Thank Your Closest Friends with These Fantastic Bridal Party Gifts
As time marches toward the bride's special day, she will consider all that her friends have done to help her reach this wondrous occasion, and she'll want to thank them with exceptional gifts. But what expresses her gratitude in just the right way?
One symbol of appreciation might be a lovely tote bag. A bold, yet elegant Damask print adorns a bag that is just right for bridesmaids to carry their wedding essentials to their gathering place to prepare for the big day. A luggage tag with "Bridesmaid" embroidered on it will help the wedding party to remember the lovely event for years afterward.
Lovely jewelry rolls are always appreciated, and if they are monogrammed with each bridesmaid's initials, they are all the more special. Fine fabrics come in colors to match or complement the bride's colors, including ivory, lavender and other pretty shades. Thread colors are even more extensive and allow the bride to be creative with her friends' monograms, matching color to personality.
Monograms are not reserved just for fabrics. A lovely glass trinket box can be engraved with the initials of each bridesmaid, making each box a truly personal gift. Clear glass on the tops and sides is edged with lovely nickel-plated trim. A mirror at the bottom of the box doubles the luster of the pretty container or the trinkets inside it.
A watch is a timeless gift, and what bridesmaid wouldn't appreciate one that the bride has customized just for her? Leather straps that come in black, brown, beige, pink or white can be paired with charms that suit each of her special friends. Bridal gloves or a shoe, a cross or bow, flowers in white or pink—the delicate charms dangle from the watch frame, each one signifying something special about the bridesmaid for whom the bride has chosen it.
Freshwater pearls are elegant gifts for any woman in the wedding party. A three piece set that includes a necklace, a bracelet and a pair of earrings will be cherished by the bride's mother or maid of honor. White or peacock pearls nestled in a white leatherette box will bring kisses and hugs from the recipient, and their smiles will only add to the bride's joy on her special day.
A bride never forgets the man who walks her down the aisle and gives her away to the love of her life. Dad deserves something special to commemorate his daughter's day, too, and a glass trinket box that is monogrammed just for him is a perfect gift. Ribbed detailing surrounds the top and bottom of the box, and the monogramming is centered on the top. Every time he looks at it—whether it's on his dresser or his desk—Dad will think of his daughter and smile.
The maid of honor is the bride's best friend and the most important member of her bridal party. A bride can't thank her enough for all that she's done, but sterling silver jewelry would certainly be a good start. When that sterling silver comes in a heart-shaped locket with a photograph of the bride and her friend tucked inside it, both women will know that their hearts are joined forever.
A bride and her friends can commemorate the fun of the bridal shower and other events leading up to the wedding with a playful toe ring in the shape of a peace sign that shimmers with tiny crystals. Sterling silver makes this little ring even more exceptional while its adjustability makes it a simple gift that will fit every bridesmaid perfectly. Each time she wears it, each bridesmaid will remember the fun of preparing for her friend's most special occasion.
What better way can a bride create a permanent memento of her wedding day than with a framed photograph? When the photo is of the bridesmaids and the picture frame is personalized with a note for each friend, the memento becomes a treasured possession. A purple frame adorned with white butterflies and flowers will sit proudly on each bridesmaid's bookshelf or bedside table, and they will never forget how close they all were to the bride…and to each other.
Jewelry is a traditional bridesmaid gift, from the bride to the ladies in her bridal party, and sometimes she goes all out for her friends. An elegant necklace of sterling silver looks splendid with any bridesmaid gown when it is fringed with graceful crystals. Her friends will be dazzling as they precede her down the aisle, and they will wear their lovely necklaces with pride for years after the big day.
Choosing just the right gift for her friends and family members can be one of the most pleasurable tasks on the bride's to-do list. With a little forethought and planning, it can also be one of the simplest.
About the Author
Jessie Miller is a freelance writer who writes about weddings and specific products such as bridal party gifts
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