| Everything in life is different when a wedding is in | | | | Christmas can also be an opportunity for the |
| the works. This is true not only for the bride, but | | | | bride and her mother to pick up some of the |
| also her family, fiance, and friends. If you have a | | | | accessories that do not fit into the original |
| bride-to-be in your life, you might want to think | | | | wedding attire budget (often the one set by Dad!). |
| about getting her a wedding related gift for | | | | More than a few mothers of the bride have slid |
| Christmas this year. | | | | things like a fabulous headpiece or gorgeous veil |
| There are so many expenses that are a part of | | | | into the Christmas gift budget to avoid going over |
| a wedding, and few brides can afford to get | | | | on the wedding budget. Besides, it beats getting |
| everything that they would really love to have. | | | | another sweater any day! |
| This is where special gifts from friends and family | | | | Friends of the bride-to-be can also give her |
| can come in. If you were planning to get the bride | | | | Christmas gifts that relate to the wedding. The |
| a Christmas gift anyway, why not pick up | | | | best friend of the bride could pick up a perfect |
| something that you know she would love to have | | | | little beaded clutch in a vintage shop. Or if you are |
| for her wedding? | | | | crafty, why not crochet a dainty shawl for the |
| There are countless little things that a bride-to-be | | | | bride to wear during the reception? |
| can use. Naturally, her parents and fiance will be | | | | Another category to consider for gift ideas is the |
| the ones looking to get her the most expensive | | | | honeymoon. The choices are almost endless! A |
| gifts. Friends and other family members may plan | | | | very cute gift would be a tshirt that proclaims |
| to give more of a little trinket than a big "wow" | | | | your friend to be "Mrs. Smith" that she can wear |
| gift, but there are plenty of things that fall into | | | | as a newlywed. If the honeymoon involves a long |
| both categories, so you are sure to find | | | | plane ride, then you could make up a little travel |
| something perfect. | | | | gift bag. Start with a small tote bad |
| One of the nicest things that the bride's parents | | | | monogrammed with her new initials. Then fill it up |
| of fiance could choose to give her for Christmas | | | | with things to make the trip go faster, such as a |
| would be gifts of wedding jewelry. Jewelry is a | | | | great book, crossword puzzles, and some snacks. |
| great gift under any circumstances, and it will be | | | | A great idea would be to include a small journal to |
| especially meaningful when the gifts are jewelry | | | | record honeymoon memories. |
| for her wedding. | | | | Speaking of recording memories, a great |
| Often there will be a few special pieces that the | | | | Christmas gift from the parents of the bride or |
| bride has been coveting to complete her look. The | | | | groom would be a nice digital camera or |
| groom and her parents can coordinate to make | | | | camcorder. No doubt it will see lots of use on the |
| sure that they do not overlap. For instance, the | | | | honeymoon and well beyond. If that is not in the |
| parents of the bride could buy her a fabulous | | | | budget, another nice gift would be a honeymoon |
| crystal and pearl necklace, and the groom could | | | | photo album. To make it extra special, have it |
| get the earrings and bracelet to match. This would | | | | personalized with the dates of the trip. |
| be especially fun if you will all be opening | | | | There are so many wonderful things that the |
| Christmas gifts together so that the bride will get | | | | family and friends of a bride-to-be can give her. |
| the whole bridal jewelry set as one big surprise. | | | | Her Christmas will be fabulous when she receives |
| One of the best ways to give jewelry at | | | | the special things that she wanted for her |
| Christmas is to hang it on the tree inside a hollow | | | | wedding. Every woman loves to be spoiled on |
| ornament. It is such a delightful presentation. | | | | Christmas: especially brides! |