The bridal party is an essential step in planning a wedding. It gives the bridesmaids an opportunity to give the budding bride gifts, which can be used on the special day or in her new married life. Traditionally, homeware goods were the main type of present given, although, in recent years, luxury beauty, quirky fashion and unique, personalised lifestyle products have become the more popular option.
If you are struggling with ideas for the perfect present for your bride-to-be, this guide will help you figure out the best option. From perfumes to jewellery to homeware goods and hampers, this guide includes a top 10 list of the best bridal shower gifts suitable for all types of brides and are available to purchase from Amazon UK, Argos and John Lewis. Whether you're a guest, the maid of honour, or the best friend, we've got something here for everyone.
For a more in-depth look at the comprehensive top 10 selection, make sure to read on to learn more about the different types of bridal shower gifts available and understand how our ranking was determined.
This article's chosen EC site price listings are reflective of its publishing date.
Image | 1 ![]() Merci Maman | 2 ![]() Swarovski | 3 ![]() Ginger Ray | 4 ![]() Chanel | 5 ![]() Charbonnel et Walker | 6 ![]() Emma Bridgewater | 7 ![]() Neom | 8 ![]() CrystalsRus | 9 ![]() Mamre | 10 ![]() Find Me A Gift |
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Name | Personalised Eternity Pendant Necklace | Personalised Engraved Glass | "Team Bride" Wooden Cover Guest Book | Coco Mademoiselle | Luxury Chocolate Hamper | Black Toast Mr & Mrs Mugs, Set of 2 | Your Moment of Wellbeing Set | White Personalised Luxury Satin Dressing Gown | Moon Ambient Light | Personalised Where We Met Gift |
Features | Engrave an Elegant Necklace for a Present the Bride Can Wear on the Big Day | Personalised, Swarovski Heart Engraved Flutes for the Classic Bridal Gift | A Wooden Guest Book to Capture Special Memories and Fill With Photos and Messages | A Soft and Sensual Fragrance From a Luxury Icon, Perfect for the Big Day | A Present for the Bride and Groom to Indulge in Luxury Chocolates and Champagne | A Practical Yet Romantic Pair of Matching Mugs Perfect for the New Home | Re-Energise and Relax After the Big Day With This Home Fragrance Set | A Lightweight, White Satin Dressing Down, Personalised With the Brides Married Name | A Romantic Glowing Light to Create a Calming Ambiance in Any Room | Showcase the Couple’s Story Through a Unique Personalised Gift |
Price | £89.00 | £42.00 | £14.00 | £107.00 | £140.00 | £44.00 | £50.00 | £24.99 | £37.95 | £29.00 |
Category | Jewellery | Homeware | Book | Fragrance | Food | Homeware | Homeware | Clothing | Homeware | Home decor |
Interests | Fashion | - | - | Fashion and luxury | Food | Home decor, romance | Fragrance, home decor | - | Decor | Romantic bride |
Matching Set | No | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | No | No | No | Bride and groom |
Personalised | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Customisable | No | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Gift Wrapped | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
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Perfumes and jewellery are a great choice for brides who love fashion and luxury. They can be worn on the wedding day and add a finishing touch to the bride's overall look. Plus, both of these items are also long-lasting and can be worn over and over again.
Jewellery, in particular, makes a great 'keepsake' item. If you are thinking of getting the budding bride a special piece of jewellery, try to find something that is not only timeless but matches her dress. We suggest selecting something in either silver or gold since they're good quality and easy to wear.
If you're thinking of purchasing a nice bottle of perfume, take into account what scents and fragrances the bride likes. Popular scents for weddings include those which are subtle and floral. When choosing the perfect perfume, try to pick something that won't go out of fashion and think about the theme of the wedding. Is it classic? Modern? Tropical? This will help determine what type of scent is best.
The most traditional type of gift to give at a bridal shower is either homeware or decorations, especially if you're buying for people who are new to living together. You could either go for something classic like a vase, cookware, champagne glasses or a picture frame, or something scented such as candles or home fragrances.
On the other hand, if you're buying for a foodie, a food hamper is always appreciated. Stores like John Lewis offer a wide selection of chocolate, wine and savoury hampers, which are both luxurious and beautifully gift-wrapped. Hampers are always exciting to open since they offer so much variety and are always made with a particular type of recipient in mind.
Why not also check out our picks for the best housewarming gift.
You could also consider choosing a gift that both the bride and groom can use and enjoy, such as matching mugs, pyjamas, or towels. These are great examples of gifts that can be used on a daily basis and will look great in their new home.
The most obvious choice is to get a matching set that has 'Mr and Mrs' on it, but you can also opt for something more subtle by purchasing two items in matching colours or patterns.
For those who want to buy a gift which feels more sentimental, why not opt for something personalised or customisable. Luckily, there is a huge selection of wedding gifts from Amazon, John Lewis and Argos, which can be personalised. Getting the couple's name or a special message engraved on a necklace, glass or book is a great way to physically commemorate the special day.
Here are some more of the best wedding guest books.
This ranking has been compiled by the writing team at mybest UK via careful evaluation of the points made in the buying guide and thorough research of each product and comparing multiple verified customer reviews across the EC sites used.
£89.00
Category | Jewellery |
---|---|
Interests | Fashion |
Matching Set | No |
Personalised | Yes |
Customisable | No |
Gift Wrapped | Yes |
£42.00
Category | Homeware |
---|---|
Interests | - |
Matching Set | Yes |
Personalised | Yes |
Customisable | No |
Gift Wrapped | Yes |
£14.00
Category | Book |
---|---|
Interests | - |
Matching Set | No |
Personalised | No |
Customisable | Yes |
Gift Wrapped | No |
£107.00
Category | Fragrance |
---|---|
Interests | Fashion and luxury |
Matching Set | No |
Personalised | No |
Customisable | No |
Gift Wrapped | No |
£140.00
Category | Food |
---|---|
Interests | Food |
Matching Set | No |
Personalised | No |
Customisable | No |
Gift Wrapped | Yes |
£44.00
Category | Homeware |
---|---|
Interests | Home decor, romance |
Matching Set | Yes |
Personalised | No |
Customisable | No |
Gift Wrapped | Yes |
£50.00
Category | Homeware |
---|---|
Interests | Fragrance, home decor |
Matching Set | No |
Personalised | No |
Customisable | No |
Gift Wrapped | Yes |
£24.99
Category | Clothing |
---|---|
Interests | - |
Matching Set | No |
Personalised | Yes |
Customisable | No |
Gift Wrapped | No |
£37.95
Category | Homeware |
---|---|
Interests | Decor |
Matching Set | No |
Personalised | Yes |
Customisable | No |
Gift Wrapped | No |
£29.00
Category | Home decor |
---|---|
Interests | Romantic bride |
Matching Set | Bride and groom |
Personalised | Yes |
Customisable | No |
Gift Wrapped | No |
Written and researched by Jane Pipkin
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