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Tips On Choosing Bridesmaid Gifts

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Although you don’t have to give your bridesmaids any gifts, many brides opt to give them small tokens of their gratitude for helping plan the wedding, being troopers and wearing the chosen dresses and just participating in their magical day. But many brides are at a loss as to what kind of gift they should surprise their bridesmaids with, so here are some tips on how what makes the perfect gift!

How Much To Spend?

Personalized necklaces from Etsy
Personalized necklaces from Etsy

Really, it’s totally up to you and whatever can fit into your budget. These gifts are to show your appreciation and gratitude and don’t have to be extravagant or expensive. Your bridesmaids aren’t expecting anything, so even a small gift will make them smile. Some sites like the Knot say that you should consider how much you’re asking them to spend for your wedding (bridesmaid dress, shoes, makeup, hair, etc.) and then base your gift on something that is comparable to that amount. But in reality, you’re probably already spending a lot of money and your budget can’t really fit in an additional $75 per bridesmaid (especially if you have a large bridal party).

Be Thoughtful

Bridal tumblers from Etsy
Bridal tumblers from Etsy

Instead of buying lavish gifts, think about getting them things that they’ll be able to use everyday. Makeup bags with their initials on them, blinged-out coffee cups, a jewelry box engraved with their name, etc. Taking the time to really choose a great bridal gift will go a long way with your bridesmaids. And to go step further, maybe buy each bridesmaid a different gift tailored to their own personal likings? This will show them how much time and effort you put into their gift and they’ll really love you for that.

Would You Want It?

Wine glasses from Etsy
Wine glasses from Etsy

Always ask yourself if you’d want the gift to gauge if your bridesmaids will want it too. You don’t want to choose something that is super cute, but won’t be used by them. Again, think practical gifts like monogrammed keychains, tumblers and other things that can be used over and over again. There are lots of bridal gift sites where you can order multiple gifts and have them personalized. Just do a quick Google search and you’ll get numerous results.

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Wedding Planning – How to done right

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So, at last you have made up your mind to settle down with your partner, making your relationship official by holding a beautiful ring exchange event. Have in mind that there are so many crucial things to be done and decision to be mad. So get ready and start planning for your big event as early as possible. It wouldn’t be appropriate to make rush decisions in the last me.

To plan your wedding well, with equal attention being focused on all segments of your marriage, it is ideal to come up with a good plan. If you want your day to be complete without hiccups, a wedding planning checklist is essential. Once you start to list things down, you will discover that there are so many things to taken care of, which you might have ignored because of the excitement.

Listed below are some tips that you can have in your wedding planning checklist.

Budget

 

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You have to come up with a budget for a number of reasons. Invitation cards, catering, after party and weddings in general are quite expensive, but the more you keep track of the money to be spent the more likely you are to stick with the budget you have set. Ensure that you put your budget into segments so you know you are being realistic, and then you can reallocate cash if you get a good bargain on the cake. You can also cut down cost by using wedding rental services.

Guests

On your big day, there will be probably some uninvited guest who will top up on your guest list. When busy look for the right wedding barn you should start by listing the people you are planning to invite. You will need to be figure out the numbers so as to get catering quotes, for venue size, and with the steps involved in the wedding planning process, so it is a good idea to come up with a list early enough.

Wedding Date

Instead of having one specific date set in your head, come up with several options. This will be much easier when you are trying to create the ideal barn for your reception. The more recognition you give to your guests the better, if you seek advice from family and friends, then you can settle on one. Once you have settled on a date, don’t make adjustments for anyone. It will be way more difficult than pleasing the person, and definitely three are some people who will not attend regardless.

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Ideas for a budget wedding

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You’ve found the one and you’re ready to share the joy of getting married with all your friends and relatives. Of course, you want everything to be perfect – from you dress and the wedding menu to the every last bit of floral decorations on the tables. Having the wedding of your dreams can be quite expensive… or not. You don’t have to spend a fortune on your wedding day – just use your creative side and follow these tips:

  1. Wedding venue

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The wedding venue would without doubt be one of your biggest wedding expenses. However, you can save money by reserving a date during the week – Saturday is the most desired wedding date. You can also book a place located in the countryside – even better, you can hardly get the romance of the countryside within the city limits!

You can also choose an unusual venue that isn’t used for weddings in general. Not only is there a chance you’ll get a better price but if you choose a historical site or a gallery, the venue will also supply you with its own decoration!

  1. Reception menu

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Financial struggles give you a great opportunity to get creative with your rehearsal dinner! You can throw a barbecue in yours or one of your friend’s backyards or organize a picnic in the local park. Not only are you saving on the cost of restaurant dinner, but your guests are guaranteed to have much more fun!

You can also save money on food and drinks by providing your own. Find a venue that allows you to bring your own food and gather your family and closest friends to help you.

  1. Timing

The timing of the wedding can make the difference between having a budget one and spending a fortune on a single day. Apart from avoiding throwing your special day on a Saturday, you should also take the season into account. Generally, the best time to have your wedding is in January.

  1. Wedding flowers

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The best advice is to be smart about choosing the type of wedding flowers. Most of them, especially the exotic ones, can be quite pricey. You can get your artistic friend to take care of the wedding decorations. Another good idea is to hire a florist to do one arrangement and you and your friends can copy it for all other tables.

For these and more ideas on how to have the perfect wedding day, check http://www.bestforbride.com/.

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When Who Will Walk You Down The Aisle Is A Mystery

For some brides there is no question about who will walk them down the aisle. If your parents are still together and you’ve always been a daddy’s girl, you’re all set. When that’s not the case you might find yourself trying to figure out who the heck is going to fill this role on your wedding day. While many brides these days are independent enough to want to march down that aisle themselves this article isn’t about those brides. It’s about the ones who can’t imagine walking down that aisle alone but for some reason don’t have a clear cut idea of who will do it.

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Mori Lee Bridal SPRING 2015 Collection: 2725 – Majestic Embroidered Appliques Combined with Chantilly Lace on Net with Wide Hemline

Sure, tradition states that your dad walks you down the aisle but what if your dad isn’t actually your father? In the case of divorce and remarriage you may have both a father and stepfather who both mean a lot to you. If that’s the case, what do you do? Having both of them walk you down the aisle could be a bit awkward to say the least, but choosing one over the other could cause hurt feelings and tension within the family.

And then there are brides who don’t have the option of having their father walk them down the aisle because he hasn’t even been a part of their life. In my case, this applies, so when I got married the dad who raised me walked me down the aisle, as opposed to my biological father. But, if I hadn’t had that dad to fill the role who would have done it?

This is a question you may be asking yourself if you are planning a wedding and you are in this position. The right decision depends on you and what you want on the happiest day of your life. You could swallow your pride and ask the father that didn’t raise you to walk you down the aisle or you could choose another male family member or friend. No one can tell you what your decision should be as that is a very personal one that you have to decide on your own.

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Mori Lee Blue SPRING 2015 Collection: 5311 – LARISSA SATIN WITH CRYSTAL BEADING ON ALENCON LACE

For brides who are renewing their wedding vows, something I plan to do with my husband within the coming months, there is a whole new opportunity to repeat the experience with whoever walked you down the aisle the first time or choose someone completely different. As I am in a position where my biological father has not been a part of my life, for my vow renewals I am considering asked a beloved relative that I lost contact with for years if he’d be willing to walk me down the aisle in place of the father who is a virtual stranger to me. That may be the right decision for me but you may disagree with me completely. Whoever you choose to walk you down the aisle should be someone who believes in you and your fiancé.

For the answer to any pressing questions you may have about planning your wedding be sure to visit Best For Brides.com where you will find expert wedding tips and advice.