Bridal Club Magazine
Bridesmaids Gifts: a Token of Love, Appreciation and Affection
No one has as much fun as the bride to be on her wedding day,
except, perhaps, her bridesmaids. Bridesmaids enjoy all of the fun
of a wedding without the stress and headaches of planning the
blessed affair. Bridesmaid's gifts are a popular item among wedding
parties and the brides honoured attendees. Often the bride to be
offers bridesmaids gifts to her wedding party at a rehearsal
dinner, in order to thank her friends and family for participating
in her union ceremony, and recognize them for all of their
assistance during the planning and preparation stages of her
wedding.
Often the bride-to-be aspires to find bridesmaids gifts that are
personal, unique and fun. Historically, a bridesmaid was a close
friend or sister who is asked to take part in the wedding
experience, or one who helps tend to the bride and help her prepare
for her wedding. Traditionally, a bridesmaid was considered a
bearer of good fortune, someone meant to protect the bride against
evil. Legend has it that bridesmaids confuse any evil spirits that
might be lurking around by dressing up similarly as a means of
distraction. For this reason alone a bride is more than happy to
bestow her thanks upon her maidens.
In contemporary society bridesmaids are often a bride's right
hand 'ladies' helping her get into and out of her wedding dress,
helping to infuse the bride with excitement and sharing tears of
joy at the blessed event. Though the maid of honour traditionally
carries the bulk of pre-wedding assistance responsibilities, the
maids also are leaned upon to lend a helping hand whenever
possible. Bridesmaids serve many purposes including helping keep
the bride relaxed and focused on her wedding day. Wedding jitters
are common among new brides.
Bridesmaids often play a strong supporting role during the
wedding experience. They may be asked to help plan the wedding,
address invitations, order decorations or help shop for a wedding
dress. Perhaps the best part of being a bridesmaid is participating
in all of the pre-wedding 'fluff'. This may include trips to the
spa or salon for a little pre-wedding pampering.
The bride's helpers also often help out with guest seating
arrangements at the wedding. For unmarried bridesmaids, the best
bridesmaid's gift is the bouquet tossed by the bride at her
reception. The receiver is said to be the next in line to
marry.
Of course bridesmaids are not always the recipient of
bridesmaid's gifts; many times the bridesmaids are responsible for
offering classic gifts to the bride to be. These may include 'gag'
gifts such as tiara's, gag rings, and other party favours often
presented during the bachelorette party. No matter what type of
wedding is planned, or where, bridesmaids often enjoy all of the
same benefits as the bride, without, of course, the benefit of
going home with the groom.