Bridesmaids Wedding Party Gifts

As your wedding day approaches, you’ll probably take a few minutes to think about how to thank those who have helped you along the way. Your bridesmaids have helped plan your Niagara Falls or Niagara-on-the-Lake wedding by assisting you with your gown selection. They’ve likely hosted a shower to remember. They’ve listened to you during times of stress. And they’ve given you some great advice along the way.

PINHere are some ways to thank the women in your wedding party with some unique bridesmaids wedding party gifts, from Niagara-on-the-Lake theatre and Niagara IceDog tickets to a getaway at a great Niagara Falls spa or a wine tasting at a Niagara-on-the-Lake winery.

Just remember, you do not need to spend a fortune to show your appreciation! Most of these fun gift ideas can be purchased from department stores like Macy’s. Plus, if you are an online shopper, you can normally use a coupon or a promo code to secure a discount on your purchases. Accordingly, to learn more about how to use coupons to save money on your party gifts, take a look at some of the helpful resources on the Raise website.

Entertain Her

In Niagara Falls and Niagara-on-the-Lake, our entertainment options are endless. Consider musical or dinner theatre tickets, a gift certificate to a movie theatre or Niagara-on-the-Lake jazz festival, or tickets to a sporting event, such as golf or a Niagara IceDogs OHL hockey game. Some other entertainment ideas include:

• Favourite magazine subscription
• Headphones in her favourite colour
• Specialty playing cards
• The latest best-selling book
• A movie-themed gift basket

Pamper Her

Both Niagara Falls and Niagara-on-the-Lake are home to some of the top rated hotels and inns in North America. From quaint and charming to luxurious and exquisite, you will be sure to find the perfect way to pamper your ladies with a gift certificate to a spa or a day of beauty at a local salon. If you’d like something else, consider:

• A Moroccan-inspired robe
• A monogrammed set of bath towels
• A designer clutch or makeup bag
• Pajamas. Who doesn’t like a nice pair of PJs, especially silk (or Pyjamas en soie as they say in France)

From the Heart

There are many unique boutiques, specialty shops and artisans in Niagara Falls and Niagara-on-the-Lake. You are bound to find something special for each of your bridesmaids if you take the time to search. You could consider some beautiful jewellery from Jacobs The Jewellers sale page, all-natural soaps, a scented candle or a hand-painted vase or dish designed by a Niagara Falls or Niagara-on-the-Lake artist. You could also give her:

• A knitted scarf, throw or blanket
• A hand-bound photo album or scrapbook
• Assorted jars of homemade jam and scones
• Holistic beauty treatments

Raise a Glass

Your bridesmaids have done a lot of work and you might want to wine and dine them. Niagara is home to Canada’s wine country so there many options and a burgeoning farm-to-table movement. You can take your ladies on a winery tour in Niagara-on-the-Lake or you could dine at a winery restaurant just outside of Niagara Falls. If you’d like to give them something to take away, you could give:

• A French press with a pound of gourmet coffee
• Sushi-making supplies
• A gift certificate to a favourite restaurant
• Luxe table linens, napkin rings and place card holders
• Caviar, foie gras or decadent chocolates (the little extras)
• A collection of your favourite recipes
• Wine from her favourite Niagara-on-the-Lake vineyard