While it’s considered customary for guests to treat the newlyweds to useful or fancy gifts, it’s also a popular custom for brides to present their bridesmaids with something to express their thanks. No matter how many bridesmaids you plan on having by your side, it’s important that they all receive the same treatment. Gifts can be presented on the day or before the wedding. Here are some great options to consider.
Entertainment
You can entertain your bridesmaids by choosing a fun activity that everyone will enjoy. Consider something like theater tickets, a best-selling book, a magazine subscription, a gift certificate for a local music store, an appropriate DVD copy of their favorite film, a board game or pack of cards, or anything else that you know they will enjoy. Remember to choose something that can be adapted to suit all of your bridesmaids just in case some are really young and might not be able to enjoy the same things as your older bridesmaids.
Pampering
Treat your bridesmaids to some star quality pampering. Pamper hampers filled with a variety of bath and body products is a great idea. Another option is to treat everyone to quality silk pajamas or a classy robe that you can all wear the night before your big day. Personalized gifts like monogrammed bath towels, a designer clutch purse, or makeup bag are also great ideas. Your gift could even be chosen according to the color and style of their dress. Another great idea is to book spa treatments for yourself and all your bridesmaids. Consider things like massages, facials, manicures, and pedicures. If you want to create some memories that will last forever, you could set up a professional photo shoot just for the ladies!
Something homemade
If you are so inclined, you can even make something for each of your bridesmaids. Personalized jewelry, homemade scented candles or soaps, or perhaps hand-painted plates or similar ceramic items. You could even make something like a scarf, a photo album filled with special pictures, or even a special poem or words set in an elegant frame.
Hobby and fun
Consider each of your bridesmaid’s interests. Whether it’s a hobby or a sport, you can find something that will suit their interests. If you are worried about creating a sense of inequality, you could shop for a pendant and necklace, a brooch, or a charm for a charm bracelet. So, for example, if one bridesmaid loves horses and another enjoys tennis, you could find similar jewelry to suit both of these themes! Another great idea is to encourage an introduction to something you know she has wanted to try for a long time. So, if you know that one bridesmaid has an interest in pottery while another wants to learn how to make chocolate, you could sign them each up for a few lessons.
Elegant evening
Take all of your ladies out for a night of fine wine and delicious food. Choose a restaurant with a sophisticated setting and a diverse menu. You want to make sure that they serve a variety of meal options and that their meals are versatile. For example, if you are concerned about food preferences or allergies, the restaurant should be able to leave certain ingredients out or make substitutes that will make the meal gluten-free, diabetic friendly, or vegetarian. Go ahead and splurge on a more expensive bottle of bubbly as a special treat for everyone and don’t forget to take your time and enjoy the meal!
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