5 Last Minute Gift Ideas the Bride-to-Be in Your Life Will Actually Love

Well folks, 2020 is finally coming to an end... and I think it’s safe to say we can all give ourselves a major pat on the back for getting through this undoubtedly disappointing and down right exhausting year. Considering all the additional stress surrounding this holiday season, it’s only natural to feel super behind on your Christmas to-do list - especially when it comes to shopping for everyone’s gifts! Don’t beat yourself up guys and gals... we’re all right there with you. That being said, today we’re sharing 5 simple, last minute gift ideas for the bride to be in your life. Whether she’s wedding planning obsessed or prefers to be pampered - we’ve got you covered! Consider your engaged bestie officially checked off your *must hurry up and get something for* list!


1. The SMP Ultimate Guides


Don’t mind us while we humble brag for a minute about our Ultimate Weddings Guides - just consider these babies every bride-to-be’s wedding planning bible. Our 9 Guide Bundle is jam-packed with knowledge and expert advice from industry pros to plan your dream wedding with ease. This bundle includes a downloadable PDF version of all of our extensive Guides - including the Photography Guide, Planning Guide, Venue Guide and Stationery Guide, Invitation Wording Guide, Envelope Guide, Beauty Guide, Dress Guide and Floral Guide. I mean... talk about a gift your bestie will be thankful for, are we right?! (You might be deemed the VIP of her planning posse after this one, just saying...)

2. Gift card to your local spa


This year especially, we can’t stress how important it is to shop local! Head on down to your neighborhood spa and grab a gift card for the blush bride-to-be in your life for a full day of pampering. After the amount of wedding planning that’s about to commence in a post-COVID (hopefully) world, y’all know she’s going to need it.

3. Wine subscription


After a long day of designing wedding mood bards, finalizing the guest list or rallying her dream team of vendors - your girl is going to love you for signing her up for her very own wine subscription, so she can sit back, relax and unwind with a (big) glass of her fave bottle. There are countless wine subscription service, so do your research to find out which would be her perfect match. A few of our faves? Winc, Thrive Market, and The Sip!

4. Holiday centerpiece


 Since most of us will be celebrating the holiday season in much smaller groups this year due to the pandemic, missing the loved ones we can’t be with, an extra dose of Christmas spirit might be just what the doctor ordered. Especially for our newly engaged besties who won’t be able to share in the excitement with all of her nearest and dearest. To bring some extra joy to her Christmas table, send over a beautiful holiday arrangement from your local florist! They will appreciate the business after such a tough year, and she will love dressing up her décor with some gorgeous blooms!
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5. Essential oil diffuser


If you ask us, this might just be one of the best gifts you can get your bride-to-be. Personally, this one helped me immensely during the most stressful moments of my wedding planning experience. On nights where it all just felt too overwhelming, getting cozy while diffusing your favorite stress-relieving oils is truly heaven sent. They not only make your house smell amazing, they’re scientifically proven to have a positive impact on your mood and health - what could be better?!