As you add "Buy
gifts for attendants" to your to do list, consider all that they are
giving you.
Do you have to
buy gifts for them? No! Do you have to thank them for what they are
doing for you? Absolultely! Whether it's one witness at a Justice of the
Peace or 6 college friends who are flying in to be a part of your special
day, standing up for you at your wedding
is quite a commitment. They are likely
buying a dress, shoes and maybe a headpiece of sorts. It's likely that they are attending at least
one shower for you and will no doubt be giving you a wedding gift. Some of them may have incurred flight or
other travel expenses just getting to your wedding. The gift you choose for your bridesmaids is
important and must be accompanied by a huge thank you for being a part of the
most important event in your life.
What to give? There
are many classic and innovative ideas to consider. Here are some we know about.
- *A favorite is jewelry, accessories, or personal items monogrammed or in individual favorite colors . These gifts are usually given either during a bridesmaid's luncheon or at the rehearsal dinner along with the groom's gifts to his attendants.
- *If schedules permit, many brides choose to host a spa day for their attendants. A day of relaxing massages, facials and personal attention is hard to beat.
- *If you are planning a destination wedding, paying their travel expenses would be a marvelous gift. If you can't swing the airfare, plan to cover at least their ground accommodations.
- * Plan to send post wedding flowers to the bridesmaids at their place of employment whenever/wherever possible. Send a thank you note with the flowers. If they cannot be delivered to the job site, send them to her home.
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