward flower girl? It is presented in a satin-lined gift box and includes charms in shades of pink, gold, and silver, as well as an enamel flower·
Gifts from the Groom’s parents
You don’t have to spend much money on presents for the Groom’s parents because the bride’s family is responsible for paying for and assisting with the wedding· But it’s only right to give them credit for whatever assistance they may have provided you—and, of course, for raising the Groom!
Giving a joint gift to the Groom’s Father and mother is acceptable· For instance, a lovely bouquet is a wise choice· For something a little more unique, consider this personalized candle, which you can personalize with the names of the Groom’s parents and a thank-you note· A beautiful sentimental gift is a family photo in a classy frame, like this Falling Crystals picture frame·
When Do You Present Gifts to the Wedding Party?
After you’ve made your purchase decisions, the only thing left to decide is when to present your wedding party with their gifts·
Gifts are typically given to wedding party members during the toasts and speeches that follow the wedding breakfast· But if you’d like, you can do things a different way·
For instance, you might want your best man to wear the cufflinks you got him during the wedding ceremony· Therefore, make sure he receives his gift before the big day·
Some excellent choices if you would like your wedding guests to open their presents before the wedding are:
At the rehearsal dinner
During the stag and hen parties
When you’re getting ready together on the morning of the wedding·
Another option is to wait until after the wedding· Plan a casual lunch for your wedding guests, individually or collectively, and present them with their presents at that time· Additionally, you could use this time to hand deliver some of your thank-you cards·