From personalised gifts to luxury essentials—here are the best wedding favours you can give your best friends on your wedding. Happy Friendship Day!
They’ve laughed with you, cried with you and maybe even helped calm your last-minute pre-wedding panic. Your bridesmaids and groomsmen—your best friends—are more than just your wedding party. They’re your ride-or-die crew who’ve been there through every romantic milestone and misadventure. So, what better time than Friendship Day to remember them and shower them with gratitude?
Your wedding day is an opportunity for you to say, “Thank you for standing by me, not just at the altar, but in life.” And instead of a generic thank-you card, why not go the extra mile with a thoughtful, stylish and heartfelt wedding favour?
Whether you’re planning an intimate wedding, a grand destination affair, or a cosy pre-wedding celebration, here are some unforgettable gifting ideas by Team Wedding Affair that will make your besties feel truly special.
Personalised Keepsakes
Nothing says ‘you matter’ like something made just for them. Personalised gifts have an emotional pull that generic favours can’t compete with. It shows how much you know your best friends and care for them. You can also give them a small personalised gift on this Friendship Day.
Some of the best personalised wedding favours are:
- Name-engraved jewellery: Think dainty necklaces, bracelets or cufflinks with initials or wedding dates.
- Custom illustrations: A cute sketch of you and your bridesmaid or groomsman together.
- Monogrammed robes, slippers or towels: Perfect for those “getting ready” pictures and also useful post-wedding.
These are gifts that feel personal, intentional and are likely to be cherished long after the last dance.
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Curated Self-Care Hampers
Care for your bridesmaids and groomsmen on Friendship Day 2025, because they deserve it. They’ve worked hard planning your bachelorette, calming your chaos and dancing until their feet hurt. What better way to pamper them than with a luxe self-care hamper?
Include:
- Scented candles
- Mini spa kits (face masks, bath bombs, essential oils)
- Herbal teas or artisanal coffee
- A handwritten note to each friend
You can keep it unisex or create tailored hampers for each person, depending on their preferences. Throw in a “Hangover Kit” for some cheeky fun if you had a wild pre-wedding bash.
Wedding Weekend Survival Kits
This one is not just a gift, it’s often a necessity. Especially if you’re having a destination wedding or an elaborate wedding weekend, a thoughtful kit with essentials and treats can be both fun and functional.
Pack essentials like mini sunscreen, lip balm and pain relievers. Be creative with the packaging, think of a quirky tote or pouch. To keep them energised during the long celebrations, add energy bars, nutritious snacks, mint and gum. You can also include a small bottle of bubbly or custom cocktail mixers, and of course, personalised thank-you notes.
Statement Accessories
Weddings are the perfect time to dress up and gifting stylish accessories can double up as a thank-you and a fashion upgrade. If not for wedding favours, you can gift your best friend a stylish statement accessory as a Friendship Day gift.
For bridesmaids, clutches in wedding colours, silk scarves, hair accessories, or elegant earrings are great options. While for groomsmen, pocket squares, tie sets, leather wallets, or brooch pins are stylish options.
Make sure the style resonates with your theme but also with their individual personalities. You could also go with Indian-wear specific items like embellished potlis or embroidered stoles.
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Experience-Based Gifts
Sometimes, the best gift isn’t a thing; it’s a memory. If you really want to go above and beyond, consider gifting experiences. These kinds of gifts are perfect for people who prefer quality time or acts of service as their love languages.
Some of the best gifts are:;
- Spa or massage vouchers
- Concert or event tickets
- A weekend getaway (group trip post-wedding?)
- Personalised workshops — pottery, mixology, or even tarot readings for fun!
This option works great for smaller bridal parties or if you’re doing one-on-one gifts instead of bulk favours.
Edible Treats with a Twist
Who doesn’t love a good snack? And when it comes wrapped with love, even better. Give your besties some delicious wedding favours that they can enjoy and keep the packaging as a memory for later.
Some of the best edible wedding favours include:
- Customised cookies with your faces or fun wedding hashtags
- Miniature jars of honey, jam, or Nutella with custom labels
- Cocktail kits or mini wine bottles
- Assorted tea blends or gourmet coffee pouches
Add a cute message like “Thanks for being my sweet support system” or “You’re the tea-rrific one in my life.”
Memory Boxes
Create a mini memory lane in a box. Fill it with keepsakes that are unique to your friendship, represent your bond and convey your love and gratitude.
Get creative with the memory box as a DIY Friendship Day gift. Think old polaroids or digital prints of moments you’ve shared, a letter reminiscing your journey together or a token like a pressed flower or old movie ticket stub. This will especially tug at the heartstrings and show them how much their presence in your life means beyond the wedding day.
Eco-Friendly Tokens
If you and your partner are eco-conscious, let that reflect in your gifting too. With the growing popularity of sustainable weddings, this is a thoughtful way to give gifts and be creative.
Include things like mini potted succulents with tags like “Let love grow”, seed paper stationery or bookmarks, reusable metal straws or bamboo cutlery sets, organic soaps or handmade candles. These not only look charming but also reflect a mindful and sustainable touch.
Custom Apparel
Bridesmaid robes are great, but how about taking it up a notch with full-blown fun apparel?
Be creative this Friendship Day with t-shirts or hoodies with inside jokes, pyjama sets for a pre-wedding sleepover, denim jackets with “Bride Tribe” or “Groom’s Gang” patches and personalised caps or sneakers.
Bonus tip: Add a fun photoshoot around it — your crew will love flaunting their new swag!
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Friendship Day and weddings share one beautiful thing in common: the celebration of lifelong bonds. Your friends stood by you not just for the wedding prep, but for all the little moments that led up to it. Gifting them something meaningful on Friendship Day is more than just a gesture — it’s a way to honour your shared journey.
Happy Friendship Day to you and your besties!
