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Thoughtful Bridesmaid Gifts Under $100

By
Elizabeth Swanson and Casey Trudeau
Published on March 6, 2013
Pamper your best girls with candles, nail polishes and more that are deluxe and affordable, no matter how many you need.
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Courtesy of Diptyque

A Set of Candles

This set of mini candles by Diptyque is an indulgent gift for your bridesmaids. It includes three of the iconic Parisian company's best-smelling and diverse candles: Baies, a mix of roses and black currant; Figuier, a cozy fig wood; and Roses, the most natural (and light!) rose scent. As delectable as the candles are burning, they'll be just as appealing sitting atop any mantel. After all, the minimalist black-and-white design ensures they won't clash with the decor in any of your bridesmaids' abodes.

Candles, $84 for a set of three, Diptyque

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Courtesy of City Slips

The Perfect Foldable Ballet Flats

Make it easier for your bridesmaids to dance another hour or so with you on your big day. They can conveniently switch out of their heels after the ceremony and reception with these foldable flats if they need to put a few more miles on their tired toes. The size makes them perfect for the clutch they're carrying. What's even better? City Slips is offering a 15 percent discount when you use the coupon code BRIDES at checkout.

Foldable ballet flats, prices start at $34 per pair, City Slips

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A Pearl Necklace

A gift can't get much chicer than this single-pearl necklace from Dogeared. Whether worn on its own or layered with a slew of other necklaces, it's understated enough to become part of your bridesmaids' everyday jewelry. If, however, some of your maids aren't exactly the pearl-wearing types, try creating custom necklaces. You can choose the length, type of metal, charm, and card they come with.

Single-pearl necklace, $48, Dogeared

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Personalized Initial Necklaces

These Jennifer Tuton initial necklaces are stunning alone or when layered with other jewelry. The classic round gold discs and hand stamped lettering gives the necklaces a rustic vintage touch. Your bridesmaids will love the versatility and timelessness, plus they will always be reminded of you and your memories together when they wear it. Personalized gifts are perfect match each of your unique bridesmaids. Don't forget your ABCs when gifting to the girls that helped make your special day.

Initial necklace, $60, Jennifer Tuton

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An Elegant Makeup Compact

You might not be able to justify buying Estée Lauder's glam zodiac powder compact for yourself, which is why it would make a perfect gift for your bridesmaids. All of the compacts are gorg—no matter what your sign—and each one comes with a colored-crystal birthstone clasp. Present them the day before your wedding; they'll come in handy for quick touch-ups between the ceremony and reception.

Estée Lauder makeup compact, $70, Available at Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, Macy's and Bergdorf Goodman

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A Monthly Gourmet-Food Subscription

If you think of yourself as a foodie, what better way for your bridesmaids to discover the best gourmet foods than having them delivered right to their door? A new package of samples from Love with Food shows up every month. The best part is, you're not only giving a gift to your closest ladies, you're also doing your part to stop children from going hungry; one in five children in America is hungry, and for every gift box sent out, a meal is donated. This is truly a gift that keeps on giving.

Gourmet food delivery subscription, prices vary, Love with Food

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A Personalized Tote Bag

Iomoi, the Gwyneth Paltrow-approved preppy lifestyle company, has the perfect personalized canvas tote bags for your bridesmaids. You can create monogrammed, designed totes tailored to each of your girls' personalities. Try a simple blue-and-white-striped print for the minimalist bridesmaid or a tasseled Marrakech design for those with wanderlust. Whether for days at the beach or as overnight bags, these gifts will surely become accessory staples.

Personalized tote bag, generally $75 per bag, Iomoi

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A Puzzle Pendant

Your girls standing beside you on your big day may not be best friends with each other, but the one thing they have in common is you. With all of you sharing this special journey together, it makes sense to give them a puzzle pendant that really captures the timeless bond that you have created with each friend not only in the past but also as they all come together to make your day a truly memorable and magical one.

Puzzle pendant, $100 for four, IJD by Noelle

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Courtesy of Kate Spade

A Grown-Up Friendship Bracelet

This gold bangle from Kate Spade says friendship in the most understated way. With friendship quips engraved in delicate cursive scroll, it would be the most appropriate bracelet for all of your bridesmaids to wear on the wedding day—and every day after that. And one last detail not to be ignored: It comes in the cutest turquoise and green circular box. (Because brides know it's all in the presentation, no?)

Friendship bracelet, $58, Kate Spade

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A Nail Polish Set

Sure, your bridesmaids might have drugstore nail polishes filling up every nook and cranny of their bathrooms, but chances are they don't have this Yves Saint Laurent set. It contains three classic, full-size shades: Rouge Pop Art (an orange red), Rouge Dada (a deep berry), and Fuchsia Intemporal (a dark pink). Because you're the bride, you can totally make them color-coordinate their nails on your big day. But let's be honest: Displaying the gorgeous bottles on their vanities might be just as fun as wearing them.

*Yves Saint Laurent nail polish set, $60, Available at Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom and Saks Fifth Avenue

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