21 Wedding Items Every Bride-to-Be (And Her Besties!) Need

As a bride-to-be there is suddenly so much to do! From planning out decor to picking out your dress, to bridal showers and bachelorette parties, your bridesmaids will be there for everything! It's time to find some cute items that you (and your besties) can use as you celebrate! We found the cutest ideas perfect for a bride-to-be and her bridal team. From special items just for the bride, to practical and fun gifts for you and the crew - we found the best of everything! 

Bridal Essentials That Are Both Fun and Practical

 It's important to find items that are practical and can help you stay organized, but also some things just because it's fun! We compiled our finds into three categories that it would be perfect for: Bride, Bachelorette Party, and Wedding Day - but of course any item can be used for anything! This is the perfect list for any bride to find something for herself and her bridal crew (and the cutest things to gift a bride-to-be!)

Wedding Essentials For The Bride-to-Be

For our brides, we looked for unique items that mark this special moment as a bride-to-be. Some are meant for organizational purposes, and others are because it's a trendy style and cute way to celebrate!

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1) Customizable Wedding Planner Book

wedding planner

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From the moment you get engaged to your honeymoon, using a detailed wedding planner is always helpful! This gorgeous wedding planner is professionally printed on a luxe hardcover coil-bound book. Included are budgeting pages, monthly checklists and to-do lists, pages to keep track of various vendors, and more. Everything from a wedding and emergency kit checklist, venue details and seating arrangements, and even bridal showers and honeymoon planning, are covered!

2) Cute & Cozy 'Bride' Tube Socks

Bride Socks

Bride Tube Socks (Find Similar On Amazon)

Skating along with the comfy vibe, we've found a perfect match- these Bride-to-Be socks! We honestly cannot get over how adorable they are. These bride athletic tube socks are certainly a blast from the past in the best way. The traditional bridal white with pale pink retro font will add a trendy and fun look to any outfit!

3) Personalized Bridal (& Bridesmaid) Makeup Bags!

Bride and Bridesmaids holding their personalized cosmetic bags.

Personalized Bridal Cosmetic Bag

Every gal needs a cosmetics bag for all of her essentials! We love a matching set and these are the perfect pair for the bridal tote bags. They're travel-size and have a good amount of room to fit your cosmetics and personal care products. It can also be used as a utility bag to hold pens, phone chargers, and notepads to keep your tote bag organized. The best part is that both the tote and cosmetic bag are well-made and so useful for both the wedding and everything after! 

Cosmetic Bags

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4) Embroidered BRIDE Crewneck Sweatshirt

Bride Crewneck

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Stay cozy and cute in this darling white 'Bride' crewneck! It's such a fun outfit to wear as a bride-to-be and will keep you comfy as you work on wedding planning.

5) Bride Embroidered Baseball Cap & Bucket Hats

Bride Embroidered Baseball Cap and Bride Embroidered Bucket Hat

Shop Embroidered Baseball CapBride Bucket Hat

You're engaged and should enjoy every moment of it! Being a bride-to-be is an exciting time and it's fun to celebrate it. For a chic look, add this Bride baseball cap or trendy Bride bucket hat to your outfit! We love the white hats with "Bride" embroidered in white thread for a more laid-back vibe. It's a sleek look with a cool style, is minimal, and looks amazing!

Bride Hats

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6) The Cutest Bride Tote Bags! (Fun & Functional)

Bride Tote Bag

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A bridal tote bag is a must! During your engagement you'll be running around meeting many wedding vendors and will have so much to keep track of. A sturdy bridal tote is perfect to bring along with to store all of those venue handouts. These bridal totes are also large enough to hold all of your essentials, which you'll be thankful for on those days you're in a hurry.

7) Adorable Bridesmaid Silk Satin Scrunchies

Bridesmaid silk satin scrunchies in various neutral and jewel tones.

Bridesmaid Satin ScrunchiesShop Similar On Amazon

Something as quick as a fun accessory can make any outfit 100x better (these colors even match the following bride sweatshirts perfectly!) We love a comfy-cute vibe and these silk satin scrunchies are not only chic, but also practical! You'll be so busy running from place to place with appointments- add a silk scrunchie for an easy hairstyle and fun look within a matter of minutes!

8) Trendy (& Retro) Bride Sweatshirt

Model wearing a comfy sweatshirt with "bride" written in a retro font.

Trendy Bride Sweatshirt | Chic Bride Sweatshirt

Wedding planning is fun, but can also be stressful! At the end of a busy and hectic day, the best feeling is going home to relax. What better way to do that than to change into a comfy sweatshirt?! We adore how cute both of these bride sweatshirts are with the retro font. The relaxed fit with trendy style has an effortlessly cool look for when you're lounging at home or going out-and-about!

Bride & Bridesmaid Bachelorette Party Essentials

For our brides and her gals, we wanted to find some cutesy bachelorette party stuff that'll still be great to use after all of the festivities. After all, this is the best time to dress up and match with all of your besties!

1) Bachelorette Party Veil For the Bride

Brides having fun by a pool wearing a fun "Bride-to-Be" veil for their bachelorette party.

Bridal Bachelorette Party Veil

Whether you're going out on the town with your gals or lounging by the pool, it's time to wear some super cute outfits and accessories! For an extra festive look, add a chic bridal veil! It's the perfect accessory for any bridal events, especially your bachelorette party! We love how simple, yet dainty, this tiered veil is with detailed trim. Choose from the gorgeous foil text options of gold, rose gold, or silver. 

2) Bride & Bridesmaid Heart Shaped Sunglasses

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What we love about bachelorette parties are seriously all of the cute outfits and accessories that come with it! It's all about the cutest looks and mimicking the wedding with somewhat matching bridal crew styles. These adorable heart-shaped sunglasses with "Bride" and "Babe" personalization are the perfect addition for your bachelorette outfits! (and honestly, for anything really- they're so cute!)

3) Cute Compact (Light Up) Mirrors For the Bridesmaids

COmpact Mirror

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While you and your gals are going out and about, you may want a mirror to do a quick touch-up! This compact mirror is the cutest accessory that can easily fit into any purse or bag. We adore this sleek metallic style that is customizable with gold, rose gold, and silver and various center colors. 

4) Personalized Bridal Clutch Purse

Personalized bride and bridesmaid clutch with gold chain

Personalized Bridal Clutch Purse

Every bride needs a special purse when she's dressing up and going out and about! This personalized bridal clutch looks amazing for a bachelorette party- and the wedding and honeymoon! The acrylic cross-body purse comes with a removable chain and is printed with "Mrs" in a gold script vinyl lettering. Customized text can also be added on, such as your last name. It's a must-have accessory for any bride-to-be! With the selection of white, clear, pink, and black clutches, it's a stunning personalized gift for bridesmaids to match with a different color!

5) "Mrs" Beaded Bride-to-be Bracelets

Bride wearing 3-stack beaded bracelets with "M-R-S" beads.

"Mrs" Beaded Bride-to-be Bracelets

Adding simple accessories like a stack of bracelets will always be a fun addition to any outfit. Especially when it's for something special- like your bachelorette party! We love how this boho-chic bracelet combo is minimalistic and elegant. It's a cool look for the pool, going out for drinks, and also makes a super-cute manicure opp photo!

6) Personalized Bridal Glass Can With Bamboo Lid & Straw

Bridal glass cans with personalized script and bamboo lid and plastic straw.

Personalized Bridal Glass Can With Bamboo Lid & Straw

Honestly, you can never have too many cute glasses- and these ones are the best! Glass cans with bamboo lids and straws are on a major rise. Add a chic design and they're even more trendy! Besides the cool factor, we love a great sustainable drinking glass - and how the simple personalization will always be in style! These will make a great gift for your bridal crew, and bonus, super cute bachelorette pics!

7) Cute Bride & Bridesmaid Fanny Packs

Bride & Bridesmaid 'Squad' Fanny Packs (Shop Similar)

What's a girl's day out if you're not wearing cute fanny packs?! It's a typical bachelorette party vibe for a bride and her crew and we are here for it! We love the bold font and colors of Bride + Squad, and are swooning over the dreamy colors and doll font of Bride + Babe! Both styles are adorable and certainly handy to carry everything you'll need for all of your adventures!

Wedding Day Bridal Party Getting-Ready Essentials

For our brides and her bridal party on the wedding day, you'll need some cute and practical items for getting-ready! From makeup to hair, to last minute details, it'll be really busy and it is important to have everything organized!

1) Bridal Emergency Kit

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Save yourself from running to the local store in panic mode on your wedding day. This Bridal Emergency Kit has everything a bride could possibly need- and saves the stress of having to shop for it! Anything that could come up will be ready-to-go in this handy bag. Personalize your text with different fonts and color options and appreciate that the item you would've forgotten about will be in this bag!

2) Wedding Day Bride & Bridesmaid Robes

Kennedy Blue models wearing three Kennedy Blue robe styles in floral and lace and satin.

Satin Robe 'Dusty Blue' | Floral Robe 'Pink' | Satin and Lace Robe 'Taupe'

It's a chic classic bridal getting-ready look that's very Instagrammable - Bride and Bridesmaid Robes! Not only does it add elegance, but it's helpful with keeping your hairdos and fresh makeup intact when you're changing into your dress! Choose from different robe styles and color options and rest assured with the longer robe length and size options that all of your gals will feel confident and beautiful.

Bride and Bridesmaids gathered together and wearing Kennedy Blue Satin and Lace robes

Kennedy Blue Bridesmaid Satin and Lace Robes 'Sage' | 3 Birds Photography

3) Personalized Bridesmaid Tumblers

Photo of bridal party gathered together in floral robes and holding personalized tumblers.

Personalized Steel Bridal Tumbler With Lid and Straw

Treat yourself and your besties with personalized items that are perfect to use any time. After all, every bride-to-be and her best ladies need to stay hydrated! This Stainless Steel Bridal Tumbler with a Lid and Straw are great for getting-ready to keep makeup intact and prevent any dreaded spills. Choose between 3 sleek tumbler colors (Rose Gold, Matte Black, White Marble) and a selection of font colors.

4) Personalized Hangers For Bridesmaid Dresses

Personalized Bride and Bridesmaid hangers for wedding day dresses.

Personalized Bride and Bridesmaid Hangers

It's all in the details! Your wedding dress (and bridesmaids' dresses) deserve a special hanger. Bonus: it helps with organization AND makes for the best photos! These sophisticated hangers are permanently engraved with a laser, which means that they will look beautiful for years and years to come. It'll be the perfect accessory for the bridal room, and the sweetest addition to your home closet as a wedding memento! 

Kennedy Blue Bridesmaid Dresses style "Elena" in 'Fawn' hung up on personalized wooden hangers.

Kennedy Blue Bridesmaid Dress "Elena" in 'Fawn' | Maternity Bridesmaid Dress "Lacey" | Love Big Live Small Photo

5) Custom Bridal Jean Jacket With Pearls

Photo of bride and groom. Bride is wearing a personalized denim jacket with pearl embellishments.

Customized Bridal Denim Jacket With Pearls

This trendy wedding style is a popular Pinterest-pin and we are here for it! Jean jackets will always be classic and bring an instant cool vibe to any outfit. Add some pearl embellishments and a personalization and it's a chic addition over your wedding dress! Better yet, it's the perfect item to wear again and again (and will look amazing on your honeymoon!)

Bride and Groom standing next to the water with the bride wearing a personalized denim jacket over her wedding dress.

Wedding Shoppe, Inc. Maggie Sotterro Bridal Gown Wild Eyed Photography

6) Getting Ready Sleep Shirts For the Bride & Bridesmaids

Kennedy Blue model showing three different colors of Kennedy Blue's Bridesmaid Sleep Shirts.

Sleep Shirt 'Light Green' | Sleep Shirt 'Mauve' | Sleep Shirt 'Dusty Blue'

Bridal Trend 101: Bride and Bridesmaid Sleep Shirts! This bridal party style is becoming so popular for a wedding getting-ready outfit. It's a fresh look and definitely a cute and comfy trend! With the intended oversized fit and longer mid-thigh/knee length, it's definitely a comfortable button-up to wear as you're getting ready!

Find Your Favorite Bride & Bridesmaid Gifts And Accessories!

There is so much to do before you can say "I Do", but with your best gals by your side, you can get through anything! And it doesn't hurt to add some extra cuteness to all of your wedding festivities with these wedding items! We wanted to find the best selection of practical, fun, and cozy things that will help wedding planning, bridal showers, and getting-ready before the big day just a little bit more special! Let us know in the comments below what wedding items you and your besties will be rocking!

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Bride and Groom sitting together at their head table outside, with a tent and twinkly lights.

 


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Jenna
June 26, 2019 09:52

Such great ideas!! I LOVE those Kennedy Blue floral robes!!

Megan
June 24, 2019 15:22

Love all of these! Definitely plan on ordering more than one item on this list. Can’t wait!

Greta
June 21, 2019 14:42

Everything about this is perfect! This definitely give me great ideas for mine and friends upcoming wedding!

Ashley
June 20, 2019 11:03

These are perfect suggestions! I’ll definitely be saving this so I’ll have it on hand when my date gets closer!!

Rhyker Dye
June 20, 2019 11:03

I love the bridal Jean jacket! I think I will have to get one for myself.

Emily
June 20, 2019 11:03

I love seeing the wide variety of items! I definitely want a few of these for sure!

Jillian Taylor
June 12, 2019 13:11

Such cute products and great ideas!!! Especially love the “wifey” necklace. Definitely saving these for when my date gets closer!

Sarina
June 12, 2019 10:48

VERY USEFUL. I ordered the Etsy bag ❤️

Abi Ack
June 12, 2019 10:49

Love this blog! I’m obsessed with that Mrs. Shirt!

Claire
June 12, 2019 10:49

Such good ideas! I didn’t even think about ponytail holders, adding that to my bridesmaids gifts now!

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