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Gifts For Your Bridal Party |
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Presenting a little gift or keepsake is a special way
to say thank you to those involved in your wedding, especially if
they helped with your plans or budget. But before you panic about
mounting bills and extra expenses, take a look at our handy list of
ideas ranging from homemade goodies to stylish trinkets.
When to present the presents?
Traditionally, both Mums are presented with a bouquet of flowers during
the groom's speech and it is a particularly nice touch if you each
hand over flowers to your new mother-in-law. This is also a good time
to hand out gifts to your attendants. However, you may prefer a more
private occasion prior to the wedding ceremony or even the night before.
- Bouquet of flowers or basket of perennials
- As fresh flowers tend to last for just a few days why not give
a Wedding Day rose to plant in the garden? Your mum will have
a living reminder of your special day and your feelings towards
her every year when it blooms
- A piece of jewellery
- Locket with a picture of you both or engraved with your names
and wedding date
- A delicate watch
- Photo
frame to display her favourite picture of your wedding
- Photo trees house a number of pictures. Why not give one containing
pictures of you from birth to your wedding day?
- China
figurines or collectables by Lladro or Royal Doulton to continue
or start off a collection
- Swarovski crystal makes a wonderful collectable gift. Some of
the more 'weddingy' items in the collection include flowers and
a beautiful oyster shell with a pearl
- Jewellery or trinket box
- Write out a poem or letter and frame it. One appropriate verse
is:
"As I walk down the aisle,
Don't think it's the end,
You're not losing a child but gaining a friend.
As I'm left at the altar,
There's a tear in your eye,
But happiness blinds me,
And I don't see you cry.
I want you to know,
Though my new life's begun,
That you still have your Daughter,
And now, a new Son."
Wedding
mantle clock
- Engraved or decorated champagne flutes
- After the day is over, why not give your mums a small
album with your five favourite wedding photographs?
- Make a voucher inviting her for a special dinner with the newly-weds.
Many of the gifts that we have suggested for your mums will also be
suitable for your bridesmaids, but here are some more ideas:
- A silver or gold plated mirror compact that can be engraved
with a special message
- Jewellery to compliment their wedding outfits
- Engraved silver diary
- Glasses case embossed with their initials or your wedding date
- Record a tape of your favourite songs you have sung along to
together during your friendship
- Trawl antiques fairs for unusual items
- Personalise a piece of china (mug, plate, bowl) by painting
or decorating it
- Make up a little hamper of tasty goodies that she loves
- Lingerie
- Personalised keyring
- Excellent bottle of wine
- Decorated wall mirror
- Framed photo from the hen night with a handwritten note from
you on the back
- A first edition of their favourite book
- Bedroom wall clock featuring their name or favourite character
- A vanity set to make them feel 'oh so grown up'
- Rag doll dressed to match their outfits
- Porcelain dressed doll
- Ornamental carousel music box
- A silver charm bracelet with a church or bride and groom charm
- Everyone loves a
teddy
whether they are soft and cuddly or a collectable
figurine, dressed in wedding attire or in the fur
- Wooden carved book ends
- Name bracelet or necklace
- Glittery hair accessories
- A cute bag
- Fun make-up kit and cosmetic case
- A stylish wristwatch
- If the men are wearing morning suits, why not give them a pocket
watch they can wear on the day
- Electronic pocket dairies, calculator
or mini computer are hi-tech options
- For the fashion conscious men, go for a designer tie or shirt
- Voucher for their favourite shop
- Classic cufflinks
- Camera
- Binoculars
- Engraved pen
- Monogrammed leather toiletry bag
- Personalised leather card holder and money clip or cheque book
cover
- Hip flask
- An engraved signet ring
- Engraved tankard
or glass
- Leather or silver cigar holder
- Engraved lighter
- Tie-pin
- Cocktail shaker
- Set of shot glasses and a bottle of his favourite tipple
- A round of golf
- Voucher for an extreme
sports day
- Fun, mobile phone cover
- Framed photo from the stag night with a handwritten note from
you on the back
A personalised book where they are the central character and includes
their siblings, pets and favourite toy
- Soft toys are always a lovely keepsake and not just for girls.
Teddies
dressed in a favourite football teams colours or even a favourite
Disney character, are all suitable for young boys
- A new computer game
- A remote control car, especially if it is better than his Dad's!
- Or go for a model car - perhaps in the same style as your wedding
motor
- Children's watch with fun design
- Colourful picture frame to display a photograph of them in their
wedding outfit
- Treasury of best-loved fairy tales or poems
- Signed football or rugby ball
- Favourite video or video compilations
- Toy tape recorder
That should get you started, but why not let us know of any other
ideas you have? E-mail us at Sarah@WeddingGuideUK.com.
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