Bridesmaid Gifts
The most stressful part of my wedding was finding the perfect gift for my bridesmaids to say "thank you". They are responsible for so many aspects of the wedding from helping you with invitations, to planning (and paying for) your stagette, all the way to keeping you calm on your wedding day.
In the end, I found the perfect gifts (bringing both bridesmaids to tears!) but it took a lot of thinking. You would think it would be an easy task as the women you choose should be those closest to you and you therefore know them very well. Maybe it was the additional stress of the wedding that made thinking difficult, but I found it to be a very challenging task!
Here is a list of ideas that I thought of and some that I used:
1.) Birthstone jewelry. A necklace, bracelet, ring, anklet, brooch, earrings. Surely you can find something that she'll use and love!
I've included a list for quick reference, but most stores will have the information on hand:
January-Garnet
February-Amethyst
March-Aquamarine
April-Diamond
May-Emerald
June-Pearl
July-Ruby
August-Peridot
September-Sapphire
October-Opal
November-Citrine
December-Blue Topaz
2.) Perfume. If you're not sure what scent she likes either have try to bring it up in conversation, ask a family member or buy a sampler pack of some popular perfumes.
3.) A gift basket. Either buy a pre-made basket or fill one with all of her favorite things.
4.) Buy her a gift certificate for the spa. You can even go all together for a pedicure, a massage or a manicure and make it a girl's day.
5.) A nice bottle of wine and wine glasses.
US $9.99
