Buy the bride a thoughtful gift that she’ll love to show her how excited you are about her upcoming wedding!

The Sweetest Little Gifts For the Bride: From Bridal Shower to the Wedding

There are plenty of reasons to buy the future bride a gift including the engagement party, bachelorette party, bridal shower, and wedding. Even if it’s a “just because” gift, we found some inspiration to help you shop! Below are some of our favorite new gift ideas for brides.

1) The Cutest Gold Custom Photo Ornament

First Christmas Married Ornament With Photo

Every couple needs an ornament to memorialize their first Christmas together! An ornament with a photo of the couple is especially thoughtful and having it engraved with their names and wedding date is the cherry on top.

2) A Gorgeous Day-Of Wedding Getting Ready Bridal Robe

Pearl Embellished White Bridal Robe

Most brides have their photographer take photos during the time they’re getting ready for the wedding. Consider buying her a beautiful robe that she can get ready in and still look picture-perfect before she puts on her dress.

3) A Fun Personalized Bridal Tote Bag (Perfect For A Bachelorette Party or Honeymoon)

Personalized Fringe Tote Bag for the Bride

Everyone needs a solid tote bag, especially a bride planning a wedding. Buy her a custom tote with her new name on it so she can carry her necessities to the bachelorette weekend, honeymoon, and more.

4) ‘The Perfect Match’ Custom Wood Matchbox

Personalized Wood Matchbox

Looking for a unique gift? This sweet little wooden matchbox with the couple’s initials on it could be the move. They’ll be reminded of warm memories every time they reach for a match.

5) Personalized Embroidered Makeup Bag For the Bride

Custom Embroidered Makeup Bag

A bag to carry her makeup will come in handy for all of the pre-wedding and post-wedding events in her future. Get the bride a custom makeup bag embroidered with her name on it as a thoughtful and useful gift.

6) An Adorable Pair of ‘Wifey’ Socks

“Wifey” Tube Socks Bridal Gift

She’s future wifey so why not get her some gifts that say so? A comfy pair of socks, especially these adorable “wifey” tube socks could be a great place to start. 

7) A Funny Customized Candle For Couples With A Pet

Personalized Dog Photo Soy Wax Candle

Couples with dogs take their roles as “pet parents” very seriously. Try to find them a cute gift featuring a photo of their pup. This candle says “Smells Like My Humans Are Getting Married” and can be customized with a photo and other details.

8) Customized Pearl Hanger For the Bride

Last Name Bride Hanger With Peals

A personalized hanger for the bride’s wedding gown is cutesy and photo-friendly. The bride can also use this hanger for her other bridal looks like the rehearsal dinner dress, her getting ready robe, and her bridal shower look.

9) A Sentimental Bridal Gift: Custom Clutch

Bride Clutch With Hidden Photo

This clutch is gorgeous from the outside and perfect for holding the brides little necessities around the wedding. The inside features a hidden photo for her to look at. You could put a photo of the bride and groom, a loved one who passed, or the bride’s family inside for her to peek at throughout her big day.

10) ‘My Humans Are Getting Married’ Dog Bandana

Funny Dog Bandana for Wedding Photos

Is the bride’s pet an important part of her life? Get her pup (or cat) a bandana that says “My Humans Are Getting Married” so they can show off to their furry friends. This is an especially great gift if her pet is going to be at the wedding or in some of her wedding photos. 

11) A Personalized Recipe Box For New (& Old) Family Recipes

Laser Engraved Wood Recipe Box

A recipe box is essential for any home cook. If your favorite bride-to-be is big on cooking make sure she has a place to store all her recipes. You can even ask her family members and friends to fill out recipe cards to get her started.

12) Custom Disposable Camera(s) to Document Upcoming Wedding Events

Custom Disposable Camera Sticker Wraps

With so much going on sometimes it’s difficult for the bride to remember to stop and take photos. Buy her and her future spouse some disposable cameras so they can take photos at all the pre-wedding events.

13) A Fun & Cutesy ‘Going to the Chapel’ Tote Bag

Going to The Chapel Tote Bag

She’s “going to the chapel” and she’s gonna get married… so make sure she has everything she needs. A tote bag is a cute way for the bride to carry all her wedding essentials, plus you can fill it with more tiny gifts for the bride if you want!

Find the Perfect Gift for Your Favorite Bride

Your bestie is getting married, so get her a gift to tell her congratulations. Keep an eye out for cute gifts like the ones above. Consider buying from a local business or small business (like the sellers on Etsy). Something the bride will like is good but something she can use is even better. Start shopping early so you have time to find the perfect gift!

Once you’ve ordered a present for the bride, what else do you need for the wedding? Check out our bridesmaid duties checklist to make sure you’re ready for the big day and everything that leads up to it!

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