When I was looking for things to buy my bridesmaids, I couldn’t find anything 1. within budget, 2. unique, 3. personalized.  I did end up getting them these bags and putting their initials on them.  Because they were well within my budget ($10 each) – I then went and filled them with tons of makeup and makeup samples.  It ended up being perfect.  Although it was an idea that tons of brides do, sometimes that is the best bet –  and the best for your budget!

Bag from: The Pink Giraffe

One of the many things that I was looking forward to during the wedding plan, was the gift giving at our rehearsal dinner. Inside my heart, I was jumping like a child to show my ladies how much I appreciate them being part of my wedding.

These are very special ladies; that’s why I picked them. I had four bridesmaids with very different personalities and tastes. The task of finding the right gift to give them was very challenging.

And then I found these tote bags…

Tote Bag Purchased at www.balloons-galore.net

I was far from done on my bridesmaids gift search. I fell in love with the Bridesmaids Survival Kit. I just had to purchase it at  www.marilynskeepsakes.com The girls loved this kit! They were thanking me again and again, because it has everything such as Folding Hair Brush with Mirror, Hair Spray, Clear Elastics, Bobby Pins, Earring Backs, Emery Board, etc.

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As my day quickly approaches I am finding myself spending more & more time online searching for the perfect gift for my bridesmaids. Being the last one of the group to get married I am struggling with finding something that is different than gifts I have already been given as a maid. I want to make sure my gift is unique and creative but most of all something each of my six girls will appreciate. After all, they are all traveling from far to share in my special day.

Here are some of the top things that I am considering and some of the websites I have found to be extremely resourceful in this process.

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Bridesmaids gifts are one of those subjects that I keep wondering about. I continue debating on personalized gifts for each girl and then I ask myself if they will be comparing their gift to the other ladies. Then, I think about playing it safe by going with the same style across the board.

Image from Your Best Friends Wedding website

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It has been my goal to make my wedding memorable for all involved. I’d like to say unique but so far, none of my ideas are earth shattering and new! When I asked my bridal party to be a part of the party, I enlisted the help of a custom card and gift maker: Sugar & Spice Signature Cards to help me put together something fun, unique and representative of “me”. I decided that $25 per gift would be the budget and we came in right at that.

My gifts included: a mug for each girl, a candle, a hand written card with mementos of our friendship, some Hershey’s Kisses, greeting cards and a ring pop!

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I’ve had some posts in the works for a few weeks now, but with only 11 days left until our wedding I’ve been super busy with final vendor meetings, last minute prep, and general running around. I finally have a quiet moment to sit down and finish up some posts that I have been meaning to share with you…

I’ve worked very hard coming up with clever yet stylish ways to personalize various aspects of our wedding, and when it came to finding a thank you gift for my bridesmaids I knew exactly what I wanted to do!

Personally designed bracelets for my bridesmaids

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