What Is A Good Gift For A Maid Of Honour?
Photo by Joanna Bongard
Traditionally, weddings have a lot of different ‘ins and outs’, rituals and - to some, ‘must-do’s’. Here, at The Un-Wedding, we are all about making your wedding as unique as you are as a couple - and translating that into the whole wedding planning process.
If you’re asking yourself “what is a good gift for maid of honour?”, this blog is for you. And, if you’re not even going to have a maid of honour - this blog may still be right for you!
We’re going to dive into modern gifts, break down traditions and more. So grab a cuppa and take some notes!
Bridesmaids, Maids of Honour & Wedding Parties:
Having your gal-dem assist you on the day of your wedding didn’t always mean popping bottles and having a crazy hen do.
Instead, this tradition can be traced back to Roman Law! Back then, you would need to bring 10 witnesses to outsmart evil spirits who would make their way to your wedding ceremony (uninvited of course). All of the girls would even wear the same dress to trick the ghosts or “bad energy”!
Nowadays, we don’t worry too much about the spirits, but, that history has stuck with us over generations. Instead, you can find modern-day Maids of Honour’s and bridesmaids taking over some of the wedding tasks and assisting with emotional support.
This custom allows us to bring some of the people we love the most, friends, sisters and family, and let them be a part of your union. Spreading the love to more than just the happy couple.
If you’re having a maid of honour (or a man of honour) it can be such a treat to let them know how special they are to you and why you want to include them in your wedding day in such a special way. We recommend giving them a proposal that’s something to remember.
What should I gift my Maid of Honour? What about the The Un-Wedding Maid in Heaven pin!
Does The Maid of Honour Get A Different Gift?
That is entirely up to you! We love the idea of “popping the question”. There are many kits available that help you ask the question, the right way. You can gift this proposal as something extra special for the MOH or give your whole party the same experience.
Our Maid in Heaven pins are ready to go! A perfect gift to ask the question with. Pair it up with some other bits and bobs if you’d like. You can gift your MOH (or entire party) with something they’ll want to hold onto and use again! You can add a little something special to pop the question over a homemade dinner or a glass of champagne.
Something Big and Bold
Bertie Valentine usually customises accessories for brides on their big day, but these creations are too amazing to limit. If your MOH has a favourite pair of shoes, a jacket or something that you have picked out that they don’t even know about yet. This is a great way to truly elevate it.
The process is simple. Step one, choose what you want the piece of clothing to say or look like. “Best Friend” “MOH” or something that is truly unique to your relationship. After that, you’ll get a rough design back for your approval. Once you’re happy you send over the item and voila!
This gift is so personal and fun. Your MOH is sure to love it!
Dresses For Your Squad!
Getting dressed up is just one of the many electrifying things you’ll be doing on your big day. A great gift for everyone would be their outfits and especially if that is something they will want to wear over and over again. That is why we recommend Rewritten so highly.
This lovely brand is based in the UK but ships all around the globe. They offer dressed in a size range from (UK) 8 to 30 and a rainbow of colours.
Cool looking bridesmaids wearing burgundy dresses by Rewritten
If you’re letting your party pick out their own outfits or dressed aren’t your thing - there are other options - such as accessories! If you’re looking to give your part a bohemian look there is simply no better way to go than Lilley Studio. You’ll probably want to pick one out for yourself as well!
Hair accessories, necklaces and earrings can all be found in this fantastic shop. Maybe you want to give everyone the same item so they can hold onto it and remember your ceremony and party for years to come. Or, perhaps you would prefer to choose something unique to each individual!
They even offer a set of earrings for your crew that read “will you be my bridesmaid?” or “will you be my maid of honour?”. How cute is that?!
How Can I Surprise My Maid of Honour?:
Surprises are so much fun! Now that you have said yes to your love you may want to do something fun all over again. The list of surprises can go on and on.
Relax over Mani-Pedis: Invite your MOH over and surprise them with a trip out for some pampering. There is no better way to treat yourself than hanging out with your bestie in a relaxing setting.
Photo Albums: The person you choose to be by your side on your day could be someone you grew up with - or someone you met a few months ago. Either way, a photo album is a great way to place together all of the good times you’ve had and leave room for the time that is to come in the future. It also makes for a great surprise!
Keep It Personal:
Each member of your party is so unique. If you’re still not sure on what to gift then look deep into that person, your friendship and what they mean to you. A gift doesn’t have to cost you thousands of pounds, but if it speaks true to your friendship - it will be perfect.
Maybe you had a ‘girls getaway’ in Bali? You can gift sand or shells from your favourite beach. If you love to run together, some running shoes could do the job. Whatever gift you choose to go with will be the right one for you two.
Bridesmaids sat around a pool in matching personalised black swimming costumes playfully squirting water at a bride in a cusotmised ‘bride’ swimming costume.
Breaking The Maid of Honour Tradition:
If you’re still not sure whether or not a maid of honour is the right fit for your wedding then no worries! We’re pretty confident that there will be no evil spirits on your big day. Maybe you want to have a small, intimate wedding or just can’t pick one of your friends to stand above the rest.
How ever you choose to celebrate your wedding day is entirely up to you.
Having An Un-Wedding:
We are all about making the most out of your day and keeping it true to you.
Here at the UnWedding, we have put a lot of work curating our Book of Love which is filled with people, places that are ideal for modern and unique couples just like you. We have covered everything from wedding photography to wedding venues, and yes, even confetti!
Don’t forget to pop in some extra little treats for yourself along the way.
Take a look, follow us on Instagram and let us know what you’re doing for your MOH!