Bridesmaid Gifts .... when and what ....

Our young bridesmaids are getting trinket boxes. They've already had some 'bridesmaid' books for them to fill in which they got when I asked them to be bridesmaids - but this'll be a little something extra too. My MOH will be getting a candle in a tin that says 'thank you' on it, a photo frame, which i'll either put a photo of us from my hen do or a little message saying thank you on it again, but I was thinking of doing that on the lid of the candle instead. I'll also get her a little treat, like chocolates or bottle of alcohol - budget depending.

For when we give them - this I'm not sure. I dont really want to give them out during speeches as otherwise they'll go on for ever (we were thinking of just doing flowers for mums then). I'll be seeing them all the day before so may do it then.

Hi ! I am going to get them necklaces (handmade) which I want them to wear on the day so I will have to give those before the ceremony. I am also getting personalised bags for them and thinking of putting a few other little things in there ... chocolates, maybe a compact mirror, pamper things maybe ... I not sure!! Dont have lots to spend on this so just a few little things. But dont know whether to give them the bags with everything in including necklaces before ceremony or just necklance first and then bags at the reception. Not sure what to get best man yet and our mums will be getting flowers. I may get them a small yankee candle each in their favourite fragrance ... like your candle idea! Thanks ?

I gave mine freshwater pearl jewellery (below!), an engraved mirror compact (really good price from 24 Studio) and a voucher for us all to go out for afternoon tea at a New Forest hotel after the wedding.

I can help you with jewellery if that's something you are considering. My personalised bracelets are really popular or there is plenty of jewellery to choose from on

I also have a special offer on at the moment - details below this post.

HTH

Lisa

**Special Offer ** FREE MATCHING EARRINGS when you buy a pendant/necklace and bracelet set (selected designs - Hope, Hepburn, Vintage, Pearl Drop) saving up to £16! Expires 06/02/13. T&Cs apply. Please quote WP EARRINGS prior to payment.

I'm buying them different things. 2 of them will get Lush bathsets and either wine / chocolate with it. Another 2 will have something more substantial as they have arranged my hen doo / weekend, so they are likely to have a charm for their charm bracelets and a photoframe with a photo of us from said doo / weekend. The other one is just a teenager, so still looking for her but won't spend over £10. Flower girl will get a ragdoll or similar, probably for walking down the aisle with.

I'll be giving it to them all day before as I don't want to hand out during speeches. Also with Lush sets I thought they might be nice as a pre wedding pampering sesh!

I gave them their gifts in the morning before we did make up/getting in dresses etc. They had a personalised mini bag containing a mini bottle of bubbles, slushy card, compact mirror, necklace and earrings.

Thanks all! I l;ke the idea of a personalised compact mirror .. may add that to my gift bag! ?

Lisalou,

Can i ask a non related question, i love your bridesmaides flowers, which flowers are these... (i am rubbish with flowers, and just about know the difference between a rose and a lily hahahah)

Hiya, they are hydrangea. Love hydrangea! I don't have any more photos to hand at the moment but if you'd like me to dig some out feel free to email me on ****@***********.**.**