They have done so much for you, they have seen you through umpteen dress and tuxedo fittings, attended every single one of your showers, nursed you through cold feet and the women have even agreed to wear sea foam green gowns. Now it's time to give back. And be generous: they've earned it.
There is a lot of gift-ware and jewelry that is made specifically for bridesmaids and groomsmen and they look fabulous on the head table or on the day of the wedding but they will never be worn or used again. Your best friend doesn't want a champagne flute with "Maid of Honor" scripted in gold plate as her gift, and your ushers deserve better than a bottle of your wedding wine.
The following is a list of attendant gifts they will love.
For the Girls:
1. Freshwater Pearls: These gorgeous and unique pieces of jewelry are a great idea for your female attendants. They come in a rainbow of colors to match your wedding theme or you can go for classic white. They are available in earrings, necklaces and bracelets. Prices can be as low as $20 for earrings or bracelet.
2. Gold Charms: There are a lot of charms available that say "Bridesmaid" or "Maid of Honor". These gifts are not something that your girls will wear more than a couple of times. A more thoughtful alternative would be a "dove" with your wedding date engraved on the back or their "first name initial" set with the birthstone of the month of your wedding. These are charms they will cherish and wear again and again.
3. Silver: Stunning in the summer especially with jewel toned dresses. Because it's so much less expensive than gold you could purchase a necklace and earring set that your attendants could wear the day of your wedding and for years to come. Make sure it's been treated with an anti-tarnish coating.
For the Boys:
1. Freshwater Pearl Tie Pins: It makes a nice match to the pearls you bought for your female attendants and it's a nice gift for a man. They seldom buy these pieces for themselves but will wear them if they have them.
2. Money Clips: These are a very popular attendant gift for ushers and groomsmen but that doesn't mean they aren't a good option. If the men in your wedding party have been in a wedding recently you might want to pass, but otherwise go ahead. The best choice is something sleek and simple. A subtle engraving of your wedding date would be a nice touch.
3. Watches: Every man loves a nice watch. You can do matching for all the men or fit the watches to their personalities. As with the money clip, a subtle engraving of your wedding date on the back is a nice touch.
For the Kiddies:
1. For the Flower Girl: A much scaled down version of the bride's engagement ring is something she will treasure forever.
2. For the Ring Bearer: A gold signet ring with his initial engraved on it will be a nice reminder of the great job he did in looking after your rings.
Your wedding is something to remember and jewelry is a wonderful, sentimental keepsake souvenir. The above tips will have your attendants praising both their gifts and your thoughtfulness.
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