Got your Bridesmaid Gifts? When in Doubt Give Goodie Bags!
Goodie bags make the best bridesmaid gifts. Why? There's nothing better than opening up a prim package and sifting through the loot inside. Truth be told, girls are suckers for goodie bags. While goodie bags have always been popular wedding favors, they are recently gaining ground as bridesmaid gifts. Here's how to create gorgeous goodie bags without breaking the bank. Hint: it's all in the presentation.
It's in the Bag - Beautify your Bridesmaid Gifts
You have probably heard the old saying,"you can't judge a book by its cover." Most
of the
time that's true, except when it comes to bridesmaid gifts. Pretty
bows and delicate trim amp up the "wow" factor of your bridesmaid gifts.
How many times have
you heard "oohhs" and "ahhs" at wrapping paper? It's an inexpensive touch, but it makes all the difference. When selecting your
gift bags, evoke pre-scandal Martha Stewart. Satin bows, delicate
beading and pretty presentation tags beautify your goodie bags and make your bridesmaids even more excited about what's inside.
Will You Be My Bridesmaid? The Sweetest Way to Ask.
Use goodie bags to ask your bridesmaids the big question, "will you be my bridesmaid?" A face-to-face "proposal," can be intimidating (imagine how your poor fiance felt), but you can sweeten the deal by sending her a goodie bag full of her favorite truffles. Hide this cute bridesmaid cookie card inside as a sweet surprise. If you ask her this nicely, she'll feel like a proud member of your wedding party and not like you just anointed her bridezilla's minion.
The Goods Inside Goodie Bags
There are two ways to tailor the gifts inside your goodie bag. You can cater to your bridesmaids' personalities or to your own wedding theme. For example, if you're throwing a destination wedding, fill a travel tote with sunglasses, beach towels, beach books and sunblock. But if you want to give individual bridesmaid gifts (a very hot trend) keep your girl's particular tastes in mind. If she's mad about makeup, stuff a cosmetic bag with nail polish and lipstick you think she'll like. And if she's more bookish, fill this laptop bag with a journal, engraved pen, and the latest read. Try to spend the same amount for each girl, you don't want to cause a spat over your bridesmaid gifts! If you give individual bridesmaid gifts, tie them together with bridesmaid thank you cards, personalized with a nice note from you.
If you just don't have time to make a goodie bag, this personalized bridesmaid's survival kit has a lot of fun surprises and you don't have to do any leg work to create it. It's a win-win situation; she'll surely love the trinkets inside and you can cross another task off your ever-growing list. Now that you know how to give goodie bags as bridesmaid gifts, use the same ideas for your wedding favors! Find goodie bag fillers, containers, and more at WeddingStand.
