Bridesmaids and Those Bridesmaid Gifts!
By Sunil Khemchandani

Bridesmaids have a long-standing tradition of helping the bride with her perfect wedding day. Originally dressed to match the bride in hopes of confusing evil spirits that may try to steal her, bridesmaids continue to wear matching bridesmaid dresses and bridesmaid gowns with less heroic intentions ??that of color-coordination. None-the-less, bridesmaids continue to play an integral role as friends, confidants, advisors and cake tasters throughout the months leading up to the wedding day ??and will assist the bride with every task up to the bouquet toss where the new Mr. and Mrs. bid farewell. Another part of this long-standing tradition is to show those lovely ladies how much you appreciate their love and support with a heartfelt bridesmaid gift.

Bridesmaid gifts (like groomsmen gifts) may be traditional or non-traditional, so long as they?™re thoughtful, appropriate and memorable.

Make an impression with personalized bridesmaid gifts. You can monogram her name or initials on luxury stationary, a weekend tote or a silk robe. You can also give personalized bridesmaid gifts with your own ?˜personal??touch! Knit a blanket in the ladies favorite colors, give bottles of wine you designed at a local winery or put together a bridesmaid gift bag with soaps and lotions of their favorite scents.

Sophisticated bridesmaids gifts are always classic and sensible. Bridesmaid jewelry, such as a strand of pearls, is a keepsake that can be worn on the wedding day and thereafter. An engraved crystal or sterling silver picture frame with a wedding party photo makes an elegant reminder of that distinct day.

Impress your ladies with a creative bridesmaid gift chosen specifically for each individual bridesmaid. Tickets to a concert, a sporting event or the ballet show special consideration for each girls interests; or appeal to someone?™s love of nature and dedicate a tree or a star in her name.