Your wedding day is approaching and you have picked out your wedding jewelry, written your vows, booked the caterer, and reserved the limo along with a million and a half other things on your to do list. But have you purchased the gifts for your bridesmaids yet?

If not, don’t panic, as there are many quick and simple things that can be purchased for the girls who will be standing by your side. Whether you are on a budget or the sky is the limit for you, there are many items that make wonderful bridesmaids gifts.

Take a look at the following ten bridesmaid gift ideas and you wil,l without a doubt, find something that jumps out at you. Just make sure that you always add a little personal touch to each gift to show how much you really appreciate each and every one of your bridesmaids.

•Spa Gift Card
This can be any dollar amount from twenty-five dollars and up for a local spa in your area. This will give them a way to relax after wearing those heels all night long.

•Bath and Body Oils and Soaps
Maybe your girls will not want to spend a day at a spa but they could always enjoy pampering themselves a little bit at home.

•Engraved Jewelry Box
This is a nice way for them to store the bridesmaid jewelry they wore. Engrave the box with their name or the date of the wedding.

•Jewelry
You can buy them jewelry for the wedding or could pick up a special bracelet or pair of earrings that could be worn at any time.

•Photo Album
Leave it empty or add in a few pictures of you and each bridesmaid at the shower. Just make sure to leave plenty of room for photos from the wedding.

•Photo Frames
These are always a popular choice. Silver frames are generally the best and engraving can be done to these as well.

•Goodie Bag Full of Goodies
This bag could be filled with perfumes, lotions, sprays, jewelry, gift cards, and anything else that you want. It is a great way to give your bridesmaids a little bit of everything.

•Group Trip For a Manicure and Pedicure
This is a fabulous way to get all of the girls together after the wedding. They can relax, get pampered, and share wedding day stories.

•Girls Night Out
Grab a bite to eat, watch a movie, or go dancing. Now that the wedding day is over you and your bridesmaids can kick back and have a little wild fun together. Or do it before, but it doesn’t count as your shower

•A Cute Handbag
If there is one thing a girl cannot get enough of, it’s handbags. Keep it empty or fill it with treats or special goodies. This is a gift that the bridesmaids will get a lot of use out of.

With so many options, it may seem at first glance to be difficult to make a decision. But you know your group of friends better than anyone else. Once you start putting a little thought into it, you will see how easy it is to find the perfect bridesmaids gifts for them.

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What makes a great bachelorette party?  Some girls say it is going out to bars, flirting with guys, and drinking shots all night long.  Other girls, especially slightly older brides, find that they aren’t looking for a situation that will only make them feel uncomfortable.

If you are planning a bachelorette party for a more reserved friend, or a girl who doesn’t drink, how do you still make sure she has a fun event?  Are there rules for planning a bachelorette party?

First, there are no set rules for bachelorette party planning.  There are, however, several key elements that make a bachelorette party a success.  The first step is to determine the expectations of the bride.  Does she want to stay in?  Does she want to invite twenty girls, or only six?  Does she have a restaurant she wants to visit, a concert she’d like to go to, or would she prefer an at home gathering?

Knowing the wishes of the bride is a key step to begin your planning.  If you have determined that the bride wants a less wild, simpler bachelorette party, you have many options to make sure it is still memorable. 

First, be sure to include the right guests – girls that the bride feels closest to. Next, think about a theme for your party.  Does the bachelorette love chocolate?  Maybe you can have a chocolate party with chocolate fountains and goodies, and gift bags for all the guests that are a rich, brown color, filled with chocolate gifts.  Or, try a theme centered on the groom, such as a “girly” football party for a girl who is marrying a huge football fan.  This party can include all the guests wearing football gear like jerseys and the food being a tailgate style.  No matter what theme you choose, make sure that it fits the bride, and your bachelorette party will be more successful.

Another key to an at-home party is making sure there are no men allowed!  Send your boyfriend or husband out for the night to make sure you have the house to yourself.  Or, ideally, plan the bachelorette party for the same night as the bachelor party when the guys are busy themselves. Next, plan great food.  A bachelorette party should feel indulgent, so make sure you are providing good snacks, or to keep costs down, make it a potluck party.  Have each girl bring a favorite dish and you can all get together, snack, and play bachelorette party games!

Finally, remember to focus entirely on the bride.  Have the girls each share a special story about a funny moment with the bride, or to write down their favorite memory of her.  Then, take turns reading the memories and have the bride guess who wrote what.  It is a good bonding experience and reminds everyone why they love the bride and lets guests who don’t know each other well get to know each other better before the wedding.

Whatever you do for your bachelorette party, remember that the key to a great party is the love you put into it and the friends you have gathered.

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