Weddings are a time of celebration and family that often times your bridesmaids help to create, even if they are enjoying the moment. From opinions about the invitations to adjusting your skirt on your big day, you wouldn’t be able to fully indulge in the day without the support of the women in your life. Although they likely accepted their position with happiness, and without complaint, it’s a part of the tradition to gift these women with tokens of your affection. These gifts demonstrate your admiration and gratefulness to your bridesmaids, letting them know that your wedding would have been incomplete without them. Selecting a gift can be a difficult process, as it needs to not only reflect the personality of each woman, but your budget as well. Some brides choose to give the same or similar gifts to each bridesmaid, while others select a gift that reflects the relationship shared with each. Whatever you choose, picking the right gift is simple if you take the time to reflect on how much each bridesmaid means to you and the type of gift that would receive the best reception.
Pamper
Planning a wedding is hard work not only for the bride, but for the bridesmaids as well. From planning to the abundance of photography, it’s exhausting to sacrifice that much time and effort into one large portion of time. Gifts that nurture each woman to make them feel taken care of, reflect that you understand the sacrifices made by each. Consider your budget, and choose accordingly. For gifts with a lower price tag, create a gift bag containing hand-crafted soaps and personalized pajamas and slippers. Make your selection for each woman based on their favorite color and scent. If you have saved aside enough for each, gift them with a trip to the spa for a deep-tissue massage or facial. Combine the gift bag with the spa gift certificate for the ultimate gift of appreciation.
Jewelry
For a more sentimental approach, and a gift that will last through the years, a piece of jewelry for each woman is the perfect idea. A unique bracelet, necklace or earrings can be simple or more intricate, depending on the style of each woman. You shouldn’t buy each woman the same gift, but rather make sure they are in the same price tag. Choose a style that shows you thought about what they might enjoy by considering buying from a specialty shop. A unique piece of jewelry demonstrates that you took the time for them, in the same way, they cared for you.
Personal
Instead of getting something uniform for each, think about what each woman like to do and create a little gift package for each. This takes time and effort, which may not be conducive to your wedding day, but if you’ve given yourself enough time to plan your wedding, it shouldn’t be an issue to give another day to plan an appreciation gift for your bridesmaids. If one of your girls is into a certain sports team, give her a pair of tickets to a game or a unique jersey. If one of your bridesmaids is an avid writer, select monogrammed paper or a journal, with a personalized pen. For the movie fan, consider movie tickets or a few DVDs. Whatever the hobby, there is something that can reflect the hobby and your friendship?
