Bridal Party Gift Ideas: 5 Custom Jewelry Options
If you need a bridal party gift idea, you’ve come to the right place! Your bridal party are the people that are going to be standing next to you when you make one of the biggest commitments of your life. They’re also likely the people finding last-minute table cloths, corralling rogue ring bearers, and protecting you from relatives that could bring your day down.
So it’s natural to want to give them something sentimental to really thank them for going above and beyond to make your wedding day special.
Here are five custom jewelry ideas to create the perfect personalized gift for your wedding party to celebrate your big day.
Custom Jewelry Options for Your Bridal Party
Custom Engraved Bridesmaid Jewelry and Name Necklaces
One easy way to get your entire bridal party unique pieces of jewelry is to pick out personalized name necklaces for them. This comes in many different forms, so you can customize to fit their unique styles.
For example, you could buy necklaces with their names written in gold or silver. Or, for something a bit simpler you could do their initials. Or, just their first initial.
If their entire name or a letter feels a little too flashy, you could get their names engraved on a charm. You can customize these pieces by picking out the font, style, and charm and chain material. At Waystone, we offer initial engraving, name engraving, or monogramming in gold or sterling silver!
Engraving can extend beyond their names too. You could get a specific location from your bachelorette engraved on their gift, or a meaningful place to each bridesmaid.
Custom Stone Jewelry
Custom stone jewelry historically has been too expensive for many brides seeking a unique gift for their bridal party. Luckily, there is now an option that allows brides to give custom stone jewelry at an affordable price.
All you’ll need to do is collect the stones you want to use to create a special gift.
Selecting a sentimental stone is simple. Collect a stone responsibly from a place the two of you love. Or, you could find stones at your wedding venue, your bachelorette, or your bridal shower. Then, send it to Waystone to have it polished and fitted into a one-of-a-kind piece. You can choose between giving them a necklace, earrings, or a ring.
While most brides hope that their bridal party will be able to ‘wear their bridesmaid dress again someday,’ we all know it’s not very likely. Custom stone jewelry, on the other hand, is something they will be very likely to rewear and cherish for years to come!
Birthstone Earrings
An easy way to make each of your bridesmaid gifts unique is by presenting each bridesmaid with their own birthstone earrings. This is a great idea if your bridal party is a group that loves to celebrate their own birthday.
To customize the earrings, you can choose studs, dangles, or hoops in various metals. At Waystone, we offer studs in gold fill and sterling silver.
You can purchase birthstones and send them to us to make into earrings, or you can explore our know your stone collection to view the stones we do have (including amazonite, granite, petrified wood, and more)
Charm Bracelets
Charm bracelets can be a fun and whimsical way to say thank you to your bridal party. You can hand pick each charm to represent a shared memory, or personal interest your friend has. And, your bridal party can build on their charm bracelet, adding more pieces over time.
This gift can be ideal for smaller bridal parties. Larger bridal parties, on the other hand, may be hard to pick out enough charms for everyone. Given that most places charge by the charm, the cost of this gift can add up.
That said, you could always get everyone the same charms that are related to your wedding
Custom Stone Cufflinks
Are you a bride with men in your bridal party? Or, are members of your bridal party (or all of them) wearing a suit? Even without a more feminine aesthetic, you can still give your bridal party meaningful jewelry. Consider gifting matching custom cufflinks!
Custom cufflinks are a great way to show your one-of-a-kind bridal party how grateful you are for their support. To create custom stone cufflinks, simply send us your stone and we’ll fit it into a round, sterling silver setting.
Tips for Presenting Bridal Party Jewelry Gifts
After choosing the perfect custom jewelry, consider how to present it and the best timing for giving it to your bridal party. Here are some options to consider
Wrapping Bridal Party Gifts
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Place the jewelry in a customized gift box where they can store the jewelry for years to come!
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Furoshiki wraps are a sustainable way to wrap gifts. These gift cloths can be used over and over for multiple purposes. It’s a great way to give your bridal party two gifts in one!
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Another way to give two wedding gifts in one? Wrap the meaningful present in a personalized tote bag. You can never have too many reusable bags!
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Wrap the jewelry in traditional wrapping paper using your wedding! Consider using wedding colors, and any other aesthetic that could make the package special (like a clipping from the pine trees around the venue)
Timing for Presenting Gifts
Next, you’ll need to decide when you want to present the gifts to your bridal party. It may be helpful to consider the type of people that are in your bridal party.
If they’re a responsible group, and are able to keep track of things without your support, consider giving them their gifts before the wedding, like at your bridal shower or bachelorette party. This is also a good idea if your group is likely to want to coordinate their new jewelry with other pieces they have.
If you're concerned they might misplace their gifts, consider presenting them at the rehearsal dinner or on the morning of the wedding. This way you can ensure they have everything they need to walk down the aisle.
Pro Tip: Have your bridal party open their gifts when your photographer is present. That way, you’ll have pictures of the gifts and of your loved ones opening them.
Custom Jewelry: The Perfect Gift for Any Bridal Party
There are so many great options for customizing jewelry to create a one of a kind gift for your bridesmaids. You can coordinate with your wedding theme, match each bridesmaid's unique style, or give a very personalized and sentimental gift. And with many of the options listed above, you can do all three things.
Want to explore some of our favorite options? Check out our Compass necklace, Atlas cufflinks, Monogram Voyager charm, Signpost Signet ring, or Confluence earrings.
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