You’ve officially upgraded from significant other to fiancé, and if you think you didn’t have to propose to anyone, think again! You have to find your favorite gals to stand beside you as you say, “I do.” Are you worried about how you should ask them to be a part of your wedding? Don’t worry! We have scoured many different YouTube videos to find you some of our favorites. Check them out for yourself here: [Read more…]
As the bride, you have leaned on your bridesmaids to help you get through different obstacles to get to the big day. Some have helped plan the bridal shower, the bachelorette party, the lingerie shower, etc. Some have calmed your nerves during stressful times, during planning, meeting with family members, and so much more. Some have even been there to help you plan the wedding. Whatever the case may be, your bridesmaids have been your support system. So, it only makes sense that you thank them in a way that shows your appreciation.
Now, depending on your budget, you can get them somthing extravagant or something more practical. No matter which way you go, you want to keep in mind the personality of each bridesmaid. [Read more…]
You asked and they said yes! Your bridesmaids that is. To show them some love and appreciation, the bride usually gets each maid a special gift to commemorate the big day. This is something they will (hopefully) hold onto for years to come. Here are some of our favorite gifts for your leading ladies! [Read more…]
During the busy engagement season it’s easy to forget about scheduling time with your closest friends. Planning a bridesmaids’ luncheon is a great way for the women in your life to gather in celebration one last time.
A bridesmaids’ luncheon can be an elaborate party or a simple get-together. It’s typically a brunch, luncheon, or an afternoon tea. The luncheon is a special time to reminisce over sweet memories with your bridesmaids.
Who hosts it?
Traditionally the bridesmaids’ luncheon was either hosted by the bridesmaids honoring the bride, or by the bride honoring the bridesmaids. Today though the luncheon is almost always hosted by the bride and her mother as a thank-you to the bridesmaids.
What is the proper etiquette of bridesmaids’ gifts?
Answer:
Normally, you gift your bridesmaids with gifts to show appreciation at the fact that they were there to share your special day with you. As far as price range goes, stick to what’s in your budget. It maybe jewelry they can wear with their bridesmaids dress, a robe they can get ready in or a special picture of the two of you. There are many ideas out there, just find the one that is best suited for you and your bridesmaid.
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Every bride knows how important it is to have your girls by your side on your special day. From helping you choose the perfect dress to wearing whatever you pick out for her, a true friend will be there in every wedding meltdown and smile. Show your bridesmaids how much you appreciate them with a thoughtful gift! Wedding and Party Network has the top five trending bridesmaid gifts that your girls will love.
1. Locket
Bring on the bling-bling in a very special way. Personalize a locket with their initial and the date of your wedding.
2. Jewelry Box
A vintage jewelry box is the perfect gift for your sophisticated chicas. Add a personalized touch by engraving the inside or bottom of the box.
3. Bottle of Wine
For those wine lovers, make your own labels with funny quotes or a picture of you and each bridesmaid. Make it extra special and tell them to save the bottle until the day they tell you they are engaged.
4. Lipstick
Who doesn’t need more makeup? A little bit of lipstick or lipgloss will remind them of the laughs you shared on your special day.
5. Clutch
For the fashionistas, a small purse or clutch will bring a smile to their faces. Want to make it extra special? Sew a little tag on the inside thanking them for making your day perfect.
Whatever gift you decide, your bridesmaids will love to have a little reminder of the memories you shared on your wedding day. Check back with Wedding and Party Network for more ideas and tips.
Whoohoo, it’s almost six months until my wedding! It’s flying by! I waited until May to ask my bridesmaids which is apparently weird, but I’m super into suspense. Ok. Ok. We were just swamped with school! I waited until after finals to ask my closest friends to be a part of my big day with a spa basket drenched with blush and gold.
You get it finals are stressful? Spa basket? I totally thought it was cute and so did these girls! It’s a super easy and fun way to ask your girls to be your bridesmaid! So, here’s a how to on creating a spa basket.
Inside the box I placed a cute white coffee cup, a small box of different flavored tea, a nice blush and gold wrapped soap, an owl loofa and a white tea small candle that smelled like heaven.
I had to really try hard to find 7 of all the smell good soaps and tea boxes, but the boxes I found at Hobby Lobby under photo organizers. The packing paper I actually got at Dollar General and it really gave it a full, spa like look. The coffee cup I actually found in a small shop, but you could find similar cups at IKEA.
The cards used in the pictures are actually decorative cards from TJ Maxx and I used gold paint marker (it took a lot of practice cards) to cursively pop the question!
So, when you are looking for the perfect way to pop the question to your bridesmaids look for something that spoils them! A glass of wine, their favorite movie and popcorn or new yoga mat and yoga pants! Whatever their personality, popping the question is just as fun as creating the perfect gift! Have fun, it only happens once, right!
Having your best friends in your wedding means you want to truly share this special occasion with them and are extremely grateful you have them in your life. What better way to say thanks than with a special gift? Wedding and Party Network has our top gift picks for your bridesmaids that they’ll love.
Personalization – What girl doesn’t love having something personalized? You can have just about anything personalized now. Bags, robes, jewelry, wine glasses, button up shirts. Iphone cases, art, or photo frames. Having an item personalized is such a great idea. All your bridesmaids will love it.
Can’t say I do without you – Put together little kits for your girls that feature chocolate, miniature drinks, mints, personlized shirt, wine glass, picture frame, and travel toiletries all wrapped up in a beautiful box makes for a lovely bridesmaid kit.
A trip down memory lane – Wouldn’t it be such a cute idea to include some of your favorite things that you share together? Maybe you love a certain band, television show, color, store, or an inside joke. Try to include those items in a gift. It makes it much more personalized and you can enjoy the details of your friendship.
There are many great ideas for bridesmaid gifts. However, these are a bit more personalized and heart-felt. The girls will absolutely love their presents, whatever you go with.
You love receiving gifts on your wedding day, however, you also have to plan out gifts to give as well. Your wedding party has stuck by your side throughout the entire planning process, so getting them something special is a must. Make sure your bridesmaids shine on your wedding day as well with these well gifted bridesmaid gifts.
A Good Photo Op – You and your girls will be taking a ton of pictures on your wedding day. Gift them something that will make for a good photo-op, like monogrammed button up shirts. Not only do these make great photos, but they’re extremely comfortable to get ready in and won’t mess up the hair or makeup.
Personalized Painting – Something truly unique that your bridesmaids will absolutely love is personalized canvases. A caricature of them would be extremely great to give as a gift. Plus, it will make for a fun photo-op as well by holding them in front of their faces. You can do something fun or even do another portrait of lets say their pet or something they love.
Monogrammed Robes – These always make great gifts. You can choose whatever colors you want with various patterns and have their names embroidered onto them. Again, these make great gifts to get ready in and a cute photo of all the bridesmaids and bride.
Perfume Bar – If your wedding is a night wedding, plan an activity for you and your bridesmaids during the day while everyone is getting ready. One thing that comes to mind is a perfume bar. Your bridesmaids can create their own fragrance and wear it on your wedding day. It’s also a fun activity that provides some girl bonding time.
Schedule It – There are many things that go on during your wedding day. Create a personalized schedule for your girls to let them know what their day will consist of. Along with this personalized schedule, include a bridesmaid emergency kit, chocolates, perfume or makeup.
Shoes, Shoes, Shoes – A lot of girls have a hard time finding shoes or if you pick one not all of them are satisfied. Therefore, give them shoes that you have a bit of input in, yet they still love them as well. You can find websites or even visit your bridal store that lets you create shoes.
A Trip Down Memory Lane – Create a personalized box for each of your bridesmaids. Fill it with special mementos, photos, sweet treats and a letter to them saying you can’t tie the knot without them.
Gifts show that you are truly thankful that they are apart of your wedding day, so make it special for them as well.
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You’ve asked your friends and family to be apart of your wedding. They’ve been there for you through your tearful moments, “bridezilla” moments and your happy moments. You’ve went to them for advice and just to vent to through all your wedding stress. Now, how do you say thank you in style. Showing them that you are truly thankful and wouldn’t had known what to do without them is a must. Let Wedding and Party Network offer some tips and ideas to show them that you are truly thankful. Of course, show them this through stylish gifts is a must!
First thing you must do is set a budget. As much as you want to show them that you care, you must first decide how much you can spend on each one. You may want to spend a little bit more on your maid of honor or get them different things to suit their personality or get them matching gifts. The main wedding tip is to set this into your wedding budget.
Now, here are our top picks for wedding attendant gifts!
Wedding Jewelry: You’ll absolutely never go wrong with jewelry. That way, your bridesmaids will be able to wear it during your wedding. Consider the style of your wedding, if you’re keeping it simple and elegant, you may want to go with a simple pearl necklace, bracelet or earrings.
However, if you’re mixing it up a bit, a fun statement necklace would be great! You can get them jewelry to match their personal style, if you don’t want them to wear it in the wedding. Just pick something out that you know they can wear again.
Get Personal: Personalization is a huge trend. A lot of brides are having bags or jewelry personalized towards their bridesmaids. You can have their initials or name embroidered on a bag in your wedding colors or their favorite colors. You can do overnight bags, cosmetic bags or wallets that your girls will be able to use within their everyday life.
If you are considering jewelry, you could have their named hand stamped or engraved into a necklace or bracelet. For example, a charm bracelet would be ideal for this! That way, if you plan on doing the wedding tradition featuring the cake pulls, they’ll be able to add their charm to this bracelet along with their personalized charm too. There are lots of ways that you can add personalization to anything that you get them, wine glasses, jewelry, shoes or picture frames and photo albums.
A Girl’s Best Friend: Shoes! Girl’s love shoes, plus they can wear them in your wedding or at the reception. You can go with heels, flats or sandals that will compliment your wedding. Maybe, you are having your bridesmaids wears heels for your wedding. We all know heels can sometimes be uncomfortable, so give them flip-flops for the wedding reception.
Choose their favorite colors, featured embellishments or you can personalize them too! As much as we love shoes, our feet need a rest. Especially if we plan on dancing the night away, so think comfortable.
Clutch In Style: Another big wedding trend to hit the scene is ditching the bouquets and replacing them with wedding clutches. This can serve as a great gift for your bridesmaids too. Provide them in the colors of your wedding, add embellishments or have the inside of them personalized. Make sure they can use them again, possibly not buying clutches in orange or an off-the-wall color.
It will be a perfect way for your bridesmaids to place touch up makeup, cameras and phones in them as well during the reception. That way, they’re not lugging their huge bag around the entire night. Plus, your bridesmaids will be able to carry them during a night out on the town.
Goodie Bag: If you’ve asked a lot from your bridesmaids, love them to pieces or made them travel for your destination wedding; a gift bag full of goodies might be a great way to go. Maybe you’re having a destination wedding on the beach, if so, create a bag with their name on it filled with a beach towel, swim suit and items for the beach.
You can fill their bags up with travel items, jewelry, pajamas, personalized wedding shirt and flip-flops. You can offer all the essentials they’ll need for their stay. A goodie bag is a great way to say thank you.
These 5 wedding gift ideas for your bridesmaids are just a start. There are endless possibilities when trying to figure out what to get your bridesmaids. You can cater towards your wedding, their style or both. Making sure they’ll absolutely love them and will be able to use them are a must when finding a bridesmaid gift.
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