Wedding Party Woes

Choosing gifts for the wedding attendants who are serving as bridesmaids and ushers at your wedding is always a chore. It can be especially difficult with the size of wedding parties today. Many wedding parties consist of up to 12 bridesmaids and 12 ushers. Expenses can run rather high, so the bride and groom are often looking for something that will be meaningful, but reasonable in cost. Personalized gifts always fit the bill. They make a lasting impression when you go to the trouble to monogram or engrave something especially for the recipient. Personalizing always makes you feel special. Some suggestions for ushers are metal or sterling silver money clips, key chains, Swiss army knives, leather shave kits, leather wallets, small travel duffels in fabric or leather, pocket grooming kits, leather or wood valets for a man’s dresser, watch boxes, and pens. Of course, there are always the ever popular flasks and cigar accessories. Some other suggestions are lighters, business card cases, journals, binoculars, travel clocks, and portfolios. All of these gifts lend themselves beautifully to monogramming or engraving. An added plus is that these gifts are available in many price ranges, depending on your budget . For the ladies there are jewel boxes in wood or leather, trinket boxes, a wide variety of clocks, manicure cases, pens, agendas, frames or albums, key chains and business card cases. If you are thinking of earrings or another type of jewelry, it can always be presented in a personalized jewel or trinket box.You will also have a maid of honor and a best man. Their gifts can be chosen in the same vein as your purchase for the users and the bridesmaids. Generally, you spend a little more for their gift because they are a very close relative or friend. They are also the person who assists you throughout the wedding and will usually host a shower and a bachelor party. You can get them the same gift as the others in your wedding party, just add something else to the gift to indicate that they are special. You can also purchase in the same category, just a more expensive version. Often, gifts are also chosen for the parents of the bride and groom. They should not be overlooked because they are also contributing to the success of the wedding. Personalized clocks are a special remembrance of your appreciation of all they have done for you. Another nice thought is to make up albums for the grandparents and great grandparents. You can purchase a simple leather, fabric, or metal album and have that personalized. Then you can fill it with proofs or photos your friends have taken at the affair. It tells them that you are thinking of them and that they are also special to you. And last but not least, remember each other. Nothing says “you are my very special someone” as presenting them with a gift on the day of the wedding. It shows you were also thinking of them and will be a nice surprise.

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