• If you are a bride, do not stress yourself or your budget more than you have to during your wedding planning. Instead, opt for beautiful, elegant and functional gifts for your bridesmaids that let them know you appreciate them. A handmade necklace, a sterling silver photo frame and a decorative tote bag all are moderately priced gifts that will be well received into the arms of your doting gaggle of girlfriends.
  
  

The Bridesmaid Necklace

• Jewelry is a traditional, functional and beautiful gift for a bridesmaid. She can use a necklace during the ceremony and to parties and other social events afterward. Consider making the necklaces yourself by going to a bead store and asking the store attendants to help you select and arrange beads.
  
  

The Bridesmaid Photo Frame

• A sterling silver photo frame is a moderately priced, elegant gift for a bridesmaid. Insert a photo of the bride and bridesmaid into each frame and include a note that promises a wedding photo of the bride and bridesmaid after the wedding.
  
  

The Bridesmaid Tote

• Purchase plain canvas totes at a craft store or from an online vendor. Select a roll of decorative, sturdy grosgrain ribbon. Tie a strip around one of the handles and wrap it into a pretty bow. This gift works especially well for destination or beach weddings.