Bouquet Vase: Creative gift for your bridesmaid

This elegant vase not just serve as your bridesmaids' bouquet vase, it can also be used as a floating candle holder. It will add just the right amount of ambiance in your reception table and your bridesmaids' home after the wedding. The bouquet vase can be personalized up to two lines with her name on it. A unique gift for your bridesmaid that will last for years to come.

Great Ideas for Bridesmaid Gifts

So you've chosen the bridesmaid dresses and shoes but have you thought of what to give your bridesmaids for being supportive and patient, and not to mention the generous amount of money they might have spent in relation to your wedding? A thoughtful gift should be both a wedding remembrance and a token of appreciation for your bridesmaids’ time and efforts. Don't leave the task of buying the bridesmaid gifts to the last minute as you will not only be bogged down by last minute wedding preparation tasks, you might have missed out on fabulous deals on bridesmaid gifts.

Here are a few great gifts ideas for your bridesmaids:

What better way to thank your bridesmaids for their time and efforts than a personalized tote for them to carry their personal belongings when they set off to a well-deserved break after your wedding. This all-occasion tote bag is a great travel accessory and the vibrant colors will brighten up anyone's day!

For a more dazzling touch, get each of your bridesmaid a fine jewelry set such as a pearl, silver or swarovski jewelry set which they can even wear on your big day. These classic styles are versatile and can be worn for any other special occasions.

If you want to show how much each of your bridesmaid means to you, get them an engraved memories keepsake box and include inside some personal memorable items between you and her. This makes for a really thoughtful and personalized gift for each of them and you can even include a personal note thanking each one of them for their help.

After all the hard work your bridesmaids put in for your wedding, they need a well-deserved pampered time. So why not give them a Chocolate Spa Gift set and a customized collection for your bridesmaids by adding a monogrammed spa robe or spa slippers for the ultimate "Thanks for being my bridesmaid, now it's time for you to relax!" gift. This makes such a fun and unique bridesmaid gift!

Now that you have a few ideas of what to get for your dear bridesmaids, don't procrastinate and start looking for the perfect bridesmaid gifts for them and you'll have one thing less to worry about as your BIG day draws near!

Fall Wedding: Color Fusion

Fall wedding is always associated with rustic colors, pumpkins, maple leaves and dark colored suits. While many loves the color of the falls, some brides may wish they could have their wedding in the spring or summer. Do you have to follow the typical fall wedding? You're the bride, you decide how you would like your wedding to be. These are some ideas to incorporate your Fall/Summer or Fall/Spring fusion wedding.

The Color:
#1 Think Brown

Pastel Colors such as light pink, light blue or light yellow and deep rich brown.
Combining spring pastel colors with deep rich brown create a fusion color for your wedding. The pastel colors soften the dark rich brown , which makes the decoration doesn't look too "Fall"

Bridesmaid gifts ideas: Weekender Tote Bag,Toiletry Bag

#2 Go Purple

Berry colors and jewel tones are in this season. Be daring by mixing dark purple with fuchsia pink , golden yellow or lime green. You could always mix it with metallic colors such as silver and gold.

Bridesmaid gifts ideas:
Monogram Tote Bag, Circle of Friendship Bracelet

#Bridesmaid Gown:
Commonly brides chooses gown for their bridesmaids that are made of silk, taffeta, or satin material for Fall wedding. If you don't want your wedding looks to formal, opt for gown with lightweight fabric such as silk chiffon or jersey.

The Centerpiece:
Mix beautiful flower bouquet with fruits to create fresh and stunning centerpiece. Place a flower bouquet arrangement and fill in a monogram flower vase with limes cuts. There are limited colors of flowers available during fall season. Most flowers that grows in this climate are usually dark colors. However,perennial flowers such as roses and lily are available all year round in many different colors. Common fruits used for centerpieces are: limes, pears, plums, mini apples, and kumquats. Each flowers has a meaning,do you want to know what it means? Read the Languange of Flowers.

How to arrange flowers and limes.



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How To Tell the bridal party to pay for their clothes

Most people know that members of a wedding party have to pay for their own clothes. Groomsmen rent their own tuxes while bridesmaids are responsible for paying for their dresses. But what if you have a member of your wedding party who has never been a bridesmaid or groomsmen before and doesn't realize the etiquette? How do you communicate to them that they are supposed to pay without coming off as rude or embarrassing them? This wedding how-to video will show you the proper way to tell someone to pay for their own tuxedo or dress.

Unique Bridesmaid Gifts

We've just added some unique gift ideas for bridesmaids. These are some of staffs' favorites:

Square Glass Photo Vase

From a wedding day accessory to an essential office supply, this multi-purpose square vase will be used for years to come! Fashioned in well structured glass, the four-sided accessory display features four slots to enter your favorite photos.

Personalized Scarf
Stay warm and in style with Personalized Cashmere Scarf. Fashioned of a delicate cashmere blend, this winter accessory is both comfortable and durable. With its trendy personalization and choice of three neutral colors, this is one article that will go with all your winter wear!

Bridesmaid Gifts For the Classic Girl

Heart Shaped Jewelry Box
Sometimes it's hard to to say how more than special a person is. We've made the task easier with our Pearl Heart Jewelry Box. Great for bridesmaid gifts, the heart jewelry box will be a place where she puts her precious things in and a keepsake she will treasured for years to come. With its elegant appeal, this keepsake features a pearlized white finish surrounded by a decorative nickel plated trim and a lined plush navy velvet interior.

Your bridesmaid can keep her jewelry stay safe, organized and easily accessible in this elegant jewelry box.

Bridesmaid Pearl Jewelry Set
What better gift for for a bridesmaid who loves Audrey Hepburn 's style. Simplicity never goes out of style. Thank fashion icons of the 50's and 60's for this time honored accessory set. With its graduated necklace that grows from 4mm to 8mm pearls, this nostalgic set works great for all occasions. Your bridesmaids will love this pearl jewelry set! It is a set they can wear on your ceremony and after your wedding. She can wear it with her little black dress or a chic Chanel-inspired jacket paired with jeans. The classy elegant pearl jewelry set will match with any outfit.

Bridesmaid Photo Frame

Nothing more special than a treasured snapshot with a bride! Present your bridesmaid with an inspired and unique memento that shows how much you appreciate her. Add personalization to personalized picture frame with personal message such as "Friends Forever" or "My Sister, My Friend"

Let them commemorate their favorite moments of your wedding with this beaded silver picture frame. Ideal for dressing up a coffee table or fireplace mantle with something both striking and personal. Picture says a thousand words, to see the beautiful smile on your face and hers on your wedding day will bring back all the good memories.

Bridesmaid Totes

Personalized tote bags is one of the hottest bridesmaid gifts of this season. You might not think personalized totes are that great of a gift idea until you really think it through. Then, you will realize all the great points these embroidered handbags have to offer to bridesmaids.

Many brides will buy bridesmaids gifts that are cool yet they have no function whatsoever. They eventually get stored away on a shelf somewhere to practically be forgotten. The best thing about tote bags is that they provide several practical purposes, apart from being an indispensable part of everyone's wardrobe. Smaller than a briefcase but larger than a purse, a tote bag is just right for your bridesmaid who is always on the move. Tote bags are perfect companions to have by your side for business, pleasure, or whenever your bridesmaids want to combine the two—this kind of tote bag is not only suited for your bridesmaids, but for anyone who needs more extra space than a purse or pocket. You can easily carry your cell phone, wallet, perfumes, sunglasses, checkbook, and even your make-up kit with this latest fashion accessory.

When you decide to purchase personalized tote bags for each of your bridesmaids, have fun and get creative with your options. You don't have to pick same tote bags for all your bridesmaids, it's ok to pick different style or thread colors. Tote bags are available in a thousand different designs and styles. Among those that are popularly utilized by different generations of women are drawstring tote bags, beach tote bags, captain's boat bags, large striped bags, plain tote bags, eco-friendly tote bag, and many more. The idea of choosing from these bags can be a whole lot fun, as there are endless options.

If you don't want the hassle of shopping for bags any longer, why not try a personalized tote bag for a change? It could be a welcome relief from those tote bags that you see donned by everybody. In this way, you can have exactly the design that you really want, while satisfying the notion that there could not be someone out there who has bag like yours

Bridesmaid Jewelry: Deal Or Steal?

Heart Necklace
This gorgeous necklace is sure to surprise your bridesmaids. Sold for $65 at a famous online jeweler, bluenile.com. Available at sweetmemorybaskets.com for only $17.99. What a Deal! The heart necklace may be engraved with single initial at no extra cost.

Friendship Toggle Bracelet
Good friends are more precious than jewelry. This bracelet make a beautiful tribute to cherished friends. The circle symbolizes the love and support your girlfriends offer. Sold for $110 at redenvelope.com or $16.99 from sweetmemorybaskets.com

Gift Ideas For "Sporty Bridesmaids"

Each of your bridesmaids are unique individuals. Like most women, they probably like purses, jewelry and all the cutie stuff. What you may not realize is that some of them enjoys watching baseball rather than playing with a Barbie doll when they were young. These are some bridesmaid gifts ideas and tips for your Sporty/Athletic bridesmaids.

1. Clean and Simple
Your sporty bridesmaids have lots of energy and they're always on-the-go. They appreciate comfort and simplicity. If you're thinking of purchasing a tote bag for her, pick a simple looking tote. For jewelry, select an elegant set of pearl jewelry or a simple alphabet silver pendant.

2. Practical.
Forget knick knacks and small accessories, sporty bridesmaids appreciate things that are useful. A personalized sports bag for her to carry her belongings to her gym in style will certainly a bridesmaid gift she'd treasured. As for the sports fans, how about a multifunction cooler chair? Perhaps it look a bit masculine, but your "Sports Fans Bridesmaids" will absolutely love it!

A Bridesmaid Gift that Fits her Personality

So, each of your bridesmaid has different hobbies and pesonality. You want everyone to be happy with their gifts but at the same time you don't want it to look as if you didn't spend equal amount of money for each of the gift. What type of gifts should you give them?

There are different methods in selecting bridesmaid gifts:

1. Same color, Different types
Not all bridesmaids are alike. They may have different life styles, hobbies and favorites. One of your bridesmaid may be a frequent "Spa" go-ers, and others may be a sports enthusiast who'd rather spend time watching a game a stadium rather than going for a pedicure. With that in mind, it's wise to pick a gift that suits each individual's personality. However, you don't want to have a gift looks more expensive than others. Selecting same color for all of the gifts will help prevent this misunderstanding. For instance, your "Gym Fanatic" girlfriend gets the Pretty in Pink Sports Bag and your "Organized" friend gets the Personalized Pink Leather Valet Tray. They both looks different but it's both in pink and both costs around the same price.


2. Same Style, Different Colors
What type of activities you enjoy doing together with your bridesmaids? Shopping? Going to the Beach? Golfing? Clubbing? These are the common grounds you have with them, that's how you and your bridesmaids can get along. Since your bridesmaids hang out together, you don't want everyone to get the same thing. Why not buy same gifts and let them pick their favorite colors?

If everyone in your bridal party loves to go to beach or shopping, a canvas tote like the personalized beach tote will come in handy. Another great idea is personalized mini leather flask, ideal for carrying any types of drink they can carry fashionably on a golf course.

When in doubt, opt for jewelry because you can never go wrong with it. How about a "Circle of Friends" personalized friendship bracelet as symbol of your friendship? The bracelet is available in many different colors. Get one in her favorite color.

3. Same Style and color for everyone.
There's no rule that says "You must give same gifts for all your bridesmaids". However, many brides prefer to purchase same type of presents for everyone. This last method will save you time and money. Some stores offer big discount when you buy same items , same colors in certain quantity. Choosing same item for everyone will also gives you less headache.

Choose any method that you'll feel most comfortable with.

Bridesmaid Gifts - Cosmetic & Jewelry Case Set

Bridesmaid Gifts - Cosmetic & Jewelry Case Set,
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Looking fabulous won't be difficult when your bridesmaids can carry all their beauty essentials and jewelry in these practical personalized cosmetic and jewelry case set. . The great thing about having separate bags for your cosmetics and jewelry is that it keeps your jewelry clean, away from powder and make up dusts. And whenever you only need to carry your cosmetics with you , it'll be ready in a New York minute.

Cosmetic Case

Bridesmaid Gifts For The Destination Bridesmaids

Do you plan go barefoot on a sandy beach with your bridesmaids ?
If your answer is "Yes", pedicure is a must. Your toes aren't the only ones that have to look beautiful on the big day. This pink polka dot flip flop pedicure set paired with the pink polka dot manicure set will take care of their nails. Present these adorable bridesmaid gifts along with personalized flip flops that matches her dress and she'll be ready to expose those toes. She can wear the flip flops after the wedding.

Destination bridesmaids have to fly hundreds or even thousands of miles away from their home. They have to ask permission from work to take some days off and plan on what to wear during the trip. The preparation can be stressfull and tiring. It's a good idea to get bridesmaid gifts that helps to relieve their stress. After all, it's important for them to look stunning your big day. Personalized totes make practical bridesmaid gifts for the gal that is always on the go. Another great idea is to surprise her by leaving this tote in her hotel room filled with aromatherapy lotions, salt scrub, bottled water and tea. If your budget permits, get her a monogram spa slippers. The best bridesmaid gifts are always personal.

Maid-of-Honor Gifts

Your Maid of honor always right by your side during all that grueling wedding planning, and it’s important to show your appreciation for all that she's done. She has stood by you from planning your bridal shower, to zipping your gown on your wedding day, she's a special friend and consented to be your helping maid for the day. Express your appreciation by selecting a gift that speaks louder than words. It will be a constant reminder of your endearing friendship. There are many unique maid of honor gift which are unique and affordable.

Friendship Crystal Bracelet in a Monogram Pouch
You can never go wrong with jewelry. Jewelry is a woman's best friend. Give your maid of honor a friendship bracelet personalized with her initials. The crystal bracelet comes in several different colors. Pick her favorite color or a color that would match with her dress. She'll enjoy wearing the bracelet on your wedding day and years to come. Present the bracelet in a monogram pouch to protect the bracelet from scratching.

Personalized Photo Glass Frame
Photo frame whether is a great idea for maid of honor. The unique photo glass frame serve as a photo frame and a vase. It'll be a unique addition to her living room. Pick a fun picture of both of you and display it on the frame when you present the gift. Picture bring all memories come to life. Whenever she sees the picture of both of you on the frame, she'll be reminded of the beautiful friendship you have together. Adding personalization to the frame will add value to the gift, personalized the frame with special message like "Best Friend For Life" or "My Maid of Honor"

Spa Gifts: Terry Cloth Wrap
Those tired feet... Long hours... Pamper your maid of honor after your wedding by taking her for a mini spa. When you arrive at the spa, surprise her with the personalized terry cloth wrap. She'll be so thrilled to receive the wrap with her name on it. Terry cloth wrap also look cute as swimsuit cover up.

Fashion Forward Wedding in "Sex and The City"

As Sex and The City fevers sweep the nation, we get to take a peak of their glitz and glamour of the high fashion style through pictures and movie premiere reviews. Fashion designer and Academy Award-nominated stylist Patricia Field has been responsible for making the four leading ladies look glamorous since the shows debut. Patricia has been nominated for 5 Emmys and definitely someone we can trust for her sense of fashion.

Want your wedding to look as fabulous and as exciting as Carrie's? When you go watch the movie, get some inspiration from their fashion styles and colors you could use for your wedding. From the oversized flowers brooch, feminine ruffles to the bold color bridesmaids dresses use your fantasy to create your dream wedding.

On the first picture, Carrie in Vivienne Westwood, with bridesmaids Samantha, Charlotte and Miranda donning floor-length Zac Posen gowns. More pictures of Sex and The City Wedding Scene.

What would someone like Carrie get for bridesmaid gifts?

For the sexy successfull PR exec, Samantha: A monogram spa robe or personalized martini glass set

For sweet Charlotte: Her wardrobe reflects her Park Avenue lifestyle and feminine charm. Her classic and chic style is timeless. A cute handbag or monogram locket pendant would be a great gift for her. She would also certainly love to receive a gift like our monogram photo glass vase.

For succesful lawyer turned full time Mom, Miranda: Miranda's main priority at this point of her life is her Son. A perfect gift for her would be something that will help organize her belonging like a the Hampton tote bag that will fit all her essentials.

Personalized Photo Album for Bridesmaid Gifts

Photo albums make an ideal gift for bridesmaids as remembrance of your wedding. Your friendship memories are special and should be displayed for all to see. Photo albums restore and preserve photos of all the happy memories you've spent together. Instead of giving an empty album, pick 5 of your favorite pictures with her and display it in the photo album. You know what they say “Pictures says a thousand words”, the photo album will be a gift your bridesmaids will treasure forever. Every time she flips the photo pages, think of you and be reminded of your joyous moment on your wedding day. There are more than words you can say about your friendship, the pictures says all the words you want to express. Engrave or embroider the album with her initials to make it even more personal. Personalized photo album also make a great gift for birthday, graduation, and engagement

Unique Multifunction Gift For Bridal Party

A truly unique personalized gift for bridal party! Our Glass Photo Vase makes an ideal gift for either a man or a woman. Create a one-of-a-kind gift by inserting a favorite photo and having a special sentiment engraved at the top of the vase. The vase can hold either real or dried flowers, or even office supplies, making it a great birthday gift, thank you gift or holiday present for friends, family and co-workers!

Bridesmaid Jewelry - 925 Sterling Silver Flower Pendant

Add this cute flower pendant to your bridesmaids' jewelry collection. This cute pendant is made of 925 sterling silver, paired with chic double strands beaded necklace. Beaded necklace available in many colors. Engrave the pendant with her name on it to add personal value. You bridesmaids will be thrilled to wear this necklace on your wedding day. Also made a great gift for maid of honor.

Bridesmaid Gifts - Petite Ava Jute Tote Handbag

Bridesmaid Gifts - Petite Ava Jute Tote Handbag,
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We just got this adorable bag in last week. it's made of jute, they're lightweight and most of all super cute! Is a must-have bag for the summer. Your bridesmaids wil llove this.

Monogram Jewelry For My Bridesmaids

"I was very impressed with Sweet Memory Baskets bridesmaid gift I ordered two weeks back. I was really started to get upset, because I could not find anything that was in my price range for my bridesmaid, until I looked on the Sweet Memory Basket website. I was a bit worried of not actually seeing the heart charm bracelets I got, thinking they would not be what they advertised, but when I received my shipment, I was very relieved. Sweet Memory Baskets product selection was very detailed and was also within my budget range. I will definitely tell my friends who are looking for something for any particular occassion(s) to take a look at Sweet Memory Baskets website and product. Thanks Sweet Memory Baskets!
Khris Cooke - Sept. 29, 2007 Bride, Tucson, AZ

Search for the Perfect Bridesmaid Gifts

"I looked everywhere for unique bridesmaids gifts that they could actually use and enjoy, not just jewelry that would turn or a flask that would never be used. I searched and searched until one day (thanks to google) I came upon your website. I have been so pleased with your efficiency and quality. So much so that after I received my order I ordered 2 more of the monogrammed spa gifts. I even ordered one for myself! Thank you so much. I am telling all of my friends!" - Marion, SC