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The Basics Of Bridesmaids Gifts
Dave Poon
Bridesmaids can have
tough jobs. They counsel the bride. They help with wedding plans. Hand
holding and emotional support is another bridesmaid duty. Basically
bride-to-be, your bridesmaids are your right hand during this whole
wedding process. What better time to express your appreciation than with
bridesmaid gifts!
The Basitcs of
Bridesmaid Gifts
Bridesmaid gifts can be fun, practical, frivolous, useful or all of the
above. Remember, your bridesmaids have known you through all the good
times as well as the not so good times. When you were crying about
breaking up with an old boyfriend, who was there to listen and dry your
tears? Who witnessed your humiliation at the hands of a karaoke machine?
Who jumped for joy when you announced your engagement? Your choice of
bridesmaid gifts can symbolize your history with each other.
Traditionally, bridesmaid gifts were to use for the actual ceremony
itself. Little evening purses or jewelry that matched the bridesmaid
dresses are often traditional choices in bridesmaid gifts. In this
case, you could pick something that would be appropriate for everyone. A
necklace and earring set that complements the bridesmaid dresses is a
great choice. Bracelets or anklets are another good selection for
bridesmaid gifts. A pretty long-flowering scarf in place of a necklace
could be an elegant choice as well.
Taking the jewelry concept one step further, consider having the
bridesmaid gifts handmade. There is a rising trend in beaded jewelry. You
can make the bridesmaid gifts yourself or have someone else do it. Visit a
local bead store for ideas and take a swatch of the bridesmaid dress with
you. Look at the various beads and see what complements the dress colors.
Select the beads you feel would work the best. You also have to decide on
silver or gold clasps. If you think you are handy enough to make the
bridesmaid gifts, go for it! Otherwise, you can ask the bead store
manager for contacts of people who could craft them for you, at the
fraction of the price that you would buy them completely made! Your
bridesmaid gifts would be a personal gesture that they would enjoy and
wear over and over again.
Some brides chuck the idea of traditional bridesmaid gifts and go for
something else. Keepsake photo albums and picture frames are popular,
especially if engraved with something personal. Elegant compact mirrors
are treasured bridesmaid gifts because they can be carried in their purses
and used forever. How about a beautiful quilt or lap throw blanket with a
special message embroidered on it? Those particular bridesmaid gifts are
definitely unique and special. Plus, your bridesmaids will remember you
every time they use those items.
Perhaps the bridesmaid gifts you can give could be a service like a day at
the spa. A massage, manicure, pedicure, hair session and make up are a
special treat for your friends. And it is another excuse to get together
with them before the big day!
There are a multitude of choices in bridesmaid gifts. Just remember, your
bridesmaids will be your friends no matter what, through sickness and in
health. (That sounds familiar!) With some careful thought and planning,
the bridesmaid gifts you decide on will be cherished forever.
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Dave Poon runs
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