Bridesmaid Gifts

Great bridesmaids deserve great bridesmaid gifts! Weddings culminate as pictures of perfectly coordinated bliss, but insiders know the hard work that goes into this day, and bridesmaids do much of it. Bridesmaids have a long tradition of aiding the bride on her wedding day. Originally, bridesmaids were instructed to wear similar dresses to the bride in order to confuse evil spirits and deflect jealous suitors. Today, they perform equally noble, if not quite as dramatic tasks, such as sitting through hours of wedding dress consultations, fielding all your 'what if' worries, and holding up your dress so it doesn't get dirty. It's important to thank the brave behind-the-scenes maids in your life with bridesmaid gifts that are truly special. The best part is, with a little ingenuity and planning, it is possible to give a bridesmaid gift that is thoughtful, unique, and economical. The trick is to decide what's best for your bunch.

For a more outlandish group of ladies, purchase hilarious fake wedding themed tattoos. With funny inscriptions such as 'angel' and 'vixen' you allow your bridesmaids to be your something blue, while still allowing them freedom to champion their own beauty, instead of dressing them in dowdy puffs and bows, which is no way to thank a friend after all their hard work!

Another choice is to give different, individual bridesmaid gifts to celebrate what is unique about each bridesmaid in your life. For the partier in your group, consider a chic, sparkly compact, sure to attract admirers during a night on the town. For the gal pal in your pack hoping to get married, perhaps the new stylish diamond ring bracelets, a sweet way to draw your friend into the festivities and let her know her turn might be next. For that friend with all the cool style, buy a typewriter key bracelet. These trendy vintage baubles are a new take on the whole monogram notion, and give an artistic edge to a classic theme.

A final choice is an activity gift, like a board game, that symbolizes your common interests and shows there will still be fun girl times in the future, even after you are married. "The Chick Game" for example, is a fun boardgame featuring traditionally feminine questions, some that will make you blush and others that will make you and your friends howl with laughter. This good-time gift is a great present to take the edge off all the wedding festivities and remember the fact that when all the bridesmaid business is said and done, girls just wanna have fun.