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- Getting married is stressful, but these thoughtful gifts for the bride-to-be can help settle nerves.
- Friends often give a little gift at the bachlorette party, the bridal shower, or on the big day.
- Practical, cute, or thoughtful items like slippers, a bouquet of flowers, or champagne flutes are great.
Before they officially say “I do,” there are a few items a bride may need leading up to their big day. Bride-to-be gifts are typically given any time prior to the wedding, whether it’s at the bachelorette party, at the bridal shower, or the actual day of itself.
They’ll particularly appreciate the gifts that pamper and help them de-stress, or ones that aid them in preparation during this typically-stressful time. So from self-care presents to fun gifts, the bride-to-be deserves something special that’s made just for them.
Here are the 20 best bride-to-be gifts:
A satin eye mask for sleeping beauty
Amazon
Bride Sleep Mask, available at Amazon, $13.99
What better way to help the bride-to-be get their beauty rest than with this cute sleep mask. Better yet, the satin sleep mask has their title decorated on it to show everyone not to disturb the bride.
A portable, insulated champagne flute
Williams Sonoma
Corkcicle Stemless Champagne Flute, available at Williams Sonoma, $19.95
Cheers to them saying yes to a loving lifelong commitment with this stemless champagne flute. The insulated flute keeps beverages cold for up to nine hours or hot up to three hours, although it’s intended for champagne and prosecco.
A gel manicure kit for professional nails at home
Amazon
Sally Hansen Salon Pro Gel Starter Kit, available at Amazon, $59.99
This Sally Hansen nail kit is a lifesaver if they’re too busy or forget to get their nails done for the wedding day. The gel polish kit provides flawless two-week wear that makes every manicure and pedicure look professional. You can find other spa-themed gifts here.
A game-changing exfoliator tool
Amazon
Luna 3, available at Foreo, $199
The Foreo Luna Go softly exfoliates the skin for a beautiful, clean complexion. This portable silicone cleansing device takes care of fine lines, pores, dullness, and uneven texture while also offering an app-enabled skin analysis. You can find our Foreo Luna 2 review here.
A fast-drying hair towel
Volo Beauty
The Volo Hero Towel, available at Volo Beauty, $39
Soon-to-be brides can protect their hair from damage with the plush Volo Hair towel that’s ultra-absorbent and cuts dry time in half. There is also a strap to hold the towel so it will never fall off in any situation.
A cute tumbler with her engaged status
Kate Spade
Miss to Mrs. Tumbler with Straw, available at Kate Spade, $18
In addition to the ring, this tumbler lets the bride show off their soon-to-be status as officially “married.” No matter the season or time of year, the bride-to-be will always stay hydrated at any time.
A notebook to plan the perfect wedding
Amazon
Wedding Planner & Organizer, available at Amazon, $33.99
If they’ve always dreamed of happily ever after, they’ve surely planned everything for their wedding to the last detail. This interactive wedding planner organizes everything on 132 pages filled with helpful tips, an 18-month countdown calendar, a 12-month checkpoint list, and more.
A supremely soft robe
Girlfriend Collective
Dawn Dream Robe, available at Girlfriend Collective, $98
A ridiculously soft robe that’s also sustainable like the Dawn Dream Robe is a smart choice for when the bride-to-be finds the time to settle down after all the planning.
A clever candle to calm her nerves
Ryan Porter
Bride Chilla Candle, available at Ryan Porter, $31
If the bride-to-be happens to be a bridezilla, hopefully, this cheeky candle will calm the imminent meltdown. There’s no nicer way to tell the bride-to-be to chill than with this Bride Chilla candle.
Rosé-infused candies for a sweet celebration
Sugarfina
Rosé All Day 3 Piece Candy Bento Box, available at Sugarfina, $30
Treat them to these delightful rosé infused candies as they get ready for the dream day.
A pair of personalized bridal slippers
Etsy
Personalized Bridal Slippers, available at Etsy, $18.99
Make the wedding day feel even sweeter with these fluffy slippers that are personalized with the bride-to-be’s new surname. After all the festivities, slide off the heels and slip into these comfy slippers that feel like a dream.
A skincare kit with glowing results
Maelove
Fade Scar Spot Kit, available at Maelove, $67.88
A glowy, refreshed face is essential on the wedding day. This Maelove skincare kit provides a flawless complexion with faded scars and spots. It includes a hydrating face serum, night cream, and an exfoliator scrub.
A fun bridal accessory for beverages
Amazon
Fetti Bachelorette Party XL Bride Straw, available at Amazon, $6.99
Sip and savor every celebratory drink for the bride-to-be with these reusable bridal straws that are a fun party accessory.
A fresh flower bouquet delivered to them
Urban Stems
The Amethyst, available at Urban Stems, $95
Gifting flowers is as easy as it is thoughtful for the bride. The bride-to-be will feel delighted to receive Urban stem’s stunning flowers as a congratulatory gift to kick off the days leading up to the wedding.
A classic-styled smartwatch
Fossil
Hybrid Smartwatch Carlie Blush Leather, available at Fossil, $155
Rather than a classic watch, this Fossil smartwatch is a game-changer that’s still a timeless piece. The Carlie watch features an activity tracker, notification alerts, music control, and more.
A trinket tray for the bride’s accessories
Amazon
Mrs Jewelry Ring Dish Ceramic Trinket Tray, available at Amazon, $14.99
Small but meaningful gifts are always appreciated. Give them this adorable ring tray to keep their cherished accessories safe.
A set of soothing skincare treats for nighttime
Lush
Relax Gift Set, available at Lush, $39.95
A self-care gift is always a good idea. This Lush gift set is filled with lavender-infused items to help relax at night, from an aromatic bath bomb to soothing lotion.
A chic canvas tote
Things Remembered
White Canvas Mrs Mini Tote Bag, available at Things Remembered, $22.40
Whether it’s errands or a quick getaway trip, this stylish canvas bag carries every necessity with ease. The gift feels more personal with the option to inscribe name or date on the charming tote.
A humorous mug for the bridezilla
Francesca’s
Keep Calm BrideZilla Mug, available at Francesca’s, $4.98
Even if the bride-to-be struggles with staying calm, at least this coffee mug will give them a good laugh.
A wedding survival kit
Paper Source
Wedding Survival Kit, available at Paper Source, $26.95
When it comes to wedding preparations, this survival kit helps the bride to navigate their wedding stress. This comfort pack includes a countdown calendar, eye mask, decision dice, a miniature notebook plus pen, and more survival tools.
