Wedding costs for bridesmaids can easily add up to several hundred dollars. Most bridesmaids foot the bill for their dress, matching shoes, professional hair and makeup styling, and many incur costs associated with travel. Additionally, many bridesmaids help the maid of honor throw a wedding shower, sharing the financial burden of that event as well. Taking the time to select and purchase gifts for bridesmaids is a part of wedding planning the bride should not overlook.
Choosing a Personal Bridesmaid Gift
When deciding what bridal attendant gifts will be given, it is important to look at each bridesmaid personally and individually. While it may seem like the easiest and most conflict-free option to select one bridesmaid's gift and give the same thing to all bridesmaids, choosing a personalized bridesmaid gift will make the attendants feel unique and special.
Brides should take time to consider the individual interests of each bridesmaid when looking for the right bridesmaid gift. The bride create an overall theme to each gift, such as bridal party jewelry, but choose something unique for each bridesmaid. Presenting the unique gift to each bridesmaid in the same manner, such as a personalized bridesmaid tote, is an easy way to create a sense of fairness, while still putting a thoughtful, personalized touch into the gift.
A Few Bridal Attendant Gift Ideas
- If giving bridal party jewelry, the bride should consider choosing a necklace and earrings that matches the taste of the bridesmaid wearing the jewelry. Wedding etiquette no longer dictates that everything needs to match.
- A popular and appreciated gift from the bride is a gift certificate for a service at the spa. Some brides choose to take all of the bridesmaids to a favorite spa for a day of rest and relaxation together. An additional way to show gratitude is to give a spa gift basket that allows the bridal party attendants to continue the spa treatments at home.
- Giving a gift that is local to the area of the wedding, such as Vermont maple syrup, or Wisconsin cheese, adds a fun and memorable flavor to a gift. Gourmet food gift baskets also make a nice gift, for bridesmaids who hate to cook or love to cook all the same.
Whatever bridal attendant gifts are given, adding a truly personal touch, such as a private letter from the bride to her bridesmaid will create a lasting memory. Though bridesmaid gifts are usually given as a group, often at the rehearsal dinner, the bride should also take a moment to privately give each bridesmaid a heartfelt word of thanks for standing by her on her wedding day.
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