Deciding on gifts for my bridesmaids was a difficult decision. While I found lots of jewelry I really liked, I was worried the tastes of seven girls wouldn’t allow for me to get one piece and have every girl actually enjoy it. The more I thought about it, the more I wanted something everyone could use and would enjoy individually. And that is when I stumbled upon AO3 designs—creators of customizable clutches!
Image via Ao3 Designs blog
I love them and love that each girl could have her own personality shine through! But there are SO many options! I didn’t want to flat out tell my maids what their gifts would be and allow them to choose, so instead I narrowed down the options to only chevron patterns and made a cute little PowerPoint presentation:
And I must say, my girls made some adorable clutches!
I packed them away, and made a little baggie to accompany the clutches:
I filled this with hair ties, a nail file, lip gloss, bobby pins, Tootsie Rolls, and mints! I thought it added a cute little touch. And best of all, my girls seemed to love their gifts!!
How did you decide on bridesmaid gifts? Did you go a matching route or did you individualize?
The clutches came out awesome! I made “survival” kits too! They were so fun to make I hope they enjoy them half as much as I enjoyed making them!
I’m sort of going along the same lines as you — the same, but not matching! 
I think the clutches are so trendy! And, throwing them into a “survival kit” is just adorable.
super cute! I’m doing monogramed makeup bags with their initial in their favorite color! I love that it’s something they can hold on to for a long time and get use out of it!
I love AO3 designs. She also does custom clutches using fabric provided by the buyer which is the route I went for my bridal clutch made with my moms wedding gown.
I’m planning on doing custom clutches too!!! These came out so cute and I love that all of the girls helped to design their own!!
So cute!! I did individual gifts too… I have 6 bridesmaids all with very different tastes!!
Mrs. Elk, City: Syracuse/Long Island Age and Occupation: 25, Medical Student Fiance's Age and Occupation: 25, Computer Engineer Engagement Date: November 22, 2010 Wedding Date: May 2012 Venue: The Old Field Club About Me: I’m a Long Island girl finishing my last year of medical school in western NY, on the road to becoming a pediatrician. When I’m not studying or sleeping at the hospital, I spend my free time watching bad TV (Vampire Diaries anyone?), playing with my pooch, singing incredibly off-key (to the annoyance of Mr. Elk ), and reading Harry Potter for the zillionth time. Mr. Elk and I are planning a secular wedding infused with both Irish and cultural Jewish traditions. Only a week after I become an M.D., I will get my Mrs. degree, too!
Latest Gallery Pics