Top Tips For Buying Great Bridesmaid and Best Man Gifts
Author: Suzy Powell Date posted: Feb 05, 2010 Article views: 86 Wordcount: 644 Ezine Ready
Before jumping in and deciding what presents to buy there are a few points that you should remember when choosing your bridesmaids, ushers, best man and matron of honour gifts.
What works for one person might not work for another individual and thanks to the power of the internet it is simple to not get stuck in a one gift fits everyone situation.
You need not buy everyone the same present. Consider about giving each bridesmaid a different gift, but all within the same kind of price range. That way, each lady will see that you took the time to pick out something special just for her.
Most couples have a budget but wish to give a special gift which will be reminder of the special wedding day. Personalised gifts are now affordable even for the smallest of budgets.
Personalised gifts can be almost anything with the recent advances of engraving and printing technologies. From keepsakes to practical gifts, from traditional to modern, and from serious gifts to fun gifts the choice is yours.
Bridesmaids gifts are given by the bride to her bridesmaids and maid of honour as a permanent keepsake of the wedding. The best gifts are those that can be used both during and after the wedding, such as a personalised handbag mirror or piece of silverware.
For a bridesmaid gift consider items that can be used during the wedding to give your wedding party a coordinated and elegant look. Choose the collection that most fits your style on the wedding day.
Bridesmaid gifts are usually presented at the bridesmaids lunch if there is one or at a rehearsal dinner. Sometimes they are given on the wedding day at the reception. The gift to the maid of honour can be similar to the bridesmaid gifts but should be a bit more expensive
Photo frames can be engraved, and many come in many shapes sizes and styles. They can be used for years, and are both traditional and practical.
Bridesmaids that will enjoy a special gift to keep and use many like engraved trinket boxes. Again many can be engraved with that special message or a photograph. This is a gift that will sit proudly on the dressing table as a permanent reminder of the wedding and that persons role in it.
Ushers and best man gifts are given by the groom to his ushers as a permanent keepsake of the wedding. For ushers gifts, consider cufflinks, pocket watches, silver frames, watches, and tankards.
The gift to the best man may be similar to the ushers gifts but should be a bit more expensive.
Cufflinks can be worn again and again. There are so many contemporary and novelty cuff links to choose from. From silver engraved cufflinks to dedicated best man cufflinks there will be a perfect pair out there for your best man, ushers and parents fathers.
Tankards are steeped in history, practical and can be engraved with special message text and or a photo. Tankards were traditionally used for holding alcoholic beverages, and in years gone by have been made from a range of long lasting materials including pewter glass and steel.
Traditional gifts that are also functional are pocket watches. They now usually come with a repair warranty and can be engraved with your special text. There are many styles such a skeleton pocket watches, to those with a face cover.
For those who wish to spend a little extra why not buy some pink champagne or whiskey complete with its own special message on the label. A fine gift complete with a luxurious presentation box will look amazing.
Many couples buy in a wedding guest book, which is a keepsake of the day itself, filled with messages from the guests. Once again wedding guest books are available in different styles and from heart shapes to conventional book styles.
