Amazing gift ideas to make your wedding day memorable!! | Cornwall & Ottawa Wedding Photographer

Every client is SO excited for their wedding day!! All the planning, carefully choosing the right vendors, the perfect colours for the bridesmaids, organizing the reception details, choosing just the right amazing bouquet & more planning…did I mention that already??

Many clients then think….”How can I give thoughtful gifts to the most important people on our day??” Thoughtful gifts for your bride tribe, groom crew, your parens, his patents & possibly even grandparents…give them a warm & fuzzy feeling!! Not only were you thinking of your perfect day but kept them in mind too!!!

There are literally thousands of gift ideas but let’s consider gifts that your friends & family members will actually use after the knot is tied & you are back from your honeymoon!!

Here is photographer tip #1 - plan on giving these gifts once the photographer has arrived! Mention to your photographer that you are planning on giving gifts to your tribe & add that into the timeline. That way, you have images of your pals receiving their gifts & using them!!

Matching robes is a HUGE trend that every bride should consider for their bridal party members!! Not only are these robes SUPER handy for hair & makeup prep, they area also the perfect photo-op prop for your wedding!!⁠ Plus, these handy robes are perfect for use after the wedding!!

There are tons of different options for robes ranging in lengths, styles, patterns, customization & colours...you can be assured you will find the option combination that is perfect for your big day! Don't forget to keep yours slightly different, you are the bride after all & today is the day for your to stand out!!⁠

The best places to find robes?? Again there are SO many options...Esty, your bridal store may have recommendations, local department stores & of course the endless options online!!

Personalized name necklaces!!! WHAT?!?⁠ I adore these necklaces, they are personal to each bridal party member & yet functional for everyday wear AFTER the wedding!!⁠ ⁠ Your bridal pals will remember you & your wedding day every time they wear this necklace!! Who could ask for a better gift!?⁠

You know who less would love a necklace?? Your mother plus your so to be mother in law…this day is a HUGE moment for them both! Plus, it’s a sure way to get into the “good” books with your future mother in law!! *wink face *

The best places these necklaces?? Again there are SO many options...this example was from an Esty store, your bridal store may have recommendations, local jewellery store & of course the endless options online!! ⁠

My favourite gift for the boys is monogrammed glasses or flasks!! You know these guys are going to be using those gift on the wedding day & for many years after the big day!

There are SO many options...glass tumblers, beer mugs, shot glasses, highball, pilsner glass, pint glass, metal flasks, stange glass or customized beer steins!! ⁠ *these are all real names of glasses, I checked!!

Like always, there are SO many different options to purchase these...online, Esty, local stores or engraving locations. These were from a wedding I photographed two years ago & I am sure they are still in use by the groom crew!! ⁠

As my children become older, I am starting to see a wedding day through the eyes of the bridal couples parents!! This day is such a HUGE milestone for them too...they are giving away a big chunk of their heart to someone else!!

⁠ Thank them for the numerous years of late nights, messy homes, sacrifice & love they have given you both since the day you arrived earth side!! These gifts are a sure fire way to create a few tears & tender moments!!⁠ My fav's are signs, poems, personalized framed quotes (as pictured), custom handkerchief, picture frames or jewelry!

Add in a personalized note on a "I will take care of him/her" notecard to add a little extra love!!⁠ .⁠ These people did the best they could to help you succeed & become to person you are today...cherish them on your wedding day!! ⁠

I have just found an amazing vendor to help preserve your bouquet from your wedding day!!! Really wish this was available when we were married!!

Options include frames, paperweights, coaster, jewelry holder, prisms, bracelets, keychains & more!! I just LOVE these frames!! Hop over to @everafter.creates to see all the amazing products offered!! So glad I stumbled upon this account!!!⁠

A small git bag that has big points for thoughtfulness is ‘wedding day survival kit’s”!! These little kits can be made for both sides of the bridal party…groomsmen & bridesmaids!!

What should I include?? Don't worry girl, I got you!!⁠

  • SNACKS - yes, add in some granola bars, chocolate bars, your fav mixed nuts, gum, breath mints & candies for some energy!!⁠

  • BEVERAGES - mini bottles of champagne, your fav mini liquor bottles & don't forget some fruit juice, water bottle or energy drink to keep hydrated! You can also add in some personalized insulated mugs, wine glass, champagne flute, reusable water bottle or flask!!⁠

  • JEWELLERY - many brides gift matching jewellery to their bridal members to wear for the wedding! Earrings, necklaces, bracelets, hair pieces or broaches...really depends on your style!!⁠

  • PERSONALIZED BAG - it could be a big tote to hold the whole gift, personalized makeup bags, clutches or even a cute tiny baggie to hold the little gifts!! ⁠

  • LITTLE EXTRAS - little extras such as Tide to Go pens, mint tins, travel toothbrush with travel toothpaste, lip balm/chapstick, nail file, travel deodorant, Tylenl/Advil, bottle opener & Bobbi pins as just some little extras that come in handy on a wedding day!! ⁠

  • BIG EXTRAS - slippers, stocked makeup bag, bottle of perfume, personalized dress hangers, jewellery cases or matching lounge wear are some great ideas!!⁠ For the boys, ideas include matching socks, undershirts with superhero theme, matching underwear (huge laugh value!)

Now remember, these are just ideas & not necessities but keeping your bridal party members in mind while planning your day makes them enjoy it that much more!! Who doesn’t want to be made to feel special??

Dido goes for the important family members, they have given up SO much to get you both to were you are today…go ahead & thank them for all their love & support!!

Quick searches on Esty, Google or Pintrest will give you numerous other options to spoil your closest people on your wedding day! Send me a message or comment below & let me know if you have found some other amazing gift ideas!! I would LOVE to hear them!!

Awesome!!! I have a handful of fall dates available for small, intimate weddings…get in touch today to see if your date is available!!!

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