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When you are planning a wedding, it is easy to get caught up in being a bride. After all, the bride is the star of the show. But don’t become so self-absorbed that you forget to pay some attention to your bridal party. If it were not for the help and support of your bridesmaids, you would probably go nuts before the wedding day!
In choosing your bridal ensemble, you have no doubt given plenty of thought to your accessories as well as the wedding gown. Most brides will have a beautiful veil, stunning headpiece, and fabulous jewelry to match. Although your bridesmaids are not the main focus of the day, you still want them to look (almost) as fantastic as the bride. A great way to help them look terrific is by choosing gifts of jewelry for your bridesmaids.
Giving your bridesmaids gifts of jewelry will serve two purposes. The first, and most important, is to show your gratitude to your friends for participating in your wedding. Far too many brides take their attendants for granted. These girls do a lot for the bride, and deserve to have their contribution acknowledged.
The other reason to give your bridesmaids jewelry is to help complete their wedding day ensemble. By the time they have purchased the dress, shoes, hotel room, and airline tickets, they may not have much money left over to pick the perfect accessories. The bride can help them out by giving them the jewelry that will make their outfits look fabulous.
There are many choices for bridesmaid jewelry. One popular idea is to order jewelry sets that are handmade in your wedding colors. Swarovski crystals are available in an astonishing array of colors, so you are sure to find exactly what you need. Genuine crystal will also give a fabulous sparkle to your jewelry without costing a fortune. Choose pieces that are handcrafted with sterling silver, and you will find that you can afford a necklace, bracelet, and a pair of earrings for each of your attendants.
A gift of jewelry has a personal touch that your bridesmaids will appreciate. It says a lot more than something generic like a gift certificate. To make the gift feel even more special, choose something different for each attendant, or single out your maid of honor for a distinctive gift.
When I got married, for instance, I chose sterling silver lockets for each of my attendants, and had them engraved with their monogram. To make sure that each piece of jewelry felt unique, I selected a different style of locket for each bridesmaid, based on her own personal style. For may maid of honor, I had a locket handcrafted with enamel inlay in her favorite colors. Although it was a gift of bridesmaid jewelry, I knew that she would love it long after the wedding.
That is the best tip of all: select bridesmaid jewelry that does not scream “wedding”. If you choose timeless styles made from beautiful materials like freshwater pearls, sterling silver, and Swarovski crystals, you will know that your attendants will really enjoy the pieces for years to come. And every time that your friend wears the jewelry that you gave her as a wedding gift, she will think of you with fondness.
Let us know if you need assistance in any area of planning your wedding.Take advantage of Bridget’s experience helping clients select jewelry and accessories. Gifts of jewelry for your bridesmaids are the perfect way to show your appreciation.
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