Wedding Attendant Gifts from the Bride and Groom

June 8, 2008 at 8:20 am (Wedding)
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The people the bride and groom should buy for by custom, besides each other, are the bridesmaids, groomsmen, flower girl, ring bearer, and parents of both the bride and groom.  The wedding attendant gifts are usually given at the rehearsal dinner, and many people like to personalize the gifts with engraving or by a person’s special interest.

The bride’s wedding attendant gifts to her bridesmaids can be the easiest to buy for because jewelry is the most common gift to give and can be coordinated with the bridesmaid’s attire for the wedding, to add and extra special touch, and can be the same for each woman to further coordinate them.  Other common gifts besides jewelry are jewelry boxes, business card holders, pink flasks, and even more unique gifts that can be personalized for each woman’s individual taste and personality.

The most traditional wedding attendant gift for groomsmen is a flask; other popular gifts are cufflinks, personalized items, and tool kits.  Some examples of personalized gifts are monogrammed bags, golf sets, tool kits, pocket knives that can be engraved and shaving kits.  The bags are in all styles including duffle bags, briefcases, travel kits, picnic bags, and carry on luggage cases.

Do Not Forget Flower Girl, Ring Bearer

For the special little girl in the wedding, there are several gifts that can be given, which are as unique as she is. There is a darling book titled flower girl, which can explain her part in the wedding.  Also there is jewelry, personalized back packs, personalized piggy banks, adorable artistic accessories, and special flower girl baskets to hold the petals she will lay at the bride’s feet.  Much of the jewelry for flower girls can be personalized with a name or monogram to make it extra special for the flower girl.

The ring bearer will also often need a special wedding attendant gift, a coin bank is a nice choice for most little boys and several styles can be engraved with the child’s name or initials.  Also, cufflinks and even yo-yo’s which could also be engraved with the child’s initials.  To help the ring bearer understand his responsibilities, a book titled The Ring Bearer will help him understand what will happen on the wedding day.

Some of the most difficult wedding attendant gifts to buy for can be for the parents of both the bride and groom.  The bride and grooms mothers may like jewelry, jewelry boxes, or monogrammed bags.  Pearls are always traditional for a mother and to make it extra special for the mothers of the bride and groom Tahitian Pearls or colored freshwater pearls can make a special keepsake from the wedding day.

The fathers of the bride and groom will most traditionally receive cufflinks; other good choices are shaving kits, monogrammed golf sets, tool kits, engraved pocket knives, and even more, which can be personalized to each father’s interest.

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How to Find the Right Golden Wedding Anniversary Gifts for that Special Couple

January 29, 2008 at 3:49 pm (Wedding)
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With divorces becoming more and more common in society, one might think that marriage is becoming something that will not last. However, for every couple that is divorced, there is probably another couple that has been married for years. You know a couple that will soon be celebrating their golden anniversary, and you want to find the right golden wedding anniversary gifts.

About Golden Wedding Anniversary Gifts

Golden wedding anniversary gifts should really be special. After all, the couple has been together for a long time! As such, an idea is to have golden wedding anniversary gifts personalized. This can be done with champagne or wine glasses, as well as other kinds of crystal that can be given for decoration purposes.

Think about the couple that you are getting the golden wedding anniversary gift for. Are they the kind of people that will be happy with whatever you get for them? If so, that certainly takes the pressure off of wondering whether or not your gift will be appreciated, but it is certainly no reason to just buy them anything.

Something that you could consider purchasing as a golden wedding anniversary gift are tickets for that couple to take a weekend trip away. Railroad trips are becoming more and more popular for couples that are celebrating their anniversary, so if you have the monetary means, a railroad trip might be something that they would like.

Of course, there is the question of what to get the couple for a golden wedding anniversary gift if you are related to them. First of all, ask family what they are thinking of getting the couple. This way, you can be sure that you do not get the same thing.

Next, think about the things that the couple likes to do together. Do they like to see shows? If so (and you have the money) get them season tickets to a local theater. If you do not have enough money to do that, you can always just get them tickets to one show that you think they would like.

If you are wondering where the best places are to get golden wedding anniversary gifts, there is no one answer. Check local department stores. Also, you can search the internet for gift ideas. With the proper research, you are sure to find the right golden wedding anniversary gifts.

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Remember To Say Thank You: Wedding Favors

December 1, 2007 at 8:25 am (Wedding)
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When planning a wedding there are so many details to address. Some of the pressing tasks that need to be accomplished are the securing of the wedding gown, the venue where the ceremony will be conducted, the formulation of the guest list, ordering of invitations, arranging for an individual to preside over the ceremony, etc.

In addition, there are smaller tasks that need to be accomplished. However, these smaller details can add largely to the memories of the special day. Those smaller tasks could include the decorations, flowers, music, etc.

One other small, but significant enhancement to the wedding day festivities are the wedding favors. Therefore, understanding what wedding favors are, how to select these favors appropriately and the cost are important topics for discussion.

What Are Wedding Favors?

Wedding favors are small gifts that are provided to the guests of the bride and groom following their attendance at a wedding ceremony. These small gifts serve as a reminder of the special day that the marital couple and their guests shared together. Wedding favors also serve as a way of thanking the guests that are in attendance.

Wedding favors can be given as the guests go through the reception line or they can be placed at the tables where the guests are seated during the reception. If the reception is not a formal seated affair, the guests can receive their wedding favors at various strategic locations. Those locations could include a set place near the wedding cake, punch bowl, gift table, etc.

Ideas

Typically, there is no set standard on what type of wedding favor to provide. In fact, it is completely up to the planners of the wedding as to whether they wish to provide party favors.

However, if the wedding plans call for wedding favors, there are many possibilities that can be considered. For example, many wedding favors are simply pieces of candy that may be wrapped in foil. On this foil may be the names of the wedding couple and the day of their marriage.

Unique wedding favors may include the printing of the wedding vows on scrolled parchment paper. This is a particularly unique wedding favor as the vows may be the personal words used by the bride and groom and not the traditional marital vows. Or the guests may be provided flower seeds or bulbs. Attached to the seed package could be a love poem or a note comparing the growth of flowers from a seed to the growth of the wedding couple’s love.

Cost

Another factor to consider when selecting wedding favors is the cost. There are many expensive and inexpensive items that can be purchased. The choice of item and their related expense is strictly up to the planners of the wedding. However, a conservative estimate is that the minimum cost per wedding favor will be around $1.00 per person.

Therefore, it is important, before purchasing wedding favors, that a wedding budget be in place. One of the expense lines should reflect decorations or more specifically a budget number for wedding favors.

Obviously, the number of wedding favors purchased or made will be in direct proportion to the guest list. Also, it might be prudent to have extra wedding favors. Also, do not forget to include the wedding party.

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Wedding Gowns: Selecting That Perfect Dress

October 14, 2007 at 1:55 pm (Wedding)
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After the groom and the groomsmen have taken their place near the altar the other cast of characters enter the room. There is the flower girl, ringbearer, bridesmaids, and maid of honor. Once everyone has taken their place, the strains of the “Wedding March” begin to play. This ultimate moment is the entrance of the bride who is about to exchange vows with her beloved. She is radiant and all eyes are affixed on her.

However, this moment doesn’t just happen. There are a long hours of planning, coordination, compiling of the guest list and other items to fret over to ensure that everything is perfect. One additional critical item is the selection of the perfect wedding gown.

When considering what wedding gown to select it is important to take into account a number of considerations. Those considerations include research and shopping for that perfect wedding gown.

Research

One of the cardinal methods in the long process of selecting a wedding gown is to begin the selection process through research. By researching a number of books, periodicals and wedding shops the anxiety of selecting a wedding gown can be reduced.

Therefore, it is important to invest in several magazines that feature weddings and attire for brides. This process should begin early and it is strongly suggested that the process begin anywhere from nine months to one year prior to the wedding day.

Another advantage to organizing the selection process for that perfect wedding gown is to make the choice a pleasant memory. Being unorganized and waiting to the last minute will raise the stress level of all those involved and interested.

In addition, the research conducted should give you a general idea of the price range of the wedding gown. Armed with this figure in mind it will make the actual selection of the wedding gown easier on the nerves and the pocketbook.

Shopping For That Perfect Wedding Gown

When the research has been conducted it is now time to visit the bridal shops. This can be accomplished by calling various stores and making appointments. It is important to allow yourself one hour per each shop to try on the different wedding gowns that are available.

Also, there is comfort in numbers. Therefore, invite your bridesmaids to be part of the process. In fact encourage their participation by asking for their honest opinions on the style of the wedding gown, how it looks and flows. Remember, however, this is your day and the gown that is selected should be a reflection of what you wish to convey during your ceremony.

In addition, remember alterations may be needed. Therefore it is important to give yourself an adequate amount of time for those alterations to be accomplished. A good rule of thumb is to allow for at least four to six months before the wedding date.

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