Bouquet Brooches

Are you and your bridesmaids carrying hand wrapped bouquets?  Add a pretty brooch to the ribbons for some extra bling.  This can double as your gift to your bridesmaids. 

The Met Store has a variety of brooches, some in the Tiffany style, others that are copies of other famous jewelers, all of which would make great bouquet brooches.  Go big, go small, bouquet brooches are the way to go.  Your bridesmaids don't all have to 'wear' the same brooches, choose one that suits their personality and accents their apparel.

Just a Nip!

Looking for a gift for your groomsmen or your wild child bridesmaids? How about this stainless steel flask?  They'll always be able to carry something to calm your bridal nerves (or groom's nerves) with this gift!  An assortment of flasks available at Izola. 

A WOW of a Site For Buying For Bridesmaids (Or Yourself)

Waxing Poetic was named one of the top ten new boutiques in the country in Lucky Magazine's Shopping Report--WOW! That's really saying a lot!

I have to admit I adore reading Lucky, they give the reader so many new ideas of what to wear and where to buy it.  The new Waxing Poetic boutique is located in California's wine country's Los Olivos.  Lucky has their favorites, I have mine--and I'm sure you'll find some of your own! There's so much to choose from and something for everyone.  Some of their creations are sold in your local boutiques so check their site for where to shop.

(this charm flips, showing one side at a time)

It's a great place to buy inexpensive bridal jewelry or great bridesmaid gifts.  Or to pick up a fabulous gift for a fiance or friend.  Happy shopping--the choices are the hard part!

Lanyard to hang charms on, other option is a chain w/charm holder

I'm not sure if my favorite part of their web site is their jewelry (which I adore) or what they call their 'semi manifesto.'  I don't know if they wrote it themselves or discovered it in their reading but I love the sentiment.  Here it is:

In Tiny We Trust
A semi manifesto
All hail the small, and beautiful. We believe
In the evolution of memories
And unchanging, unapologetic love,

In being both lost, and found, and found again.
In writing your own way (and humbly asking for help),

In liberation, and joyous return
In seemingly impossible narratives made true,
In freedom, in family, in homecomings,

In recognizing treasure as the love in between
All of us
little points on a map, our lives and cherished
markers. 

Lime Green Lattice Tote For Your Bridesmaids

This Lime Green Lattice Tote is the perfect gift for your bridesmaids.  It's monogrammed with their initials for individuality and the colors really pop.  Perfect for carrying all those must haves that just don't quite fit in that little clutch purse.  Matching stationary available as well.

Hammered Bead Bracelet in Gold

http://www.eileenfisher.com

This hand-hammered bead bracelet on leather (18k gold plated over 3.5mm silver beads) is an unusual gift from Eileen Fisher for your bridesmaids.  You can also purchase earrings to match.  Available in silver as well as 18k gold plate.  Add earrings or buy a similar necklace on Eilenn Fisher's web site.  Note, the metal work design is ethically crafted by artisan communities in rural Thailand.  The faux suede makes the bracelet an adjustable fit so no worries about the bracelet being too big or small. 

Chocolate Massage or Body Wrap For Bridesmaids

                                             Photo courtesy of Loews Hotel Breathe SFS

For chocolate loving brides a great idea for your bridesmaids' gifts (or just a relaxing gift for yourself after all the stressful wedding planning) is a hot chocolate massage or hot chocolate body wrap at Breathe Salon Fitness Spa located in the Loews Philadelphia Hotel.

If you choose the massage or body wrap you begin your day of luxury with a delicious cup of hot cocoa with whipped cream and luscious marshmallows. If that's not enough, the massage therapist uses heated chocolate oils that you can choose to combine with other scents (maybe raspberry or strawberry?) which will tease all your senses during your massage. Or you can choose the body wrap to smooth and buff your body and then have your body lathered with chocolate cream, wrapped you in a thermal blanket and finished off with a chocolate smelling rub down. Are you in heaven yet?

After these luscious treatments you can head to their gym and use their lap pool, cadio center, steam room or sauna. What more can any woman ask for? Just call the Breathe Spa for a day of chocolate luxury.

Asian Motif Bracelets to Stack or Wear Alone Make Great Gifts

Photo courtesy of http://www.signals.com/.

Wear them alone or stack them up, these pretty bangle bracelets with Asian motifs made of a combination of  60/40 copper-zinc alloy make a beautiful gift for your bridesmaids or for someone special who is doing a reading or other wedding related task for you.

Freeform Initial Pendant for Your Bridesmaids

Photo and gift from http://www.janebasch.com/

If you are looking for a memorable gift for your bridesmaids or one of your readers, try one of these keys for a key person in your wedding.  They come in a variety of designs at http://www.janebasch.com/.

Gifts For the Men In Your Wedding Party

All Photos courtesy of http://www.candlesandsuch.com/. 

Cooler for your brew? This easy tote will keep you six pack cold. You can monogram them or leave them plain.  (If you are giving them to your groomsmen I recommend no monogram).  These cost about thirty dollars at http://www.candlesandsuch.com/ and other similar sites. 

 

If you have a groomsman who isn't into brew, try this sports watch that can easily hook onto a belt loop.  Again, available at http://www.candlesandsuch.com/. 

Plain Jane Jewelry For Your Bridesmaids' Gifts

All Photos courtesy of: http://www.etsy.com/shop/PlainJaneJewelry

Plain Jane Jewelry offers handcrafted bracelets perfect for your bridesmaids.  Choose different clasps for each, or pearls in different colors.  Contact Plain Jane for other ideas or if you have specific color schemes that you don't see already made on her site.  Plain Jane also makes a cream pearl bracelet that would be a perfect bracelet for the bride.

 

Make Your Own Personal Bridesmaid Gifts

The DIY gift is not just a way to save money, it's a way to personalize your gifts for your wedding party.  You can make them this facial scrub and hydrating body scrub easily at home.  Choose a pretty container for it, add a hangtag with directions and your wedding colors and voila! Your bridesmaids will enjoy your gift in the months ahead. 

To make homemade facial scrub:

1/4 cup MSM powder

1/4 cup Rampurda sugar or very fine raw sugar

1/4 cup baking soda

1/4 cup fine sea salt...

Mix it all together in a jar and then mix about a tablespoon in with your regular facial cleanser when taking a shower or washing your face in the sink--rub all over but avoid getting into the eyes. Use small circular motions and concentrate especially under the chin and jaw line--rinse throughly after 1 minute. Use this 2-3 times a week.

To make hydrating body scrub:

1/2 cup of raw sugar

1/4 cup of sea salt or kosher salt

1/4 cup of epsom salts

1 cup olive oil

Mix the sugar and salts well and then pour olive oil over the top. Apply in large handfuls to the body in the shower and use circular motions to rub rough spots. Rinse but do not soap up--you will not need any moisurizer afterwards. Be careful of the slippery tub though.  Use 2 times per week.

Monogrammed Mugs

I know, mugs you cringe!  But if you're looking for a gift to add to a bridemaid bag these would be fun for your coffee the morning of the wedding, and would make a nice photo op of you and your maids all getting ready with your fancy mugs.  You can get them at http://www.thepersonalizationmall.com/. 

Bracelets for Bridesmaids

This shimmering bracelet is perfect for your bridesmaids to wear at your wedding and for everyday if they like a little glitz in their day.  You can find it at http://www.personalizationmall.com/.  Other appropriate gifts for the bridesmaid and other attendants can be found on this site as well. 

Welcome To Gifts For Your Bridesmaids

This blog will help you narrow down gift choices for bridesmaids.  It will offer a variety of choices and price points so that their is something for every bride.