30 Actually Good Bridesmaid Gifts That Won’t Get Donated After The Wedding

“I hate something soft and silky,” said no one ever. Give the ladies a lounge set they can enjoy while getting ready on your big day. “On the day of [the wedding], typically brides will give a robe or PJ set (as long as it’s button down for hair and makeup purposes) and a set of jewelry to wear on the wedding day,” says Bettina Benizri, event planner and president of Busy Bee’s Events in South Florida. Choose from nearly every shade of the rainbow and lots of patterns to complement your wedding colors or their favorite hues.

Now that we’re traveling again, refresh their luggage options with a colorful getaway bag. This one by Vera Bradley is made from soft microfiber that’s easy to clean. A perfect carry-on, it’s roomy enough for all the essentials and comes in eight colors.

Thank your bridal party for their support with some luxurious products for pampering before and after the big event. This set from L’Occitane features all of their bestsellers and can deliver a home-based spacation experience your girlfriends will love.

Fresh blooms delivered to the front porch? Um, yes please. Give the gift that keeps on giving and treat them to a few months of fresh flowers. That way they won’t feel bummed if they forget to bring home a centerpiece as a memento from the reception.

How soft and cuddly is this blanket? Even if you’re planning a summertime wedding, it’s never too early to plan for cool weather decor. This luxe throw is something your bridesmaids will love snuggling into with a cup of tea, reminiscing about your nuptials.

Is there anyone who doesn’t love this beauty bestseller? Urban Decay has taken our favorite shades and put them all in a single set. The eyeshadow palette looks amazing on everyone and is a must in your wedding party’s beauty bag.

This bag is roomy enough for all the things and keeps them within easy reach. Hang it on a door or hook for convenient access. “They will most likely keep a cute bathroom bag with their name on it for a long time, and if it is a good one, it is very handy to have — not to mention, [it has a] personal touch [because it’s] from a fabulous friend,” says Lindsay Wiggins, wedding planner and owner of Bliss Productions in San Clemente, CA.

Thank your bridesmaids for helping you tie the knot with these chic gold and silver knot studs. Each pair is handmade and comes with a reusable organza bag. Their modern and understated design guarantees they’ll enjoy wearing them long after you say, “I do.”

Wrap their feet in slippers so soft and cozy, they won’t wear anything else. These scuffers make ideal footwear for pre-wedding primping and will quickly become part of their home office uniform (does anyone even own heels anymore)? Just buy the damn things, says one Amazon reviewer: “BUY THEM. Stop moving them to ‘save for later,’ stop looking at other similar ones, just BUY these. They are amazing. So comfortable.” They come in 10 colors so you can match them to your wedding party attire.

Show them how much they mean to you with these delicate birthstone necklaces they can wear on your big day and for years to come. Include your and their birthstones and initialed leaves to make it extra personal and special. 

Snail mail is back in style, so gift your crew with stationery personalized with their name or monogram. We especially love the soft-textured paper with its upscale feel. This set of notecards features a chic bordered design available in 12 colors.  

A luxe soy candle by Benevolence will have their homes smelling amazing. Notes of English rose and bergamot are a harmonious blend of florals and earth musk. Slow-burning soy makes these candles last at least 45 blissful hours.