Choosing your bridal party is a very important job. It takes time to think about those who really matter to you and who you see being in your life 10-20 years after your wedding day. And now that you have chosen your bridesmaids and groomsmen, in what ways will you thank them for accepting the honorable duty of being in your wedding?
Bridesmaid Gifts:
1. As personal as your choice was, so should be the gift you give them…
Think about your bridesmaids’ personalities. What hobbies are they into or what do they like to do to relax. Do they like to collect knick knacks or anything from their travels? If you would really like to surprise them with a special gift, check out sites like Gifts.com to search by personality or occasion. My maid of honor loves to scrapbook and has recently started to scrapbook pictures of her daughter. A personalized baby scrapbook could really add character to her collection.
2. If you can afford to do so, buy their bridesmaid dress for them…
You have a wedding budget that may or may not include purchasing the bridesmaid dresses. If it does, it will be a very sweet gift that your bridesmaid will appreciate. Right now, the economy is tough on everyone and maybe the burden of a $100-$200 dress is too much for someone who will probably only wear it once. If it doesn’t fit into your budget, than think of a bridesmaid dress that is more like a cocktail dress that she can wear for many occasions. This Alfred Angelo tea length bridesmaid dress that we are considering for our girls will be nice for holiday parties as well because it is not overwhelming or lengthy.
*New JCrew Spring Bridesmaid Dresses
3. Any woman can appreciate jewelry…
Whether it is a unique bracelet, a pair of earrings to match her dress, or a beautiful beaded necklace; jewelry will always be accepted by bridesmaids every where. Jewelry can also be personalized. One girl’s love for butterflies and another’s love for birds can easily be coordinated with the same necklace but with a different charm. My step-daughter to be loves purses and I found the perfect charm that would be the perfect gift to thank her for being my junior bridesmaid.
*Purple Fashion Jewelry – The Fabulous 41!
4. A purse she can use for your wedding day and always…
A cute clutch handbag will come in handy for her on the day of. Maybe she can even hold a few things for you. Surprise her with a few items inside the clutch as well. Sneak in that favorite lip gloss she loves, or the compact mirror she lost last year. I know all my girls will love a little clutch that will make it easy for them to hold all their necessities on my big day. Again this doesn’t have to be the typical wedding day clutch. If you would like to buy their favorite color or maybe a Jonas Brothers clutch that my step-daughters would love…go for it!
5. Slippers that your bridesmaids’ feet will love you for…
Your girls are going to be on their feet for at least four hours and sometimes the ceremony can make them pretty nervous being in front of all those people. Provide your bridesmaids with some comfortable slippers they can relax into once all the pictures are taken and the dancing begins. I’m thinking of buying my bridesmaids little ballet type slippers that will make them feel quite relaxed once they’re out of their high heels.
*Topshop’s slippers collection are comfy, cheap and cute as a button
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Here is the link to the picture on my website about the bead necklace and earings my dauther-in-law created for her bridesmaids, which I mentioned on your site in the previous comment: http://suburbangrandma.com/culture/necklace-and-earrings-as-gifts-for-bridesmaids/
Thank you Suburban Grandma…I love DIY projects for Weddings. It always helps keep the cost down and still looks great too! :)
i would love the Jonas Brothers clutch!!!