| They were there with you before and through | | | | have had. Keep a notepad while hanging out with |
| the wedding. They helped you do the planning, | | | | them during the planning of the marriage |
| pick the patterns, threw the shower, and best of | | | | ceremony and during the pre-ceremony events. |
| all spent time with you as you prepared for the | | | | You never know when they may drop a hint at |
| biggest day of your life. They are your | | | | what they want. |
| bridesmaids and maid honor. These women | | | | The next idea is cosmetics and jewellery. Always |
| members of your family and your close friend | | | | spring for the swag. This is a sure hit for any of |
| have done nothing but show their support for you | | | | your girlfriends and female family members. Make |
| throughout the entire process. So what do you | | | | sure to get make up that is trendy and chic. Also |
| give them? Well it can't be tacky. Here are some | | | | jewellery doesn't have to be too expensive. A |
| suggestions and ideas to think about when getting | | | | good idea is engraved sterling silver. As long as |
| bridesmaids gifts and maid of honor gifts. First | | | | they are not too cheap it will be a hit. One more |
| match the gift with the person. Second jewellery | | | | not make sure if you do decide on cosmetics |
| and cosmetics are always a good idea. Third | | | | that you find out what works for each person |
| make them mementos. Finally Try giving thank | | | | you don't want to give them something that they |
| you packages. | | | | are allergic to. |
| The biggest thing is to match the gift with the | | | | Another idea is to make the gifts mementos of |
| person. These are not just anyone these are the | | | | the event. Any gift you decide to give make sure |
| people you trusted most to help you with the | | | | that they remind the bridal party of the time you |
| wedding. They are your close friends and family | | | | have spent together. One way to do this is to |
| so you best used what you know about them to | | | | engrave your present with your name and a nice |
| give them a gift that matches each of them. This | | | | inscription. That way they can become items that |
| requires a higher level of personalization than for | | | | your bridesmaids or maid of honor can enjoy and |
| other presents you might give at the party. | | | | cherish long after the nuptials. |
| There are many founts of inspiration to draw | | | | Finally instead of giving one costly gift you can |
| from. First try to use a shared experience as a | | | | give gift packages. These are normally a bundle of |
| starting point. The point is to emphasize your | | | | smaller gifts grouped together. A good idea is to |
| closeness in the gift. Maybe its that last road trip | | | | group a cosmetic or lotion set along with quirky |
| you took before graduating from college or the | | | | wedding favors. This is a good option in that it |
| last place you lived together these are all great | | | | gives you flexibility and room to be creative and |
| ideas to incorporate when choosing your | | | | personalize. This is a great to show you put |
| bridesmaid and maid of honor presents. Another | | | | sincere thought and feelings into the gift while not |
| source inspiration are conversations you might | | | | straining your bank book. |