Looking for ideas on how to ask your best gals (and guys!) to stand beside you on your big day? You don’t have to spend a ton of money or do something cheesy af to show them how you feel. Ask yourself--what is meaningful and unique to your friendship? What is something they’ll actually enjoy? (let’s be real--how many “bride tribe” koozies does a girl really need?) Maybe your style is over-the-top and original, or maybe you prefer to keep it simple and heartfelt. Either way, here are a few of our favorite ideas to inspire you along the way:
Personalize a Charmlet for each of your friends. via Inclosed
Keep it Local
-Coffee beans from a local coffee shop (Archetype is our fave!) and a cute mug
-Send a “Charmlet” from Inclosed— they’ll receive five personalized charmpads & a colorful pen
-A growler from local brewery (we’re partial to Kros Strain and Empyrean Brewing)
-Jewelry from a local designer (earrings from Eunice the Label? yes, please!)
-A box of Bon Bon Chocolates from Farine + Four. These are true works of art! And feel so special to receive as a gift.
DIY
This is not for the faint of heart! Just kidding--DIY sometimes sounds overly complicated to someone who is not particularly creative. Fear not! You don’t have to be Martha Stewart to put together a DIY gift. You can knit them a scarf, bake a batch of their favorite cookies, or put together a handpicked floral arrangement.
Plus, how cute is this minimalist packaging? via Wax Buffalo
Treat yo’self
Pamper your friends with a beauty box of some of your favorite hand selected products. Here are some ideas we love:
-Sugar Rosé Tinted Lip Treatment Sunscreen SPF 15 by Fresh
-Lavender Bath Bomb by Benson Soap Mill
-Soy Candle from Wax Buffalo
-Crystals like rose quartz (love) and amethyst (sincerity) to bring that good energy
Do something together
-Wine tasting at your place -- what says “I love you” more than wine and a charcuterie plate?
-Get out in nature. Go for a hike at Fontenelle Forest or enjoy the gardens at Lauritzen. Time in nature is good for the soul and inspires great conversation.
-One-on-one more your speed? Take your friend out for ice cream at Coneflower Creamery, hit the yoga studio together, or get a manicure together.
Keep it Simple
-Frame one of your favorite photos of the two of you. If you’re like me and rarely print photos anymore, Framebridge has some cute & affordable options to print and frame a favorite pic right from your Instagram feed.
-Send a handwritten note. What could be more powerful than the written word? This person plays a special role in your life--let them know how much their relationship means to you and why you would be honored to have them stand beside you on one of your most important days.