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Bridesmaid Gift Ideas
That Won't Blow Your Budget
Coming up with bridesmaid gift ideas can be tough. Most likely, these women have done a
lot for you already. They are probably your closest friends and relatives, and you want to
show them how much you appreciate them. Giving bridesmaid gifts is a good way to do this,
but it can seem so hard to pick out good gifts that won't blow your wedding
budget.
It's important that you put some time and thought into this. Don't just go buy the first
cheap girly gifts you can find. Each gift you give should really be personal and unique,
even if you give each
bridesmaid
generally the same thing. If you don't have a lot of money to spend, these ideas
can help you get started.
Jewellery
Giving jewellery to your bridesmaids is one of the best ways to show your appreciation.
You can give necklaces that match their dresses for your wedding or basic jewellery that
they'll wear and enjoy every day. This is a great option, and it could be more affordable
than you think.
If you're crafty, head to the craft store and pick up beads to make your own jewellery
for your bridesmaids. This way, each piece can be unique just like each woman in your wedding.
Another option is to buy each
bridesmaid
a charm or necklace that will remind them of your wedding day, either matching your
theme or colours.
You could also buy a charm that is specific to your relationship or to them.
If you have a little extra money to devote to your bridesmaid gift ideas, consider getting
each piece of jewellery inscribed. Funky hand stamped silver jewellery is popular right now,
and you can actually get hand stamped charms without spending a fortune. Check out artisans who
specialise in handmade jewellery on websites like Etsy.com. You can often place a custom order
and end up getting exactly what you want without spending too much money.
Chocolates
What woman doesn't love chocolates? While chocolates might not stick around for very long
to remind your ladies of your wedding day, they will certainly be treasured and enjoyed.
Don't just go buy chocolates at the supermarket, though. Instead, put together a gift of
high quality chocolates that
your bridesmaids
wouldn't typically buy for themselves. Bridesmaid gift ideas like this can be even
better if you dress them up in a pretty bag with a nice bottle of wine.
Pampering products
By your wedding day, you and your bridesmaids will all be ready for some pampering. You,
lucky woman, will get to go on a relaxing honeymoon. Give your bridesmaids the post-wedding
pampering they deserve by purchasing some pampering products for them.
Some bridesmaid gift ideas in this category could include things like pedicure and manicure
kits, luxurious lotions, or at-home facial kits. If you're crafty, you can save by making some
of these items yourself. If not, plan ahead and look for them to go on sale at your favourite
store.
Photo frames
Picture frames are always great when they're very personal. Rather than picking up cheesy
novelty frames for your bridesmaids, though, really put some thought into this type of gift.
Think about how each bridesmaid's home is decorated, and get a frame that would blend well
with her other décor. You may also consider personalizing frames with engraved quotations or
names.
You can have your photographer take fun photos of all the bridesmaids on your wedding day
so the girls will have photos for their frames. Another option is to take a more formal picture
with each bridesmaid individually. Once the photos come back, remember to send each bridesmaid
her picture so she can fill her frame!
Scrapbooks
If you enjoy creating things with your hands, why not make miniature friendship scrapbooks
for each bridesmaid? Bridesmaid gift ideas like this are intimate and personal and will be
cherished forever. They're not hard to create, either.
Simply gather up photos and memories of each bridesmaid, and compile them into small
scrapbooks.
If you don't have a lot of photos, why not check their social networking page
for photos taken by your friends, you can then ask them to send you the images. To fill up
any empty pages you can always write down memories on index cards and put them into your
scrapbooks.
Bags and purses
Most women simply can't have too many bags or purses. You can get personalized bags for
your bridesmaids
to carry their things in for your wedding day, and they'll use them forever
after. Consider simple white bags with black monogram letters for a classic look, or find bags
for each bridesmaid in her favourite colours.
These bridesmaid gift ideas are great for any type of wedding. No matter what your
budget,
one of these bridesmaid gift ideas will help you give your maids of honour a beautiful gift
they won't forget. As long as your bridesmaids know you put some time and thought into their
gifts, it won't matter how much you spent on them.
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