Bridesmaid Gifts

I'm a pretty relaxed bride. Probably too relaxed. Thankfully, I have a maid of honor who is efficient, organized and a decisive delegator. And I have a crew of bridesmaids who want to make sure it all goes off without a hitch - and that I have fun no matter what is going on.  

Finding the perfect bridesmaids isn't hard (well, at least it shouldn't be :) - but finding the perfect gift to ask them to be part  of the party, to thank them for making your day beyond memorable, well, that's another challenge.

Here are two incredibly creative and super sweet ways to say, "Will you be part of my big day?" and "Thank you for being the bridesmaid in the world!" :)

Ring with a memorable message

{image via Two Brunettes}

Necklace with a sweet surprise

{image via 100 Layer Cake}

Finger Print Paper Cuttings

My fiance and I are different. I mean, we're both super fun and cute :) but we're definitely far from the same person. He is a math whiz who loves watching Morning Joe and reading the Economist. I still have to count with my fingers, I read People magazine and I wake up to the Today Show. So when they say opposites attract - I wholeheartedly believe in that sentiment.


That's why I love these Finger Print Paper Cuttings from LoriDanelle on Etsy. A picture may say a thousand words, but I have thousands of pictures. These paper cuttings show that while no two people are the same, each person has a pair that is just right for them.


Check out all of her options on her Etsy store!

{image via LoriDanelle}

Fabulous Folded Tags

Someone once told me that when I turned 28, my weekends would be filled with weddings. When I was 25, this seemed foreign to me. Weekends were filled with FINDING guys, not watching my friends marry them. 

Well, turns out, that someone was totally right.  And with all these weddings comes bridal showers and engagement parties; and in between, there are holidays and birthdays and housewarmings. Needless to say, I have to buy a lot of presents. And write a lot of cards. 

Which is why I, oh my god LOVE these personalized gift tags from OrangeBeautiful (along with everything else they make!)

They're so clever and so cute and so... just awesome for every occasion.  I'm just saying, step away from the wrapping paper for a moment and take a look for yourself:

{all images via OrangeBeautiful}

Bridesmaid Gift Ideas

{image via offthemark.com}

They have to deal with our bridezilla moments, our indecisions, the dreaded dress and shelling out lots of dough... so I GET why they deserve a gift. 


Which is why, as I wandered around the International Housewares Show in Chicago this week, I looked for things that would make great presents for the six wonderful women who have agreed to be part of my bridal party.  


Here are some of the more unique ideas I ran across:

{image via gifttree.com}

{Twilight Petite Wine Pack}

{Soiree bottle-top Wine Decanter & Aerator}

I haven't made up my mind yet on what I plan to purchase (I do have time before I decide)... but looking at all these items have made me want to drink, eat and be merry!

Notes of Thanks

We've started to receive some engagement presents, which, I'm not going to lie, is really fun.  It feels like an ongoing birthday.  And I love that other people want to give us gifts for being in love!  

But with the presents, comes the need for thank you cards.  And with that, comes the need to PICK OUT the thank you cards.  And as with everything wedding-related, what we pick is a reflection of who we are as a couple.  Which is sort of a problem, because we aren't really particular about these types of things.

Luckily, my mother-in-law to-be has been so helpful.  After I stumbled on FineStationery.com (obsessed!), we emailed back and forth about some of our favorite picks.  

If I was going to write you a thank you card for an engagement or bridal show gift (or, you know, for reading this blog :) which would you like to receive in the mail?

Vera Wang Chime Notecard

Bonnie Marcus Glittery City Notecard

SanLori Designs Sky Damask Notecard

Toccare Design London Notecards