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Bridesmaid Ideas That Are Unique and Thoughtful
You're finally getting married and your girls have been there for you through it all. You have fought on their shoulders and vented about all of your bad dates, the jerks the cheaters, the unemployed, and finally you want to celebrate "the one". There is no way you can give your best friends any old gift for being there through all of your dating drama. The problem is you have no idea what to give them. Below are innovative ideas to help you come up with the perfect gift for your best girls.
Look at each bridesmaid as an individual
Break away from the norm of getting each bridesmaid the same gift. You know the matching jewelry sets or bath and body works gift sets. Take a moment to look at the personality of each bridesmaid. You have one friend that loves to read and relax. Your best friend from college is the ultimate business woman and workaholic. Your sister loves to travel. Your friend since kindergarten could give Carrie Bradshaw a lesson in style. Your cousin loves to work out and has a body to die for. Really consider their likes and dislikes when choosing a gift, no where does it say everyone has to have the same gift. Choosing a gift that fits her personality will show how much you appreciate her helping you with your big day. Let's face it being in a wedding is a lot of work and brides can be a little demanding sometimes. The least you can do is take the time to choose a fabulous gift for your bridesmaid.
Choose Gifts that are sentimental
Gifts that really convey how you feel are perfect bridesmaid's gifts. Look through photos or videos that chronicle your relationship with members of your wedding party, make a personalized video showing vacations you've taken together, college parties, graduations, family events, girls nights out all the way up to the bachelorette party. At the end of the video make sure you tell her how much she means to you and thank her for participating in your wedding. Invite the recipient over for drinks or dinner to view the video. Have a funny picture of the two of you as kids? Buy a gorgeous frame and give it as a gift.
The Gift of Time
Your bridesmaids have given up a lot of their free time planning your wedding. If you are having a destination wedding they have made a huge commitment. From dress fittings, shopping for your wedding dress, to planning your bridal shower, bachelorette party and rehearsal dinners they have been there all the way. Why not present each brides maid with a commitment from you to help them out in some way over the next year. You can offer to babysit, cook dinner, help plan their kid's birthday party, her parent's anniversary party, whatever you can do to help out. Present the offer on pretty stationery or design a clever coupon.
Girls Night Out
Plan a girl's night out with your bridesmaids after the honeymoon. Your home or a suite in a local hotel with great food and martinis, pictures and videos from the bachelor party, wedding and honeymoon are all you need for a fun evening with your best girlfriends. You can also reserve a room at your favorite restaurant, martini or sushi bar for a night out with the girls.
Spa Day
The wedding is finally over and you're looking forward to your honeymoon to relax and recharge. Help your bridesmaids relax after the big day with a spa gift. During or after your rehearsal dinner present each bridesmaid with a pretty gift basket filled with body lotions, body washes, a colorful loofah, bath salts or oils, foot cream, or anything they can use to pamper their selves. A gift card to a local spa for a Mani or Pedi also makes a great gift. Do not stress over the amount of the card even a $ 20 gift card presented with a silky body lotion in a nice gift bag makes a great gift. Give them an invitation to come to your house a week or so after your honeymoon for wine, a Mani and / or Pedi or a massage. Many salons can set up appointments for at home spa parties.
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Source by Cheryl Simms
