Since your bridesmaids and groomsmen will help ensure everything goes according to plan, why not show your appreciation for them with a small token of gratitude? Take your pick from these thoughtful and creative thank you gift ideas.

FOR THE BRIDESMAIDS

1. Transform an old glass jar into a lucky packet of pampering essentials or buy a cute zippered purse and fill it with her favourite items: lip gloss, mints, chocolate, a perfume sample, a hand mirror. Add a tag with a loving note and voila!

2. If you’re having a winter wedding, consider gifting each bridesmaid with a pashmina or shawl in a colour that matches their dress or your overall colour scheme.

3. For summer, try getting hold of paper fans. These will not only come in handy when the heat gets too much to bear, but can also serve as awesome props for photographs!

4. If you and your bridesmaids are getting ready together, a cute silk robe is a nice gift and will foster bonding between you while you get ready.

FOR THE GROOMSMEN

1. Personalise a wooden box by filling it with a handy shaving kit: a brush, shaving cream and a delicious-smelling aftershave.

2. An accessory such as a bow tie, cufflinks, pocket square or socks is an awesome addition to your groomsmen’s attire and will remind them of the day whenever they wear it.

3. Customise a leather bracelet or keychain with each groomsman’s name.

4. An instant camera will help encourage them to document your wedding in their own unique way.

5. Buy inexpensive T-shirts or hoodies and get them monogrammed with a fun quote or saying that means something to all of you.