Bridesmaids play a huge role in the wedding and should be thanked accordingly. There are many wonderful ways in which a bride can express her appreciation for her wedding party, but the most important is the bridesmaid gifts. In fact, no wedding would be complete without them. Before you begin shopping, be sure you know the correct etiquette of choosing and giving bridesmaid gifts.
Bridesmaid Presents Are Mandatory. There are many things that you can cut from your wedding budget, but gifts for your bridesmaids are not one of them. Skipping the bridesmaids gifts is in very poor taste, as your friends will go through a lot of trouble and often expense to be a part of your big day. The gifts need not be extravagant, as long as they are chosen with care. Affordable and beautiful, crystal wedding jewelry is a lovely choice for bridesmaid gifts.
Gifts Do Not Have To Be Identical. Often the bridesmaids will all have different tastes, and finding a gift that will appeal to all of them is a challenge. The good news is it’s not required! It is perfectly acceptable to choose different wedding jewelry for each bridesmaid or even to give them totally different gifts. When selecting different gifts for the bridesmaids, remember to keep them comparable in value.
The Maid of Honor Gets An Extra Special Gift. It is expected that the bride will spend a little more on her maid of honor. You can give the maid of honor an addition piece, such as a matching bracelet, if you are giving all your bridesmaids jewelry sets. For example, your bridesmaids could all get monogrammed luggage, and the maid of homor could get a matching cosmetic bag. Your head attendant can recieve a more extravagant gift when buying completely unique gifts for each bridesmaid.
Give Your Gifts At A Special Time. Give your gifts at a special time to make your gifts extra special.. The traditional time to give the bridesmaids their gifts is during a luncheon, usually hosted a few days before the wedding. If you choose not to hold the luncheon, there are many other opportunities to give your bridesmaids their gifts, such as a spa day. Try not to give the bridesmaids their gifts during the rehearsal dinner, since it is a very busy event and not a special time for just the bride and her bridesmaids.
Bridesmaids Gifts Should Last Forever. Wedding jewelry is a popular choice for bridesmaid gifts because it is a lasting memento of the even. Engraved silver items like compacts, picture frames, or jewelry boxes are classic bridesmaid gifts for the same reason. Your bridesmaid gifts should be something with lasting value. Avoid anything with a limit, like a gift certificate or magazine subscription. Avoid trendy items that will soon be considered out of fashion. With these tip in mind, you can be sure that your bridesmaids will adore their very special gifts.
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