10 Thoughtful Bridal Party Gifts That Won't Break the Bank

As a bride, you want to thank your bridal party for being by your side with meaningful gifts. But planning a wedding is expensive enough without overspending on gifts too. Here are 10 thoughtful ideas you and your bridesmaids will love that fit any budget.

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• Monogrammed Makeup Bags - Customized cosmetic bags only cost $5-10 to personalize.

• Photo Flipbook Keychains - Display 4-6 of your favorite photos on a keychain for $15 each.

• DIY Bath Bombs - Make luxurious bath fizzies with essential oils for under $2 a piece.

• Personalized Bottle Opener - Engrave their names on bartending tools starting at $10 each.

• Photo Notebook - Have pictures from your friendship made into a $15 custom notebook.

• Festive Hair Clip Set - Colorful barrettes and accessories start at $5 for 6 pieces.

• Bookmarks with Quotes - Laminated bookmarks printed with meaningful quotes are $3 each.

• Photo Coasters - Turn 4 pictures into drink coasters for just $15 total.

• Mini Photo Frame - Tiny 1x2 inch frames hold a snapshot for only $5 each.

• Hydration Kits - Fill a $2 water bottle with $5 worth of lip balm, gum and other essentials.

All of these can easily be found or made for under $20 each. Focus on personalizing sentimental yet practical gifts they're sure to love for years to come.

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Here are some additional details I could include about those budget-friendly bridal party gift ideas:

For the monogrammed makeup bags, I would specify where to find customizable cosmetic pouches, like on Etsy. Mention including a small makeup item like lip gloss as a bonus.

For the photo flipbook keychains, explain how to easily create them using a mini photo book and keyring. Recommend uploading photos to a digital printing service for high quality prints.

Give specifics on DIY bath bomb recipes that use ingredients from the drugstore like baking soda, oils and scents. Include options to get creative by adding glitter or dried flowers.

List some popular sites to engrave names on items like Bottlemark for bottle openers. Suggest a fun font and including the wedding date.

For the photo notebooks, mention Shutterfly and Snapfish both offer affordable custom options. Say a few pictures on each page looks nice.

Suggest colorful hair accessories that complement different bridesmaid dresses/styles from Claire's or Amazon.

Ideas for meaningful book quotes could include favorite lines from books you bonded over.

Detail how to cut photos and attach to coaster backs from the craft store with mod podge or glue.

Provide mini frame size examples from Michaels or Amazon to fit in a purse/wallet.

List popular hydration kit items like gum, chapstick, mints that can all fit inside a water bottle for easy on-the-go self care.