Gift Guide: Holiday Present Ideas for Bridesmaids

From asking your favorite ladies to be your bridesmaid this season, or a gift just because.

Gift Guide: Holiday Present Ideas for Bridesmaids

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Whether you just became engaged this holiday season and are looking for a way to ask your best girlfriends to join you as a bridesmaid on your big day, or you just want to gift your past, present, or future bridesmaids with a sweet gift for the holidays, we've compiled some gifts they'll love.

From stylish bottle openers and fragrant candles, to must-have beauty products and items perfect for the girl who is addicted to her phone, there's something for every lady on your list. Some of the items may even be discounted for Cyber Monday, so make sure to be on the look out and get your holiday shopping done early this year.

View 11 gift ideas for your maid of honor, bridesmaids, or just your best girlfriends below! Be sure to click on each photo to learn more about the products, and let us know your favorites in the comments! 

BHLDN will you be my bridesmaid maid of honor mug tea cup gift ideas

If you got engaged this season, congratulations! Ask your best friends to be a bridesmaid or maid of honor with these cute polka-dot mugs that will pose your question for you and also be a beloved keepsake. "Will You Be Mug," $14/each by BHLDNbhldn.com

Jo Malone Incense and Embers candle black bow bridesmaid gift idea

The perfect holiday scent – smoky incense with silver fir, white pepper, leather, and amber notes – is a sweet gift that gives your bridesmaids-to-be a relaxing fragrance that they'll always remember as leading up to your wedding day. "Incense & Embers" candle, $65 by Jo Malone Londonbloomingdales.com

Quartz and amethyst agate bottle opener gold Anthropologie gift ideas

For the bridesmaid who loves both beer and bullion details, this bottle opener featuring rose quartz or amethyst with gilt hardware is a must-have gift, and it also looks lovely on a bar cart! "Agate Bottle Opener" in Rose Quartz and Amethyst, $16/each by Anthropologieanthropologie.com

Bare Minerals The Wish List eye shadow palette holiday gift ideas bridesmaids

Whether you want your ladies to wear one of these 12 stunning eyeshadows on your wedding day or any day, these palette showcases bridal-worthy shades in soft mattes and rich metallic finishes. "The Wish List" eyeshadow palette, $45 by bareMineralssephora.com

Be My Maids bridesmaid maid of honor candle gift idea

Another lovely item for the "Will You Be My Bridesmaid?" or "Will You Be My Maid of Honor?" box is this beautiful gold-scripted candle with notes of mandarin, jasmine, and vanilla. "Be My Maids Candle," $34/each from BHLDNbhldn.com

Whoopie Pie holiday gift set from Farm House Fresh

This festive holiday boxed gift set will ensure your bridesmaids' skin is prepped with paraben- and sulfate-free body cream and hand cream in a delicious whoopie pie-scented product. A travel-size body wash can be taken to the wedding destination, and a candle can be burned in the bridal suite! "Whoopie Deluxe Boxed Gift Set," $54 by FarmHouse Fresh; farmhousefresh.com

Gold monogram Anthropologie mug with initial gift idea

Forget Champagne flutes for the morning of the wedding! Gift each of your bridesmaids with a golden monogrammed mug that will hold their coffee or tea while preparing for the ceremony. "Limited Edition Golden Monogram Mug," $10 by Anthropologieanthropologie.com

Bare Minerals Give Me a Swirl brush set holiday gift ideas

Couple another makeup gift – like the eyeshadow above! – with this full-size brush set that includes three brushes ideal for finisher, blush, and eyeshadow/liner. The set even comes with a stylish storage case to keep everything pristine and together. Limited Edition "Give Me A Swirl™" full-size brush collection, $39 by bareMineralsnordstrom.com

Pinch Provisions mini emergency kit for bridesmaids gift idea

Although we hope nothing goes wrong on the morning of your wedding, chances are something will. Give your bridesmaids a mini-emergency kit – filled with 21 essentials including hair spray, deoderant, and stain remover – for those days nothing goes quite as planned. They can tote it with them prior to the wedding and on the big day! "Minimergency Kit for Bridesmaids," $18 by Pinch Provisionspinchprovisions.com

Bando two piece mobile battery external charger usb cord gift idea

Regardless of how great your 'maids phone batteries are, they can never last quite long enough. Gift them an easy-to-carry mobile battery set to ensure they can always access your collaborative Pinterest board, send you their favorite Instagram photos, and more technological necessities that will help you plan your big day. "Party Dot 2-Piece Mobile Battery Set," $30 by ban.dobloomingdales.com

Pearl Bijoux for You earring and necklace gift set BHLDN bridesmaid present ideas

For a sweet gift option that they'll cherish forever, consider gifting each of your bridesmaids – or your maid of honor – with a pearl necklace and matching earrings. Invite them to wear the jewelry on the wedding day, or wear the set whenever they want to remember the magic of your nuptials. "Felicity Gift Set" pearl necklace and earrings, $60 from BHLDNbhldn.com

Looking for more present ideas? Browse our gift guides for newly engaged couples and the newlyweds' home. Learn how to know if you have too many bridesmaids, discover what to expect from your 'maids and how to keep them happy, and see how to deal with bridesmaids who don't get along.