You’ve chosen your best friend, maybe a close friend from childhood, or perhaps your sister as the maid of honor. The activities of the chief bridesmaid may vary based on the bridal’s needs and preferences. She may only be required to participate in the wedding ceremony. However, you may have asked your maid of honor to help with the logistics of the wedding event, such as addressing invitations or assisting the bride as you shopped for the wedding dress. Many brides have had the principal bridesmaid arrange and pay for a bridal shower as well as the bachelorette party. Naturally you want to show your deep gratitude by paying homage to her endeavors.
Of course, any bride would certainly appreciate more time in her busy schedule to diligently peruse the internet looking for the right gift to give for her loyal maid of honor. However, there simply isn’t that luxury with all the preparations to be had. That is why I created a Top 10 guide of the best maid of honor gifts ranging in prices from under $20 to $50. I searched high and low online for the most practical, durable, and memorable gifts your maid of honor will come to appreciate in so many ways.
1.) Personalized Wine Glass – $16.14: An excellent gift for your maid of honor, as well as the others in your bridal party, to hold on for years to come. Personalized engraving is up to 15 characters per line, allowing up to two lines. This sparkling white wine goblet is just right for any wine connoisseur. http://www.savvigifts.com/gc408.html
2.) Maid of Honor and Best Man Champagne Flutes – $21.99: Clear champagne glass with Maid of Honor written in white letters imprinted with a heart symbol, which is sold separately. This toasting flute makes the perfect keepsake for such an occasion. My brother got something very similar as a Best Man’s gift from his childhood friend’s wedding, which he still has to this day.
http://www.target.com/Maid-Honor-Best-Champagne-Flutes/dp/B000O1AA5U
3.) Monogrammed Glass Vase – $22: The perfect gift for this occasion. Constructed with a thick glass base this container will accent any room. You may embellish the 6 inch tall vase with fresh flowers or other keepsakes. Personalize with a script monogram of first, last, and middle initials at no additional charge.
http://www.sincerityweddings.com/personalized-vase-p-638.html
4.) Personalized Sterling Silver Bracelet Gift Set – $25.95: Crafted in sterling silver-plated setting, accented delicately with crystal rhinestones, is a toggle bracelet linked by lightweight chains and a toggle closure. Accompanied by the bracelet is a polished sterling silver-plated trinket box with pink velvet interior. Add free personalization to the heart shaped charm and box to give as the ultimate keepsake.
http://www.candlesandsuch.com/cc-s1509.html
5.) Our Shared Memory Bridesmaid-Maid of Honor/Bridal Party Frame – $29.95: She’ll treasure this stunning keepsake throughout the years set in a bi-fold frame, which holds a 4″ x 6″ photo, in a shiny silver finish and filigree edge. On one side of the fold is a title customized to read Maid of Honor with either your own composed verses, or five selected ones to choose from, on white linen paper. These can be personalized with her name and the date of the wedding. On the other side of the frame would be a photo of the bride and maid of honor.
Personalized Wedding Favors – Our Shared Memory Bridesmaid Picture Frame
6.) Personalized Glass Coasters (Set of 4) – $30: A very modern and stylish glass coaster set with clear protective pads located at the bottom of each coaster corner. You may personalize a single script at no additional charge. Each coaster is 4″x 4″ and is 3/16″ thick.
http://www.candlesandsuch.com/personalized-glass-coasters1158.html
7.) Personalized Beaded Silver Jewelry Box – $34: The lid opens to a mirror and velvet lining inside, along with two compartments, plus padded rolls for holding rings. A jewelry box that is perfect for your maid of honor to hold her most treasured trinkets. This diminutive silver-plated box measures 5″ x 3″ x 1 ½”. You have the option of either choosing a first name, or initials, or monogram at no additional charge.
http://www.sincerityweddings.com/personalized-beaded-silver-jewelry-p-55.html
8.) Engraved Victorian Style Silver Locket – $37.04: These lockets were popular during the Victorian Era where best friends and loved ones could exchange photos, keeping them safely hidden as well as close to their heart. The beautiful silver locket size is: ½” X ½” with an 18 inch chain. You may personalize with one initial. http://www.savvigifts.com/gc171.html
9.) Personalized Pink Crystal Perfume Bottle – $42.95: Your maid of honor will be able to put her favorite fragrance into this classic perfume bottle, adorned with a monogrammed charm. This vision in pink, multi-faceted crystal bottle holds up to 10 ml of cologne, or body mist, or any other scent. Free personalization is the company’s gift to you. It’s unique, yet feminine, very reminiscent of the perfume bottles you saw in those classic films, with their vanity table all cluttered with these beautiful bottles, then taking the bottle top off to delicately dab the perfume on themselves.
http://www.americanbridal.com/personalized-perfume-bottle-gbr555.html
10.) Contemporary Rhinestone Jewelry Set – $44: This ideally suited maid of honor gift consists of sterling silver-plated curved bar earrings and necklace capped with a single Swarovski crystal rhinestone. The set includes pierced post earrings and a matching 16″ necklace. This gift set is both beautiful and affordable.
https://www.getmarried.com/shop/products/Contemporary_Rhinestone_Jewelry_Set-1016-11.html
To recap the list there’s a total of seven items that are either personalized, or engraved, or monogrammed to ensure an everlasting memory of her treasured duty as maid of honor. The other three items either signify her important position as maid of honor or in appreciation for accepting the bestowed title with a beautiful jewelry set. Now that all the weight has been lifted off your shoulders you can easily choose the right maid of honor gift.
SOURCES:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wedding_ceremony_participants#Maid_of_honor
