Choosing gifts for your bridal party can be tough—everyone has different tastes, and you want to make sure you give something that pleases everyone while still expressing your appreciation. Here, we’ve thought of a few gift ideas for the ladies who helped make your special day so great.
These simple, elegant earrings from Tiffany & Co. are a great gift for your bridal party. They’re a classic staple for any woman’s jewelry collection, and your bridesmaids will be able to wear them any time and anywhere. And who doesn’t love receiving something wrapped in that little blue box?
(Tiffany Beads earrings in sterling silver; $100;
www.tiffany.com)
If you’re looking for something a little more laid-back, head over to LandsEnd.com and take a look at their classic totes. These versatile and adorable bags come in four different sizes and 14 different colors. Have each of your bridesmaids’ names embroidered on the front to create a personalized bag they can use whenever and wherever. This is an especially cute idea if you’re having a more relaxed, beach-themed wedding. Throw in a cute beach towel, some sunscreen, and other beach essentials.
(Land’s End Natural Open Top Canvas Tote Bags ; $17-30;
www.landsend.com)
In a world where e-mails and text messages have completely taken over, the hand-written note is incredibly appreciated. Give your bridesmaids a reason to put that pen to paper again with their own personalized stationery—you can even pick different colors and patterns for each member of your party. They’ll be searching for reasons to write thank-you notes!
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www.sarahbstationery.com)
If you can, try to be as individualistic as possible when choosing your gifts, particularly if you have a smaller bridal party. In that case, it’s easier to pinpoint your girlfriends’ passions and work with that. Maybe one of your bridesmaids is a wine lover. Give her a great bottle of wine, a set of unique wine glasses, and make a reservation at a vineyard for a tour and wine tasting. Have a movie buff in your group? Put together a basket that includes some classic DVDs—especially ones that you and her have loved together. Throw in some of her favorite candy, a movie trivia book, and a gift card so the two of you can make new favorite-movie memories.
Keep in mind, a present doesn’t have to be expensive to be appreciated! The best gifts are from the heart, and your bridesmaids will appreciate something unique and useful much more than a designer keychain they may never use. Make sure to include a meaningful note with each gift telling your bridesmaids how much you appreciate their help, love, and support for a gift they’ll never forget.
Courtney
Following up from our last post on bridal party favors, we cannot forget the groomsmen! We all know the typical groomsmen gifts and if you want to stand out from the flask, money clip, cuff links, how about a pen! I know you're thinking a pen?? Well this is a unique gift idea that is also different and useful. If you visit a specialty pen store you would be amazed at the amount of variety that is available, something for all taste! You spend as little $20 to $4,000! I happen to be a lover of a good pen and always think this is a good gift for any occasion. Most places will also engrave the pen for you if you decide to personalize it for your groomsmen.
These simple, elegant earrings from Tiffany & Co. are a great gift for your bridal party. They’re a classic staple for any woman’s jewelry collection, and your bridesmaids will be able to wear them any time and anywhere. And who doesn’t love receiving something wrapped in that little blue box? 
If you’re looking for something a little more laid-back, head over to LandsEnd.com and take a look at their classic totes. These versatile and adorable bags come in four different sizes and 14 different colors. Have each of your bridesmaids’ names embroidered on the front to create a personalized bag they can use whenever and wherever. This is an especially cute idea if you’re having a more relaxed, beach-themed wedding. Throw in a cute beach towel, some sunscreen, and other beach essentials.
In a world where e-mails and text messages have completely taken over, the hand-written note is incredibly appreciated. Give your bridesmaids a reason to put that pen to paper again with their own personalized stationery—you can even pick different colors and patterns for each member of your party. They’ll be searching for reasons to write thank-you notes!
In honor of Earth day, we would like to share a fun environmentally friendly idea for all brides and their bridesmaids! Your wedding day is going to be a very long day that you will probably spend 80% of your time standing and walking around. A big trend lately has been buying matching flats to wear during your reception for comfort. You can make this an opportunity to express your style and have fun with your shoes. I have found a great site on Etsy called "Elephant and Chick Pea", they are handmade using reclaimed materials (from thrift stores, secondhand shops and natural fabrics (linen, cotton, wool). She also has washable shoe inserts that you can purchase for the shoes as well as a cute garmet bag! Check out the sellers site http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6198236 . Enjoy.....
