Bridesmaid Gifts Spotlight: The Versatile Tote Bag

When it comes to choosing the appropriate bridesmaid gifts for your girls, usability may not be high on the list of your requirements. But wouldn't it be nice to offer your bridesmaids something they'll use long after the wedding's over? Stylish monogrammed tote bags can be carried everywhere from work to the beach, and can even be used for wedding preparations. Totes are perfect for carrying all wedding supplies, from fabric samples to a spare pair of comfy shoes, even snacks for the busy days when getting ready for the wedding takes precedence over lunch and dinner.

Deciding to give tote bags as bridesmaid gifts doesn't mean you're finished choosing, though! Personalized totes come in a variety of different sizes and colors, so you can coordinate colors with personalities or simply get your girls a matched set. Here's a look at a few of your options.

Featuring your choice of color and monogram style, the white canvas Monogrammed Tote comes trimmed with the color you choose, echoed in matching embroidery. Available with initials or full name monogramming, this tote is large enough to fit all essentials, but not too heavy to prohibit frequent carrying. With the rainbow of colors available to choose from, giving these totes as bridesmaid gifts means all of your girls can have a bag trimmed in their favorite shade.

Is your wedding a weekend-long affair? Your girls will appreciate bridesmaid gifts of the Weekender Tote Bag for your wedding weekend and beyond. This black-trimmed natural cotton canvas bag has the ideal look for a busy weekend, translating easily from shopping to picking up last-minute wedding essentials. Whether they're headed to the rehearsal or on their way back from the celebratory day-after brunch, this tote will carry your bridesmaids through.

For the classic girls that you know will carry their totes everywhere, offer them the Buckle Tote Bag. Perfect as bridesmaid gifts for the ladies that are always prepared for anything, this tote is big enough and strong enough to carry everything they need, and the sleek black and white design will go with everything from business suits to summer dresses. The buckled design can easily be carried from the boardroom to the beach, with the monogram offering that professional touch.

These aren't your only options, of course, but they're a place to start! Your bridesmaids will love receiving personalized tote bags as bridesmaid gifts - they're a gift they can carry for convenience and as a reminder of your wedding day for years to come.