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Your bridal party consists of the men and women who are your nearest and dearest friends. They’ve been there for you through thick and thin, and they’ll be by your side on your big day. That’s why it’s so important to show your appreciation with bridal party gifts. These small gifts are a token of thanks for your close friends, expressing gratitude for their support and commemorating your bond. While they may have a reputation for being drab, you can find bridal party gifts that are both fun and practical at the same time.

No one wants to send their bridal party home with gifts that they can’t use, or gifts that aren’t exciting. When searching for these gifts, it is important to consider the personalities of your bridal party members. Depending on their unique personalities and styles, you may choose elegant keepsakes, religious mementos, or fun gifts that they can use on a daily basis. These gifts serve as great reminders of your big day for your closest friends. Finding useful and fun bridal party gifts requires a little bit of imagination, but it’s well worth your time and effort.

You can take one of two approaches when selecting bridal party gifts. You can either give the entire bridal party the same gift, or you can give each person a slightly different gift depending on their individual taste. There is no right way to do this — just be sure that you end up choosing gifts your bridal party will enjoy and use.

When giving each of your bridal party members the same gift, consider how these people like to spend their down time. Is there a common activity, sport or craft that you all enjoy? Finding the right bridal party gift can be difficult when you are choosing gifts for an entire party, but it isn't impossible. Think about things that you use every day, like glasses, silverware, plates, and mugs, and think about ways to present these items as beautiful, decorative gifts. You can have them inscribed with your names and the date of your wedding, and suddenly you have beautiful and useful keepsake gifts that you can give to your bridal party.

If your friends are more active, consider inscribed jerseys or even sports equipment. Or, organize a trip to a sporting event. Organizing a fun outing is a great way to show appreciation to your closest friends, and it allows you to celebrate your bond together.

Key chains, bottle openers, wine glasses, wallets, money clips, and handkerchiefs are all great gifts that are useful and fun. You can personalize these gifts with your names, your wedding date, or the names of your bridal party members. This makes them useful but also meaningful for years to come.

You might also choose to get each member of your wedding party a slightly different gift based on their individual personalities. It’s easier to find individual gifts that are fun and practical since you don’t need to please everyone with the same gift. You can give your best man a set of cufflinks if you know he likes to wear suits, and your maid of honor a beautiful necklace. You can give other members of your wedding party wallets, money clips, bracelets, teapots, or any other type of gift that you know fits their personality. To make the gifts more fun, try to have them personalized with their initials, or with your wedding date. You can make these gifts even more fun by including a favorite adage or a sentimental saying or lyric that your friends will appreciate. This will take some of the pressure off of you and help you make sure that your gift is one that keeps giving.

In order to find that perfect gift for your wedding party, first think about your friends’ tastes and what types of things they like to do. This will give you an idea of their personality and what type of gift is going to be best for them.

Remember that not everyone has to get the same type of gift. You can give one person a bottle of wine and another person a set of wine glasses, encouraging them to get together and enjoy their gifts. However, if you can find a way to make all of the gifts fit together in a theme on their own, or in a theme with your wedding, your gifts will be even more special and memorable.

When selecting bridal party gifts, don’t be afraid to think outside the box. With a little imagination, creativity and planning, you can send your friends home with amazing gifts that they’ll enjoy every single day.

About the Author

Leslie Silver is a freelance writer who writes about family events, weddings and bridal party gifts.

Vinotemp EP-GLASSHOLD Epicureanist Stemware Plate Clips $29 These colorful stemware plate clips support your glass so you can enjoy your food or a friendly handshake. The reusable clips adjusts to virtually any plate size and features a special opening to accommodate stemmed glassware. As a part of the stylish selection offered by Epicureanist, this product makes a great gift for any wine lover. Dimensions: (1. 875 inch W x 3. 125 inch D x. 625 inchH).

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Epicureanist Stemware Plate Clips (6-Pack) $14.99 These clips attach to your plate for supporting your glass while you enjoy your meal at a party or gathering. The adjustable design accommodates virtually any type of plate for wide-ranging compatibility.

1/4 Mini Designer Clips $19.95 These clear polycarbon clips make installations simple and secure without detracting from the glass. The clips create an 1/8 air space between the panel and window, which allows air to circulate and eliminate moisture and heat build up. Can be easily removed for cleaning or moving. Twenty-five pieces.

Prodyne SC6 Set of 6 Stainless Steel Stemware Plate Clips Pack of 12 $210.6 Party perfect plate clips support your glass of wine or champagne so you can enjoy your food or a friendly handshake. These stylish and durable brushed stainless steel clips have rubberized inner surfaces to firmly grip and protect your plate. Ideal for all indoor and outdoor entertaining. Includes total of 72 clips.

A Still Life with Glass of Wine, Tazza and a Pewter Plate $49.99 Hans van Sant A Still Life with Glass of Wine, Tazza and a Pewter Plate - Giclee Print

3/16 Cabinet Doors Clips $13.95 Secure panels to cabinet doors. Made of clear polycarbon with a U.V. inhibitor. Pack of 25 3/16 clips. Screws included.

Wine Glass Jewelry Mold $17.95 Create Cast Glass Pendants Fill pendant molds with glass frit, scrap and powders to create one-of-a-kind cast glass jewelry. Try combining powders to create a marbled look or accent with dichroic. The possibilities are endless. Ceramic molds can be used many times. Coat with MR-97 93701. Mold measures 3-1/4 long x 2-3/8 wide. Finished pendant measures 1-7/8 high x 2-1/2 long at the widest points. Images courtesy of Creative Paradise Inc.

Ponytail Holder Barrette Clips - 3 Pack $7.95 Ponytails Get Elegant. You can make a standard hair clip into a style-setting fashion accessory and even coordinate your designs to match your favorite outfits. It and 39;s easy to create wearable art with these findings. Clips measure 2 x 1/2. To create decorative glass, slump glass on Barrette Molds 62730 or 62764. Attach to clips with adhesive, such as Triolyse 77201, to secure glass in place. Sold unfinished, pack of three. Finished project shown created by glass artist Keturah Esch.

Screw On Clip Night Light Clips - 50 Pack $19.95 Night Lights Make Quick and Thoughtful Gifts Make a charming stained glass night-light, a wonderful weekend project. Clips screw on to night light fixtures for a secure fit. Use with night light hardware 702612, sold separately. 50 clips per pack. Celestial night light from All Through the Night by Teny Nudson. Sunset night light from Creative Techniques in Stained Glass by Cliff Kennedy.

Screw On Clip Night Light Clips - 100 Pack $34.95 Night Lights Make Quick and Thoughtful Gifts Make a charming stained glass night-light, a wonderful weekend project. Clips screw on to night light fixtures for a secure fit. Use with night light hardware 702850, sold separately. 100 clips per pack. Celestial night light from All Through the Night by Teny Nudson. Sunset night light from Creative Techniques in Stained Glass by Cliff Kennedy.

Plate and a Wooden Basket with Roasted Chestnuts Next to a Glass of Wine $24.99 A. Villani Plate and a Wooden Basket with Roasted Chestnuts Next to a Glass of Wine - Photographic Print

Alligator Hair Clips - 4 Pack $5.95 Securely hold your hair back with style Customize your hair accessories to match any outfit. It and 39;s easy to create wearable art with these findings. The Alligator Clip is perfect for thicker hair, measuring 2 long x 1/4 wide. To make custom hair accessories, slump a cabochon using Barrette mold 4269. Attach to the clip with an adhesive, such as Triolyse 77201, to secure cabochon in place. Sold unfinished, pack of four. Finished project shown created by glass artist Melanie Churchill.

Wine Bottle Panel $45.95 Add Color and Excitement to Even the Dullest Window The bright colors and fun design of this wine bottle will bring a bit of cheer to your day. Handmade suncatcher features real stained glass and bright nickel plating that will shine for years to come. Measures 8 x 8. Sold finished.

Wine Rack Mold $64.95 Durable ceramic molds from Creative Paradise can be used many times. Create wine racks perfect for special events, kitchens and more. Designed to easily hold up to 8 standard size wine bottles. Mold measures 6 wide by 14-3/4 long. Pre-drilled. Shelf wash before use. Images courtesy of Creative Paradise.

Flat Top Wine Bottle Stopper $6.95 Add a touch of glass to your kitchen with a beautiful glass art wine bottle stopper. Make the perfect conversation piece for a holiday party or an unforgettable gift. Stylish stopper features a blank specially made for fused or stained glass. When not being used, keep your glass art stoppers on display with stand 63973 (sold separately). Features a thicker stainless steel outer shell so they can be used for extended storage without pitting. Food safe. Flat Top bottle stopper shown below with 63931 Round Top bottle stopper and displayed in a wine bottle. Little Flowers Bottle Stopper project image courtesy of Diamond Tech.

French Barrette Clips - 6 Pack $7.95 Securely hold your hair back with style Customize your hair accessories to match any outfit. It and 39;s easy to create wearable art with these findings. Overall dimensions are 2-1/2 long x 1/4 wide. To make custom hair accessories, slump a cabochon using Barrette mold 4269. Attach to the clip with an adhesive, such as Triolyse 77201, to secure cabochon in place. Sold unfinished, pack of six. Finished project shown created by artist Melanie Churchill.

Long Mandrel Wine Bottle Stopper $6.95 Add a touch of glass to your kitchen with these beautiful wine bottle stoppers. Make the perfect conversation piece for a holiday party or an unforgettable gift. The mandrel Wine Bottle Stopper allow you to change the display beads easily. When not being used, keep your glass art stoppers on display with stand 63973 (sold separately). Long Mandrel measures 4; for beads with holes of at least 3/32 diameter. If creating your own lampworked beads use 7337 3/32 mandrels. NOTICE Bottle stoppers are for multiple short term use not to exceed one week at a time. They are for display and serving not long term storage which can cause pitting and flaking of the plating due to acidic buildup in the wine from oxidation.

Short Mandrel Wine Bottle Stopper $6.95 Add a touch of glass to your kitchen with these beautiful wine bottle stoppers. Make the perfect conversation piece for a holiday party or an unforgettable gift. The mandrel Wine Bottle Stopper allow you to change the display beads easily. When not being used, keep your glass art stoppers on display with stand 63973 (sold separately). Short Mandrel measures 1-1/4; for beads with holes of at least 1/8 diameter. If creating your own lampworked beads use 324418 1/8 mandrels. NOTICE Bottle stoppers are for multiple short term use not to exceed one week at a time. They are for display and serving not long term storage which can cause pitting and flaking of the plating due to acidic buildup in the wine from oxidation.

11-3/4 Rimmed Plate $21.95 This durable and economical ceramic plate mold is one of our most popular molds. It can be fired many times, making it an excellent value. Must be kilnwashed before use. Fits in kilns 14 or larger. Try fusing with frit (as used in star plate) or Wasser Pre-Cuts (as used in flag plate below) for simple, quick projects that make wonderful gifts and elegant additions to your dinner table. Delphi Tip Use pre-cut glass circles with plate and bowl molds. Delphi Artist Brooke Groff created the plate below with Wasser Pre-Cut Fusible Stars. Step-by-Step Make A Fused Plate in an Afternoon 1. Choose corresponding glass cirlces to create plate. Use two pre-cut glass circles for best results. 2. Decorate glass circle. Celebration plate created with Liquid Stringer, frit and confetti. 3. Fuse glass circles together. Slump into plate mold.

7-3/4 Rim Salad Plate $11.95 This durable and economical ceramic plate mold is one of our most popular molds. It can be fired many times, making it an excellent value. Must be kiln washed before use. Try fusing with frit or Wasser Pre-Cuts for simple, quick projects that make wonderful gifts and elegant additions to your dinner table. Delphi Tip Use pre-cut glass circles with plate and bowl molds. Delphi Artist Brooke Groff created the plate above with Wasser Pre-Cut Fusible Stars and compatible fusible glass. Step-by-Step Make A Fused Plate in an Afternoon 1. Choose corresponding glass cirlces to create plate. Use two pre-cut glass circles for best results. 2. Decorate glass circle. Celebration plate created with Liquid Stringer, frit and confetti. 3. Fuse glass circles together. Slump into plate mold.

Star Of David Plate Mold $24.95 A Star of David glass plate will enhance any holiday table. It can be used as a decorative dish or a serving plate. Measures almost 8 from tip to tip, 5/8 deep.

Round Top Wine Bottle Stopper $7.95 Add a touch of glass to your kitchen with a beautiful glass art wine bottle stopper. Make the perfect conversation piece for a holiday party or an unforgettable gift. Stylish stopper features a blank specially made for fused or stained glass. Stopper top measures 1 in diameter. When not being used, keep your glass art stoppers on display with stand 63973 (sold separately). Features a thicker stainless steel outer shell so they can be used for extended storage without pitting. Food safe. Round Top bottle stopper shown below with 63932 Flat Top bottle stopper. Project created by artist Melanie Churchill using 1 pre-cut Clear and Ivory Circles ( 24630, 24632) and Floral Fuse Art decals 427867.Artist Kayleigh McGrath used 1 pre-cut circles with 427844 Mixed Colors Confetti.

10 Rimmed Dinner Plate $14.95 This durable and economical ceramic plate mold is one of our most popular molds. It can be fired many times, making it an excellent value. Must be kilnwashed before use. Fits in kilns 12 or larger. Try fusing with frit (as used in star plate) or Wasser Pre-Cuts (as used in flag plate below) for simple, quick projects that make wonderful gifts and elegant additions to your dinner table. Mold measures 10 in diameter. Delphi Tip Use pre-cut glass circles with plate and bowl molds. Delphi Artist Brooke Groff created the plate below with Wasser Pre-Cut Fusible Stars and compatible fusible glass. Step-by-Step Make A Fused Plate in an Afternoon 1. Choose corresponding glass cirlces to create plate. Use two pre-cut glass circles for best results. 2. Decorate glass circle. Celebration plate created with Liquid Stringer, frit and confetti. 3. Fuse glass circles together. Slump into plate mold.

Wine Glass $49.99 Wine Glass - Giclee Print

Wine Sagger Mold $27.95 Create recycled art and slump a bottle, or use fusible glass to create this bottle shape. Reusable mold is predrilled and can be fired many times. Mold must be kiln washed before use. Measures 15-1/2 x 4-1/4.

Wine Bottle Stopper Base, One Hole $4.95 Display your custom-made wine stopper in style with this beautiful wooden base. A great way to show off your unique bottle stopper at parties or on your dinner table while the wine is in use. Please note that this is the one hole version.

Wine Bottle Stopper Base, Two Hole $4.95 Display your custom-made wine stopper in style with this beautiful wooden base. A great way to show off your unique bottle stopper at parties or on your dinner table while the wine is in use. Please note that this is the two hole version.

Pre-cut Wine Bottle Ring Kit $29.95 Make a delightful stained glass suncatcher in an afternoon. The bright colors and fun design of this wine bottle will bring a bit of cheer to your day. Perfect for decorating your kitchen or any room. Kit includes pre-cut glass pieces, metal ring and complete instructions. Lead came not included. Finished project measures 8 diameter. Assemble with lead came 5593 (sold separately). Delphi Tip Stretch and straighten lead before wrapping glass pieces. Each 6 and 39; piece of lead will stretch 2-3. On average, you will use 2 pieces of lead per pre-cut ring or panel kit, and 1 piece of lead per night light or votive kit.

9 Triangle Rimmed Plate $14.95 Create uniquely shaped dinner plate molds. Triangle rimmed plate slumping mold measures 7-1/2 x 7-3/4 and is made from durable ceramics for countless firings. Image courtesy of Firelight Forms.

Glastar Molded Top Plate For G5 $17.95 This sturdy top plate comes with an insert to accommodate a 3/4 grinding head.

9-1/4 X 5-3/4 Rectangle Plate $23.95 Ceramic glass slumping molds are extremely durable for countless firings. Pre-drilled; always remember to elevate molds for proper air circulation. Large rectangular plate measures 9-1/4 x 5-3/4 x 3/4 deep.

Passover Plate Mold $47.95 Celebrate the Jewish Holidays by Making Your Fused Glass Art High quality slumping mold. Reusable mold can be fired many times. Designed to be a Passover Seder Plate, but can be used in other creative ways. Apply kiln wash before use. Measures 10-1/2 diameter x 1-3/8 high. Project image courtesy of IMD Ceramics.

7 - 10 Plate Slumper Mold $73.95 Colour de Verre Molds are the Simple Way to Cast Glass Merge the age-old art of pate de verre glass casting with modern technology and contemporary design. Mold is perfect for creating jewelry or pieces to incorporate into larger projects. The open, hollow design promotes even heating and cooling. Molds can be filled with glass frit, powder, or sheet glass. A plate slumper perfectly sized for our disk and floral formers. Classic lines with convenient handholds. Dimensions 7 to 10.

6 Ripple Plate $15.95 High quality ceramic mold offers a fun shape that will accentuate any design, is easy to use and durable for countless firings. It and 39;s never been so easy to create custom home decor. Finished plate adds to the presentation of your favorite meals and snacks, and also makes great gifts. Pre-drilled; always remember to elevate molds for proper air circulation. Can be fired many times. Apply kiln wash before use. Measures 6 x 3/4 deep. In image above, this mold is item C. Mold A is the 4 ripple plate 81035. Mold B is the 10 ripple plate 81091.

4 Ripple Plate $11.95 High quality ceramic mold offers a fun shape that will accentuate any design, is easy to use and durable for countless firings. It and 39;s never been so easy to create custom home decor. Finished plate adds to the presentation of your favorite meals and snacks, and also makes great gifts. Pre-drilled; always remember to elevate molds for proper air circulation. Can be fired many times. Apply kiln wash before use. Measures 4 x 3/4 deep. In image above, this mold is item A. Mold B is the 10 ripple plate 81091. Mold C is the 6 ripple plate 81057.