| Sometimes, the only way a man or woman can | | | | course, you don't have to stick with the traditional. |
| get through the very emotional wedding process | | | | You can get your attendants different gifts to |
| is with the help of family and friends. Some of | | | | suit their personalities, or you can make them |
| these special people are also usually members of | | | | something if you are of a creative bent. A lot of |
| the wedding party, those wonderful people who | | | | the old rules have gone out the window. Now the |
| agree to wear tight suits and funny dresses you | | | | boundaries are only ruled by what you think your |
| tall them they will "wear again" to stand up and | | | | attendants would like best. |
| support you in your marriage. They deserve | | | | Tips and Tricks |
| some recognition, which is why we give them | | | | More so than any other guest at your wedding, |
| wedding party gifts to say "thank you for being | | | | you want to be sure your attendants find their |
| part of our special day", and "I could never have | | | | gifts useful and memorable, or if not useful then |
| done it without you." | | | | of heirloom quality. Your maid-of-honor may not |
| What Should I get My Bridal Party? | | | | wear the shawl you made her every day, but |
| One of the most traditional bridal gifts for women | | | | you can bet she will treasure it for a lifetime and |
| is jewelry which they can wear on the wedding | | | | pass it on to her children. Just put real thought |
| day. This often includes pearls or personalized | | | | into what you are gifting your attendants and the |
| jewelry, which make an elegant gift which can be | | | | effort will show. |
| worn for years to come. For men a traditional gift | | | | Weddings can be frightfully stressful times, and |
| is often an engraved flask, filled with liquid to help | | | | your bridal party are the people who help get you |
| soothe the stress of the day. If attendants don't | | | | through this major life event. Show your gratitude |
| drink or are underage, engraved money clips or | | | | by putting some thought into their wedding party |
| cufflinks are also another popular option. Of | | | | favors, and let your love for them shine through. |