Consider both your budget and the amount that each bridesmaid must spend to be in your wedding. In the end, it’s always the thought that counts, but giving movie passes may seem a tad ungrateful if your ‘maids had to shell out $600 each for those couture bridesmaid dresses you insisted upon. Get something that lets your attendants know how much you appreciate them. Generally, spending $50–$150 each is a good amount.
Bridesmaid Gifts – What to Spend
March 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Bridal Showers-A cherished event for the Bride
February 24, 2011 By Leave a Comment
During a bridal shower the bride’s closest friends and family come together for an afternoon of fun and laughter. The bridal shower is meant to help the bride prepare for the big day. Gifts are generally given to get the bride off to a good start in married life and the shower can be given as a kitchen, personal, etc. shower. But more importantly, a bridal shower is the last opportunity for the bride, her friends and loved ones to get together for one relaxing moment before the wedding.
The bridal shower is normally hosted by the bridal party or her/his family. With so many bridal shower ideas and no set rules for showers, the bridal shower can be as expensive or inexpensive as the givers choose. It can be held at someone’s home, the local restaurant or even a hall. If there are more than one shower held, such as one for the kitchen, one for those bedroom items, etc., the mother of the bride, mother of the groom and the maid-of-honor are invited to each, but not expected to give a gift at each one.
Including children from previous marriage in cermony
February 10, 2011 By Leave a Comment
In a wedding that includes children from a previous marriage, the new stepparent might present a medallion, charm or other piece of jewelry (like a ring or pin) to the partner’s children during the wedding ceremony. This gift, like the couple’s rings, serves as a reminder of commitment to each member of the newly blended family.
Help retail returns go smoothly
July 27, 2010 By Leave a Comment
When buying an item or gift at the mall, always ask for a gift receipt. If you have one, retailers may be more lenient when you decide to return your purchase. With a regular slip, you often have 30 days to take good back, but stores often accept a gift receipt for up to 60 days.
Bridesmaid Gift Ideas
July 14, 2010 By 2 Comments
“What do I get my bridesmaids?”
If you had been pondering this question, here are just a few ideas:
- Spa certificates: or plan a trip to the spa, and treat everyone to a massage. Your “maids” will appreciate the special pampering.
- Personalized picture frames: Including an individal photo of you with each bridesmaid in their frame.
- Jewelry: Maybe something to wear at the wedding, choosing something they will wear again.
- Monogrammed totes: A fun canvas bag and fill it with several of the items they will need the day of the wedding. i.e. hand cream, clear nail polish, hankie, kleenex, mints, etc. (for more ideas of bag inserts, check out my website under bride’s room emergency list)
