The 40 Best Bride-to-Be Gifts for Someone Special
Celebrate the bride-to-be in your life with a gorgeous gift, from unique jewellery to the best pamper boxes
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We've found the best bride-to-be gifts for every occasion. Whether you're looking for a funny present for their engagement party, something unique for the night before their wedding or a special gift to congratulate them on getting engaged, we've got you covered.
There's something here for every type of bride-to-be. Do they like being pampered? We've found treats they'll love, including the best-scented candle, luxe bath oils and a curated hamper of spa treats. Absolute foodie? We reveal the gifts you need to know about, including some brownies that we can't stop thinking about. Jewellery-lover? From fashion-editor-approved earrings to a personalised bracelet, we have some never-fail picks.
Of course, you may be looking to buy something to celebrate your own new bride-to-be status - and there's nothing wrong with that!
If you're looking for a gift for the bride on the morning of her wedding, we've also got you covered.
Whatever your reason for shopping, here are our favourite bride-to-be gifts.
40 Best Bride-to-Be Gifts for 2022
1. Personalised Tie-Up Wedding Shirt – £17.99, The Hitched Shop
This 'wifey' t-shirt is very wearable, thanks to the cool tie-up style. Even if you're buying this for a recently engaged friend, they'll definitely get use out of it when the engagement party comes around!
2. Engraved Home Candle – £50 for the Candle & £15 for Engraving, Jo Malone
Does the bride-to-be have a favourite Jo Malone scent? Gift them a candle in the fragrance they love. You can have it engraved with up to 30 characters for an extra special touch.
3. Personalised Satin Pyjamas – £29.99, The Hitched Shop
These white PJs are a classic bride-to-be gift. Make them extra special by having your chosen pair personalised with their name.
READ MORE: The Best Bride & Bridesmaid Dressing Gowns & Pyjamas for the Wedding Morning
4. Sara Miller Hand Cream Trilogy– £18, John Lewis
Chances are people will be asking to see the engagement ring for months to come, so help them get their hands in tip-top condition with this Sara Miller gift set. The three mini tubes are perfect for popping into their handbag.
5. The Spring Edit - £55, The Bridal Beauty Festival
If you're looking for the perfect pamper box for the bride-to-be (or for yourself!), The Spring Edit beauty box is an amazing selection of goodies for your hair, skin and body! You've got full and travel-size treats from bestselling brands like Charlotte Tilbury, Laura Mercier, Penhaligon's and Molton Brown.
We spy the brilliant Floral Street Discovery Set too, which is a brilliant way to find your wedding day perfume.
6. White Wedding Notes – £34.99, Papier
We know the soon-to-be bride will be doing most of her wedding planning digitally, but a special notebook is still a lovely thing to have for jotting down ideas. This Papier planner is seriously chic, with a leather cover that can be monogrammed in embossed foil.
READ MORE: The Best Wedding Planner Books to Buy Now
7. Cosmos Kula Bracelet – £115, Astley Clarke
Celebrate your relationship with the bride-to-be with one of Astley Clarke's grown-up friendship bracelets. We actually love the whole range, but the Cosmos Kula works particularly well as a gift because it's a go-with-anything style. You can have the back of the charm personalised with their initials for free.
8. Large Glass Jewellery Box – £28.99, The Hitched Shop
How pretty is this personalised jewellery box? It would be a lovely place for a bride-to-be to store their jewellery or wedding keepsakes.
9. Personalised Bride Gift Box – from £18.09, Etsy
Want to put together your own bespoke bridal gift box? This beautiful box is ideal for storing all those thoughtful treats.
READ MORE: Personalised Wedding Gift Ideas
10. Satin Bride Sleep Mask – £6.59, The Hitched Shop
Looking for a bride-to-be gift that won't break the bank? This satin sleep mask is a thoughtful present they can use for both dropping off to sleep and as a chic blindfold for any "no looking!" engagement party games.
11. Bride-to-Be Tote Bag – £13.95, Not On the High Street
This bride-to-be tote bag from Kelly Connor Designs is a pretty and practical way of celebrating their engaged status. If you’re feeling extra generous then you could fill it with some pampering treats, from luxe bath oil to high-quality scented candles.
12. Personalised Bridal Party T-Shirt – £16.99, The Hitched Shop
For a bride-to-be t-shirt with a difference, choose this tropical design. You can have it personalised with anything from the bride-to-be's name to the hen party destination.
13. Bride-to-Be Mug – £14.75, Not On the High Street
If your work bestie just got engaged, surprise them by making their usual coffee in this bride-to-be mug. It’s the perfect way to brighten up her desk!
14. Aromatherapy Associates Essential Bath & Shower Oils - £33, Boots
Give a bride-to-be the gift of relaxation with this bath and shower oil set. Aromatherapy Associates are known for their mood-boosting, luxury oils, so this will be a real treat.
15. Anthurium Plant - £15.99, Crocus
Got a hard-to-buy-for soon-to-be bride on your hands? Plants are always a good bet, as unlike cut flowers, they'll (hopefully!) last. An anthurium is a lovely choice as the heart-shaped leaves are very engagement-appropriate.
16. Personalised Velvet Clutch – £16.99, The Hitched Shop
This velvet clutch is so stylish, and you can have it personalised with their name or initials, using your choice of thread colour and font.
READ MORE: 23 Thoughtful Engagement Gifts for the Happy Couple
17. Personalised Notebook – £25, Not On the High Street
Get all the bride-to-be's loved ones to write them a message in this personalised notebook, either just after the engagement announcement or for the pre-wedding party. It's a real keepsake. Browse even more wedding planner books here.
18. Bride-to-Be Pillowcase – £12.95, Not On the High Street
For a fun novelty gift that will bring a smile to the bride’s face, this pillowcase from Koko Blossom is perfect. If you're throwing an overnight hen party, put this pillowcase on the bride-to-be's bed before they arrive for an added surprise.
19. Bride-to-Be Sash – from £2.49, Etsy
This whimsical bride-to-be sash is a fun token gift for your newly-engaged friend. Save it for their hen party or give it to them as part of their engagement gift as a photo prop.
READ MORE: 29 Stylish Hen Party Sashes for You and Your Bride Squad
20. Annie Stripe Canvas Tote Bag – £21.99, The Hitched Shop
While we love bride-branded gifts, they may prefer something they can use again after the wedding - like this smart tote. Make it even more special by having it personalised with their initial.
21. Future Mrs Sweatshirt – from £32, Etsy
This cosy future Mrs sweatshirt from Fraternal Boutique is a thoughtful personalised gift that the bride-to-be will love. Choose from black, white, grey or pink and personalise with their future married name - obviously, you'll need to check whether they're planning on changing their name first!
22. Miss to Mrs Inflated Balloon Package – from £20, Bubblegum Balloons
These beautiful balloons are delivered already inflated - just imagine the bride-to-be's face when they float out of their box! The balloons would also be delightful as a hen party display.
READ MORE: 47 Hen Party Ideas You Will Love
23. Windsor Hamper – £100, Marks & Spencer
If distance means you can't celebrate the happy news in person, send the bride-to-be this sumptuous hamper - it'll be a lovely treat until you can toast together in person!
24. Mixed Selection of Chocolate Brownies – £20.95 for 8, Brownie Heaven
Sticking with the foodie theme - because who doesn't love some good nosh? - Brownie Heaven's gorgeously indulgent treats would make for a unique gift. This scrumptious selection includes chocolate brownies and white chocolate blondies.
25. Personalised Engraved Faux Leather Compact Mirror – from £13.99, The Hitched Shop
This chic mirror would make for a fun gift for a bride-to-be, and you can have the inside engraved with a personal message of congratulations.
26. Friendship Knot Bangle – £22, Not On the High Street
If your best friend is a bride-to-be, this friendship knot bracelet is a lovely way to say congratulations. You can have it personalised with their initial and birthstone.
READ MORE: Sentimental Bridal Shower Gifts the Bride Will Love
27. Gold Baya Mini Hoop Earrings - £75, Missoma
For a bang-on-trend jewellery gift, check out fashion editors' favourite Missoma. We particularly like these mini hoop earrings, but if they're not quite the bride-to-be's style, you'll find plenty of other cool designs.
28. Passport Cover - £13.99, The Hitched Shop
A personalised passport cover may seem a bit random, but in fact, it's a lovely way to see the bride-to-be off on honeymoon in style!
29. Personalised Christmas Jumper - £24.99, Etsy
Looking for a Christmas gift for a bride-to-be getting married next year? This customisable jumper would be a fun option.
READ MORE: The Best Christmas Gifts for Couples
30. Gift Card - Treatwell
Help the bride-to-be get a head start on any pre-wedding beauty or pampering with a Treatwell gift card. They can use it with any salon or spa in their network, and trust us, they have a lot of salons across the UK. It's a particularly good option for a group gift.
31. Personalised Moët & Chandon Rosé – £59, Clos19
What says celebration better than rosé? Not only can the bride-to-be enjoy some premium fizz, you can also have the box personalised up to 14 characters.
32. Book Subscription – £42 for 3 Months, Rare Birds Book Club
Wedding planning can be fun; it can also be sometimes stressful. Make sure the bride-to-be has a much-needed distraction with a book subscription gift. Rare Birds Book Club will send them a new book every month, covering a whole range of styles and genres.
READ MORE: The Best Subscription Boxes for Couples
33. Emergency Survival Kit – £15.65, Etsy
This wedding emergency survival kit is just waiting to be filled with some on-the-day essentials, such as a sewing repair kit, lip balm, makeup wipes and a small bottle of their favourite tipple.
34. Personalised Bride Hamper – £19.99, Etsy
This great-value hamper would be a lovely bride-to-be gift, with treats including a necklace and a personalised mug. It's prettily presented, too.
35. Tea, Biscuits & Chocolate Hamper – £13.49, Etsy
Know a bride-to-be who's in serious need of a tea break? This thoughtful hamper has everything they need for some time out, from teabags and biscuits to a sharing chocolate bar.
36. Bali Schefflera on Lava – £30, Patch Plants
There's always a danger of doubling up when it comes to bride-to-be gifts. Not so with this unusual plant: it's an umbrella tree rooted in a piece of volcanic rock. As an added bonus, it's easy to look after.
READ MORE: 26 of the Most Thoughtful Postponed Wedding Gifts
37. The Gift of Dreamy Nights Gift Set – £25, NEOM
Do you have a soon-to-be bride in your life who could do with some help dozing off? This NEOM gift set will help combat any wedding-stress-induced sleeplessness.
38. Personalised Coffee Mug – £14.99, The Hitched Shop
Keep your gift simple and to the point with this 'best bride ever' mug. You can add their name to the other side and choose from different font colours.
39. The Wanderers - £66, Shida
Want to send flowers but also a gift that lasts? You're in luck - dried, or preserved, flowers are totally on-trend right now, like this pretty bunch from cool London florist Shida, which will last for up to a year.
40. Spa Gift Set – £46.78, Etsy
Help a bride-to-be relax and unwind with this delightful spa gift set. Ideal for those who love to be pampered, this set includes a soy candle, lip balm, shower steamer, and bath salt soak. You can personalise your gift by including a handwritten note.
For more gorgeous gift ideas for everyone from friends to parents, head to The Hitched Shop. You might also want to start planning your own wedding look - check out our guide to the 43 best guest outfits.
