Sure, your proposal may be one of the most memorable moments in someone’s life, but choosing your favourite gal pals to join you at the altar is also a friendship milestone worth celebrating.
Whether it’s alongside your maid of honour or surrounded by 10 of your besties, bridesmaids play a big part in helping you prep for your big day, and what better way to say thank you than to pop the question with a thoughtful (and sometimes funny) gift?
If you’re on the hunt for the perfect “I literally couldn’t get down the aisle without you” token of appreciation for your girlies, we’ve got you covered with our top bridesmaids’ gifts to help you celebrate your big day.
The Best Bridesmaids Gifts Australia 2024
Bridesmaid Explosion Box + Flowers
from $115.00 at LVLY
If you’re hoping to make your bridesmaid proposal sparkling and memorable, this confetti-filled Bridesmaid Explosion Box adds an extra burst of excitement to the moment.
Aside from exploding with excitement upon opening, this box includes an “I can’t say I do without you” card, espresso martini, face mask, claw clip, and a locally grown flower arrangement with a customisable vase to help make your thank you to your bridesmaids even more personalised.
Key Features:
- Flower posy available in three sizes: Classic, Large, Luxe.
- Exploding confetti upon opening.
- Locally grown floral bouquet.
- Australia-wide shipping.
Available at:
- $115.00 from LVLY
L’Occitane Rejuvenate & Pamper Hamper
$169.00 at Gifts Australia
After a long day on the dancefloor, treat your bridesmaid to this luxurious L’Occitane Rejuvenate & Pamper Hamper for a soothing post-wedding wind-down.
Featuring two of L’Occitane’s best-selling cherry-scented products, this kit will keep your skin soft and supple, while the hampers vanilla candle, blush satin robe and mulberry silk eye mask add an extra touch of luxury to your bridesmaid’s nighttime routine.
Key Features:
- Includes L’Occitane cherry blossom hand and nail cream and perfumed soap.
- Free shipping.
- Australia-wide shipping.
Available at:
- $169.00 from Gifts Australia
Good Vibrations Gift Hamper
$159.00 at Homebodii
Want to add an extra *buzz* to your big day? The Good Vibrations Gift Hamper is a great pick for a fun (and definitely memorable) bridesmaid gift.
While this hamper may still feature the classic bridesmaid gift box essentials – a satin robe, scrunchie, eye mask, body lotion, and chocolate – this box also brings the good vibes with the inclusion of one of Vush’s best-selling bullet vibrators.
Key Features:
- Includes satin robe, scrunchie, and eye mask.
- Includes Vush Gloss Bullet Vibrator.
- Available in three colours: Eggshell Blue, Black, Blush.
- Available AU size XXS-2+ (4XL)
- Complimentary monogramming.
- Free shipping.
- Worldwide priority shipping available.
Available at:
- $159.00 from Homebodii
Bridesmaid Proposal Newspaper Flower Bouquet
from $14.25 at Etsy
For any bride looking to DIY their bridesmaid proposals, these Bridesmaid Proposal Newspaper Flower Bouquets are a thoughtful and cost-effective way to add flair to your big day.
Tipped as ‘The Wedding Post’ this Insta-worthy news flash can be customised with your photo and title for your bridesmaid for a personalised touch.
Key Features:
- Digital template download.
- Customisable.
Available at:
- $14.25 from Etsy
When do you give bridesmaids their gifts?
Whether you’re asking your friends to walk you down the aisle or giving them thanks for helping you on your big day, the timing of giving bridesmaid gifts really depends on the intention behind the gift.
Bridesmaid proposals have become a heartfelt trend in modern weddings, offering a creative way to ask friends to take on this significant role. If you’re hoping to surprise your friends with their gift (and new status as a bridesmaid), it would be best to present them with their gift long before the big day.
If you’re giving a gift more as a token of wedding day appreciation, bridesmaids’ gifts should ideally be presented during the rehearsal dinner or right before the wedding ceremony. This timing allows for a heartfelt moment of appreciation without the chaos of the wedding day.
Regardless of the timing, make sure to choose thoughtful gifts that reflect their personalities and contributions, ensuring that the gesture feels personal and meaningful.
Do bridesmaids give the bride a gift?
Yes, bridesmaids often give the bride a little gift as a token of their friendship as they embark on the next chapter of their life.
This tradition can take many forms, whether it be a personalised Stanley cup or a big night out on the town at their bachelorette party, the aim of the gift from the bridesmaids to the bride is ultimately to share the love and celebrate the bond between the bride-to-be and her besties.
