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mixed-gender wedding party

We love mixed-gender and gender-neutral wedding parties. Who says a bride needs maids? Who says grooms need men? MIX IT UP!

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11 unexpected wedding party gifts for your offbeat wedding party

Whether your wedding party is divided by gender, mixed with bridesmen and groomsgirls, or just a big crew of your geekiest, most amazing friends, you’re probably wanting to show your appreciation with a gift. We’ve covered gender neutral gifts before so I wanted to find some updated, fun-as-hell gifts for all your people.

Let’s shop for rainbow suspenders, “squad goals” tees, high-fiving necklaces, and even Harry Potter gifts…

wedding getting ready outfits

Funny and sweet wedding getting-ready accessories to make your wedding morning a blast

Yeah, we know the getting ready part of the wedding day isn’t the main event, but it’s arguably one of the best parts. You’re excited, you’re with your besties, and you’re pampering and primping. It’s a good time to share a gift with the people you love and look adorable doing it. Hell, there’s likely a photographer capturing it!

We’ve got funny tote bags, getting-ready robes, wine bottle labels, slippers, makeup bags, and even some stuff perfect for your bridesmen. Here are some kick-ass getting-ready accessories and gifts…

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Gender-neutral (and slightly NSFW) wedding party gifts

If you’re on my same wedding date trajectory (Wedding Season 2017!) then you’re probably frantically looking for gifts for your wedding party. And, you’re also noticing that almost all things labeled “wedding party gifts” have “bridesmaid” emblazoned across them in giant cursive letters. Welp, my wedding party is co-ed, and I don’t see my best friend Ken rocking that “best bridesmaids ever” tank top any time soon.

So here are some of my favorite gender-neutral wedding party gifts (that are also slightly NSFW) that I’ve found whilst on my search…

Groomsgirl rules you HAVE to live by

Groomsgirl rules you HAVE to live by

These are the official rules that all groomsgirls, best women, and any ladies standing by their favorite dudes: there are NO rules. We recently spied Orange is the New Black’s Lauren Lapkus at this super gorgeous vegan and pink wedding as one of the groom’s attendants. She ROCKED a feminine suit that matched the groomsmen and even walked one of the bridemaids into the reception. Hell yes! After that, we knew we needed another reminder of how awesome groomsgirls and best women can be. (Oh, and spoiler: these tips totally work for bridesdudes, too!)

Here are the things you totally do not have to do as a groomsgirl: