| Most brides follow the customary practice to present | | | | of pearls while the maid of honor wears a double |
| each of her attendants with a bridesmaid gift. Usually | | | | strand. |
| this gift will consist of a small token of appreciation | | | | Tote Bag |
| such as bridal jewelry, a picture frame, jewelry box, | | | | Personalized gifts are always fun. A monogrammed |
| or a tote bag. Because the maid of honor takes on | | | | tote bag is a wonderful bridesmaid gift idea. There |
| more responsibilities than the bridesmaids, her gift | | | | are a few ways that a bride can personalize a tote |
| may vary slightly from the others. Can a bride | | | | for her girlfriends. She might consider having the |
| acknowledge her maid of honor's hard work without | | | | phrases "Bridesmaids" and "Maid of Honor" stamped |
| making her bridesmaids feel slighted? Let's explore | | | | on the bag. This option will distinguish the maid of |
| some possible gift ideas that are suitable for a maid | | | | honor from the other girls. She might also elect to |
| of honor but not so extravagant that it will outshine | | | | have their names or initials embossed on the tote. |
| the bridesmaids. | | | | Another alternative for the maid of honor is to place |
| It is apparent that a maid of honor plays a very | | | | an extra token of appreciation inside of her tote bag. |
| important role in helping the bride plan her wedding | | | | Picture Frame |
| day. Not only is she responsible for communicating | | | | A special way to honor a bridesmaid is to give her a |
| wedding related topics to the other bridesmaids, but | | | | picture frame with an inserted photo of the bride and |
| also she is also responsible for planning the bridal | | | | herself. A double picture frame would be a nice |
| shower and/or bachelorette party. With this said, | | | | alternative for the maid of honor. The bride may |
| every maid of honor deserves something extra | | | | include two photos or leave one side of the frame |
| special in the way of a bridesmaid gift. | | | | blank for the maid of honor to choose her own |
| Bridal Jewelry | | | | photo to insert. |
| If a bride elects to buy bridal jewelry for her | | | | There are several ways to acknowledge the maid of |
| bridesmaids as a gift of appreciation and to wear on | | | | honor's hard work without overshadowing the |
| the wedding day, she might consider choosing a | | | | bridesmaids. As long as a bride puts thought and time |
| more detailed jewelry set for the maid of honor. For | | | | into choosing the appropriate bridesmaid gift for each |
| example, the bridesmaids may wear a single strand | | | | of her girlfriends, they will be much obliged. |