These are the 17 best bridesmaid gifts we've ever given or received

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• Your bridesmaids hold a special place in your heart - after all, they're the ones you choose to stand beside you on your wedding day.
• Giving them a thoughtful gift is a great way to ask them to be in your bridal party or just thank them for putting up with your Bridezilla-like antics.
• From silk robes and eye masks to custom acrylic purses, we asked the ladies of Business Insider to tell us the best bridesmaids gifts they've ever given or received.

Bridesmaids are more than just a handful of people you choose to pose for pictures with on your wedding day. They are your closest family members and friends - the ones who have seen you through the hard breakups before you found the one, took your phone calls at 1 a.m. when WebMD provided a grave diagnosis, and celebrated with you when you finally got that promotion.

Whether you're asking them to be your maid of honor or thanking them for putting up with your Bridezilla-like antics, thoughtful, funny, and custom gifts can help you express how grateful you are that they're involved in your special day.

We asked the ladies of Business Insider to tell us the best bridesmaids gifts they've ever given or received. From silk robes and eye masks to custom Bobbleheads and acrylic purses, we've rounded up 17 gifts that any member of your "I do crew" will appreciate.

Here are 17 of the best bridesmaids gifts we've ever received or given:

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