| Bridesmaids can have tough jobs. They counsel the | | | | feel would work the best. You also have to decide |
| bride. They help with wedding plans. Hand holding and | | | | on silver or gold clasps. If you think you are handy |
| emotional support is another bridesmaid duty. Basically | | | | enough to make the bridesmaid gifts, go for it! |
| bride-to-be, your bridesmaids are your right hand | | | | Otherwise, you can ask the bead store manager for |
| during this whole wedding process. What better time | | | | contacts of people who could craft them for you, at |
| to express your appreciation than with bridesmaid | | | | the fraction of the price that you would buy them |
| gifts!Bridesmaid gifts can be fun, practical, frivolous, | | | | completely made! Your bridesmaid gifts would be a |
| useful or all of the above. Remember, your | | | | personal gesture that they would enjoy and wear |
| bridesmaids have known you through all the good | | | | over and over again.Some brides chuck the idea of |
| times as well as the not so good times. When you | | | | traditional bridesmaid gifts and go for something else. |
| were crying about breaking up with an old boyfriend, | | | | Keepsake photo albums and picture frames are |
| who was there to listen and dry your tears? Who | | | | popular, especially if engraved with something |
| witnessed your humiliation at the hands of a karaoke | | | | personal. Elegant compact mirrors are treasured |
| machine? Who jumped for joy when you announced | | | | bridesmaid gifts because they can be carried in their |
| your engagement? Your choice of bridesmaid gifts | | | | purses and used forever. How about a beautiful quilt |
| can symbolize your history with each | | | | or lap throw blanket with a special message |
| other.Traditionally, bridesmaid gifts were to use for | | | | embroidered on it? Those particular bridesmaid gifts |
| the actual ceremony itself. Little evening purses or | | | | are definitely unique and special. Plus, your |
| jewelry that matched the bridesmaid dresses are | | | | bridesmaids will remember you every time they use |
| often traditional choices in bridesmaid gifts. In this | | | | those items.Perhaps the bridesmaid gifts you can give |
| case, you could pick something that would be | | | | could be a service like a day at the spa. A massage, |
| appropriate for everyone. A necklace and earring set | | | | manicure, pedicure, hair session and make up are a |
| that complements the bridesmaid dresses is a great | | | | special treat for your friends. And it is another |
| choice. Bracelets or anklets are another good | | | | excuse to get together with them before the big |
| selection for bridesmaid gifts. A pretty long-flowering | | | | day!There are a multitude of choices in bridesmaid |
| scarf in place of a necklace could be an elegant | | | | gifts. Just remember, your bridesmaids will be your |
| choice as well.Taking the jewelry concept one step | | | | friends no matter what, through sickness and in |
| further, consider having the bridesmaid gifts | | | | health. (That sounds familiar!) With some careful |
| handmade. There is a rising trend in beaded jewelry. | | | | thought and planning, the bridesmaid gifts you decide |
| You can make the bridesmaid gifts yourself or have | | | | on will be cherished forever.Dave Poon is the owner |
| someone else do it. Visit a local bead store for ideas | | | | of Go Wedding Gifts. We take the headache out of |
| and take a swatch of the bridesmaid dress with you. | | | | selecting gifts for your wedding party, whether they |
| Look at the various beads and see what | | | | are Bridesmaids or Groomsmen. |
| complements the dress colors.Select the beads you | | | | |