As if choosing your bridesmaids wasn’t
hard enough, it is now time to pick the perfect gift to show
just how much you
love and appreciate them. All of your bridesmaids are special
to you in different ways, and it is important that you reflect
their exceptionality in creating a token that will always be
remembered.
Create a small scrapbook: Collect photos, memorabilia and correspondence
between you and each of your bridesmaids. Maybe you have the
letter you passed to her in 7th grade history class recounting
the details of your harrowing, close encounter with the principal
after you both started a food fight in the cafeteria. Use it.
The more personal, the better. Your bridesmaids will surely appreciate
this mix of memories and you’ll have the joy of taking
a walk down memory lane as you create your gift.
Write a poem: Even if you’re no Emerson, there is still
a good chance you can use your imagination to come up with some
terrific poetry of your own to capture the power of your friendship.
Have your words matted and framed to permanently remind her of
how you feel. She’ll treasure your work, bad grammar and
all!
Mix it up: Each of your bridesmaids is unique and therefore
thier gifts need not be uniform. If your maid of honor loves
cooking, give her all the equipment she needs to make that special
crème brˆulée she’s been dying to create.
Perhaps one of your bridesmaids is the ultimate gardener. Give
her some new tools and a gift certificate to a local nursery
to purchase some new plants. Ideas like these show that you appreciate
each bridesmaid’s passions and interests.
Take her out: From the first moment you met your maid of honor
she has been talking about skydiving. Take the plunge with her!
Does she want a partner in crime for a day of spa treatments?
Why not take her up on it—at your expense? Spending quality
time with the favorite women in your life will enrich your friendships
and create lasting memories.
