Holiday Gifts She’ll Love in 2025: Stylish + Meaningful Ideas for Brides-to-Be

Emily and Sam Wedding – Bride Bridesmaids Bouquet – Tribeca Rooftop – Andy Gaines Photography

We all have that one person on our holiday list who deserves a little extra thought – and if you’re reading this, it’s probably the friend who’s getting married. Wedding planning is exciting, but even if she appears to have everything under control, you’ve known her long enough to sense the pressure she’s under. What she needs right now is a present that is thoughtful, and speaks to her style and personality.

Every woman is unique, and the key to finding the perfect gift for your wedding-planning friend is to start by asking what truly brings her joy. Is she obsessed with her dog or passionate about health and fitness? Does she find solace in the kitchen, or does she love to entertain? With these questions in mind, we searched the internet to curate the best holiday gift ideas for brides-to-be this season.
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Shifali and Vikram Wedding - Bride and Groom Portrait - Vesper - Tati and Roman Photography

Weddings

Shifali & Vikram: A Modern Indian Wedding at Vesper

by Kate Murphy

Shifali and Vikram Wedding – Bride and Groom Portrait – Vesper – Tati and Roman Photography

Shifali and Vikram first met at a wedding he was officiating. Her friend – the groom – had been telling her about Vikram, but she wasn’t interested at first. “Once the ceremony started, I couldn’t stop laughing,” she recalls. “I immediately asked for an introduction.” They began dating soon after, while Shifali was living in New York City and Vikram was completing his residency at Penn. “We knew our relationship was something special early on,” she shares, “because we were both making the effort to travel back and forth to see each other.”
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Nhung and George Wedding - Bride and Groom Ceremony - Freestanding Arrangements - The Foundry - Justin Jun Lee

Weddings

Nhung & George: Soft Blossom Romance at The Foundry

by Kate Murphy

Nhung and George Wedding – Bride and Groom Ceremony – Freestanding Arrangements – The Foundry – Justin Jun Lee

Nhung and George began dating in August 2018. Although they met through Bumble, Nhung remembers the spark that kicked off their relationship as feeling natural and effortless, like when two strangers meet and know they’re going to be lifelong friends. “We are so different but also alike. We both have a great sense of humor and style, but George is messy and I’m neat,” she says. “We balance each other in ways we never knew we both needed.”

While many couples plan elaborate, social media-ready proposals, Nhung and George approached their engagement with the same relaxed, easy-going attitude that brought them together. The event took place on April Fool’s Day 2023 while they were on vacation in Turks & Caicos. “George isn’t the most romantic let’s just say that,” Nhung jokingly admits. “So, we planned for him to ask at sunset.” With some time to kill before popping the question, he took a quick dip in the ocean while she waited on the beach with the ring.
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Nicola and Albert Wedding - Bride Bridesmaids Bouquet - Stephanie Naru Photography

Planning & Inspiration

2024 Holiday Gift Guide For Her (Your BFF Who is Getting Married!)

by Kate Murphy

Nicola and Albert Wedding – Bride Bridesmaids Bouquet – Stephanie Naru Photography

When it comes to shopping for the best friend who is in the midst of planning her wedding, the best holiday gifts for the bride-to-be are thoughtful, personal, and fun. Each woman is unique – the key is to focus on what you think she’ll appreciate during this exciting, but also very hectic period leading up to the big event. If making decisions about a venue, dress, and catering have her feeling stressed out, a journal may be just what she needs. Perhaps she and her partner just bought their first house and could use stylish decor to make it feel more like a ‘home.’ If you’re looking for an arts & culture lover, a scarf inspired by an Impressionist painting is a must-have accessory for the season. And she’s sure to find her signature wedding day scent by sampling the luxury fragrances in a perfume sampler set. Read on for more ideas from our 2024 holiday gift guide for her – aka your BFF who is getting married!
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Brienna and Patrick Wedding - Bridal Portrait Bouquet - Tribeca Rooftop - Anthony Vazquez Photography

Planning & Inspiration

Simply Classic Ideas For Long-Stemmed Wedding Bouquets

by Kate Murphy

Brienna and Patrick Wedding – Bridal Portrait Bouquet – Tribeca Rooftop – Anthony Vazquez Photography

For many of our brides, the wedding bouquet is the defining element that inspires the rest of their floral decor. It is no secret then that we love designing handheld arrangements – not only essential from a planning standpoint, they are a deeply symbolic expression of a woman’s style and personality. And for this reason, it should appear as though she is carrying the arrangement, not the other way around.

Choosing blooms that make an impression while accentuating a bride’s ensemble instead of distracting from it can be challenging. At this point, we’d like to turn the conversation to the long-stemmed wedding bouquet. What’s so exciting (and surprising!) about the featured designs is how they read as dramatic but not overly bold, polished but not overly restrained. Read on for long-stemmed wedding bouquet ideas for the classic bride.
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Julia and Nick Wedding - Chuppah - Metropolitan Club - Todd France Photography

Weddings

Julia & Nick: A Timeless Affair at the Metropolitan Club

by Kate Murphy

Julia and Nick Wedding – Chuppah – Metropolitan Club – Todd France Photography

Julia and Nick met in 2016 during what they now refer to as ‘The Summer of Love.’ “I was getting ready for my senior year at the University of Michigan. I had an internship at Booz Allen Hamilton in Washington D.C. and found a sublet to stay at with some girls from George Washington University,” Julia remembers. The night after she moved in, her new roommate invited her to a house party across the street. New to the city and up for meeting people, she gladly accepted. “I walked in and quickly realized I was an outsider. Everyone knew each other and went to GWU,” Julia says. She would also learn that the house they were at was nicknamed ‘The Barn’ and among its residents was Nick, a soon-to-be senior interning at a lobbying firm. Nick was immediately drawn to Julia – they ended up talking the whole night and said ‘goodbye’ by exchanging numbers.
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