Many brides-to-be decide to purchase bridesmaid robes because they are the most affordable, practical, and thoughtful bridesmaid gift idea. However, they can also be an ideal gift due to how desirable they are for bridal party activities.
If you’ve been thinking about fun activities to do in the lead-up to your big day as a ‘thank you’ for your bridal party, you can do many of them in bridal robes. We’ve included a few helpful ideas below.
Have a Slumber Party
When was the last time you had a slumber party? It was probably back in your childhood with a few of your closest friends. Before you enter a new world of married life, there’s no harm in trying to bring back some of that childhood fun with your bridal party.
You can all wear your robes and settle for a night in your living room. You can crack open a few bottles of wine, make some popcorn, and watch some of your favourite movies. Such an activity is made even easier in bridesmaid robes because no one has to worry about stopping the movie so that you can all get into your pyjamas.
Photo Sessions
As you get older, the harder it becomes to get all your nearest and dearest together for photos to cherish forever. Purchasing bridal robes gives you an excuse to do just that.
If everyone is wearing similar or the same robes, you can gather everyone for a photo. You can then look back on it in years to come as one of those special moments before you became a married woman.
Chill-Out Events
Having a de-brief in the lead-up to the big day is a standard part of wedding preparations. Everyone can throw on their robe, tuck into a grazing platter, and have a few glasses of bubbles. It’s an excellent way to relax before things ramp up once more.
Pampering Sessions
Everyone deserves to be pampered from time to time, and even more so after spending several weeks or months planning a large wedding. To shake off some of that stress, invite your nearest and dearest around for pampering sessions in robes.
You can organise a travelling masseuse, do each other’s nails and hair, and even get creative with makeup. Sometimes, even just sitting on the sofa with a face mask on is all it can take to let that stress melt away.
Pre-Wedding Events
On the day of your wedding, it can be hard to know what to wear. The day normally kicks off quite early, and no one wants to risk getting their dress dirty before the wedding actually starts.
While you could wear standard attire, wearing robes adds another element of fun. They are light, comfortable, and are the perfect garment for those pre-wedding photos that typically form part of the average wedding photography package.
As the moment you’ll say ‘I do’ nears closer, everyone can quickly change out of their robe and into their dress. They can even put their robes over the tops of their dresses to protect them until the last minute.
Bridesmaid robes can be more than a memorable gift. They can be a versatile and practical form of clothing for pre-wedding activities. In the weeks before your wedding, start thinking about whether purchasing robes for the most important people in your life could be worth your while.