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Updated Oct 14, 202440 Gifts for the Bride-To-Be to Celebrate Her Engaged Status
Here comes the bride's perfect present.
Photos, clockwise: Bridesmaid House / Etsy, Homesick, Uncommon Goods, Amazon
Regardless of who you're shopping for, gift-giving can be a challenge. However, one demographic is a smidge easier to buy for than others: a bride-to-be. If it says "Mrs." or "Fiancé" and is colored white or (something) blue, then you can bet it'll make a good gift for the bride on your list, no matter what occasion you're shopping for. From an engagement gift for your best friend to a birthday surprise that'll celebrate both her big days to a sentimental wedding present, these are the best ideas for bride-to-be gifts. You'll be singing "Here comes the bride's gift, all wrapped in white…" while you browse.
In this article:
- Unique Gifts for the Bride
- Cute Gifts for the Bride
- Funny Gifts for the Bride
- Blue Gifts for the Bride
- More Gifts for the Bride
Unique Gifts for the Bride
If you want your bride-to-be gift to stand out, choose one of these unique ideas to impress her with your practicality and thoughtfulness. From helpful subscriptions to sentimental home decor for engaged couples, these gifts are fit for the celebration of a lifetime.
Bridal Wedding Day Countdown Kit
Photo: Uncommon Goods
Advent calendars aren't just for December holidays. This seven-day countdown will surprise your favorite bride-to-be with small pampering goodies every day leading up to the best holiday of the year—her wedding, of course! There's a silky sleep mask for her beauty rest, shower steamers to help her relax, a ring towellete so her rock really sparkles and more.
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Vintage-Inspired Polaroid Camera
Photo: Target
IPhone photos are so last year. Help the bride-to-be capture all her pre-wedding events in style with a Polaroid film camera. This one is compact and portable, so it can travel everywhere with her, from her destination bach party to the rehearsal dinner. Not only that, but it also has automatic exposure and a built-in selfie mirror so it's easy to frame the perfect shot. Pair it with a photo scrapbook so all her wedding memories are organized for years of reminiscing.
AM and PM Essential Drink Set
Photo: Onyx Coffee Lab
The secret to successful wedding planning is really good coffee or caffeinated tea. Luckily, this gift for a bride has both. In the morning, she can wake up with Oynx Coffee's medium roast Southern Weather which pairs citric acidity flavors with full-bodied chocolates, then she can settle down in the evening with Earl Grey tea. She'll be ready to research venues, florists and photographers at any time of day.
Custom Scenery Artwork
Photo: Uncommon Goods
How about sentimental wall art of a location the bride will instantly recognize? Artists John and Rachel Stewart can commemorate the spot where they first met—or where they got engaged—with a beautiful watercolor-style portrait. Personalize the digitally rendered art further with a caption about the location, then pick the size you want to gift (small, medium or large) and it'll come framed.
Personalized Cork Keepsake Box
Photo: SaveTheDateDesignsCo
Here's another gift for brides that'll help them commemorate their journey to the altar. This wooden keepsake box is personalized with her and her fiancé's soon-to-be shared last name and their wedding date. The front acrylic window will show off the corks from all the wine and champagne they've toasted with at pre-wedding events. We recommend pairing it with a sharpie so they can write the exact date and occasion each bottle was popped.
Miss To Mrs. Subscription
Photo: Miss to Mrs.
From bridal merch and wedding planners to honeymoon essentials, Miss to Mrs. will ensure the bride in your life has all the goodies she needs. Just choose a monthly, bi-monthly or every three months subscription plan and let them do the rest! Every themed box is filled with full-size products up to $100 in value that'll help her celebrate her engagement—and relieve some of the planning stress.
The Knot Magazine Subscription
Photo: The Knot
Our mag is like a savvy wedding planning best friend in paper form, so it's one of our favorite gifts for brides-to-be. A subscription includes four issues over one year, each highlighting a different part of the wedding process to help the happy couple start planning their big day right. They'll definitely want to keep their copies on their coffee table all year for inspiration.
Ultrasonic Jewelry Cleaner
Photo: Amazon
It's important that the bride's jewelry is in its sparkliest form on the wedding day (and every day after that). A jewelry cleaner is a practical gift for the bride that'll keep all her baubles—but most importantly her engagement and wedding rings—nice and shiny. This digital ultrasonic jewelry cleaner is completely mobile and can purify items, like earrings and necklaces, so they're germ- and tarnish-free.
Heart-Shaped Succulent
Photo: Plants
While everyone else is sending their well wishes with a flower bouquet, you can stand out from the pack with a potted succulent. This unique, easy-to-care-for plant is shaped like a heart, making it extra fitting for a bride and her fiancé. Select "This is a gift" at check out to customize the delivery date and add a congratulatory message.
Tequila Infusion Kit
Photo: Uncommon Goods
Here's a fun gift the bride and her fiancé—or squad on the bach trip—that they'll never see coming. This fun kit lets her infuse her favorite brand of non-aged tequila with 12 vegan botanicals, herbs and wood chips to give her cocktail a distinct flavor (think: coffee beans, Hawaiian salt, jalapeño and bright-blue butterfly pea flower). Don't worry, there's a recipe card to help her out. Who knows, it might even inspire her signature cocktail at the wedding.
Cute Gifts for the Bride
These gifts for brides will make you and her say "Aww!" Below, you'll find charming bridal merch, pretty drinkware, necessary accessories and classic wedding gifts.
"Mrs." Necklace
Photo: Kendra Scott
Celebrate her new prefix with some future Mrs. merch. This necklace will let everyone know she's going from a Miss to a Mrs. with its letter and heart charm. It comes in 14K yellow gold- or rhodium-plated brass. She'll definitely wear this bauble nonstop before and after the wedding.
Personalized Denim Jacket
Photo: BridesmaidsHouse
IMO, denim jackets will never go out of style. For the gal looking for seriously eye-catching merch that'll let every bystander know she's engaged, you can't beat a piece of personalized swag. The back of this jean jacket is adorned with faux pearls and her name or title is in a white script (you can also have her wedding date added to the collar). Prepare to serve as her photographer so she gets an Insta-worthy pic in her new swag.
Beaded "Bride" Bracelet
Photo: Little Words Project
This small yet cute bride-to-be gift is a great holiday stocking stuffer or birthday gift. The bracelet reads "bride" surrounded by iridescent and gold beads. Little Words Project has dozens of other beaded baubles that'll look super chic alongside the bridal bracelet if you want to get her a gorgeous set.
Heart-Shaped Ring Dish
Photo: Anthropologie
A ring dish is a classic bride-to-be wedding gift since she'll need an extra-special place to hold her engagement ring and wedding band. This small ceramic bowl is fittingly shaped like a heart with a beautiful ivory coloring. It'll look great on her vanity and in her wedding detail shots.
A Gorgeous Bouquet
Photo: Urban Stems
This vibrant bouquet is dubbed "The Juliet," making it perfect for a bride who's a hopeless romantic. It arranges delphinium, lisianthus, roses, ruscus, snapdragons and asters at staggering heights to represent the uniqueness of every relationship and the fullness of love. Even better, UrbanStems offers same-day and next-day delivery to most major cities, so this is a good gift if you're shopping at the last minute. You can receive 15-percent off with code THEKNOT15.
Team Bride Candle
Photo: Homesick
As her friend, you were going to take her side on lilies versus rose floral arrangements anyway, but this cute bride-to-be gift confirms it. The candle label boasts "Team Bride" and smells like sparkling rosé. Bonus: The box doubles as a card, so the gift comes together super easily.
Wedding Cake Cupcakes
Photo: Baked By Melissa
Tell a coworker congratulations on her engagement with a bride-to-be gift the whole team will enjoy: mini cupcakes. The vanilla flavor is stuffed with Bavarian cream and topped with vanilla frosting and white chocolate flakes. Yum! Do you work remotely? The treats can be shipped to your coworker's home in a "Congratulations" box too.
White Pearl Clutch
Photo: Lulus
This pretty birthday gift for the bride-to-be will look great with her party dress and wedding day 'fit. Every inch of the oversized clutch is embellished with faux pearls for a seriously glamorous accessory. She can even go hands-free with the detachable silver chain strap.
At Home Manicure Kit
Photo: Olive & June
A fresh mani and pedi will make anyone feel more confident, but especially brides who'll be flaunting their ring finger to everyone they meet. For a cute and super-practical gift for a bride, especially one just starting their engagement journey, consider handing over an easy at-home nail kit. This one from Olive & June doesn't just come with stunning polish colors—she'll also get nail care essentials like a file and buffer, cuticle serum, a top coat and more. She'll be using this for all future events, even if they're not related to her wedding.
Floral Coupe Glasses
Photo: Anthropologie
If you're on the hunt for the best bridal shower gift, look no further than these coupe cocktail glasses. The set of four crystalline glasses is intricately etched with a gold-hued floral design. They'll be the only way she wants to toast champagne from here until the wedding—and for every anniversary in the future.
Funny Gifts for the Bride
Whether you're looking for a naughty (or nice) bachelorette party gift or something that'll bring the laughs on her birthday, here are some funny bride gifts for the playful to-be-wed.
"Does This Ring Make Me Look Engaged" Mug
Photo: Sips by
If you're shopping for a gift for a new bride-to-be, be on the lookout for some engaged AF merch, like this charming mug. It asks "Does this ring make me look engaged?" in a pretty blush pink. The best part though? It's sold by Sips by, so you can pair it with some aromatic tea, too.
Funny Fiancé Sweatshirt
Photo: TalkingTees316
It's "fiancé" now and she'll be quick to correct you. This equally cozy and silly sweatshirt is decked out with a large diamond ring on the front while the back reads "Somebody's Fine Ass Fiancée." It comes as a crewneck or hoodie in dozens of different colors, though we're preferential to the hot pink if she's in her bride and Barbie era.
Robed Drink Koozie
Photo: Puffin Drinkware
Have you ever seen such a silly beer cooler? If you're looking for a spa-themed bridal shower gift basket, add this knick-knack to the loot. Her drink will be just as koozie as she is thanks to the mini plush robe that'll keep it chill and condensation-free. Bonus points if you get her a matching robe.
An Innuedo-Filled Tequila Board
Photo: RubysIdealCreations
Take a shot, she's tying the knot! If you can expect to throw one (or two) back with the bride at every pre-wedding event, then this is the gift idea for the to-be-weds. The board says "I lick the salt, swallow the tequila and suck the lime"—and yes, you are supposed to read between the lines. This can even be a customized gift for the bride and her partner, just add their names in the corner.
A Bubbly Needlepoint Pillow
Photo: Furbish
The best part of pre-wedding events? All the champagne! Dress shopping? Bubbly. Bridal shower toasts? Bubbly. Stressed while wedding planning? Bubbly! This funny pillow captures the theme of engagement season with a needlepoint design that reads "Now we sip champagne when we thirsty." It'll be an especially fun gift for a bride who's been a fan of sparkling wine even before there was a ring on her finger.
A Halloween-Themed Couples Blanket
Photo: JoyOfPlants
So, you're shopping for a bride who's obsessed with fall…honestly, who isn't? Well, then she needs to add this woven blanket to her fall decor. It's knit to show a couple of ghosts surrounded by pumpkins to quite literally commemorate the phrase "till death do us part." It can even feature her and her partner's name and wedding date. They'll be breaking it out every October.
Friends T-Shirt
Photo: PacSun
Is her favorite TV show Friends? She'll be ecstatic to receive this retro T-shirt. It shows off the iconic scene where Rachel, Phoebe and Monica are hanging out in wedding dresses. Could there be any better bridal swag?
Personalized Thong
Photo: Personalization Mall
If the bride-to-be is planning a lingerie bridal shower, consider adding this thong to the pile of lace, silk and leather. It's personalized with her future spouse's name to jest "Property of [their name]" and finished with "XOXO." It's made from polyester and spandex with a comfy cotton lining.
"No Ugly Crying" Handkerchief
Photo: EpicallyEmbroidered
Wedding days can be super emotional—and that's okay! A handkerchief will be a bride's best friend once her make-up is done. This one jokes "No ugly crying bitch," though the Esty seller also has one that's embroidered to say "Keep your shit together." She'll definitely be snorting through happy sobs.
Dwayne The Rock Johnson Card
Photo: Amazon
No good gift for a bride is complete without a card. Make her laugh with this one featuring Dwayne the Rock Johnson. It jokes "Whoa! Nice rock…" and has space on the inside for your custom message.
Blue Gifts for the Bride
The practice of having "something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue" on your wedding day is said to bring about a happy marriage. As such, the bride doesn't want to forget any part of the something blue tradition. Ensure she has "something blue" (and "something new") with one of these gift ideas.
Washable Silk Pajama Set
Photo: Eberjey
Bridal pajamas are a must-have accessory for every to-be-wed. This luxe short-sleeve button-down and short set is made from washable silk so it's soft, cooling and equipped to handle all of life's messes (read: mascara happy tears). Not to mention, the light blue hue will be a sweet something blue for the bride that she'll want to wear even after the wedding and honeymoon. For a personalized touch, add her monogram to the pocket—just check if she'll be changing her last name before ordering.
Single Eternity Rose
Photo: Venus et Fleur
Whether you're shopping for an engagement party, bridal shower or a wedding day gift for the bride, you can't go wrong with a symbol of ever-lasting love, like this preserved rose. The single flower will last for years in its chic hat box. Naturally, it's colored blue.
Something Blue Pin
Photo: Olive + Piper
For a small, blue gift the bride can have with her all wedding day long, consider a beaded pin. Glass crystals and an azul-hued gem hang from a 14K gold-plated or silver-tone plated safety pin. She can clasp it to her bouquet, garter, inside her dress or on her jacket's lapel.
Wedding Keepsake Library
Photo: Uncommon Goods
Here's a gift for the type-A bride. This blue wedding keepsake library will preserve the day's valuable mementos like hair clips, boutonnieres and programs. It boasts illustrated labels, acid-free drawers, vertical files, fabric bags and stitched envelopes, all of which will keep everything safe and organized for years to come.
Wedding Planner
Photo: Kate Spade
Help the newly engaged bride start wedding planning off on the right foot. This planner will be a valued holiday gift as her wedding year approaches. Filled with calendars, appointment reminders and checklists, no detail will be overlooked when she has her binder in tow. Our favorite part? The light blue cover that reads "Love is in the air" in gold script. Too accurate!
Topaz Cuff Bracelet
Photo: David Yurman
A great gift for the bride from her mother is heirloom-worthy jewelry, like this gemstone cuff. The twisted sterling silver band is embellished with topaz for the perfect "something blue" accessory to her wedding day attire. She might want to show off this bauble even more than her new wedding band.
Blue Hydrangea Earrings
Photo: Uncommon Goods
These earrings will be a fitting bridal accessory for the bride hosting a garden-themed bridal shower, bachelorette party and wedding. The pretty pastel petals of a blue hydrangea are pressed and preserved in an eco-friendly resin to create charming dangles. They'll be a whimsical touch to all her bridal outfits.
Travel Jewelry Case
Photo: Mark & Graham
How about a seriously practical gift for the bride? This travel jewelry case in Robin's Egg Blue is just the thing to carry her baubles from her home to the wedding venue to the honeymoon. The lid can even be foil-debossed with her monogram.
High-Top Converse
Photo: Converse
It's time to hit the dance floor in something comfortable and blue! Treat the bride-to-be to a new pair of shoes that celebrate her newlywed status. These high-top Converse are made from a light blue canvas and read "Just Married" along the side. You could even get a matching pair for her partner.
Just Married Ornament
Photo: Lenox
We've found the perfect Christmas gift for the bride and her new spouse. This vintage blue car ornament will be a yearly reminder of their union. It can even be personalized with their names and wedding date.
More Gifts for the Bride
If you're still on the hunt for the best gift for the bride in your life, check out dozens of other gift ideas below that account for every occasion and relationship.
