Bridal Party Gifts

Planning a wedding is a lot of work. There's the flowers,  wedding cake,  decorations,  favors,  and more. Along the way some special people help you through thick and thin in order to make the journey go smoothly: your bridesmaids  and groomsmen.  On this momentous occasion, make sure to give proper thanks to your closest friends and family whom you have chosen to stand by you during this memorable experience. Show your bridal party how much you appreciate their hard work with a token of gratitude that is both touching and thoughtful. With a little creativity and planning, you can find gifts  that show them just how important to you they are.

Gender-Neutral Gifts

Things such as photo albums  and frames  are great reminders of the wedding day; if you're feeling ambitious, personalized scrapbooks  can be a great gift.  Likewise, monogrammed locket key chains  are especially nice and portable memories. Below are gifts that work especially well if you want to give one to everyone in the bridal party. Then you can give more unique gifts to the best man and maid of honor. You can even throw in a few more goodies as well depending on your budget. Barware,  fine wine  or cigars,  and other specialty items can be good gifts if the recipient has an interest in them. Gift baskets are another easy idea. Gender-neutral gifts are also a great idea if you're having people of both sexes in your wedding party -- bridesmen and groomswomen are becoming more common!

Leather Photo Box  These can hold a photo to remember the wedding and are also practical for storing keepsakes (or more photos).	Locket Key Chains  Bridesmaids and groomsmen can carry this memorable gift anywhere as a reminder of the wedding day.	Bath and Body Sets  Show your appreciation for all your bridal party's hard work with bath and body sets in relaxing fragrances.	Wine and Cheese Totes  Wine and cheese totes make elegant gifts that are great for a classy outing. Bonus points if you include a bottle of wine.	Poker Sets  Poker sets are fun, useful gifts that always come in handy when hosting friends.

Bridesmaids

Jewelry to wear during the wedding is a very traditional gift choice for bridesmaid's gifts. It can come in any form, from bracelets  to earrings  to necklaces.  Jewelry boxes are also great additions to the gift. Evening bags  and totes  stuffed with cosmetics  or bath and body goodies  are great and they are a nice complement to a pair of comfortable slippers  or embellished flip flops to wear when their party shoes get tight. Pair either of these gifts with a pre-wedding spa trip to get your hair and nails done with all the girls. Other gifts that might work well are purses  or clutches,  embroidered scarves,  fragrant sachets,  candles  with a thank you message on them, perfume  or perfume bottles  and silk pajamas  or robes. 

Jewelry  If you are looking for a traditional gift, jewelry  is always a good choice. A piece of jewelry lasts forever as a reminder of your gratefulness for all their help.	Cosmetics Bags  These useful gifts are cute and colorful tokens of your appreciation. They allow you to be creative when choosing designs and colors and make very practical gifts.	Monogrammed Compacts  This charming gift is a lasting keepsake of your wedding day. They are functional yet still reminders of your gratitude.	Jewelry Boxes  In addition to being a keepsake of the wedding day, jewelry boxes are always useful for holding valuables. This elegant gift is a great way to show your appreciation.	Slippers  While a less traditional bridesmaid gift, slippers are always appreciated. Giving something they can use to enjoy themselves is a great way to say thank you.

Groomsmen

Men in the bridal party typically receive things like tie clips,  cuff links  and money clips  along with personalized sports goods, bar accessories  and shaving kits.  Hone in on what your groomsmen will like by paying attention to their special interests. If they are executives, desk sets,  leather valets,  luxury pens  and paper weights  are good choices. If they are into gourmet goods, fine wine  products and cigar accessories  or humidors  are good options. Sports fanatics could all get a jersey  from their favorite team. When in doubt for more ideas, think leather and stainless steel. Business card holders,  leather wallets,  cigarette cases,  flasks,  cigar cutters  and clocks  are all options. For the best man, watches  are a possibility too.

Leather Valet  These make great gifts for any guy that is in need of some organization. Leather valets  are extremely useful for keeping track of all his personal items.	Money Clip  As a luxury item, money clips  make very useful and stylish gifts. As a token of your gratitude, it can be carried anywhere as a reminder of your special day.	Sterling Swiss Army Knife  This practical gift always comes in handy. Along with a knife,  it features various other tools such as a can opener or corkscrew and is very practical.	Shaving Kit  Show your appreciation with a gift that your groomsmen will get a lot of use out of. Every guy can use a shaving kit.	Engraved Pocket Watch  Pocket watches,  though slightly old-fashioned, make classic and elegant gifts for your groomsmen.

Personalized Gifts

A little short on cash? Not quite sure what to get for your wedding party? Do-it-yourself gifts can be a great way to say "Thank you!" without breaking the bank -- and they're always more personal! Whether you're a crafty lady or fella, or you don't know a knitting needle from a hot glue gun, there are many easy projects that will make your attendants smile.

Show your friends how much they mean to you with a personalized scrapbook  or photo album.  Include momentos from trips, movie tickets, or other fun events. Don't forget to leave a page or two at the end for a photo from your wedding!	Mixing up a short cook book  of all your favorite recipes can be a fun gift for bridesmaids or groomsmen who love to get fancy in the kitchen! Stir in a handful of photos of the bride and groom cooking, and you have a delicious wedding mememto!	Both guys and gals appreciate a warm, knitted hat.  If you're crafty with needles,  get started soon to make sure you have enough time. Knitted accessories can reflect the colors of your wedding and are great for winter weddings. You can even sew in a tag with your wedding date!	Gift baskets are a great idea, but they're even better when you personalize them. Your coffee-loving  groomsman probably won't want the same things as a tea-drinking  bridesmaid, right? Make everyone happy (and save money!) by making up personalized baskets  yourself.	Are you artistic?  Crafty?  Arts and crafts-y, even? A personalized work of art can be a beautiful gift. For example, if one of the guys is a fly fisherman, a watercolor  of him fishing in a serene river might be a great gift!