M. Flynn Jewelry Giveaway!
We’ve had some amazing giveaways lately and fortunately for you, today is no exception. However, this gift is actually for a few of your wedding day vips, the women that will be standing by your side on one of the most important days of your life… this one’s for your bridesmaids. You know they deserve it and so do the lovely ladies of M. Flynn Accessories. That’s exactly why they’re giving you the opportunity to gift your girls something special.
The talented duo behind M. Flynn is gifting (up to) 6 pairs of their beautiful antique flower earrings, in the color of your choice as a way for you to say thank you to those special women.
All you need to do is leave us a comment below and tell us a little about how your maids have helped you along the way. It can be anything from making you laugh when you were feeling a little stressed about your guest list or helping you with your DIY invitations… Just share a bit about your maids with us and M. Flynn will choose one bride to receive these perfect petal earrings as a thank you to their girls.
While you’re pondering your response, swing by M. Flynn’s adorable site and check out their many, many (many) more gorgeous pieces. We’ll announce the winner Friday, February 19th.
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My bridesmaids have always been fantastic, and even more so during this planning process! They've listened to all my ideas, gone along with me when I changed my mind and offered their ideas without being overbearing. They're great friends and always take my mind off of the details when I'm stressed, but also know when to dig in and get their hands dirty. They're my girls and I love them!
I'm not really traditional, so it's been nice to have people back me up and affirm that I'm -not- crazy for not being into all of the little details. It's nice to hear that it's about my fiance and me... and not really what anyone else thinks or expects.
Advice and support--that's all I need and all they give! They've been super happy to hear every last detail. Plus, I have two married bridesmaids who give me great advice from when they were planning, and two engaged bridesmaids who are going through the same thing I am. Between allowing us all to vent and giving each other recommendations, I've really got some great girls. And that's just four of the six! They're all just really happy for me, and that's all I could ask for.
Hey! so all of my bridesmaids live out of town where I live (North Augusta SC) but three of them live in the town where I am getting married, beautiful Charleston SC. THey have been very helpful with letting my keep decorations at their apartments in Charleston. Also since I have had to reschedule my bridal portraits for the FOURTH TIME due to weather which this last time was the freak snow storm in Charleston!!! THey have also let me stay with them everytime I go down there. They are just awesome girls!! Thank Ya'll!!
Having known all of my bridesmaids for more than ten years, I cannot possibly ennumerate the times they have supported me, made me laugh, wiped my tears, threatened to kick someone's behind, served as getaway drivers or even assisted as I picked out the special details of my wedding day. To sum it up, their support is obvious as I know I can count on them as in good times and bad, sickness and health, until we shall part. They just don't look as good in tuxes as my sweetie will. (But, of course, he wouldn't look as lovely in those gorgeous earrings as they will.)
I looove these earrings and would love to spoil my bridesmaids with them. My ladies are the best - hands down. They're caring and kind and amazing listeners - they are all flying to Florida from Philadelphia and have never complained once. I have the best bridal party and I can't wait to have them stand by my side on April 24, 2010.
Recently my parents threw an engagement party for my fiance and I. It was a chance for our families to meet, and our close friends as well. It was also a good indication of what to expect at the wedding - that being that my friends (and I) like to get down! My bridesmaids (there are 4) are so awesome, because my parents had a stereo system that dates back to the 70's it didn't like our ipod. In leu of that, following our dinner, my bridesmaids went straight for the vintage cassettes - and pulled out my 1 year old nephews musical box - we had a dance party complete with drums and tambourines in no time that lasted until the wee hours (well actually when the wine ran out). We now know we'll need to save some extra money for wine - and that my bridesmaids have got the dance party covered! They also happen to be tres stylish and would look beautiful in a pair M.Flynn's earrings (green glass, champagne stone, or pearl please). Thank-you!
These earrings would be perfect for my maids! I'd love to give these as their gift because they have been amazing to me this past year of planning. All but one live 3,000 miles away in MD, while I live in CA and they have surprised me with a bridal shower that was better than I could have ever imagined. Full of amazing catered food, DIY decorations, a whole table display of pictures of my fiance and I through the years (we've known each other since we were 14), and my closest friends and family--the shower was truly a special day. They also planned an amazing bachelorette party while I was home for the holidays and made the 1 degree weather seem so insigificant while we were running through the cold streets of Baltimore, dancing and laughing.
More than the parties and gifts though, my maids have provided me with the most amazing support I could ask for during the recent and sudden passing of my mother. They all know how close I was to her, truly my best friend, and they have stepped right in to make this difficult wedding planning process without her, a little bit easier. Most of them have been my friends since we were kids, starting at age 4, and I could not imagine my wedding, and even more, my life, without them. I love them all and these earrings would make them shine even more than they already do.
Thanks for listening!
4 of my 5 bridesmaids are actually married (or getting married), so I get the most valuable advice from them as to how to not get stressed out with my wedding planning. They're my saviours and they are there for me when I need to vent (through phone calls, texts & emails!). They're always offering to help with anything! I've got a great group of girls!
My maids the most amazing, intelligent, talented and hilarious bunch!
Our great group consists of my 2 sisters and 4 of my closest childhood friends. They are all so different and have such varied styles, but I am positive that these earrings would make all of them so happy- they are so STUNNING!
Also, our colors are greens and blues with a vintage country feel, so these earrings look like they are made for them :)
They are seriously prefect and exactly what I had in mind- please pick me! I want to make my maids smile!
2 out of 3 of my bridesmaids live pretty far away, so it's mostly fallen to the bridesmaid who lives locally to help out with a lot of things like dress fittings, etc., and she's been wonderful -- a true trooper!
My bridesmaids are absolutely the best!! They include my sister, future sister-in-law, childhood best friend, friends from college, and a friend from law school. I can't imagine not having them standing next to me on my wedding day. That keep me sane to say the least!! All of them have been so eager to help and listen as I begin planning my wedding. Even though all but one of them is a plane trip away from me, I know that they will be so willing to make my day special. And I would loveee to return the favor with your gorgeous earrings :)
My girls have been amazing despite living all over the country! I have 2 in new york, and 1 in L.A., as well as Florida, Chicago, and Cincinnati. I live in Columbus OH. They are my ultimate support group, being there to listen as I pick at every tiny detail while giving thoughtful feedback and ideas too. When I was second guessing my dress choice they reassured me without a doubt how perfect my dress is. And now I have no worries anymore! Right now they are in the process of planning my bachelorette party/shower weekend which we have combined into one to save everyone on the travel expenses. I am so blessed to have such a thoughtful group of girls who care enough about me to put in all this work and effort from around the country. I know they would all LOVE these earrings and would wear them again and again. They deserve it!
I have nine bridesmaids in five different states. Each is a loyal, amazing friend, but they've each gone above and beyond in their roles as bridesmaids. They all made it to Chicago the weekend we got engaged - not only was I surprised by the proposal, I was shocked to see their smiling faces! They've all helped in planning in different ways, and as it's getting closer to the big day, they have coordinated bridal showers and bachelorette parties for me across the country! Before July 4, I'll head to Ohio, Minnesota, New York and New Jersey to enjoy time with all of them. These girls mean the world to me and I would love love love to gift them these fantastic earrings! (And I know they're shaped as flowers, but I'm seeing a bit of a firework shape in the earrings...Perfect for my July 4 wedding!) THANKS!
My bridesmaids are great! I'm blessed enough to have two as my roommates and they're really helpful. It's been tough not having my mom to help me in the planning process (she passed away in 2001), but I am so grateful to my bridesmaids for their support, even those from outside the state. I would love to give them each a pair of these beautiful earrings!
My maids have been a cheering squad and a sanity check. I've loved having them to get feedback from, and will love even more having them by my side on the big day. :)
My bridesmaids have been amazing. I have 4 bridesmaids and they've each been a huge help. My maid of honor has been great about listening to my ideas and talking me through decisions. She offers the best advice. Another bridesmaid designed my save the dates for me and did an amazing job. My third bridesmaid is just hilarious and has kept me grounded throughout this whole process. The last bridesmaid lives on the other side of the country but I don't even feel the distance because she's been so supportive and willing to help with everything. I'd be lost without this great support system. I owe them big time!
My three sisters and one sister in law will be my bridesmaids. My husband and I eloped to City Hall in NYC but we are now doing a proper bash for family and friends. My three sisters - where would I be without them? The eldest could put Martha Stewart to shame with her ability to manage details, multi-task, be perfectionist, chef up huge amazing feasts, and provides all of us with Florida vacations where she lives; the second eldest has been my original patron - I am a writer and she has bought me writing space and time, food, helped fund my education, and generally encouraged me to totally go for it - the little one has been my writing peer, reviewing my work, helping me plan parties, and is throwing me the bridal shower. My new sis in law has already welcomed me at countless family gatherings and even threw a surprise birthday party for me when my hubby and I were still going out. They're a stunning bunch of ladies inside and out - smart like crazy, sharp as a whip, beautiful taste and gorgeous. They'll be quite the crowd.
All I can say is that my bridesmaids are the closest thing I have to a family. My three closest girlfriends have been with me through everything and I can't imagine where I would be today if I didn't have them by my side. In my line of work I am constantly reminded the shallowness aspect of society, and I can't believe I somehow ended up with the three most fabulous women I know by my side on my big day. There is nothing more special to me. Like I said earlier, my girls are my family, and my maid of honor is the person walking beside me down the aisle. I can't imagine a more perfect way to show my girls how much they mean to me. Thanks for the opportunity to share my story.
My bridesmaids are all over the world so while I haven't asked much from them, their biggest contribution so far is the comfort of knowing that they're there if I need them. My sister especially will bend over backwards to offer advice, support, encouragement and a helping hand if my type A self would ever require her assistance (and I know I will in the next month or two!).
Each of my five bridesmaids is amazing, but they are scattered around the country and I have tried not to rely on them too much as I know they are busy and have their own lives. But when it came time to pick a band for the reception, my fiance and I just couldn't make it to the showcases to see the bands in action, which were all in the middle of the week and two hours away. One of my bridesmaids (and my future sister-in-law) lives close to where we are getting married and she volunteered to go to one of the showcases. She took her boyfriend along and they ended up being the only people there, so they got a private performance and the band assumed they were the couple getting married. They had only been dating for a month or so at the time, so it was more than a little awkward! The cutest part was they called us right after it was over and debriefed the entire performance in great detail. They actually became somewhat invested in "their" band and were sad when we chose to go with a different one!
My girls have also been amazing in planning my bachelorette party in Vegas. They all want to get involved and help by MOH who is coordinating and even though my MOH cc's me on the e-mails to keep me in the loop, they always leave me off of their responses because they want things to be a surprise. I love them! :)
My maids consist of my younger sister, older sister, niece, two girlfriends from grade school, and my sister-in-law. I have been dreaming of this day for a very long time and not only are they to support me, but they actually scour SMP and photographers blogs daily for me. In fact, I have sent my older sister (a budding photographer herself) so many links to other photographers that I am afraid I have even overloaded her. My thirteen year old niece watches "Say Yes to the Dress" religiously and has even been sketching out dresses that she thinks I would like (she herself wants to be a designer) And, my younger sister makes inspiration boards for me and lets me talk through all the pros and cons of all the different color palettes I have thought of. There are numerous things that all of these girls are doing for me and I will be forever grateful to them!
I take my wedding party very seriously, meaning that the women I chose to stand up with me, 1, have help nuture my relationship with my fiance, and 2, gives me a chance to honor them, and show to family and friends just how special they are to me. My bridesmaids are my dear, dear friends and this would be the longest post on SMP if i wrote everything they have helped me with! Its not just the help they have have given me during wedding planning, its the support the many years before I got engaged, and the love I will have from them after we are married. These earrings are gorgeous, and it would be such a wonderful way to show them how much they mean to me!
My bridesmaids are amazing! They have helped alleviate so much of my stress, not only by helping with DIY projects, but also by taking me out for a glass of wine every now and then to distract me from the intensity of wedding planning. They are simply the cutest, sweetest friends any girl could ask for.
What a fun contest! I have 3 beautiful bridesmaids and a junior bridesmaid. My matron of honor has been great and has done a wonderful job making sure that if I need help she is there and is currently planning a great bachelorette party for me. She also worked with my other bridesmaids to throw a delightful afternoon tea shower, which was a big hit. My lovely bridesmaid who is a graphic designers has been a godsend. She designed my envelope address wraps, coasters, and is now currently working on the programs. She along with my other bridesmaids deserve these beautiful earrings. Also my third bridesmaid is always there with a calming voice telling me that everything will work out. Lastly my junior bridesmaid who is the grooms niece is there to keep me entertained and laughing, she is 12. My gorgeous/smart bridesmaids deserve these earrings and more and I would love to be able to give them the french rose earrings from this collection. The other two sets would go to my amazing mother who is so amazing and has been such a great help and support through the planning process and to my friend who will be taking pictures for the guest book at the wedding. Thank you so much for considering these lovely girls.
My family hasn't been that close to me during the wedding planning process. My sister declined my request for her to be a BM, which was something that completely floored me.
My bridesmaids have been incredibly supportive not only during the wedding planning process, but through my family stressors as well. They've been rocks to lean on, shoulders to cry on and girls to laugh with.
I couldn't have hoped for more from them.
My biggest worry was that this would make the wedding less fun for them but they've made it clear that they're having a great time and are really happy to be in the wedding -- their enthusiasm is such a gift! They've gone above and beyond planning engagement parties, a bachlorette weekend, and have always done more than I've asked for (demanding to come dress shopping, and see the flower plan) which is a stress reliever and a blessing. I would love to be able to go above and beyond for them and give them such a beautiful gift (and there are exactly 6 of them!) just as they've done for me so far.
i love my bridesmaids! my MOH is my sister, is 37 weeks preggers, a photographer AND graphic designer and is designing my invitations and will take our engagement pics in the spring, my other BM is a designer and she's going to do the shower invites, my cousin gave me a generous gift towards our honeymoon, my roommate and girlfriends from high school are planning my weekend bachelorette party, my childhood friend who lives in FL (i'm in PA) is going to fly up for my shower and has been giving me advice and encouragement since i told her the great news! and my future sister-in-law i am getting to know better and she is sweet and so easy going with everything! they are all amazing and wonderful!
The best thing about my best friends, my bridesmaids, is that they keep me on my toes. They keep me laughing. When all light is gone they know exactly what to do to lift me back up. Whether it be dragging me out of my house to go out, make-over included, or bringing me my favorite fresh flowers and vintage knick-knacks. They just get me. They deserve this.
Best friends since high school, Katie and I are both engaged and both the Maids of Honor in each other's wedding. When I saw the light green flower earrings, I immediately thought of her. She is planning a garden wedding filled with green and champagne accents set for this upcoming May. I wanted to leave a comment in hopes that she would actually be the one to win these gorgeous earrings and be able to check the bridesmaid's gifts off of the list. You see, her mother passed away just a few short weeks ago. She had been battling cancer off and on since we were in high school and with Katie's wedding only a few months away, it was especially difficult for her. My mom and I, along with her family, have done the best we can to help her get everything she needs taken care of for the big day in hopes that she will be able to enjoy the process as much as possible. I am constantly babbling about Style Me Pretty and all of the exciting wedding details the website points us to, but it is hard for her to get too excited about it all. I think it would be so great for her to win such beautiful accessories that she can proudly present to her bridesmaids!
those purple earrings would be perfect for my maids! three of my maids are getting married also, and they've given great advice about what to do and not do. it's been a blast planning everything with them, and having someone to turn to when our mothers make us crazy :)
my bridal brigade is fantastic! I tend to go to different ladies when I need different things. One is my go to for most questions, since she was just married last year. One I go to for a dose of sanity, she puts everything in perspective and often says "who cares? Do what you want!" One of them lives in the city where the wedding will be, so she has been an amazing help, going to meetings I can't attend, etc. I love my ladies!
Well, my bridesmaids have been there for since day one. I got married in October before my husband/fiance left for the middle east with the military. We had a "secret" marriage at the JP and my girls have been there to support me since he left over three months ago. Our "real" wedding is in June and the DIY projects are just getting started, they don't know yet what they got themselves into! Handmade napkins, million piece invitations requiring cutting, sewing, folding, stamping, sticking and paper clipping. And the birds, they volunteered to help me with anything, so we also get to sew up and stuff a ton of little birds! I can't wait until the week of the wedding when things get more stressful but it will all be worth it on our wedding day! Oh, the girls also don't know they will be doing photos in the middle of the day in hot Texas weather! I've been searching for some awesome gifts they'll love and want to use, these would be perfect and look great with the dresses they will be wearing! Thanks for the opportunity!
3 of my bridesmaids are my sisters. My younger twin sisters are my maids of honors and I can't wait to ask them in person. We live about 2 1/2 hours away from each other and I want to do it in person! I am doing it this weekend! My 3 best friends from high school are my other bridesmaids and we have been through everything together! I can't believe we are all still so close. My sister in law to be is my other. We have become so close and it was an honor to be in her wedding this past year as well. These earrings are gorgeous and I would be so honored to give them to my girls...
My maids have been there for me in so many ways even though 3 of them are living in other provinces...they are always there to give advice...let me vent....oh and ah over every little detail....get excited about the little things only girls get excited over. They have also been amazing at helping me with the MANY DIY projects for the wedding including making over 200 jars of jam, designing and making our own invitations among many others. As much as I love these girls for all the help they have given me during this engagement period I am even more thankful that they will still be there as strong supporters throughout our marriage.
These earrings would be absolutely perfect for each of my lovely ladies, and each one of them would deserve to have something so special to wear - both on my wedding day, and on other special events to come. Each of these wonderful women are beautiful, inside and out; and it's the inside which has always given me support and love throughout the years. Jocelyn, my cousin and MOH, has been (and I'm not even exaggerating a bit) the most incredible MOH that a bride could ask for. She is endlessly enthusiastic for every step of the process and has put so much time and energy into my wedding so far, and we still have not gotten to the shower and bachelorette party! She has advocated for me, dreamed up many creative ideas, and has consistently made each small part of our celebration fun, fun and more fun. Eryn, my cousin and also MOH - I cannot even begin to explain the many ways in which she has supported me throughout my life in good times and bad (so I won't, too overwhelming to think about). Lindsay, has kept me in check when I've become the dreaded bridezilla. ;-) Jennifer, has travelled hundreds of miles (maybe thousands?) to plan with me, celebrate with me and 'shower' me with bridesmaid lovin'. Alysia, is my go-to, feedback girl, who I can count on to give me straight talk on my personal style gone wild.... She knows how to rein back the wild fashion horse. Cate, my fabulous little mama, has always helped me to see the good in people and situations, and no doubt continues to do that through the ups and downs that is wedding planning! Franca, my fashionista diva, has given me countless vendor suggestions from hair and makeup stylist, to caterers and musicians... her sweet nature and sarcastic wit makes stressful and daunting decisions light and humorous. Thanks for this opportunity to win such gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous earrings!!
My bridesmaids are my two sisters, my future sister-in-law, and my four best friends. My girlfriends have been with me through thick and thin since age 12 - they prayed, nagged and pleaded with me for years to come to my senses and just date my now future-husband. Needless to say, they (and we!) are elated. They've helped in every part of the process - designing invitations, picking colors, finding vendors. My darling sisters have endured too many trips to find bridesmaid dresses, endless discussions on the minutae of reception decor and a lot of change as their oldest sister brings a new person into the family and flies the nest. My future sister-in-law has been unimaginably sweet - from pouring over websites with me to giving us Christmas gifts oriented to our honeymoon, she has been so encouraging and welcoming as I join the family. Each of these women has her own style, but all are deserving of something lovely and classy as a THANK YOU for being not only the best bridesmaids, but the best friends, sisters and future sisters!
I am so thankful for my wonderful bridesmaids! They have helped me research vendors, sent me numerous inspiration boards, provided tons of input on the wedding details, and have offered to help me with flowers, invitations, etc. I am so blessed and lucky to have these amazing six women standing up there beside me on my big day. Not only have they helped soothe and relieve my stress, they make me laugh and point out the most important part of the upcoming celebration - the fact that I am marrying my best friend and soul mate. I would love to give them a pair of these special earrings, as I know they would adore them.
My ladies deserve to be commended not only for helping me immensely to plan this wedding (whether listening to me agonize over trying to find the perfect shade of green or helping with the latest DIY project) but also for helping me with many other dimensions of my life. I know I can always go to two of my girls to talk about personal problems, and another one never fails to have the best professional advice. I love my friends dearly, and it means the world to me that they will be there with me on one of the most important days of my life.
Wow, what a great opportunity! Being a Boston bride, I LOVE M.Flynn!
My fiance has kept my phenomenal bridesmaids (all 7 of them!) as his back up since he bought my beautiful engagement ring - when he begged my good friend Ashley to go to lunch with me so he could sneak out without feeling too bad. When he proposed at my college graduation party, he did it in front of all of them (and all of my family!). My then-future bridesmaids spread the word so quickly that I had over 60 text messages on my phone within 5 minutes! Who better than bridesmaids to make a bride feel like a rockstar?
My bridesmaids have endured hours of trying on silly dresses (including a 50s style halter I loved that looked much better on the rack than on anyone... I ended up trying it on, too, just to even the score!), listening to me gush about my fiance and family and wedding planning, when I thought I just couldn't get any luckier. Then my job transferred me to DC, 6 months away from the big day, and I've realized I'm even luckier. My bridesmaids have spent hours on the phone with me chatting about everything from wedding plans to realty tv, gone to look at shower halls with my over-excited and (at times) over-bearing mother, and even made sure my fiance, still in Boston, is well taken care of until he can transfer down here.
I cannot think of anyone better suited for these beautiful earrings than my phenomenal friends, partners-in-crimes, soulmates.. my bridesmaids. <3
Oh how I would love to give my bridesmaids these beautiful earrings. They most certainly deserve something special.
All five of my bridesmaids live in different states - Michigan, Illinois, Colorado, Missouri and Arizona! So we've got three time zones covered here with these ladies. While I couldn't be happier to have such wonderful women standing by my side on the big day this July, I have to admit it was a little sad when I got engaged to not have them near me to celebrate and get involved in planning. E-mail and Skype helped a lot, but I really missed them in those moments.
When the time came to go dress shopping, I made an appointment at a shop the week of Christmas, as I had some time off then. It was just going to be me and my mom, but I let my girls know about it so they could still feel included even though they couldn't make it. Well, wouldn't you know, they completely rerouted all their holiday travel schedules to be there, just for the afternoon! I was so touched and overwhelmed when they told me I couldn't help but cry.
Dress shopping was a blast - we basically took over the store, we were all giddy just being together and of course I found my dream dress that day!
I would love love love to give my bridesmaids these gorgeous M. Flynn earrings to help show them that their support and love has meant the world to me. Thank you so much!
I have 5 bridesmaids spread out across the country and with the amount of support they've given me you'd think they lived next door! When my fiance had to move 3,000 miles away for 6 months (for work), they made it their mission to call me and visit as much as possible to keep me going strong and happy. They have been enthusiastic about everything, helping me fold a million paper flowers to decorate the reception, sending mock invitations back and forth with ideas, helping me search for the perfect dresses (theirs and mine!), and keeping me grounded when I start to lose my head in all the fun-but-stressful wedding planning :) They were the first 5 people I told about my (now-)fiance when we first met, the first 5 people I called after we got engaged, and I can't wait to have them stand up with me as they continue to give us their love and support when we get married! These earrings would be a wonderful way to say thank you, especially for our flower-themed wedding!
Where do I start?! Considering the fact that I am planning an impossibly budgeted wedding--($10,000 for over 250 people!) they are doing EVERYTHING! I have 5 wonderful bridesmaids that have listened countless times as I stress over the numbers. They are helping with every single DIY detail...from our invitations down to the tutus my 4 flower girls will be wearing! One specific project that they have taken over for me right now in consolidating the 9 seperate invitation lists into one perfectly organized list. My future MIL sent me all of her lists seperated by regions and relationships in Word when I needed everything in Excel. My BMs are putting it all together so I have one neat and tidy invitation document. This will also be used to assign shower invites for the 4 showers I am having (2 of which, they are planning!) and rehearsal dinner invites. I don't know what I would do without them. OH! And did I mention that this whole thing is happening is 3.5 months! We got engaged on January 15th and are getting married on May 1! Am I crazy? My maids would LOVE these beautiful earrings and I could never get them something this nice on my own. Thank you!!
My beautiful bridesmaids are all long time friends- they know everything about me! My maid of honor is my lovely sister who is helped with everything thus far~ even playing the mother role since our mom passed away when we were quite young. She planned a beautiful engagement party which was literally the talk of the town & now she has started planning my wedding shower with the help of the other girls! The remainder of the my bridesmaids have never been in a wedding before so everything is just as new to them as it is to me! They are constantly asking if I need help with anything & doing so much on their own! It's wonderful! I couldn't ask for better friends then these!
PS- All of the girls, including myself, love sparkly jewelry!! These earrings will be great addition to their non- traditional party bridesmaid dresses!!!
My bridesmaids are...
...the first people I turn to when I am getting overwhelmed by planning (2 of them just got married last year!)
...my VOR (Voices of Reason) - they are honest in giving their opinions because they only want the best for me
...my eyes and ears, scouring out great ideas for me and listening to me always
My bridesmaids have so selflessly helped me conceptualize put together what will be a beautiful day. It would be lovely for them to have an extra little sparkle as a thanks for their efforts!
I'm planning a wedding in North Carolina while living in Virginia. Thankfully, a few of my bridesmaids live in North Carolina and have been so helpful in helping me find vendors. My bridesmaid that lives in Virginia has been incredibly helpful with DIY projects, getting together to talk about planning and making me feel less stressed. It definitely helps that two of my bridesmaid got married last year, so they have lots of helpful information to provide to me.
My bridesmaids are my two future sister in laws and I am so very lucky to have them. Over the past 8 years that I have known my fiance his sisters have become my closest friends. Although I am from Colorado and his family is from upstate New York, all of us have ended up in Boston (2 blocks apart!). Having them nearby has been so much fun; we study together, eat together, and laugh together. My fiance proposed the night that i defended my PhD thesis in December but we are planning to get married in June, so our time frame is relatively short. Additionally, since we are both students we have a tight budget and are doing a lot of DIY projects. For decorations, we are doing all paper flowers and my bridesmaids are helping me to make more than 500 red, yellow and orange paper tulips, lilies and roses. I would be so happy to be able to thank my wonderful ladies for all their help and support.
You wont believe that just today I had a huge fight with my dressmaker. I broke into tears because of the unnecessary stressed he has caused me.Without saying a word my bridesmaid volunteered to take over the process of ensuring that their dresses as well as my family dresses are ready in time. Mind you I had places an order last year and the first fitting was suppose to be in January. Up until today he had not made the dresses. My bridesmaids have been more than wonderful. They have done more planning then me. Just last year March I lost my mother at the age of 44 while we were both planning my wedding for this year May. I cant begin to describe how horrible the past year has been. Being the only child I didn't have anyone to share my pain with. But my bridesmaid were there for me, they even offered to monitor the progress of the planning while I mourned my loss. Its been almost a year and everything has been sorted out. The florist, stationery, guest list, my gown, I mean everything. Deep down I know I wouldn't have pulled this off without them. I had no idea how to thank them until now. These earings will be just perfect for them.
I've had to juggle wedding planning with graduate school; this means long days of courses and doing TA work followed by evenings perusing wedding blogs and trying to narrow my vision enough to accomodate our budget (right now it's looking like it will be $2000 for the whole shebang). This means a lot of DIY, and a lot of love, dedication and support from my bridesmaids.
You want to know a little about my bridesmaids? Here's the rundown:
1) I met Erin at age three. As a teenager, she moved in with my family when he parents moved out of town so that she could still keep attending the same high school. She is the one with all the secrets, all the embarrassing stories from childhood. She knows where I've been and will likely be a part of my life forever. She is hilarious and talented and brilliant and she will no doubt bring so much life and color to my wedding day and the days leading up to it!
2) Dani was my freshman roommate in college. I first met her when she was sitting on our common room couch listening to Queen on her laptop. I knew right then we were going to be incredibly close. She was a dance major and I was a music major and we were able to share so much of ourselves because of the mutual passion for the arts. She inspired me (and continues to inspire me) with her grace, her strength (physically and emotionally) and her intellect (she is so well read and insightful).
3) I also met Alana as a freshman in college. She was an opera singing physics major and we grew close in our second semester of music theory. From the point on, she was my rock. We took every required music course together. She's the one I call when I have exciting new repertoire or a story from a music class I want to share. She is the pinnacle of unconditional love and friendship, of southern charm, of warmth and family.
4) Priya was one of my sorority sisters. Our bond strengthened slowly; it was forged of many moments of homework procrastination where I'd plop myself down on her bed and we would spill our aspirations, our silly little dreams, our insecurities, and our frustrations over tea or nice chocolate. She has such a pure soul and her genuine sisterly love was one of my most treasured memories from college. I admire her drive and her passion.
5) Sometimes I forget how exactly I got close to Hilary. At first, it was a relationship of proximity; she was dating my fiance's best friend in college. We would go out together, see each other at the fraternity house. I don't remember the precise moment we became close friends, but I am so lucky to have her in my life. Hilary is vivacious and courageous and ambitious; she's in med school right now and I sometimes have to go a few weeks between our phone dates because of all her exams! I am so proud of her for her strong spirit and for how she maintains balance in her hectic life with a capella singing, working out, and making time to call and visit me!
These women are so special to me because they have already given me so much in my life prior to being a part of the wedding. They are going to stand beside me because of all that they have given me of themselves; their love and support, shoulders to cry on, genuine hugs, smiles. I want my wedding to be a celebration of love and friendship from all around, and the last thing I want to do is burden them financially. I want them to pick their own dresses and shoes, but I've been searching for some fun ways to unify their look. These gorgeous earrings might do the trick!
My bridesmaids are a force to be reckoned with. 2 doctors, a politician, an art historian, and a tv intern, these busy ladies have flown from across the country and the atlantic to be there for me when it counts. My beautiful maid of honor, my sister, is 6 months pregnant working full time at a hospital yet still has the time to search for, analyze and compare every hair accessory and hair style i contemplate. She has not been shy to give the smackdown when one of our divorced parents has stepped out of line in an wedding planning debacles, nor have my lovely ladies held back in getting rid of any situation that has threatened my sanity! With women like these, I feel confident I could just show up to the wedding and enjoy myself. I don't know what i would do without them in my life and it would be so nice to give them something back.
My maids have helped me along the way for my entire life! My MOH has always been there and my other 4 bridesmaids have been friends that have loved and supported me through literally thick and thin for the past 15 years. They were my head cheerleaders when I lost over 100 pounds to make myself a healthier person and were the ones waiting with open arms as I crossed the finish line of my first marathon. All the while telling me how beautiful I was regardless of my weight.
Wedding specific - I am marrying into a totally different cultural background that while not actively lived or practiced by my fiance is very meaningful to his family. Navigating the cultural differences has been more than stressful in many respects in our planning process. My maids have been rocks for me, ladies I can turn to when my future father-in-law suggested an additional 111 people for our guest list and saying they will be there for all of the cultural events that we have never experienced before, including a seperate religous ceremony a month before our official wedding! Their combined love, dedication and committment to me is priceless!
Most importantly, they have been my best friends always and I am so honored to have them as not only part of our wedding but part of my life. I would love to gift them such an amazing pair of earrings to show gratitude for all that they are to me.
I let my bridesmaids choose their own black dresses. My super trendy bridesmaid chose this spicy little number that almost gave my grandma a heart attack when she first tried it on. The dress looks amazing on her and reminds me about the unique style and personality all of my bridesmaids bring to the table. It also reminds me that this wedding is about things that make you happy and not always about living up to other people's expectations.
I had some difficulty choosing my bridesmaids. I have multiple ladies from different phases in my life that I have meaningful relationships with. I really did not want to exclude anyone but at the same time wanted to keep the bridal party small. I decided to go with mostly family to stand up with me on my wedding day. My maid of honor - my little sis - and my future sister-in-laws have been extremely supportive of my decisions through the planning process and these earrings would be a wonderful compliment to their dresses.
I love love loev these earrings. I love the antique feel and it would go amazing with the whole theme of my wedding (vintage with a modern twist). My bridesmaid are amazing! I have been engaged for a little over two years and the first 9 months of my engagement was really tough. My Fiance is a US Marine and was sent overseas to Iraq for 9 months only 5 days after proposing to me! You can imagine that I was a little bit of a mess. My bridesmaids were so helpful during this time and always kept me together and positive. I don't know what I would have done without them during a time when the love of my life was half a world away from me. This would be a perfect way to tell my bridesmaids how much I care about them and that all of their help and guidance has meant so much to me.
I could not be planning my big day without my bridesmaids. I am relocating to Australia in less than a month, but planning my wedding back in the States. My bridesmaids have been so helpful with helping me to plan from afar and keeping me cool and collected throughout the entire process. Without me being there to plan, they have really had to give up a lot of their time to look at venues, go to tastings, even shop for their own dresses! Most brides would find this trying, but my girls have been there my entire life guiding me through each year, so a few wedding assignments seems like a breeze! I would love to be able to thank my five lovely ladies with some jewels to wear on a day I cannot wait to share with them!
At first...I thought, bridesmaids, who needs them? I felt like I wasn't a traditional bride, and I didn't need a bevy of girls in matching dresses as part of some elaborate papal-like ceremony. Plus, I am lucky enough to have lots of really great close friends, how could I choose among, them, or stranger,how could I have like 20 of them? So I'm telling some of my closest friends about how I'm considering not having bridesmaids and surprisingly they turn to me and tell me, sorry, but they are going to be my bridesmaids. Maybe some people would be turned off by this, but to be honest, I was so touched that my friends felt so insistent on being a part of the celebration. They were dying to help me find a dress and make invitations, look at venues, and hear about every little detail. It was actually a really big turning point in my approach to the wedding, because after that, I wasn't afraid anymore to let loose and have fun and even be a bit of a drama queen about the whole day.
I would love to find a way to thank these wonderful women for insisting that I stop holding myself back from throwing a beautiful, elegant, and fun wedding.
Thanks for the great giveaway!
My bridesmaids are my team throughout my life! Just like every other day, my girls each play a special role in helping me prepare for my wedding. My sister can bicker with me one moment, but knows exactly what I'm talking about the next. One of my friends loves to indulge me in girly and extravagent ideas--we feed off each other's excitement! Another friend calls me back to earth with practical considerations for real-life adventures. And there's my dear friend who thoroughly understands my neroses and counsels me on my relationship (hello, the purpose of the wedding!) and other dramas (can you say MIL?). How do my bridesmaids help? They keep me sane!
My girls have been awesome. As a law student living in Seattle and getting married in Colorado, the planning has been a bit crazy to say the least. I love that they've each taken on different aspects of the wedding. I have two maids of honor: my Seattle-based best friend and my Colorado-based cousin. I couldn't do it with out them. I love how my girls represent such distinct parts of my life but have come together to make my day so special. I would love to be able to thank them with such a beautiful gift.
They simply put up with me and love me for me. They understand my complexity and have great patience when I am difficult in my indecisiveness.
My Maid of Honor is actually a Man of Honor. I used to beat up his bullies when we were kids. Growing up all of them, him and the girls, have helped me to shed my tough exterior and become a lady with a good head on my shoulders. Therefore I know I am confident in being a wife to my fiance. Although if need be I can stand up for him too..wink wink.
My bridesmaids are certainly helping me plan my wedding, but what's truly amazing about them is how much they've helped me through life. I met Coreen my freshman year in college, and we've shared late-night intellectual conversations about everything from women's studies to anthropology; we were broke together, we struggled, we overcame, we celebrated - every moment we were like sisters. My other bridesmaids have cheered me up when I've had a rough time in life or with my job, and they've cheered me on and celebrated with me every step of the way. I don't know where I'd be without them!
Well honestly if it werent for my maid of honour I wouldnt be getting married.
My fiance and I happend to fun into her on our first date. I ended up leaving on the train she was taking home. I told her about my date, and how he was too short for me and totally not my type. She said to me "give him a chance". I took her advice and it was the best thing I have ever done.
I thank her for advice all the time, I cant wait to have her stand by my side as i marry the man that is way to short for me and totally not my type :)
Earrings & dresses & shoes, oh my!
My bridesmaids are three of the most wonderful gals a bride-to-be could ask for as friends. Our day will be more complete because they will be there by my side and make sure that all we do is smile and enjoy the memories.
Marisa, my cousin and best friend since her birth, is a mom of two girls and an amazing singer. She has such an infectious laugh and never fails to laugh at my snorts.
Julie, also a mom of two girls, is sweet and caring. She is THE mom, baking cupcakes and coming up with the most amazing crafts for her little ones. All while heading up an at-home business.
Angie, my maid of honor, is one of a kind. She is the funniest gal you will ever meet, she is the one who makes me snort out loud! Like Julie, I have known Angie since 6th grade. Even with her busy life and being a mom to two boys, she never fails to be there for me.
I love these ladys and I let them know it! I hope I can gift them with these amazing earrings. What a great way to give them a little something back, for everything they have done for me!!
Good luck ladies!
When choosing my bridesmaids, I choose the women in my life who have been there though everything. The tears, the laughter, the love and the exes. I choose the women who have seen me at my worst, my best and everything in between. I choose the women who I will never, ever, in a million years, be able to thank for everything they have been for me. It comes as no surprise that the wedding planning process has been no exception, and I'm sure the big day will be the same. I would be honored to give my women....my team...something as a small token of appreciation for everything they have done, are doing, and will do. What a stylish and sweet way to shower them with love.
Bridesmaids are true friends
Along for the ride
They support you and make you laugh
And help you decide
On dresses and flowers and all the above
Most importantly, they give you their long-lasting love
Love, love, love the earrings. Funky. Chic. Us.
All my bridesmaids are people who've helped me a ton over the years -- from my older sister who's been there my whole life to my friends from college who were with me through so many good and not so good times, to a friend who only came into my life recently, but who has helped me make a true home and community where I live. More concretely with wedding planning: my sister (MOH) has designed our invitations which will also provide a consistent look and design throughout our day and one of my bridesmaids found my gorgeous dress on the sales rack. We have just over 7 months until our wedding day and I know I can count on all 5 of my bridesmaids to be there for me and my fiance for anything we need, whether it is help on a specific aspect of the wedding, providing an ear to listen or providing a distraction when we need to focus on anything but the planning. I love them all dearly and can't imagine not having them in my life.
I don't really know what I'd do without my five lovely bridesmaids... After changing our wedding plans 3 times, the girls have managed to go with the flow of things and it's been so comforting to know that they simply want us to be happy. For example they helped me put together our DIY destination save the dates - which are now sitting on my dresser since our plans changed! No griping was done, just loads of love & encouragement. Two of them live 3 hours away and they are constantly making the trip to see me for wedding updates, even if it's for lunch! How sweet is that?! Each and everyone of them have such a special place in my heart and I feel so blessed! I could go on about the sacrifices they've made for me in life and as bridesmaids... Theyreally deserve to be pampered to the max but it is difficult to do that these days (especially on a tight budget) so thank you for the fantastic giveaway!
I have two bridesmaids and I could not live without either of them. My first is my pot-luck room mate from freshman year in college and she continues to show her never failing support and wisdom when I need it most. My maid of honor is my best friend who sat next to me in MACRO Economics and we have been inseparable ever since. They both have my well-being in mind first and will continue to do so. This would be such a nice way to say a special "thank-you" to them!
My bridesmaids represent a sampling of my life, starting with my sister, then my college roomate, my future SIL, and my best friend. And I would of course love to give a pair to my mother who is my rock. I feel so blessed to have such dedicated, suportive and fabulous friends by my side on the day we get married. These earrings would be the perfect touch to our vintage romance destination wedding in Vermont!
My bridesmaids all live far from me - I'm in LA and they are in Vancouver, Boston, and New Jersey. Oh, and our wedding is in Toronto. So most of the planning that I've done has been by e-mail and it's difficult for them to do in-person help.
Still, my bridesmaids are amazing and are helpful in so many intrinsic ways. They make me laugh and feel loved. And they send me inspiration like no other! They all are so different so when I need a critical eye their opinions are all really valuable. They also make sure I stay light and fun and don't go all Bridezilla. Whether it's a funny gchat with a great YouTube video, an inspiration board, or links, their help has been so invaluable!
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I'll start off by saying I wasn't even going to have bridesmaids when I first started the wedding planning process. I was going to have my sister as my MOH and that's it! I'm so glad I changed my mind. I couldn't imagine not having these wonderful women by my side on the biggest day of my life. I decided to have 7 along with my MOH and junior bridesmaid! They all have been helping me with decisions along the way and two of them are already married so that is a huge help especially when strange questions come up along the way its nice to have someone who has been there and can help! I'm actually in the process of looking for bridesmaid earrings now so this giveaway is perfect and almost meant to be! These earrings are very beautiful and will compliment my "country club chic" wedding attire perfectly!
My bridesmaids, oddly enough, actually found me my band! I can't describe the relief I had when they called me up to say- "SHAUNA! We found your wedding band! They are perfect!"
It's one less thing for me and my fiance to worry about- and is a great great help.
... and they really do rock.
All 7 of my bridesmaids are such caring and amazing people. All of them are traveling 12 hours by car to be part of my wedding, with not one complaint the entire time. They have helped me and supported me so much throughout this process. I am the most indecisive person in the world, and they know that, so they've took the reins on a few items and said, yes, this is good, and no, this is bad. Their sense of humor about the entire thing has been very helpful for me too, mostly because I don’t feel like such a nutcase when I can’t make up my mind. In addition to that, there are 3 close friends getting married this summer within our group of friends... this means that many of them are in numerous weddings this summer or having their own weddings. It's so important to me that I give them something special to acknowledge the sacrifices that they're making to be part of my special day. 4 of the 7 are still in school too, so their budgets are limited and I want this gift to show how much I appreciate everything they've done for me.
My bridesmaids are amazing. I hate making decisions, and they've all been so patient with me sending them dozens of emails with pictures and ideas and asking for their opinions. They're great at reaffirming my vision for the wedding and helping me narrow it down so I can tell my vendors. I trust my girls completely! I recently moved to a new city where I don't have any close friends yet, so one bridesmaid is flying down for several days just to help me finalize things and be my decision maker. I couldn't ask for a better gift!
My bridesmaids have all been extremely helpful thus far, offering creative ideas for my largely do-it-yourself wedding. They have helped me to design and make my save the dates, to develop my own twist on escort cards, to pick out my wedding dress and wedding colors, to handle family dramas surrounding the guest list, and to understand the aspects I have control of and those I do not. These women have been there for me through thick and thin and so their outpouring of support, laughter, love, advice and comfort come as no surprise. I feel completely honored to have such amazing women in my life! These beautiful earrings would be a perfect gift to show my appreciation.
I have 8 bridesmaids...yes, yes I know it is a lot, but my two, yes two, maids of honor are my younger sisters. My story is about them. They are 20 and 22 respectively and we are very close so I felt no other choice was appropriate to have them both serve as my favorite women. Problem is they have never been bridesmaids, ever, let alone maids of honor, and knowing this I knew they would need some help.
So a month after I got engaged I officially asked them to be my maids of honor. My youngest sister, Emily's, first response was, "I hope that doesn't mean I have to give a speech", and Madison's response was, "you better not put us in something hideous." Thanks girls, but on my first dress shopping trip, I bought them a "how to" be a bridesmaid book and gave it to them both so they could study up. Not actually thinking they would read it of course. Little did I know, they both, on their own, read through it, even started while they were waiting for me to try on dresses. Took notes in the margins and highlighted and everything. They started telling me, "did you know we are supposed to do this? and this?" haha, young ones. Anyways, so about a month ago, I found out they already have my bachelorette party planned, they set out , found all my bridesmaids contact info, contacted them, set a date, and set a city (everyone is spread out in 6 different cities). All completely without me knowing or helping. I was a proud Mama Bear. They are also both flying to Denver to do my food tasting, linen selection, and cake tasting appointent with me and my fiance. I honestly was a little worried at first, but they have thoroughly taken on the job and have been fantastic so far. I can only wait to be in that position for their special day, and I will promise to work as hard as they have! I can't wait for their toast/speech at the reception, they said they are going to do it in unison! Ha!
Throughout all the details, fights, headaches and successes, my maids have stood by my side, letting me know they will support me no matter what - which is why I support them and consider their feelings, budgets, etc in all the decisions I make. I would love the white flower earring for myself AND my leading ladies :)
My bridesmaids are absolutely amazing! I have so many different groups of friends that I was a little worried about how my best girl friends would all mesh together. Well, they get along so well! I'm not sure why I was ever worried about it! They are helping me out so much and are even planning things together without me! Although I think I've caught wind of their surprise shower! lol. These girls are just absolutely wonderful and I would love to give them a gift that they will love and be able to wear way more than just once.
my girls just plain rock. some are more like sisters than just friends and they know me and love me, even with all my non-lovable aspects!! they also know how to make me laugh like a fool - which i admit, i LOVE to do. like others, i'm planning my wedding from a distance (live on the east coast, getting married on the west coast). my bridesmaids are located throughout the country, in NY, WA & AZ. i would love to give them a pair of these gorgeous earrings to show just how much i appreciate them.
My mom and my sister have been so helpful :O) My sister will be my maid of honor :O) and even though she is so far away ( in another state) she still manages to help me out with anything i need :O) MOm did a great job with the invitations, and my sister has been so helpful with trying to find the dresses and food :O)
My two sisters (who are MOH and my sole bridesmaid) have been running crazy family interference for me! It's nice to know I have them on my team. Their support has been completely priceless to me.
I could not imagine going through this whole wedding planning ordeal without my best friends. I chose each bridesmaids because they each hold a special place in my heart and for them to be there with me through this process, talking on the phone with me during those late night anxiety attacks, telling me they would do anything for me, and just being around to have someone laugh with and enjoy the moment has been terrific. I am almost there, my wedding is in June, so I still have a lot more memories to share once my wedding day comes along. For the most part, each one of them have so many special qualities that have helped me get through each day coming up to the special day! I love them all!
My bridesmaids have been awesome. I live in Washington, DC and am getting married in Texas. Since they all live in Texas, they have done everything for me from going to a local Bridal Fair to visiting my venue in person. They are always responsive when I send them emails with dress or color ideas, and they give great suggestions. Love them all!
My bridesmaids have been the most amazing group of girls. Each of them, through actions or words of encouragement during the planning process, has really reminded me of why I love them, and (for the most part) chose them in the first place. My little sister and Maid of Honor, M, has really "stepped up to the plate". To be honest, she was initially chose as MOH as one of those tricky "family politics" situations. I really didn't think she had must interest in helping, but thought her feelings would be hurt if she weren't chosen. Well, let me tell you, she has really gone the extra mile to help with whatever I needed. She's taken off work to go vendor meetings with me, snuck a break when she couldn't get off to call me and wish me well when I traveled out of town to go dress-shopping, held my hand as we both cried that my grandma couldn't be there with us. She's really reminded me that you don't have to be a wedding-obsessed, craft-extraordinaire, girly girl to be a GREAT Maid of Honor. You just have to fiercly love the bride you're standing beside. Along with my Maid of Honor, my Matron of Honor, N, has been a godsend. She's the one keeping me organized... and, well, sane. She's the one that gives me "the look" when I tell her I've ALSO decided we can DIY yet ANOTHER aspect of the wedding (programs, menus, centerpieces, hair flowers... the list continues). Yep, she'll shoot me that "are you SURE you want to take this on?!" look. But sure enough, she's the first one to volunteer to come over and help. She never complains and never discourages. She's a motivator, and organizer, and the best friend I've ever had.
I don't know what I would do without these two. They have been with me through the thick and the thin, and I could not think of two lovelier ladies to be graced with such a gorgeous gift! M. Flynn's stunners would look beautiful on MY stunning 'Maids!!!
These earrings are GORGEOUS and would look stunning on my fabulous bridesmaids! My bridesmaids are the best set of girls anyone could ask for. They are with me every step of the way, from finding a dress to listening to my wedding drama! They all keep me sane and prevent me from becoming the next bridezilla!
I love my girls and would love to gift them these earrings! <3
My bridesmaids are THE BEST. They give me kind advice, they don't let me buy anything ugly, they tell me who is being crazier me or my mother, they help out without even being asked, they are incredibly talented, they have amazing taste, and they keep me sane.
My lovely ladies are the best because they eagerly participate in all of my ambitious DIY projects (all of the stationary, all of the favors, all of the decorations, and when the time comes - even the flowers) and they listen to my constant wedding-chatter.
MOST OF ALL... my bffs are the best because throughout the years, they have helped me build a strong relationship with my soon-to-be hubby. They have our best interest at heart, and that is why I love them. They want me to be better, and they want US to be better. And who could ask for more support than that?
I'd love to have a sweet little thank-you-for-being-everything-that-has-ever-mattered-to-me gift for my girls.
My sisters! They have made me the woman I am today. As my mother says the relationship with your sisters is the longest one you will ever have. They know everything and more about me and they have welcomed Chad into their lives like the brother they never had.
My bridesmaids have been my constant source of fashion advice. I have not purchased one item that I'll wear on the wedding day without asking nearly all of their approval! Sometimes, I have to protect me from myself. :)
I would LOVE these in the yellow (to match our colors!).
Advice and patience! I bombard them with "what do you think of this?" and "is this cute?" all day long. I know if I was them, I'd have the hardest time CARING since it's not even MY WEDDING. However, they always give me feedback and seem genuinely interested, which I appreciate so much!
My one and only bridesmaid, my maid of honor, is my sister Jennifer. More important than what she has done for me since my engagement is what she has done for me all of my life. We are only 15 months apart and look like twins. Our nicknames are Jenn and Shelly and sometimes people just call us Shenny or Jelly. We've always been there for eachother, even through the tough teen years where our biggest fights were over who borrowed a sweater without asking. My sister has done what an older sister always should in sticking up for me throughout my life and is one of the few people in this world that I trust completely.
She has also made me feel like my wedding is the most important thing in all of our future. She and her family have given me small presents on the 19th of every month (we're getting married 8/19) such as a ring bearer pillow used in her wedding, guest favors, etc. These presents are so special and thoughtful and get me through all of the stressful moments of wedding planning.
I will be so proud to have my sister stand with me and as I start the next journey in my life.
lets be honest. I am celebrating my three year wedding anniversary tomorrow.
but just love this site.
and wouldn't it be fun to give my sweet bridesmaids something to thank them still?
after all, they laugh at all my husbands jokes.
Advice, support & fun! My bridesmaids have been so wonderful throughout the process of planning this wedding - I really don't think I could have done it without them! The light blue/gray earrings would be a lovely gift to thank them for all they've done.
My maids are all fabulous, but my maid of honor - my cousin Lauren, who is like a sister to me - has gone above and beyond every step of the way. No one was more excited than she when my fiance and I announced our engagement, driving home from a vacation so that she could celebrate with us. My soon-to-be father-in-law remarked at the time that he had never seen someone so sincerely excited to take part in other peoples' happiness. Since I'm currently finishing law school and preparing to take the bar exam, planning has been especially stressful. She has been nothing short of the most willing volunteer and sounding board, always there with words of support and motivation and occasionally a much-needed glass of wine. She took the lead on the maids' attire, and she chose so beautifully, I was able to check the entire task off my to-do list without lifting a finger (other than to point out which of the beautiful dresses was my favorite). To make the story even sweeter, she and my fiance's adorable younger brother (and best man!) announced around Christmastime that while planning a shower for us, they had discovered there was quite a spark between them and were now an item! Needless to say, she has brought so much joy to me in this wedding planning process, and if nothing else, I wanted to proclaim to all SMP readers - I have the BEST maid of honor EVER!
I would so love to surprise my maids with this beautiful jewelry to go with their dresses, and give Lauren one less thing to do!!!
I practically gasped when I saw these beautiful flower earrings! I know that my six bridesmaids would LOVE these and treasure them long after my wedding in September. In fact, I think I might have to go check out M. Flynn Jewelry for my own wedding day earrings! I am the first of all of my bridesmaids to get married and they have been nothing but supportive throughout all the planning so far. Even though many of them aren't aware of everything that goes into planning a wedding, they have all been eager to offer me a hand with whatever I need. They have also been very honest with me when I ask them for opinions, which I greatly appreciate it. It's certainly nice to know that on any given day, whether I am stressed with work, worried about my color scheme, or any other little thing, I know they are all there for me. I'm so excited that they are apart of my wedding!
My bridesmaids have been with me through thick and thin - before and during the wedding process! From being a cheerful distraction, a hand to help with various projects, to being an ear to talk to or shoulder to cry on when I get stressed (and not necessarily about the wedding!). Additionally, my wedding is essentially a destination wedding with my girls scattered all over the US. One happens to even live in the wedding city! Despite her hectic schedule she has been invaluable in scouting out locations for the rehearsal dinner, hotel information, help with vendors, and a good time while in town planning!
My bridesmaids have been so amazing throughout the wedding planning process. With my fiance and I in a long distance relationship and my bridesmaids scattered throughout the country, I was a little concerned that I would not have the support I needed. Those worries soon disappeared. My bridesmaids have flown in for surprise trips in order to help me with DIY projects or take me to the spa. They are all so sweet and I couldn't thing of a better way to thank them than with these beautiful earrings!
we are all so blessed to have great friends and family stand by our side, support us, and celebrate with us. i would love to gift my lovely ladies with these earrings as a way to say thanks for encouraging us to have a wedding we didn't think we could afford when we were ready to just visit the justice of the peace. it has been a struggle, but it will be worth it to say our "i do"s " before our closest friends and family.
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I LOVE the earings. I love the retro look as they encapsulate the exact feeling I want my whole wedding to have. I know my bridemaids would love to have them as a momento also. Secondly, my bridemaids have been amzing through this entire process. I have found the entire experience to be more stressful than I thought it would be and my girls have been there to talk me through everything. One of my bridemaids actually made my wedding invitations and now that everyone has recevied them, I am getting so many compliments. I couldn't have come up with such a creative yet whimsical concept without her. I am so lucky to have such supportive and loving women a part of my wedding and life:)
Having been raised under the watchful eye of an older brother (who is now my "mate of honor"!), I've never experienced what it is like to have a sister. Luckily, I have known what I think is even better - the presence, friendship and love of four women who I consider my sisters-from-other-mothers, and who (along with my future-partner's actual sister), will be my bridesmaids on my big wedding day.
Due to some very sad news about my future-partner's mom, we decided to get married very quickly and will have planned the whole event in less than three months. We are making it a celebration of not only ourselves but of our wonderful families and truly extraordinary friends. My bridesmaids have, quite simply, lifted me up and are carrying me through this entire process with their unflagging support, unparalleled energy and unique senses of style. Raya and Christina, with whom I went to high school in San Francisco, cheered me through my speed-dress-shopping, have gotten friends to provide music for the event itself, and have welcomed my every late-night phone call or e-mail for advice. Courtney, my best friend from college who lives in New York, has checked in with me several times a week with beautiful words of inspiration and walked me through how to make my 'maids look gorgeous on a budget and with low stress. Tasha, my dancing/music partner from my years living in Brooklyn, is going to DJ part of the wedding party (in her heels no less!), and Stephanie, my future-partner's sister, is the only one of us who is already married and has offered up countless hours of her time and invaluable advice to help plan, all the while juggling a full-time job and two kids!
We are all living in different parts of the country, but we will come together for my wedding in late March to share in a celebration that could not have taken place without them. My bridesmaids are stunning women, through and through, and they make anything shine! I could not have asked for a better sisterhood.
Ooooh my girls would look amazing in these earrings!! Each one of my seven bridesmaids are such a gift in my life - two sisters, one cousin, one future sister-in-law, and three best friends. From introducing me to my fiance and always supporting our relationship, to celebrating our engagement night with us and devoting their precious time to dress shopping with me, they have been helping this wedding become a reality since the day my future hubby and I met. They deserve the best gift as that's what they've already given me!
My bridesmaids are my best friends! They are always there supportive and I value their friendship very much! I know I don't need an impressive gift to let them know how grateful I am for everything they have done for me through the years or to let them know how much I value our friendship. These beautiful earrings would just put a huge smile on their faces and make their day! I would love to give them something special on my day just to let them know I care and appreciate them. This prize would do just that! If I do not win, they will still know that they are loved by me!
My girls! My girls! I had a hard time trying to pick 4 bridesmaids. So why not, I chose all 8 of my best girl friends! We've all known each other since we were young. They've been there for me through the break ups, and make ups, through tough times in school, and now toughs times with work. They've been nothing but helpful during my wedding planning process. Lukcy for me I've got 3 designers/artists on my team! It really takes a team of talented girls to help. They've helped with picking out our dresses, designing save the dates, invites, website. And are gonna help me keep it together when the big day comes. I love these girls!
My bridesmaid are wonderful, kind, loving and charitable! They are volunteering in a community service project in order to help my fiance and I make our dream engagement session come true!!! The girls epitomize what my fiance and I believe during this wedding planning process - the day isn't only about us, but its about everyone else as well. As a result of this philosophy, the girls are not only doing community service to help us, but they are doing to help others in need as well! They are wonderful girls willing to do anything to help us with our wedding (and others in the community). I love them all very much and this would be a wonderful surprise for them...a way to say Thank you! :)
My bridesmaids are amazing. Beginning with my MOH, my sister Debbie. My sister is only 16 years old and has been trying her absolute hardest to help me every step of the way. It has been quite an adventure since she has never even been in a wedding before. She knows how much a love Etsy, and spends hours on the weekends looking for the perfect little items to make my day special and unique. She loves music, so she also sends me songs that reminds her of my fiance and myself. She is truely trying to help me in the best way she knows how, and I love that. The rest of my bridemaids are my three best friends from college, and my cousin Dana, and my friend Courtney. My bridesmaids are scattered through out the eastern seaboard, from NJ to Florida! The experience has been wonderful and very unique, as I am not the only one amoung my bridesmaids to get married this year! There are three of us getting married within 4 months of each other!!! It is wedding after wedding, and my wedding happens to be the last. The experience has been SO great because two of my closest friends are also going through the same thing at the same time. We can bounce ideas off of each other, chat about our likes and dislikes, and calm each other down during our 'bridal meltdowns'. I feel truely blessed to have each and every person involved in my wedding, and I couldn't imagine my day happening without each and every one of them!! I would love to give them these beautiful earrings to show how much they mean to me!!
My maids are a varied bunch, MA is a girly girl; CP is a no-nonsense, get-things done girl; EG is a relaxed mom, and then there is my casual, non-dress wearing sister. I wanted to elope rather than deal with wedding planning but they've gotten me through the process, each one contributing in her own way. When I had nightmares about the dreaded dress shopping, CP and MA made appointments for me, flew in from their respective cities utilize their shopping skills and help my sister and I get it done. EG has two small childred and not much of an ability to travel, but she's an exercise nut so she drew up workouts to get me in shape for the big day and has made sure I stuck to them. She's also voluteered to help make whatever favors I chose. My sister has been married for 10 years and has weighed in to help on just about everything in the process, including being a sympathtic ear on my dealings with the crazy family. I would love to be able to provide them with something special to say thank you, since I'm pretty sure I couldn't have planned a wedding without them.
My bridesmaids have been incredible... they are the girls who have stuck with me through thick and thin throughout the years. I've known my MOH, Alison, since we were in nursery school! We went to the same elementary school and high school and stayed as friends the whole time. I've been friends with Steph since we were in 6th grade... we bonded over our obsession with boy bands (haha). Sally and I got to know each other in high school because we took all the same classes and happened to have a shared passion for all things food. And Celine is an absolute doll. I love my bridesmaids to death and would love to give them a present like this. They'd love them!
my maids are all amazing and they've each come together from different backgrounds and locations to help make my wedding a special day we'll all remember!
Oh, boy. Where do I even start? In short, all eight of my bridesmaids are amazing. Some people think that eight maids is a little excessive. They obviously haven't met my girls :) My wedding just wouldn't be complete without each and every one of them standing by my side. They bring love, laughter and sanity to my wedding planning process, as they do to my life. I love them so much and don't know any other women so deserving of these gorgeous earrings.
These earrings are stunning. My bridesmaids have been so helpful through my planning process thus far. One of my maids helped picked apricots for the jam favours we are making for the reception. My other maid has been so wonderful in making my visions a reality. I am making cake stands from vintage plates and candle holders and she has been so helpful with hunting down gorgeous vintage plates. My sister and maid of honor has been wonderfully supportive. She has helped with organizing the dresses for the maids and reminding me that my decisions are all my own and that I don't have to feel influenced by others. I am so thankful for my little busy bee team. I love them all very much!
My only bridesmaid will be my only sister. She is coming all the way from Chile to Washington DC to support me on my wedding day. I love her very much and she's always been my closest friend.
OMG!!! How awesome are these earrings??? I would like to start out by saying I have 6 bridesmaids who are all wonderul and special in there own way but have made me a better person in everyway. My girls are my best friends and my back bone and I could not be where I am today with out them. So let's introduce them and why they are so special to me!!!
Jennifer- matron of honor AND twin sister, she is truly my other half. We are polar opposites but best friends and supporters of one another. She has been through so much but still has a kind and loving heart. Jennifer is willing give others everything she has with out thinking twice and that has made me be a better person. Plus she introduced me to my future hubby!!
Emily- my closest friend next to twin! I have known her for 20 years and counting. Emily is very independent and strong willed but also realistic. She kind of grounds me when I get crazy life changing ideas. We have lived across the country from each other for 4 years but still talk 3 times a week and see each other as often as our finances will allow. Need I mention she is a super model gorgeous fashionista who would love these earrings!
Sarah- Sarah is my big sister from my sorority and an artist. Sarah helped me with my college transition in 2001 and has been there for me ever since. She is helping me plan my wedding and do DIY projects like the invites, place card holders, and florals! She is the go-to person for fashion and design questions!
Christian- hahaha we became friends at the age of six after I literally took the shoes off my feet and gave them to her. I will never forget my brand new hot pink and purple barbie shoes that I so willingly gave her because she said she liked them. Christian is a very hardworking girl, she put her self through college and is now a successful suit-wearing business woman. Christian is always awesome to be around and is pretty much up to anything, yes we got in lot's of trouble.
Amanda- I met Amanda in grad school and could not have made it through without her. She and her amazing hubby opened their house and their kitchen on nights I was too tired to make the 2 hour drive back home. She is such a smart girl and I am so glad I met her.
Vanessa- my glorious vanessa, we met in 2003 at a college party. We were instant friends and have been ever since. Vanessa is always there for me when I am sad or need advice and always makes me laugh. She helped me find my rachel pally bridesmaid dresses at a steal thanks to her savvy shopping. Vanessa recently moved to charleston and opened her own boutique, I am so proud of her.
As you can see I have pretty remarkable friends who are so deserving of this, please pick them!!!
We have a small party but I don't think I'd make it through all of this without those lovely ladies. My mom is deceased, so I'm relying pretty heavily on my girls for advice, laughter and a big dose of sanity. The fact that they let me call and ramble on about everything - from the stress of financially paying for the whole wedding to the thrill I still feel about where my life is headed - is just a blessing. I would just be so happy to be able to gift them with such gorgeous jewelry that they will always wear and remember such a big day in my life, as they stood by my side, as always!
even though my bridesmaids have been a huge help so far in the wedding planning process, what i want to highlight the most is how they've walked with me even before the wedding by being my close friends. i love them each in individual ways and i'm so thankful for their friendship, trust, and love.
My co-maids of honor are my two sisters and this whole process has really been amazing. We've obviously known each other since day 1, but planning a wedding has brought a whole new dimension to our relationship and allowed everyone to play to their strengths. One sister is amazingly crafty, can search Etsy like a champion, and has wonderful, traditional taste. The other has been my go-to when I need to vent, hear a sarcastic comment, or be brought down to earth again. But she's also ready and willing to look at a proof of my save-the-dates for the millionth time and tell me (again) that they're great. They have both been so wonderful - I can't imagine going through this without them and I can't wait to share the big day with them!
It's been a little weird planning my wedding without having all of my bridesmaids real close. One is in spain, two in california, another in Eugene, and one in Portland where I've been doing all of the planning from. However, while they may not all be physically close, they have been there every step of the way, helping with all of decisions and giving me a shoulder (or a phone) to cry on when the stress levels have been way too high. I mean, it's just planning a big party, but I had no idea how many opinions and wants and needs go into it and how demanding/ stressful silly little things can get. Fortunately for me, my girls have not been any part of this, but have just given me tons of love and support. I'd love to be able to give them something as nice as these earrings back, to show them how much I love them all.
My sweet bridesmaids went to a bridal show for me because I had committed to babysit. Not only did they find the caterer I ended up using, they went above and beyond in helping me find vendors to work within my tiny college student budget.
On top of that, they have taken time out of their busy class schedules to take me to Atlanta to go dress shopping because of the lack of my mother's involvement in the wedding. My bridesmaids are much more than friends, they're family.
My girls have been my backbone through this entire ordeal. I wasn't thrilled about the planning process (that's putting it nicely) yet, they have helped me with every small detail along the way. I have nine bridesmaids, which people may think is excessive, but they each add a certain element to the wedding for me. My two MOHs are my best friends - the sisters I have never had. The other girls have all added something to my life and I cannot imagine living another day without them. Having nine girls can be a bit tough at times, but at the end of the day I will be grateful they are by my side. They have given me confidence and piece of mind.
I have been amazed at how wonderful my 6 bridesmaids have been throughout my engagement.
I have wanted everything to go perfectly, as I'm sure all brides do, but of course, things go wrong.... (oops the save the dates have the wrong zip code... oh no i should have already booked the band!!.... i want black bridesmaid dresses but i'm having a spring beach wedding!! ahh! what to do!? tragedy!!)
Throughout all of these disasters (ok, what seemed like disasters at the time), all of my bridesmaids have been there to listen to me vent, and most notably, help do damage control! Not to mention, some of them have already attended 3 or 4 engagement parties, and we haven't even started on the showers yet.... they've all shopped for bmaid dresses with me on several different occasions (because i couldn't make up my mind) ... they've all logged hours of conversations with me, whether over dinner or on the phone... and they all have been working together for months to throw my bachelorette party this saturday without any direction from me. phew!
Come to think of it, they are probably ready for this wedding to be over. haha :)
Bridesmaid Victoria still takes the cake for KNOWING allllll about my engagement before it happened, helping design the ring and giving my fiance tips.... all the while listening to me complain that he had not taken me ring shopping and was strangely acting like the thought had never crossed his mind. She deserves an Oscar for her acting during those weeks the ring was getting designed!!!!!!!!!
My 3 maid of honors are the biggest support for the organisation of my wedding. We all live in different cities, and we are exchanging e mails EVERY DAY fulles with picture and inspiration. They always are here to help me taking decision, and most important to listen to me since months discussing, deciding, changing my mind about all the details of the wedding.. If they were not here i am not sure my fiance could hear all that altough he is the best :-)
The most important thing is that my Maid of honor is my best friend from school, since we both lived a lot abroad and she is still in Miami and I in Europe, it really got us to speak to exchange way more as we used too, and only for that I am so thankfull for the bridemaid concept. It means the world to me, to have her every week end on the phone and exchange e mails every days... we haven t done that since years.
Love them :-)
All of my bridesmaids-to-be have been wonderful, but in particular my best friend. She was the one who squealed like a maniac down the phone when I told her of my engagement, put up with my droning on and on about menus not being "special" enough, and just generally being a wonderful friend. Of course, they all deserve something special, but her in particular!
My maid of honor is my wonderful sister and I would love to share a sweet little gift like this with her. Even before we got engaged I knew she would be right there by my side. I can't imagine the most important day of my life without her support. She was the second person we called (after mom of course) to tell the big news and she might have been the most excited out of anyone! She listens to all of my craziness and still answers my calls : ) Her support is endless and I appreicate her very much.
My finace and I recently moved to the other side of the country because of a job offer, which has made wedding planning a real challenge. I'm getting married back in my home town, but have been feeling a bit of a disconnect because of how far away I am from everyone else. My six brides maids teamed up and put together a video and slide show of all of our good times together, a tribute to the strength of our friendship, no matter the distance between us. I can't even tell you how much this meant to me. I would love to be able to give them something beautiful unique to say 'thank you' for all that they have done for me!
I have 8 bridesmaids which seems like a lot, but if you knew them and our history, and how much each of them lights up my life in her own special way, it'd be easy to see why I couldn't leave anyone out! I have two sisters who will obviously be by my side. I'm also so lucky to have four best friends from childhood who have been pseudo-sisters all my life. It's like our families are all related, so everyone knows everyone and gets along so well. The other two are sorority sisters, but have come back home to visit with me and have spent enough time with my other sisters and friends, that it's a pretty seamless group. We're all from Colorado originally so that makes things easier :). Lots of connections, lots of love, love them all!
We're spread out all over, but my bridesmaids have been incredibly supportive with phone calls, emails, and lots of upcoming visits. Most will be at one or both bridal showers (one in Colorado, one in Washington), and then they're taking me to Vegas for a bachelorette bash in May. We're also going to have a lot of DIY projects nearer the wedding, and they've already signed on to help arrange flowers, tie bows, and do whatever else we need. My MOH has been especially wonderful planning showers, checking on plans, staying involved. I don't know what I would do without her!
I am so thankful to have these girls in my life and I can't wait to return the favor when it's their wedding. We're on a very tight budget with our wedding so to treat them to some special jewelry from M. Flynn would be amazing. They more than deserve it.
Let's face it. The term bridesMAIDS has got to go! Because my ladies are sassy, sophisticated, smart, classy, sexy and amazing friends. They have all donated a little piece of themselves to my being and I can never thank them enough for all they have given to me over the years. From my best friend from college who has always been by my side to my sister that kindly played my groom in a childhood game of wedding dress up and dreamed of this spectacular day that will be my wedding right alongside me. I am so blessed to have each one of these women in my life. To give them just a little token of my appreciation with these gorgeous M. Flynn earrings would be truly special.
I don't know what to say other than I truly could not have gotten down that aisle without my bridesmaids! they are my best friends in every sense of the word. as BM's they toiled tirelessly on wedding tasks - including tying approx 500 grosgrain bows by hand, between the save the dates and hotel totes etc - as well as in supporting me and recognizing when i need to laugh, when i needed to cry and when i just needed a cocktail. while i was NOT a bridezilla we all joked throughout the process that i was a plannerzilla, i wasn't pushy or rude and didnt care if they wanted hair up or down, gold heels or silver, pink nails or black, but in terms of wedding logistics, decor and details - i insisted on planning the heck out of that wedding. and let me tell you - these ladies were champs every step of the way! when i couldnt decide between letterpress or engraved, my paper-guru-bm looked through about 10,000 examples of each with me, debating the pros and cons of printing options for hours, when i couldn't find on a dress they would all feel their bestest in and that worked perfectly with the bright red pants my dear hubbie insisted on wearing, my fashion-forward-bm helped me to custom design their dresses, when my divorced family went to war on my seating chart, my funniest-bm took me out for giant margaritas! what can i say, they are my sisters and i truly feel like we all planned the wedding together - and they didn't even enough laugh when i sent the first edition of the bridesmaid newsletter :)
on last thing, each one of them is also now a dear friend of my husband's and i really think they helped him to understand me and my emotional roller coaster along the way... there were really there for both of us and helped us to laugh and enjoy all the way to I Do!
My bridesmaids have been incredibly supportive through this process. There are four of them, and they consist of my two sisters and my two best friends. We haven't had a lot of time to plan (only five months to go!), and our budget is very small, so our wedding has consisted of mostly DIY planning. We still have a lot of planning to do. I have been trying my absolute hardest not voice my stresses or complaints to anyone. I definitely do not want to turn into a bridezilla during such a happy time! And even though I didn't let it be know to them, my bridesmaids definitely sensed my stress and decided to take me out on a girls day. They surprised me with a day of lunch, manicures/pedicures and a facial, followed by drinks and a girls night out! It was probably the sweetest thing anyone has ever done for me! I couldn't ask for better bridesmaids, and I definitely think of them more as four sisters than just part of our wedding party. I am one lucky girl!
I have 6 bridesmaids who are all so excited that I am finally getting married to Andrew as well as for my destination wedding in Healdsburg CA. They are all beautiful, creative ladies who I know will be such a great help once the wedding gets a little closer. My Maid of Honor has had her speech ready for 10 years (I started dating my fiance when I was in highschool 13 hears ago!). Currently she is in a production in Denmark and will make a point to call me and check to see how things are going with all things wedding. I think she might be planning my bachelorette party during her down time from her play! If that's not dedication I don't know what is!!:)
The earrings are beautiful!
My Team is flat out amazing. They are all spread across the US, yet help me with every detail. My wedding is DIY and would not get done if I didn't have my girls. Each has a different talent from sewing table runners & napkins to constructing 150 pinwheels. One of my girls is even making all the invitations! I love them dearly and would love to show them!
I have 10 bridesmaids in my upcoming wedding in October, all best friends and family. My "maids" have been in my life through the good times and bad. My mother passed away 10 years ago and my girlfriends were a strong support system for me. They also have been there every step of the way to celebrate my upcoming union with Jeff (fiance). Friends and family are everything. I would like to give them a beautiful piece of jewelry to help make the celebration even more special. I know I'm biased, but they all deserve it!
The wonderful women that I have chosen to stand by my side as I marry my fiance have been a major part of my life. Not many are as blessed as I am to have such a close group of girlfriends. Most of us have taken many different paths in life and traveled to different places to begin our careers. I cannot wait until my wedding in September when we can giggle and cry and get ready together for my big day. They have traveled to Kentucky, where I am living and working toward my Masters, to be there for all of the little things such as finding the perfect dress, crafting DIY projects, and just drinking martinis and talking about important wedding details.
They are a wonderful support system and they have been so involved in mine and Cooper's (my fiance) story. I would love to give them these beautiful antique flower earrings that would match perfectly with the antique, romantic decor of my wedding.
Whew! Being the first of all your closest friends to get married is exhausting, it requires you to just every hurdle their is. While my girls have been steadily resistant along the way, in these final months they have banded together to be as supportive as possible. They have put all financial burdens aside and are immensely focusing on our celebration of love and commitment. Across three different states and seven hours of travel we are all coming together to make the event one of the most memorable days for all of us. They have my eternal gratitude!
I am in law school right now and living 400 miles from my fiance and all my friends. Both of my bridesmaids have kept me sane by switched off driving hundreds of miles to make me put down my books for a few hours and have some fun. Because law school certainly isn’t cheap they have also helped me save money by DIY-ifying my wedding by drawing, cutting, pasting, and ebaying. They have been my saving grace so that wedding planning during law school is fun (like it should be) and not a burden (like it could be).
These earrings remind me of my Nonnie. She had a love of costume jewelry that I will never forget and it has rubbed off on me. In June 2003 she passed away and one of my favorite memories of that sad time is when my sisters, cousins, aunts and I sifted through her boxes and boxes of jewelry. I loved her jewelry's vintage feel, even if the earrings were clip ons, I still took as much as I could.
My family is having an amazing year full of our happiest moments. My older sister (a bridesmaid) is having her first baby in late April, my wedding is in June and my younger sister (a bridesmaid) is getting married in August. With so many life events and happy moments to come everyone is so excited to share in this time together. It would be such a wonderful, touching gift to give each of my bridesmaids (my sisters and cousins) a pair of earrings that will remind them of the most fashionable woman we knew, our grandmother. It has meant so much to me to have each of them, going through there own amazing times decide to share in my happy time with us.
What a great gift! I have been looking for a perfect piece of jewelry to compliment the bridesmaids. My matron of honor has been my best friend for 26 years! While I am planning my wedding, she is planning a baby due in April. With my wedding in June, we have rotated helping each other with looking for dresses and baby furniture in the same day, looked for both baby and shower invites together, and helped each other stay fit by attending our weekly Tuesday cardio class at the gym. Even though we are not planning the same type of events, we have given each other support through the crazy planning and changes in our lives. it is great to compare stories and give advice! It would be great to have a special thank like the earrings to present to her and my 4 other bridesmaids (2 sisters, friend for 18 years, and another friend for 5 years) for the wedding night. I know they love them!!!
When the chips were down, I was in L.A. on a trip with my best friend, Helena. I was up at the crack of dawn with bad news from my older sister back home. I was sitting there, childlike on the floor, surrounded by bridal magazines, swatches, stickers, planners, phone numbers and hundreds of stationary samples and all I could do was stifle my tears in a hotel pillow so I wouldn't wake Helena up.
I've waited so long for this moment and because of inter-family politics and drama, my day may be overshadowed by something that doesn't involve me but may prevent my sister from attending.
So I sat, alone on the floor, face in pillow and tears on full. Mourning the loss of one of the most important people in my life on the happiest day of my life.
Unexpectedly, I felt two arms hug me. I lifted my puffy, tear stained face to see Helena. Make up off, hair tied up and eyes blinking from the light - I had to laugh. She looked like she came from Who-Ville! All she did was hug me and sat with me until the tears stopped. When they did, she gave me a tissue, pushed my hair back and gave me some simple advice - forehead on forehead.
"This will be the happiest day of your life - of YOUR life. Don't let one person take that away from you. I'll be there to remind you of that whenever you start forgetting it."
Oddly enough, it made me feel a lot better. I gave her a big hug, kissed her on the cheek. I mean, she saw me break down in regards to something I considered my deepest darkest secret. She didn't judge me, she just wanted to make me happy again. I couldn't imagine anyone else being my VP of Wedding festivities and Bridal Emergency Support Services - so at that moment, I sloppily blurted out, "HELENA! I WANT YOU TO BE MY MAID OF HONOUR"
She started crying then bolted to her room for a pen and paper. "Now." she said,"who are we going to invite!"
So that's why she's the best... Tear stained, morning faced, puffy eyed and 100% THE BEST!
Why? Because she can make me feel better in the snap of a finger, she's a pro at keeping me organized and she keeps all my bridesmaids in check. But, she's only one of a whole team of 6! Each one has a similar story. J, reminds me to be a lady and is helping me get my dress made, Julie helps keep me motivated to eat right, Fi keeps me having fun, Jo keeps the budget on track and Tara is the design queen! We are a wedding planning super crew and I couldn't even imagine doing it without them. They are my best friends and saviors!
I want to give each of them the world! The wedding date isn't here yet, but we've already encountered disaster, devastation and because of a last minute emergency, one may end up on the groom's side! But, no one is stressed, everyone is happy - because I'M GETTING MARRIED!
And, I'm the first one to go!
;)
MWAH!
One of my 4 bridesmaids, has helped me reconcile my difficult past. She's my little sister, and she's 22 years old. I didn't really meet her until 3 months ago at Thanksgiving. All my life I had been longing for a relationship with her, but our father kept that from happening. My father does not know how to be a father. When I finally made peace with that, I decided to love him from afar, and so went my relationship with Elisabeth. One day last year, this brave young woman, who I had last seen as a toddler, reached out to me. All these years I had been too afraid, to reach out to her, thinking she hated me. The guilt of not seeing her hurt so much, because I felt like my father. But unlike my father, I reached back. When I picked her up at the airport we hugged. We cried. Tears of joy and pain for each other and for our father, who I learned had abandoned her too. That week over Thanksgiving was better than my engagement, because I knew the ring was coming. I didn't know Elisabeth was coming, but I'm so happy she did. My biggest regret, is now my great reward. She's now a part of my life, as she should be.
MY 9 BEAUTIFUL BRIDESMAIDS!!!!!!
Yes, that's right, 9!!!! LOL. These girls have been my rock through this entire process! (Besides my mom of course :) From going to bridal shows with me, to hunting the Goodwills for my vintage milk glass vases, to traveling for bridesmaid dresses & just being there for me to vent, these girls simply have my heart. THANK YOU for this GIVEAWAY~ They are simply Beautiful, just like my Bridesmaids!
1.) Megan (MOH)-Chicago, IL------- The Spoiled One. LOL Doesn't get along with many people. Friends since Kindergarten! She is the way she is & I love her for that.
2.) Carmen- Michigan---------------- The Wedding Singer (& My Beautiful Sister.) I thank God everyday for giving me her. She is my rock & my best friend.
3.) Maria-North Carolina--------------The HYPER, Crazy Gal :) Oh Maria. She makes me laugh harder than anyone in the world! She can deffinately turn my frown upside down being states away!
4.) Jayme-Flint, MI------------------- The Sweet Gal. Has the heart of Gold & inspires me in so many ways.
5.) Chelsea-GR, MI------------------ The MOM! Has 2 kids of her own & does daycare. At age 25, She deffinately is my most talented friend. Deffinately is the girl who I turn to when I think I'M too busy. Has all the right mom qualities. I love her.
6.) Chesa-GR, MI-------------------- Miss MOODY- LOL!!! She knows she is. From Dallas TX & came into Michigan with an attitude & I loved her from the start. Always tells me how it is & puts me in my place. Big hair & Beautiful!!
7.) Elizabeth-GR, MI------------------ The ARTSY GAL- She is always inspiring me with different ways of doing things & making my ideas 100X more funky, like me.
8.) Rachel-GR, MI--------------------- Miss Party Bopper- A school teacher during the day & on the weekends, my partner in crime. My favorite person to shop with as well, she can ALMOST out-shop me! LOL.
9.) Jackie-GR, MI---------------------- Hippie Girl- My best friend in the world. Friends since 4th grade, she holds the person with my favorite memories in it. Growing up in a small time & moving to the city changed our lives forever. Friendship bracelets, necklaces & anything Best Friends on it, we had it. Even tho we've changed a bit through the years, we can still start going where we left off the last time we saw eachother.
PICK ME! My Bridesmaids ROCK! THANK YOU!
My wonderful ladies are scattered all over the country however each lady is just as special as the other to me. Having grown up in Southern Virgina I moved to hearty New England post college and have had a chance to cultivate amazing friendships along the way. My "maids" are from various chapters of my life: College years, awkward middle school years (braces, first kisses and ALL that jazz!), and even throughout my first couple of years in the "real world"(I still feel like I'm in the movie BIG)! My bridesmaids are beautiful, intelligent, strong ladies with both Southern and New England charm. They have supported my decisions and share in my excitment unconditionally. They have made me laugh hysterically, cry tears of joy and most of all have made me a better person. Knowing these lovely women will be by my side on my BIG day makes me feel like the luckiest girl in the world! I truly feel these gorgeous earrings would be a thoughtful token of my appreciation to my bridesmaids. They are the epitome of casual elegance and I know my ladies would love them and cherish them forever!
First of all, I love the M. Flynn Accessories website, and I think the Cleopatra Bracelet -- Freshwater Pearl is absolutely lovely! I believe that if you have one true friend in life, then you are lucky. Well, I have six. These six girls are my bridesmaids for my wedding day, and they are all unique lifesavers in their own way. One of them is really shy and quiet, yet has been the person that would be 100% honest with me from day one. I'll never forget when she threw me a surprise engagement party two days after my fiance proposed! Another bridesmaid has been my friend since I was little, and has gone above and beyond with everything I've asked from her since day one. For example, I asked her to come to dress shopping- she came with bagels, coffee, a sample veil (that was her mothers) for me to use, two bottles of champagne, and a digital camera! Another one of my bridesmaids lives in Chicago (I live in Philadelphia), yet has been there by my side throughout everything. She has been to every shopping trip, every planning event, and even traveled across the country for my engagement party. When my fiance and I were severely struggling with money, she was constantly offering to pay for things, even offering to write me a check for my student loan payments at one point! I can't think of a better friend than that.
Overall, these girls have been in my life for years, and to say that they are my support is an understatement. I do not know what I would do without their love and support, as they made every bad time seem a little bit lighter (i.e. traveling from all over to be with me while my grandmom underwent surgery for breast cancer), and ever happy time all the more joyous. They are truly my life, and I believe that I'm so lucky to have them.
Simply Amazing.......... They deserve the BEST!
My girls have epitomized the phrase 'Where My Girls At?!'
My line up--
MOH: My younger sister, Christene-- whose put her soul searching and ‘what-does-it-all-mean’ phase of her life on a mild sabbatical to prioritize what I need for my wedding on April 10th.
My 7 BMs: 3 cousins, 3 college Bffs and my soon-to-be sister in law-- who've all been down for our sisterhood on so many levels, for so many years
Not only do they give me a third eye and sense of security in all the fashion/decorative elements of my planning but they savvily scavenge for deals for me too!
Almost every week since last August, I'll get emails and links for everything and every detail for all-things-wedding, as if they were planning their own.
They know me and my style well and want my vision for the perfect Cat and Kris wedding to come alive as much as I do.
One day, we took on the challenge of the ever-so-frightening downtown LA, garment district. My girls and I were up and scavenging by 7am. They were the ones to keep my spirits up when I was frustrated and tired and they didn’t stop searching for the things we needed to find until we finally found them… and we sure did find everything on my list to help create the perfect ensembles for my day!
Since becoming engaged, I have been so overwhelmed by the generosity and love we've received from our family and friends. I'm the type of person who's terrified of asking for help or making people feel burdened. My bridesmaids know this, so they do not even ask before helping me. Whenever I show signs of stress over wedding details or suffer from a mini-breakdown, my girls have been there to encourage me. They seal invitation envelopes, string twinkle lights, read through a ridiculous number of e-mails concerning bridesmaid dresses, and most importantly, never act like I'm a crazy bride! After the grace and true friendship they've shown me in the past year, I would love to gift these darling earrings to them!
I was told to wear white to the airport, to pack a red bra & a glittery skirt. That was all the information my bridesmaids gave me before our getaway Bachelorette trip to New Orleans Super Bowl weekend. After an entire year of planning my wedding, it was nice of them to let me relax and just go with the itinerary they had so wonderfully & mischievously planned. Knowing I get easily embarrassed (unless of course I have a few drinks in me) the girls had me asking all the men I came across at the airport to sign my "bachelorette" white shirt. There I was going thru security adorned with a tiara, veil, sash, you name it, I had it on! We finally get on our flight and they tell me we are off to New Orleans! I was so excited, being that I was a huge Saints fan and they had made the Super Bowl! We had an unforgettable, magical weekend filled with laughter & good ol' girl bonding time! The Saturday night, the girls had me in a deviled tiara and a red shirt that said "sinner" with my glittery skirt and they all had shirts that said "saints" on the front. Which was a hit down Bourbon street, since the Saints were in the big game! They were the "saints" and I was the "sinner" and we had the best time of our lives! And here I am 10 days before my wedding and these earrings would be a magical thank you!
My engagement was bittersweet. I was thrilled to be marrying the man of my dreams, but I knew that planning our special day would be difficult since I lost my mother to cancer almost seven years ago. Couple that with the fact that both my sister and my fiance's sister will be getting married early this year and you have two families that are stretched thin financially AND emotionally.
I can honestly say that if it weren't for the support of my bridesmaids I would have gone crazy by now. I have eight bridesmaids and each one is more unique than the next. They all represent different parts of me and have helped me to become the woman I am today. I cannot imagine my special day without them beside me.
Like any well-planned event "it's all in the details," and that is where my ladies have been amazing. From designs for place cards, ideas for favors or center pieces and little touches for out of town guests. They have thought of beautiful and cost effective options and when you're on a tight budget, it can be hard to have both. I feel like I have the creative team at Martha Stewart at my disposal!
Above all, my maid of honor (Maura) has been the greatest help! Maura is a part-time blogger and full-time fashionista. Her impeccable taste, eye for detail and enthusiasm have taken such a weight off my shoulders. In fact, her style and savvy is admired so much that even my fiance has been asking her advice on his groomsman's attire! But most of all, when I'm ready to breakdown, she makes me laugh. As she once told me "Buck up buttercup, there's no time for tears when you're planning the social event of the season!"
These earrings would be a lovely gift for my maids. A beautiful token of appreciation for what they mean to me and how much I love each and every one of them.
As a medical student I hardly have time to wash my hair much less plan a wedding. I could ask for no better bridesmaids than my own two sisters. My older, married sister, who is a self-proclaimed Type A, saved everything from planning her own wedding into a massive notebook - that may rival my own cardiology notebook in size. She has been the logistics behind everything - helping me set up an excel document for my budget, guest list - she has even met with vendors for me. My younger sister is the creative side of the duo. She made bridal dress apointments for me and helped me choose the perfect dress. She is even making me a silk flower broach to go on the sash of the dress, saving me from spending $400(!) for the one at the bridal shop. She has found such great inspirations for color choices, flowers, and bridesmaids dresses from wedding websites (she was the one who discovered the amazing and addictive SMP.) We all live in three different cities, so my wedding has been a great way to bring us all together. They are the best. I know they would love these earings and I would so love to show them how much I appreciate their help, guidance, calm, and ideas they have provided me over the past months - and months to come - in planning my wedding.
As a first generation American, I never grew up with much of an extended family. I learned to create a family everywhere I went throughout the years. These six women are the innermost core of my family, they are my sisters. My wedding is the best way I know to bring this diverse group under one umbrella and hopefully have some fun together! When the wedding finally rolls around in May, they will have their work cut out, helping me navigate the minefield of what has become a huge multi-family reunion with people from four different continents under one roof. Trust me, for that alone, they deserve all the jewelry in the world!
My bridesmaids have been so wonderful throughout the planning process so far. They have offered help continuously and have gone along with all of my ideas wonderfully! They are even planning an awesome bachelorette weekend for all of us a couple of weeks before the wedding. I cannot wait for a whole weekend of us just all being together! I am so lucky to have them as not only my bridesmaids but as my best friends as well. They have gone through so much with me and having them up there with me on my special day means the world to me. I'm so very thankful to them for agreeing to be such an important part of my fiance and I's special day!
My maids have been the best. Their support-- emotionally, mentally, financially-- is the key to our wedding celebration. I am so torn over how to repay them, and these earrings would be such a nice start.
So, how have they helped? Well, how haven't they helped is more like it. My older sister has hunted down vendors willing to work with our tiny budget. She sifted through vintage stores and found us a guest book, photo album and centerpieces. My oldest sister offered to pay for our Mariachi band when we mentioned how much we love that music. She is making the cupcakes and cakes for our wedding buffett. They've both saved sauce jars and other glass bottles to help with our centerpiece collection. My other bridesmaids cheer me on and hold my hand through everything. Most importantly, they took me out for a day of fun when the planning becomes too much.
i have three bridesmaids...my sister, my future sister in law and my closest friend who i went to high school and college with. they are all so different and so wonderful! my sister is the opposite of me when it comes to weddings...i love planning and looking at ideas, she could care less, but talk about creative! she's helped me to do some of my DIY projects and stays "excited" for me despite the fact she probably wants to roll her eyes every time i squeal about something! my future sister in law (my fiance's brother's wife) is my eyes for everything. she loves to see all my ideas and emails me often to say "any new ideas??" and gives me the best feedback and advice. my closest friend just got married last year and she was the most laid back bride ever! she showed me through her planning how to stay calm and collected and not let anything phase me! she has kept me grounded through all my planning. i can't wait to have these three girls standing up next to me. they are all so wonderful in their own unique ways and i am so lucky to have them in my life.
My bridesmaids are 5 of the biggest DIVAS you have ever met! We all love to dance like no one is watching and always have a blast together! Most are married and since I have been planning this wedding myself they have all been there to throw in there input, to tell me if they like the sash on the bridesmaid dress or not and to let me know what color shoes they think would be best for me to wear on the big day (we choose hot pink, just in case you were wondering). Since I got engaged and asked these fabulous ladies to be in my wedding two have gotten pregnant and one has a very ill father (and she is also one that is pregnant)- so in a way the tables have turned they are still there for me with ANYTHING I need but I am also there for them. I am not sure if they will still be able to be in the ACTUAL wedding but there is NO way I would ever replace them they are my best friends and best friends are irreplaceable! Even being pregnant and the rest all living in different states all of them have come together to help me out with the little details, accomidations since I am having a destination wedding, and travel plans - I could not do this without the help of my bestfriends and I would love to be able to give them such a fabulous present like these earrings.
The first order of business after getting engaged (besides call my mother) was to call the women that I would be extremley honored to share my special moment and day with. Well, that special moment along with the upcoming special day has turned into a special year or planning.
First up is my fiance's sister, Ashleigh. Ashleigh is the dry, cynical acts like shes cooler than the wedding planning process, but has been known to be moved to tears over truely beautiful vows. Deep down she is very sentimental and old fashion. She is the one that when we are at code red over a save the date cards emergency has the perfect one liner to put it all in perspective.
Next up is sister-from-another-mother Kiley. Forget the fact that she is one of the most talented graphic designers EVER! The lady just had a baby. A month ago. She has so far spent a good chunk of her maternity leave designing my invitation suite. She has seen our modst budget as a blessing to integrate some true dyi style into the wedding. She cried more than my mother when trying on my first wedding dress. Maybe it was the hormones, but it made all of us cry because we were so happy to be together on such a happy occasion.
Last and definatley not least, my flesh and blood little sister. Growing up we played bride ALL THE TIME! She was such a trooper even when I played the bride and I made her play the officiant/groom/bridesmaid/ and weeping mother of the bride. Thankfully is not holding any of this against me! But, since we were little we always said we would be each others maids of honor. Last October I hers and now she is mine. She knows me better than anyone and has been a great voice telling me to go with my vision because it is what will make me most happy!
With out these three great women, I dont think there would be a wedding truthfully! They have been there through the tough times and the good and I could not be any more honored or over the moon that they will be at my side.
I chose not to have bridesmaids, instead choosing only one dear friend to be the person who stood up for me. I simply didn't want to burden my friends with all the financial responsibilities that came along with being a bridesmaid, and rather wanted them to just be there for me in any way that they could. And honestly, while I'm not surprised, I'm just feel so honored with how my dear girlfriends have done that in spades...
...hosting DIY parties, throwing showers, leaving work early to meet me at fittings, baking dozens of cupcakes for wedding cake "trials", making bouquets, meeting and dealing with vendors, traveling thousands of miles just to share this day with me...
and emotionally and spiritually being there for me when I just need someone to listen.
While these women don't have the official title of "bridesmaid", they've done more for me and my soon-to-be husband that I can ever find the words for. I would love to honor them with something as stunning and beautiful as what they've done and are continuing to do for us.
What an amazing gift I could give them in return!
Although I've only been engaged for a few months now, my bridesmaids have been the best, especially when it comes to helping me book a photographer. The beginning of the year is a very busy time for me at work, and they have each been emailing ones in the area for availability and pricing plans. They have been taking recommendations from people they know and keeping track of everything for me. For this, I am extremely grateful and would love to give them these earrings as a token of my appreciation!
how they have helped me along the way? geez, where do i begin... first, my sister is my maid of honor and even though she is younger than me she married first last year. so now that it's "the shrew's" turn, sometimes i think she's more excited about my wedding than i am! she has been my rock since we were kids. she's always been the tough one, and i'm the "timid" one so when i went through some crazy personal stuff in the past couple of years, i would not have made it (literally) if it weren't for her. constantly checking up on me, making food to eat, just being there. now, we talk everyday and we live 5 minutes apart. i'm so thankful for our special "sheeshter" (aka sister) bond.
i'm sure a lot of girls have trouble narrowing down the list of potential bridesmaids but for me, it was quite easy. i have cut out a lot of people in my life because i saw that they were just terrible people. i thought, "i am way too old to be wasting my time on people that i know don't care about me and are definitely not there for me when i need them." i know, it sounds cold. but i have appreciated these five girls so much and i love them like i love my own sister. they are loyal, kind, supportive, easy-going, funny, and gorgeous! how lucky am i?!?! one is flying in from guam to stand, another from NY and another from boston. i'm probably more excited to have the girls back together than to say "I do"!
As a full-time medical student living 3000+ miles away from my bridesmaids, they are everything to me. My support system, my sanity. Whether about a wedding cake or to cry about my lack of sleep after a long night at the hospital, they are always there for me.
I'm having a destination wedding due to my school schedule, and money is tight! So the girls are able to attend, I rented them a condo in Kauai to stay in for the weekend, but was disappointed I wasn't able to afford something special for the wedding day. What it means to have them stand beside me as I marry Dave on August 7th is something I cannot put into words. These girls are a part of my soul; without them I would never have had the strength or courage to pack up my life and pursue my dream in medicine. I would love to thank them with a pair of these gorgeous earrings. While we're apart for the next few years, the earrings will serve as a reminder of how much I love and appreciate these 5 amazing women. :)
My bridesmaids are my best friends. My sister, my roommate for 3 years, and my sounding board. Only having 3 will make things interesting... but they are the most important women in the world to me other than my mother of course. Because they are all traveling for my wedding, I want to be able to do something to say thank you that they will remember forever. I'm getting married in Charleston and one is in Boston, one in LA, and one in Augusta, GA. They are willing to go across the country for me, what can I do for them in return?
of course every bride thinks she is the luckiest and has the best 'maids in the world, but mine truly are fantastic! i've got a great group of 6 including my sister and steve's sister plus my four best best friends on the planet. alana is a wedded vet of two years and she has been an absolute godsend. my only in-town 'maid jamie has gone with me to every possible bridal event i could have asked her to attend over the last 8 months. i was thinking how i could possibly thank her when she got engaged over thanksgiving so now i am happily repaying the favor! these are girls are not only keeping me sane but making sure i have tons of fun along the way. bean, stef, lindsey, jamie, brooke & alana -- i would be lost without you!!
My bridesmaids are family and best friends. My fiance's older sister is amazing. Being on maternity leave, she will help with EVERYTHING. She wants our wedding to be perfect and she so easily makes me feel part of the family. Besides being bridesmaids they are also offering their talents as my musicians! Love them!
Oh what my Bridesmaids put up with : ) They've gone to try on dresses as I delegate which colors, what styles, etc. I've called from miles away to complain about my stressful/overwhelming week at school while they're searching for jobs, staying caught up with classes and balancing it all with a job! My frantic text messages about how my parents didn't agree with me on details or how I 'just need a girls night' probably don't help either. But, that is why they're my bridesmaids. They listen, reassure me it's all going to work out and have an enormous amount of patience with me. Those lovely bridesmaids deserve nothing less than something as elegant and beautiful as the earrings. However I could repay them I would!
My bridesmaids continue to suprise me with the love, generosity, and wisdom they continually bestow upon me. I was so touched by a scrapbook one of my girls made for me in response to my "Will you be my Maid of Honor" card - she had (to my knowledge over the last 12 years) never been in a craft/papergoods store in her life. It's the little things that matter in a friendship and these girls are truly the best!
Oh my goodness those pinky-purple earrings would match my girls PERFECTLY! They are the same shade as the dresses!
My bridesmaids are fantastic. First is my sister who is my maid of honor. She is the one who will drop everything to help me out, and give an opinion. Growing-up my sister and I didn't get along. We fought over everything, were resentful toward one another and often just didn't like being around one another. As we grew older we became closer, but we were never what you would call friends. And then something happened in our family. Something that changed everything forever...and in it we found one another. We began calling each other to talk when things upset us, we stayed up late drinking boxed wine and laughing at silly tv shows. We became friends and slowly but surely she has become the person i would tell anything to. The person I look to when things get rough and a neverending supply for advice, love and laughter.... and of course, margarita nights!
My cousin Cassie is my 2nd maid. She and I are 6 months apart and grew up together. We were more like sisters than anything, and if you couldn't find one of us, you would be sure to find us at the other's house. We have inside jokes, hilarious stories of our adventures and a love for "Drop Dead Fred" and "silver zombie fish". A few years back she moved to Florida, but to this day she remains my best friend in my eyes and I can't wait to have her standing beside me on my wedding day. She is the one sending me emails asking how she can help and keeping me excited about the upcoming day!
Stephanie, my goth, sarcastic, crazy, black-haired bestie from college is my third bridesmaid. She was always there to share a laugh, watch a scary movie, or go out for a night on the town filled with beer and jalepeno poppers! She is the epitome of the girl next door (even if she does wear a lot of black and love horror flicks) and you would be hard pressed to find a stronger, more reliable, sweet and endearing person than her. She has been there for me through breakups, breakdowns and nail biting moments with a shoulder to lean on and a cold beer in hand. Stephanie plays the role of honest opinion, and proved invaluable at dress fittings with her smooth, collected honest comments.
Sarah "Mac Attack" is number 4. My roommate from school, she is the one in the crew who can always leave you in stitches. She brightens a room the moment she walks into it with her genuine smile, her haunting laugh and her hilarious anecdotes ranging on anything from tacos to Sheryl Crowe. My "Sex in the City" pal to the end, I remember weekends where we locked ourselves in our room with box dvd sets, pizza, nachos and water and only left the room to answer the door for more pizza. She is the Samantha to my Charlotte and I don't think I would have gotten through school without her. Sarah is my comic relief. When I get stressed out, she's the one who will take me out for the night and help me forget my troubles.
Rounding it all up is Bridget. A new friend, but one who I now can't imagine not being in my life. We became friends through work and now I look forward to our lunchtime excursions, venting sessions and latte runs more than any other part of my day. She is the one who goes out with me for all the last minute errands, or things that I need to get done throughout the day. Always getting life with a smile and an energy drink she makes work a lot more bearable and I am completely honored to have her in my wedding, and can't wait for more amazing moments for us to share!
My bridesmaids are all amazing...and for more than one reason! They are the rocks in my margarita and I would LOVE to gift them with these beautiful earrings!
My girls are awesome.... they listened and were supportive of my wedding even when my parents weren't "into" the idea just yet.... and that was soo important, because I was excited but needed someone to share it with! yay for girlfriends!
My 6 bridesmaids all live in different parts of the country, and only one of them (my little sister) lives within driving distance of me. This makes it really difficult to involve them in my planning, and to be honest, they have not "been there for me" in the traditional sense of the word - they can't, because they can't BE with me!
However, to say that they haven't helped me along the way couldn't possibly be farther from the truth. They have helped make me who I am and get me and my fiance to this point. Each of them has helped in their own way:
-My maid of honor has taken on so much as the only person living near me. She helped me pick out my dress and attends all fittings, she's tried on all bridesmaid dress options, and the list goes on - she gives tangible help and advice.
-My matron of honor bestows me with the wisdom of a woman who's just gotten married - she gives me perspective and constantly reminds me about what is really important in preparing for marriage.
-Bridesmaid 1 has her eye on my heart - she knows me better than anyone, and gives me emotional support when I need it. She also is helping with my bridal shower and bachelorette party, and making sure those events are special.
-Bridesmaid 2 is my best friend from college. She is the busiest of all my bridal party when it comes to her job, but she is ALWAYS the first to respond to my emails, and never fails to make me laugh - something much needed during wedding planning stress.
-Bridesmaid 3 was the biggest cheerleader of my fiance and my relationship from day 1, and has counseled us both through really tough times - I honestly don't know if we'd be getting married if it wasn't for her matchmaking!
-Bridesmaid 4 is a crafty, artsy, talented graphic designer, and is my go-to for all things DIY and design. She's making sure my shoestring budget doesn't mean tacky wedding.
That's my team - I'm so excited to have them standing beside me, and hope I can give them something as special as this to thank them for all they do for me!
Words can't even describe my maid of honor...I am so blessed to have her. She is actually doubling as my wedding planner and in the diy wedding she is doing everything from helping find the reception site, picking out bridesmaid dresses, flowers, will be helping with the invites design and put together and even taking engagement photos! My maids have been so supportive of the wedding even though it has been a long time coming. I can't think of a better way to thank her than to gift her and my other girls with such beautiful jewelery.
I have 3 bridesmaids. #1 is the best sister in the world. #2 is the best friend from college. #3 is the best co-worker becoming a great friend. Each one of them have helped me stay sane through the planning. Every time I want to skip the nice ceremony + reception and go to the courts, my friends tell me how awesome the day will be. They make my life better by being them. I love each one so much!
We wanted to keep our wedding party small and family-oriented...so I asked my fiance's 2 sisters to be bridesmaids along with my best-friend. I could not be happier with my decision to keep the wedding party small and I really WANTED to include my "sisters-in-law" to-be as they are kind, beautiful, witty, down-to-earth awesome girls that I instantly became friends with when we first met almost 2 years ago.
As an alternative to a wedding shower (I had requested not to have one) my bridesmaids all planned to fly/drive into Charlottesville VA from NY / DC the first weekend in Feb. for a girls spa-day and to host a surprise dinner party for my fiance/me. My fiance's sisters (and brother-in-law) made it just in time for one of our biggest snow storms ever and abandonded our house with us about 2 hours after they had arrived, when we lost power. My best friend was stuck/snowed into DC. The spa trip and surprise dinner party (no longer a surprise) had to be cancelled and my fiance, myself, our overly energetic australian shepherd, fiance's sisters and brother-in-law stayed in adjoining rooms at the local Holiday Inn for the weekend. They cheered us up about our cold/abandoned house and we enjoyed wine/cheese from the only open local grocery store on monogrammed table linens (meant to be a surprise gift during the dinner party). I am so lucky that such great girls will soon be family!
Am I biased? You better believe that my bridesmaids are THE BEST!! Thanks to three of my bridesmaids, our wedding is possible. My Fiance` had a troubled childhood and basically his three sisters raised him. Without them raising him, he probably would have further into things he shoud't have and then I may have never met him. I am not the kind of woman that you would call a "girly-girl." However, not only have I become more feminine, but these girls have actually made me more of a woman. My Maid of Honor is my sister and my biggest things about her that I am thankful for are 1. She is my sister! 2. Even though she is a single mother of two and never has been married... she will drop everything to come help me with anything I need. She is truly a lifesaver! Another one of my bridesmaids has been my best friend since kindergarten! She is amazing in every way! She is the one that if you are crying, she will cry with you. One day when I just was doubting the entire wedding because of all the planning stress, she came over and helped me make a list to sort out everything. I love my girls and wouldn't change one thing about them, except grant them more happiness!
Those are gorgeous! I have already started looking for the perfect gift for my 5 bridesmaids. These gifts are very important to me because they are for 5 of the most important women in my life (other than my Mom, of course). So finding a special gift (within budget) that meets my lofty expectations has proved harder than I thought. These earrings would fit perfectly!
I absolutely love my bridesmaids. They are my best friends. Through thick and thin, happy and sad, mischievous and honorable, superficial and "whoa that's deep" moments - we have been there! I would just as easily consider them sisters.
Each of these women enriches my life! I would pick a color that reflects each of their unique characteristics.
A) Ms. Let's Just Do It - She has the most positive outlook and adventurous spirit. I can always count on her to encourage me to do what makes me happy.
B) Ms. Say It Like It Is - She is so determined and driven. She brings out my inner strength and reminds me to stand up for myself.
C) Ms. Enjoy Every Minute - Her confidence doesn't wane, regardless of the situation. She follows her heart, and has given me the courage to do the same.
D) Ms. No Room for Second Best - She makes the best out of things with ease and doesn't accept less than what she knows she deserves. Her passion inspires me and her loyalty makes me feel blessed to have her in my life.
E) Ms. Search for Self - She has both triumphs and failures, and takes the lessons from it all. Her sensitive spirit reminds me that you have to stay open to life - and really live it!
I would love to be able to give them each a fantastic gift of the M.Flynn earrings! The vintage flower inspiration fits in perfectly with our wedding vision!
My maid of honor has been especially helpful in making sure that I don't worry about what anyone else thinks of my ideas. She's already started making me a survival kit for the wedding day in case of any little bridal emergency. One of my bridesmaids helps me to keep my sanity because she can make light of any situation. All of my lovely ladies appreciate and accept the fact that I do things my own unique way and they are there to help or just listen.
I have four bridesmaids and one bridesman. Each one is so incredibly special to me. My maid of honor has been my best friend for the last 28 years. We've been friends since we were old enough to reconize another person and we've been through so much together, the death of the mother, break-ups, tough life decisions...every step we've made together and now she is going to stand by my side as I make the biggest syep of my life. I wouldn't want anyone but Jaime right by my side. my next bridesmaid is my sweet 17-year-old sister, Emily. My parents adopted her when she was 11 and she has been an amazing addition to the family. She is so strong and smart and brave. She has been through so much, including open heart surgery this last year and she has always come up smiling! My next bridesmaid is my dear friend Marie. She is the one calming influence in life. Anytime I'm going through a tough time she always helps me see the other side of the situation. She makes look positively at every problem. I wouldn't be as sane as I am without her. My last bridesmaid is my vibrant sister-in-law Johanna. She has the most beautiful, child-like spirit and is so talented and artistic. I could ask for a more wonderful girl for my brother to be married to. ANd then there's my bridesman, Blake. He is joy and laughter personified! He always knows how to have a good time, but more importantly, WHEN to have a good. He lightens tense situations and is so tender and kind. He has a beautiful and pure heart! Also, my fiance is having his sister as Best Woman. Sarah is an individual. She is confident and open and kind. I love her and respect her. I am so glad to be calling her my sister! I hope this doesn't sound cheesy or contrived, but it is straight from my heart. Thanks for this opportunity!
I love my bridesmaids, because they have all been with me at different points in my life. From my sister and cousin who have been with me since I was in diapers, to my school friends who were with me when I had ugly glasses and braces, to my wonderful future sister-in-laws who treated me as part of the family since the first time I met them. I can't thank them enough for all that they've done for me, because even though I have changed throughout the years, our friendships have always stayed strong.
My MOH's and BM's have been rockstars!! After getting engagement on Sept. 26th, 2009 they've helped with everything and made me feel so loved and special. They already through me a naughty shower where they filled my closet with beautiful lingerie for the wedding night!!! It was a blast. I don't know what I'd do without them and cry when I think of any of them cause I love them soooo much.....just like when I think of my future husband.
When we're together I can't help but feel like we're in Sex in the City. Time stops, and the laughter never ends!!!
PS - I will buy the green ear rings if I don't win!! All 9 of them are wearing black cocktail dresses, my friend is making ivory orchids for their hair, and I'm giving them gold Haviana's! I think these would be a great addition.
Thanks for reading!!
"it takes a village" ... or my two bridesmaids, more like it. these women are my two best-friends and i can't even fathom how i would be able to do all of this without them. it's been five months since our engagement and seven months to go and these two girls are helping me long-distance through planning a destination wedding. if budget were not an option, i would easily give the world to these two ladies; i can only hope that such beautiful jewelry could adorn my best-friends on, what could be, the most memorable day of my life. thank you for this opportunity and your generousness.
My Maid of Honor has been amazing throughout the wedding planning process. She's a shoulder to cry on when I get stressed or have a Bridezilla sized meltdown. She happily listens to wedding stuff for hours on end. She knows how to reign me in and have fun throughout the whole process. We've grown so much closer during the planning process. The best part? She's my sister! My Bridesmaids have been equally as wonderful. They let me laugh, cry, help with my indecision and keep reminding me to have fun. I don't know what I would do without my girls!
I have been blessed with beautiful girlfriends my whole life. Over the years, I have been in many of their bridal parties, including standing up as the Maid of Honour for four of them! Yes, my closet is lined with bridesmaids dresses, ranging in colour from pale pink to teal to black. It has been a rollercoaster of colour!
When my fiance and I discussed our wedding, we decided that we didn't want to put labels on our friends. Each of my amazing girls is a special part of my life and I love her for a special reason. I have no need to see them all dressed up in the same (or similar) outfit. But, of course, my girlfriends have been my bridesmaids in every way except by name. One, a fashion writer, has been scouring the city with me in search of a dress that will make me look and feel amazing. Another has been hanging out at night clubs with us listening to potential bands play -- this one loves live music and has a good ear for it. And the list goes on!
From listening to my troubles to making me laugh, these women are incredible. On our wedding day, I am going to gift them all with a special piece of jewelry that will make them feel as wonderful as they make me feel everyday. Your earrings would be the perfect fit for my lovelies. Thank you for the opportunity.
Ever since I became a bride-to-be, my lovely sister who is my maid-of-honor, as well as my four lovely bridesmaids have been my source for sanity and calm. My sister has a toddler and is four months pregnant and she still drove around with me to look at ten plus venues as well as countless bridal salons, flower shops, you name it! We have a smaller budget and a huge guestlist due to my fiance and my desire to include everyone we can in our joyous celebration. One of my bridesmaids is in New York and knowing our situation, has offered to make my dream bridal gown from scratch! For her to even offer and scour for a mannequin in the City for me made me already feel like she made the dress and had me looking like a million bucks for my wedding. My bridesmaids are always there for me, through thick and thin, and I really hope I can show them just how grateful I am for them with these beautiful earrings that they would love! Also, the amethyst purple ones are just the shade of the bridesmaids dresses I am planning on finding for them!
My bridesmaids have been the best part of the wedding planning process! I love how each of the girls have contributed in their own unique way...my maid of honor has been there by my side at every vendor meeting and appointment, my future sister in law has offered great advice and even driven 4 hours just to try on a bridesmaid dress, my best friend lives far away but has been so supportive by always providing enthusiasm and excitement! I feel so honored to have these women standing up beside me on my wedding day. M. Flynn Jewelry has antique gold swarovski flower earrings that would really make my maids feel special! I can't imagine a more wonderful way to say thank you.
My bridesmaids consist of my older sister, my very best friend since I was 15, and my other best friend for the last 10+ years. All of them were married before me. I was bridesmaids in their weddings (except for my sister, I was only 9). Only one of these ladies live near me, the other two are flying in from each coast. Best memory of my sister? Singing at the top of our lungs to a Patsy Cline song at a laundrymat, not realizing that we had an audience. My BFF? St. Patricks Day parade in New Orleans, complete with carrots, cabbage, and potatoes. And, my other bestie? The going away party she threw for me at a local bar when I moved out of state. All of these women listen to me, laugh with me, and love me without reservation. I would love to do something EXTRA special for them, since they've been so special to me.
Planning a wedding from the other side of the country is super stressful, unless of course you have 3 stellar Bridesmaids and a spectacular Maid of Honor like I do! I am so blessed to have so much support from my two sisters and two best girlfriends (not only for wedding planning, but through everything in live). I'm so excited to share this special process with them, and they have made it so wonderful. Where do I begin? Putting things in perspective and giving honest opinions when I was looking for my gown, polling all of their recently married friends to help me find the best stylist, photographer, etc., listening to all of my ideas for the wedding without ever getting bored; they have been angels! I am especially grateful to my older sister, who is a very busy stay-at-home mom, balancing caring for her 2 and 5 year old and doing the accounting for my brother-in-laws business. She has put so much time into helping me, and even drove me around to appointments during a huge snowstorn when I was home last weekend! I baby-sat my neice and nephew on Valentine's Day so she and my brother-in-law could go out for an infrequent date night, but I would love to express my gratitude to her and my other bridemaids by giving them a beautiful, sparkly gift to spoil them some, just like they've been spoiling me!
I am so grateful to have my bridesmaids. They have been by my side through the hardest and best times of my life and having them by my side on the day I start a new chapter of my life will be unforgettable. My bridesmaids have helped me in so many ways. From designing my save the dates to helping me keep my sanity while I am trying to make school and work deadlines among all my vendor meetings.
These women have all helped me grow as a person and I am thankful each and every day to have them as lifetime friends and my bridesmaids. They are so wonderful that they are going to be part of not only one but TWO of my weddings! Since my fiance and I are of two different cultures we are having a Catholic ceremony in SF and a traditional Vietnamese wedding in DC/VA. I am one lucky bride to have bridesmaids who will travel to both coasts for my wedding in the same month!!! I am honored to have such devoted bridesmaids.
Keeping it light - one of my bridesmaids knows just how to make me smile. I was pretty rushed and stressed out from the rush when as soon as my fiance and I set our date we had to book a venue, with him out of town working and me in another city! My best friend Whitney would watch Platinum Weddings during the day and send me hilarious texts like, tell your Dad I want a white BMW with black interior for my bridesmaid gift! Stressed out in the middle of the day juggling work and school and planning, I knew I could always count on her to make me laugh and be thankful for friends!
Despite being scattered across the world, my maids have been such a help to me! I'm in Maryland. My maid of honor is in Thailand. The rest of the maids are in Chicago, Denver, and Virginia! They've offered to do anything they can via e-mail and the internet. I set up an e-mail list so we can all communicate and they've helped me make some creative decisions and do proofreading. They've also helped do the most important thing...keep me sane and remind me to enjoy the process!! :D I love my girls!
Since I have very little family, I have always been concerned that I would feel like a I was in a sea of strangers at my own wedding - but at the moment I got engaged and heard their screaming voices of my best girlfriends on the other end of the phone, I realized what had been true all along - they WERE my family! Their excitement and support throughout my planning has washed away any concern I had. Even though I'll be walking myself down the aisle, I am so thrilled to have those wonderful ladies standing next to me on my big day. These beautiful earrings not only typify my wedding style, but their uniqueness and quality are just like my amazing bridesmaids!
None of my bridesmaids live in the same country as me -- or even the same city as each other! Yet they've been incredibly giving of their time and creativity. We're all excited to go on vacation together after more than 6 years living apart -- even better if it happens to be the first wedding in our group! I'd love to say thank you for their friendship and effort with these beautiful earrings.
These are such gorgeous pieces! I'm so glad to know about M. Flynn :-)
My maids have definitely been helping keep me sane. When I was extremely stressed out about my to-do list, they contacted my fiance and did things on the list for me! They found their own bridesmaid dresses (which we all love and are under $200!!), they took an invitation making class and gave me options on what is the quickest method while producing the best look and even cooked dinner for me one night!
I love them and couldn't do this without their support. They are superstars!!
My six bridesmaids have been an absolutely blessing! My fiance is in medical school, and I've been in nursing school, and now a new nurse. We have been juggling school, work, a new career and the wedding. These girls have supported me throughout, always sharing ideas and doing some of the legwork. When they first found out we were engaged, they were over with magazines the next night! Recently, many of them have taken jobs in other cities and states - but you better believe we have group iChats! Despite the distance, they are planning a shower now! These girls are the best, and would look just beautiful in these darling earrings! Thank you for the offer, I definitely bookmarked your site! All the jewelry is simple and elegant and young!
My bridesmaids have been so amazing throughout this my entire wedding planning process! We all live in different states and they have made a point to be at each and every one of my and my fiancee's pre-wedding events (engagement party, showers, planning sessions, etc.). Even when the wedding planning gets crazy I know that they're right around the corner (even if it means just a phone call) to make me smile! :)
My wedding party has been with me throughout the wedding planning, and even before as almost all of them were summonsed by my fiance to help with the ring buying process, and helping to surprise me with the proposal. They have been there for every dress fitting, and every little detail that I've needed help with. Since I've been in 3 of their weddings, it is nice to have some experienced wedding planners help me out. They even helped me this past fall, starting to make the jam that will be the wedding favors! It took us several days, all day... and yes, I had wine on hand!
My 5 girls, plus me!, would really enjoy the vintage style earrings! We are hometown girls, and love hometown styles!
Who do you call during your most joyous moments in life? Who do you call during your saddest moments in life? Who do you call when you have heartbreak, pain, life turned upside down moments? Who do you call when life gives you new opportunities, podium finishes in athletic competitions, unexpected proposals?
I can tell you who I call - the seven most beautiful women in my life. My bridesmaids. They are not my bridesmaids just to have gorgeous women standing next to me. They are the women who have helped me through the last 10 years of my life. My father passed away ten years ago, when I was a senior in college. My bridesmaids are my best friends, my true best friends, who have been there for me the moment I told them my father was diagnosed with cancer. They were with me during the saddest, most heartbreaking time in my life when my father passed away 3 months later. They have watched me grow, have given me courage, wisdom and strength to become an independent and determined woman. My Maid of Honor, my sister, and I have tackled so many obstacles in life together and are the best of friends. My Matron of Honor is the person I look to for every sort of trouble in life. She knows just how to make things right. Her intuition and unbiased advice helps me make the best decisions in life. Two of my bridesmaids are my business partners in a green website venture we have taken up. My other bridesmaids are outstanding friends and people I can count on for anything. We may live all over the nation, but we are here for each other for big (and small) moments in life.
I recently got engaged on New Year's Eve and am planning a New Year's Eve wedding. My bridesmaids have already helped me begin planning my Save The Dates, Invitations and have gone wedding dress shopping with me. They are always here for me, through thick and thin, good times and bad, during my stressful times in law school, and during my happy moments with my fiance. I know they will be at the finish line when I complete my first Ironman in September as well! I can't imagine that these earrings would look better on anyone else except my chosen ladies. These stunning earrings will represent our friendship, our beauty and our special relationships. It would be an honor to have my bridesmaids wear these on New Year's Eve.
While all of my bridesmaids have been wonderful throughout my engagement, I need to give major thanks to my MOH. We have been best friends since fifth grade and through an awful lot together. She herself became engaged about 7 months before I did to her boyfriend of 6 years. They planned a long engagement - about 26 months - so she could complete her Master's degree beforehand. Then, this past summer, after an obviously very difficult decision, my MOH called off her own wedding. While this was the right decision for her, it has still been a hard thing for her to get through. I already loved her unconditionally, but she has proven herself an even better friend since this. Despite what has been happening in her own life, she has still been the best MOH I could ask for. She is always interested in helping me plan and discuss silly wedding details, flew up to Maine from Atlanta to come with me to find my dress, and is possibly more excited for my shower (which she is planning) than I am! I had been worried about talking about my wedding with her, not wanting to upset her, but she has handled it all so well and is so encouraging of and excited for my wedding this summer. She is the best friend I could hope for, and any little thing I can do to thank her - like being able to gift her and my other best girls a gorgeous pair of M. Flynn earrings - I'll do it!!
oh, wow - where to begin! My bridesmaids (who don't really know each other, truth be told) have been so wonderful. They've done it all - from filling in for my mother, who passed away suddenly five years ago, to just being my sounding board (even when the ideas get pretty wacky). They're great - each one is so totally different and has helped me in her own personal way, and I wouldn't have it any other way!
I'm in grad school, a 7 hour drive away from my fiance. So my bridesmaids are who I turn to when I miss him and cant stand it. We eat ice cream and watch the Duggars and the Soup and laugh together. They also keep me sang in grad school and help me pick the right words when I'm writing an essay or the right book to look at for my exams. Most importantly, one of my bridesmaids is my younger sister. It's her senior year of high school and soon she'll be far away in college. I am really looking forward to having her as a part of my special day... to stand beside me and support me, even if that means she'll do what little sisters do, which will most likely involve her teasing me immensely. These earrings would be a perfect heirloom for her as she starts her new life in college and I start my new life as a wife.
The reason I love my gals is for their HONESTY. They know when to be brutally honest (we all need a little of that as a bride), yet in a thoughtful way. I know if I need any advice - I can turn to them and actually get advice...not just a passive agreement. They've been so great about keeping me grounded and building me up during this amazing time of my life. Two have had their own weddings, one is planning hers at the same time, and three are still single - we're the perfect batch of fun :) AND such a plus - they're so very supportive of me marrying my best friend and the love of my life. What more can a girl ask for?
My bridesmaids include my 3 best friends from high school and my sister. With them I have dreamed about my wedding day and it is so exciting to share all these moments leading up to it. I know I've got a great group of girls with me when they welcome wedding video snippets, and DIY ideas. They are my sounding board, they are my rock, and they are so excited about my upcoming wedding (we still can't believe it)! I've been looking for the perfect gift for them, something they can have for the rest of their lives and remember my wedding day. These earrings are classy and stylish, perfect for their mix of their personalities. I would love to give these!
My maids have been my support system through the hardest part of my life so far. My mother was diagnosed with cancer and went through a long painful battle which she lost this past fall. I was devastated. My girls were always by my side in the hospital. They held my hand and made me get some sleep while I waited for news from the doctor. I have know these three girls for what seems like forever. I honestly would have fallen apart dealing with losing my mother if it hadn't been for them. It makes me sad not to have my mother with me on my wedding day but I know that her spirit is still very much with me. I am having a budget conscious wedding so I would most likely not be able to afford gifts for the wedding party. I would really like to give these amazing women something special to show them how much they mean to me.
Forget the cutting of this or gluing of that. Yes, when I get down to the nitty gritty I know my bridesmaids will be there for me - writing, licking, stamping, etc. What they have given me so far is so much more than any of those things. My bridesmaids, who live in different states, have taken time out of their busy lives with significant others, babies, and careers to come together for me. To have your best friends all in the same room, to watch them meet for the first time and get along so well - is there anything more they could give you? They have brought me so much joy already. Not to mention, times like those have a way of grounding you again and reminding you what is truly important in your life.
After dating my now fiancé for 10 years throughout high school, college, and life in the “real world” we’re finally getting married this May. My bridesmaids are my three best friends and very soon to be sister-in-law. They have all of course been incredibly wonderful throughout the wedding planning process, but moreover, they have been dedicated friends and supporters of our relationship since we were just two teenagers in love. I would love to be able to share a small token of appreciation with my bridesmaids to express my gratitude and love for their presence in my life.
Being engaged for 3 years and having to postpone and plan my wedding 3 different times because of life circumstances, my bridesmaids have all stuck by me 100% with the excitement (each time) and support when we had to postpone...and postpone again. Besides the usual duties of bridesmaids, they just have all been the greatest friends and I am so thankful for them for being there for me and my fiance. So excited to FINALLY be tying the knot on our 10 year anniversary 9/18/10 with my wonderful girls by my side.
The lovely ladies that I chose to stand by my side on the biggest and most important day of my life have all been a significant part of my life. I selected one from each of the vary different aspects of my life. . .My sweet sister is the Maid of Honor, she is my best friend, only sibling and closest confidant! She was an easy choice! The other lovely ladies were easily selected as each of them started as a part of my life during different periods of my life! One was a high school friend, One a college sorority sister, One a college friend who was in a different sorority and was my freshman roommate, two were friends from when I served as a sorority consultant and we traveled together, one a friend with whom I work closely with in my professional career! Each holds a special and unique place in my heart and therefore I was hopeful they would all support me on the big day! Each gladly accepted and have been a wonderful support system from day one! Thanks for allowing me to bask in the moment and remind myself of how thankful I am for such lovely ladies in my life!
I (stupidly or not) decided to make my own invitations. The invitations I designed are a funny size. I wouldn't have been able to print it on a home printer and getting it printed elsewhere would have been exorbitant. Letterpress was not even a dream. Instead, I decided to make my own screens to screen print my invites. My home doesn't really have a nice open space, but one of my bridesmaids has a massive empty dining room that she hasn't filled yet. All my bridesmaids got together one weekend to hand screen 200 invites. Paint was everywhere. Good thing we had the foresight to lay protection down and the girls wore crappy clothes. 2 days and many a pained back later, we finished them. I would never have been able to do them without them. I know that particularly at the end they were no longer happy with my plan, but they were oand it actually ended up being fun! I love my 'maids!
What a gorgeous pair of earrings, to go with an even more gorgeous set of ladies! These are the perfect compliment to the beauty displayed by each one of my bridesmaids…inside and out.
I’ve always said that you know when you’ve developed a true relationship in life when the other person naturally brings out something great inside of you. Each one of these special girls brings out a different side of me that makes me a better person everyday. From the one who brings out the comedian in me, to the one who inspires me to make use of all my artistic abilities, to the one who reminds me of the importance of the little things in life. For this I am so lucky, and it would be an honor to have my maids styling these ravishing earrings on the big day :)
Specifically, these girls have helped with everything from planning, to traveling, to supporting, to showers and parties, but I am so thankful that when it’s all said and done they will still be standing next to me and will be apart of my everyday life! What more could a girl ask for?
Hip hip hooray for love, laughter and the divine things in life!
Sincerely,
Natalie
I'm only having a maid of honor, but she has been a lifesaver! She recently got married as well, so anytime I'm about to have a break down I call her. She calms me down and gives me advice or offers up a hilarious story about her wedding planning. It's always just what I need!
My bridesmaids have helped me to keep focus on the things that really matter and pull me out of the details when I'm getting too deep into them! :) They keep me sane and I love them for it! I have the best 5 bridesmaids a girl could ask for.
I have only just started to begin planning my wedding because it isn't until the summer of 2011. However, my bridesmaids have already been more than amazing. Before they even knew they were my bridesmaids, they told me to follow my heart and go with the untraditional aquamarine engagement ring instead of the usual and expected diamond. They are constantly reminding me to make my wedding how I (and my fiancé) want it, and to forget about what other people may want it to be. I am so lucky to have friends like them.
They are not only great friends, but also amazing people. It seems like they all want to save the world... either by education or through health professions. I am in pharmacy school along with one of my bridesmaids, my MOH just graduated with a Masters in Education, another bridesmaid is in dental school, yet another in physical therapy graduate school, and so on. Since they will all be in debt from student loans for an extremely long time, I would love to give them beautiful earrings as a wedding gift. These are absolutely breath-taking!
My two bridesmaids are my older sister and my best friend since the seventh grade. My mother is not a present figure in my life, and that is felt the most when planning a wedding. These two women have done more than I could have expected them to ever do. They have not only done the traditional bridesmaids "duties", but they have been a mother to me when I needed one. They have provided encouraging words, motherly and not-so-motherly advice, lots of laughter, and even shoulders to cry on. I know that thanks to these women, I will not be overwhelmed by the absence of one person, but instead celebrating with two very important women who have been in my life for many years, and who deserve more credit than I could ever give them.
Being in an international, inter-cultural, long-distance relationship has provided it's challenges, but every minute has been worth it! Living across and ocean from each other makes it difficult to celebrate holidays and anniversaries, not to mention almost impossible to surprise each other without paying tons for postage. My bridesmaids, specially my roommate, have been incredibly patient with my schedule that revolves around Skype and time zones, and have done everything they can help my fiance be a thoughful gift-giver, including setting up anniversary candlelight and roses, receiving packages in other places besides home, and arranging the pick-up, payment, and all the details of getting a ring created in the US all the way over to Portugal for a proposal! They are supportive and kind, full of thoughtfulness and care, and each and every one adore the vintage look that this jewelry has. Thanks for offering this great opportunity!
One of my bridesmaids introduced me to my fiance, and nothing could mean more to me than that! Since meeting him on her couch (where he was staying with his friend who happened to be her roommate) she has been planning away with my seven other bridesmaids. They have become really close through the process, which means so much to me! I love your jewelry- it fits my theme so well. So fun finding your website and I hope everyone looks at it!
Many of my bridesmaids have recently gotten married so they're helping me out in pretty much every way. They're supportive and AWESOME! I could never put this wedding together without them.
My bridesmaids are family to me. They have been there for everything from dress shopping to invite making, shower planning to mother control. When my younger brother graciously offered to buy my wedding dress, I told him it was too expensive for him to buy. A few days later, I received the most unexpected card in the mail explaining that my brother and maid of honor were splitting the cost of my dress. It brought me to tears. I hope to one day return their kindness and more!
They have all four been excellent (and I anticipate my jr. bridesmaid to be good for levity and smiles the day of). Two are my sisters and they have gone above and beyond. They are both artists so i have asked them to help on that front. One has silkscreened all of the invitations and response cards that she designed and they are gorgeous! We have just sent them out and i've gotten multiple emails and voice mails about them, she did a perfect job and had some serious bragging rights about some near-all-nighters. My other sister is going to be designing the various signage for the reception, signs for the bathrooms, for the buffet table, for the tables, etc. I haven't seen them yet but I know they'll be great!
The other two are my pals, one since third grade and the other since the first day of freshman year in college. One is throwing a pre-party for us and the other is making the trek out of state to the wedding. And then, there is the moral support - i had a mix of sisters and friends as they can offer the same, yet different in the moral support department. All in all, I'm very lucky to have them to celebrate with us and to contribute their gifts to the celebration!
My bridesmaids have been a fantastic source of support in these first few hectic months of planning.
My maid of honor (and sister) E has been my woman on the ground since I live four hours from my home town where the wedding is taking place. She's come to every appointment during my weekends of planning back in Michigan, taking notes, asking good questions, and making me laugh.
My bridesmaid (and youngest sister) L reminds me that there is more to life than wedding planning. When she called me from the Special Olympics winter games to tell me about her fourth place cross-country skiing medal I was incredibly proud, and my worries about finding the right venue seemed kind of petty after that. She is beyond thrilled to be a part of the wedding, and the feeling is mutual.
My final bridesmaid (and soon to be sister in law) S is my go-to idea and answer lady. Got a question? She'll give a quick detailed, multi-layer response full of resources.
All amazingly helpful in their own ways!
my bridesmaid is great. She's pretty much voice out my concern and needs to other people. I really need help in that department.
They have covered so many behind the scenes details so that I don't have to. These women are always willing to help, and have been so gracious to share in so many memories with me. I would not be the woman I am today without them. I love them, and the ways they have blessed me in different chapters of my life. They deserve so much more than I could ever give them. the. best.
I could cry just writing this post. My bridesmaids helped me through a deployment, and planning a wedding from Afghanistan! The five who are home mailed me bridal magazines, CDs of music suggestions, and anything from coloring books to homemade cookies to keep my spirits up this entire year. The one who was here with me was a shoulder to cry on during the sad moments, a sounding board during the angry moments, and comforted me during the scary moments. Next to my fiance (who is also in Afghanistan with me) I wouldn't want anyone else stand up with me on my wedding day.
I decided to ask my younger sister and two cousins to be in the bridal party. While this meant not including some friends, my family is small and we were very close growing up. Now that we all live in different parts of the country, I thought it would be a great way to bring us back together. Each of them has their own unique talents and ability to help me keep things in perspective - not to go into crazy perfectionist mode! My wedding is all DIY, and I'm so fortunate that my sister is a talented textile/graphic designer. She is helping me with all things crafty, one of my cousin's has a great eye for floral design and worked at a floral shop, and the other is a calming influence and helps me stay grounded. I can't wait to share all the fun of upcoming events with them!
How perfect - I have 6 bridesmaids!! My only sister is my Maid of Honor and the five others are my fiancé's sister and best girl friends. These ladies are so wonderful! They make every moment a great memory for me to cherish forever. My MOH planned a fabulous engagement party for us. Two of the ladies are planning a bachlorette getaway weekend in Cabo. One of them is planning a spectacular fall bridal shower. I am so lucky!! They are always there to listen to me go on and on about wedding blogs (especially Style Me Pretty), dress ideas, and everything in-between. My MOH even joined the gym I belong to to help keep me motivated for the big day! She stands next to my while lifting weights and chants, "Sexy arms in your wedding dress." They are all so supportive and I would love to give them these beautiful earrings.
While I was not blessed with biological sisters, I have been unbelievably lucky to find five women who are my sisters is spirit and friendship. The women who are going to stand up with me on my wedding day inspire me daily with their intelligence, love, kindness and humor. My engagement and wedding planning has been a joy because I know I have the support of so many who are willing to do anything and everyting to make sure I appreciate every moment of this special time in my life. I am a better, more complete woman because of their friendship and I know their love and support will carry me through the rest of my life. I would love to give them a beautiful token of my appreciation for all they have given to me.
My bridesmaids are the beautiful and loving women who have shaped me into the unique individual I am today. They are the strong rocks in my life who have stood by me through every heartbreaking tear and heartfelt triumph. From our first day of kindergarten with our peanut butter & jelly sandwiches, to our awkward “ugly duckling” phase of braces and acne, to our first high school dance wearing makeup, to our first date and boyfriends, to our first apartment together with “free” furniture in college, and now our first WEDDING together, we have shared it all. Words cannot express my gratitude for their unyielding love, patience, and friendship. I am so honored that I will be able to share the happiest day of my life with the girls I treasure most. My bridesmaids have sacrificed so much for me from endless hours of cutting and gluing hand-made invitations, attempting to make our own bridesmaid dresses and miserably failing, running around the neighborhood to help me get in shape, to practicing creating our own rose bouquets by picking off the thorns for our “budget-friendly” wedding. Never once have they complained. Megan and Moria Flynn’s Antique Swarovski Flower Earrings in French Rose will be the PERFECT way of expressing my love and appreciation for them. These stunning earrings will radiate the inner as well as outer beauty of my bridesmaids even more on our special day.
I think my girls have been most helpful at just keeping me sane! By simply being there for me, my wonderful friends help me stay focused on my lifelong marriage instead of getting overwhelmed by all the demands from "wedding stuff". I will cherish their support, humor, and love forever!
I never chose my bridal party thinking that I would work them really hard or otherwise expect them to help me much in planning and executing my wedding. The ladies--and gentleman!--I chose to stand by my side on my wedding day are simply the ones that have been standing by my side for all these years. They listen when I want to vent but manage to get me smiling at the end. One of my most cherished memories of them was when I went off to college and ran into a string of bad friendships. A particular group I thought of as my close friends all bailed on me on my 20th birthday. I was really upset and called my friends back home, who greeted me on my first time out with them when I came home for summer vacation with balloons and cake. Their warmth and thoughtfulness is a constant lesson on what it means to be a true friend.
I live in Denmark, where there isn't such a strong tradition regarding brides maids. However, I have asked my best friend, Mie, to stay with me the night before the wedding to calm my nerves. It will also be her job to help me on my wedding day, if I need help getting ready or during the day.
It was a very big deal telling my friends that I was now engaged, as I was the first in our group of friends. But their reactions and participation in my wedding has been so moving! I can't wait to care just as much about their wedding, as they have in mine.
I'm a Torontonian living in Zurich, and without my 5 hometown bridesmaids to help with the local on-the-ground details, there's no way I could plan my wedding from across the ocean! It's wonderful to have 5 caring, helpful, stylish girls who are willing to dive in and make choices on my behalf (with my 100% trust). Thank you, girls.
My bridesmaids are an awesome and diverse bunch! The matron of honor is my older sister whom I've always looked up to. Aside from single-handedly providing all the children for the wedding party (her 7 kids will be my flower girls and ring bearers and even jr bridesmaid and jr groomsman!) she is doing her best to give all she can even though she lives so far away. She resides in SC, I live in NC, and the wedding is in MD! We keep in touch through phone conversations and email. And even though we didn't really grow up together (she's 15 years older) and we are kind of on opposite sides of the "girly" spectrum (me being way girly and her not caring at all) she has really upped it for my benefit and it is so heartwarming. She is still planning on throwing me my shower and bachelorette party from 3 states away and with 7 munchkins running around (superwoman, I KNOW!). But it is mainly the little things that have helped me out so much, telling me not to worry what dress I pick for her (it's hard to pick a dress for someone who never wears them), or getting excited (doing a very good job of pretending to be excited) when I showed her my ring and talk about my dress and centerpieces, etc. She's really been a big help and she doesn't even know it.
Next is my 16 year old little sister. We never got along, and wedding planning is no exception. She has hated just about everything I've chosen for the wedding. Wedding dress shopping, she told me the dress I picked was the ugliest one she's ever seen. She just about gagged when I told her my colors were going to be navy, lime and mandarin. And while it IS annoying, it is refreshing that she doesn't feel the need to be honest with me and I can completely trust her opinions as genuine. PS: she has since come around to the dress due to some major alterations :)
I also have my fiance's older sister, who is a little more on my page on the "girly spectrum" and having planned her own wedding recently has provided a countless number of great tips and advice that have helped save us money (make your own wedding album!). That, and she's going to help me make my flower girl tutu dresses!
Last but 100% definitely not least are my two best friends from college that I lived with for 3 years. They are the ones who are helping me with the grunt work like stuffing the save the dates into their envelopes. They are the ones who trekked into DC with me to try on the bridesmaids dresses for my own personal fashion show. They are the ones I vent to when I can't stand my fiance, or his mother, or even my own mother. They've really put up with a lot and I would love to be able to give it all back to them.
My wedding wouldn't be going on without the individual help from each and every one of my bridesmaids, I thank you for the opportunity to win something unique and beautiful just like they are!
i live in AUstralia- and i have two bridesmaids, who are my best friends, and my soul sisters. In august last year (almost 1 year exactly until we are to be married) i fell down a flight of stairs, landing on my head. needless to say that did nt go well, my fiance and son were amazing support in the four months intensive recovery and rehab i had to have. but my girls helped with everything from rehab and walking to teaching me to speak properly and do my memory exercises. now with 6 months to the wedding, i can jog, i barely stutter, and my memory has improved greatly. i almost feel normal!!they come with me to appointments, drive me around to where i need to be and make me laugh, cry and everything in between, but not once did they let me feel sorry for myself, or lwt me think that i would never achieve what i set out to do before that fall. Im so proud of what amazing girls they are. every woman deserves friends like ceri and sharyn! they have helped keep everything on track, our wedding is is an event based on those who we love and that love us. It is going to be such an emotional, close, romantic affair, and i would love a special way to say thanks to two very special, one of akind gals.
Most of my bridesmaids are located more than 1,000 miles away, so they can't be here to accompany me on dress trials or the hunt for the perfect candleholders or picture frames. But I can just as easily e-mail a link or make a phone call when I need opinions, advice, or moral support! It's not too often that we all get a chance to see each other, so everyone's just excited about the chance to get together!!
I have two maids of honor- my best friends growing up, and they are great. While both of them have strong personalities and are never afraid to voice their opinions, they are helping me make decisions without being pushy.
I have the most wonderful bridesmaids in the whole world. Each one of them is so special to me and I am so honored they agreed to be part of the wedding party. They have all been there when I needed some stress relief from all the planning and they are constantly calling me asking what more they can do to help. I am a very lucky bride!
My bridesmaids have been there for me all along the way. From helping me pick out my dress, to planning my shower and helping me make tons of felt flowers! They keep me on track and remind me that I'm not crazy. :)
My bridesmaids have been great since I got engaged last year. They are very inquisitive about each step of the process. More importantly, they have always been such amazing friends and have inspired me through life. Just having them all with me this July (since they're coming from India, California and elsewhere to Newport) will be one of the most magical parts of the day!
As crazily as it sounds, I have a group of girlfriends that I met online about a decade ago. We live in all different states and even in Canada. Since then we've had a few reunions and even though we don't meet regularly we can always count on each other on our special days. I've actually attended two of my friends' weddings and was a bridesmaid in one. I haven't ask my friends to be my bridesmaids yet but I know that they are very exciting about my wedding. I know it will be hard for me not having them nearby to go try on dresses or throw me a shower but I know that they will help me in any way they can. I can't wait to reunite with them again and the earrings would be a great appreciation efforts. Thanks so much for letting me share this!
First let me start with saying that I absolutely love M. Flynn jewelry! I have 5 bridesmaids that are more like family than like friends. We live all over the US - RI, AL, SC, VA - but when we get together it feels like we see each other every day. These girls are such great girls. Most of them I have lived with at some point throughout college or after. they have all helped me through some very tough times in my family life that happened during college. They have supported me and loved me for who i am throughout our friendship. When I was depressed and wanted to lay on the couch and eat ice-cream they forced me to get out and go places, when I was stressed they comforted me with girl night movies and slumber parties. That period in our friendship brought us closer than every. Even though we only get to get together a few times a year now, I want to show them how much they each mean to me. And now that they are all in my wedding i would love to be able to give them each an amazing beautiful gift that they will each be able to keep and enjoy for a long time.
My bridesmaids are all mostly residing out of state but as awkard as it may seem it seems like they are right here with me thanks to technology like the phone and internet.They are all a nice and helpful group.I am blessed with their friendship and support at all times including my wedding plans.I guess I would say they are the most helpful with our hunt for the perfect dress for them which seems quite difficult but everytime we find a dress that could work we email eachother the links.How easy is that?lol....None of us are picky but we just want something that stands out, something different that not everyone else is wearing in their wedding.When I am stressed and start to freak out they are my stress reievers with their kind words and inspirations.I could not imagine my life without them before the wedding,during or after.They are not my friends, they are my family.They are all beautiful inside and out and that is what makes them special.Thanks for this awesome giveaway to give recognition to the women in our bridal party.With them included they are making my wedding dream become a reality.
My bridesmaids are the two closest people to my heart (aside from my fiance :) , my sister Britany, and my cousin Alana who have proved true through thick and thin. I truly believe that throughout life only a handful of friends will stick with you forever, whether they are family or not, and just like how I envisioned them in my wedding when I was younger, I see us years from now laughing, reminiscing, and looking at pictures of the wedding days that we shared together.
My sister/maid of honor has been going through a very difficult time in her life recently. She developed fibroids (non cancerous tumors) in her uterus about a year ago and they have grown to the size of golf balls, resulting in a lot of pain and heavy irregular bleeding. One day about a month ago, she called me at work sounding terrified. By the time I got to her apartment, she was white as a ghost and could barely stand. We went to the E.R. and she ended up getting two blood transfusions because of all the blood loss. Now she is on crazy menapause medicine so her hormones are out of whack and is facing surgery in a couple weeks. Through all of this, she somehow managed, along with my incredible bridesmaids, to throw me and my fiance the most beautiful, thoughtful shower with all of our closest friends and family. She put together a touching slideshow of pictures of me and Scott throughout our lives, had all my bridesmaids bake delicious desserts and cook tasty finger foods, created cute little favors for our guests and made a special "wedding shower playlist" on her ipod. And then only a couple weeks later, she orchestrated the most wonderful bachellorette party -- a wine tasting tour through the hudson valley with all of my best friends.
I am so blessed to have a sister like her. She is the most selfless, thoughtful, loving friend and bridesmaid a girl could ask for... and my other 6 bridesmaid have been incredibly supportive and helpful to her while she's dealt with her health issues. I would be so happy to give each of them something beautiful from your jewelry collection in appreciation for everything they have done for me.
Thanks for the opportunity :)
Kristin
They wouldn't let me give up. My father was diagnosed with terminal cancer about 9 months before the wedding, and we talked about moving the wedding up from February to August to make sure he could be present. When he passed away in June, only a month and a half after being diagnosed, I was...crumbled rubble. I wanted to elope. I didn't want to have to do the wedding anymore. I just wanted my Guy, and I wanted to go somewhere. But when I talked it out with my Maids, they knew that it was just the stress, the sadness, that was making me want to be selfish and run away from the family event that would have lasting memories that didn't include my Dad. So they deserve the best of the best, simply because it's February now, and I'm so glad we're doing this the way we planned, the way that is right for us and includes everyone who loves us. :) I'm very lucky to have so many friends with super glue to put me back together again!
My bridesmaids are simply amazing. Whether it's helping me chose my perfect gown, or taking me out for a night out in town, they always seem to put a big smile on my face. It really means a lot to me especially since my fiance is stationed in Hawaii and I'm in Massachusetts. They make the distance between us calming and they always seem to lend a helping hand or a shoulder to cry on. My two sisters and my four close friends are the best bridesmaids ever, I couldn't ask for more.
My bridesmaids are making so many sacrifices to celebrate this day with me. ALL of them live out of town and over half of them are flying in days before the wedding to help me prep and share every moment with me. One of them is even flying from overseas and footing the bill b/c my special day was so important to her. The are the ladies that have stood by me for years now, and they have made me feel like there are with me (physically) in planning every step of the way. Planning a lingerie party from Oklahoma to North Carolina can't be easy, but it was done. Scouting out the perfect necklaces from Yemen so each girl could have something different and unique is not something i could have done but my oh so faithful bridesmaid did it. So many more storied like these. And my MOH, my sister? Could have never made is past the first month without her input on EVERYTHING. We are wonderfully decisive together. I love these girls and would LOVE LOVE to give these precious gifts to them:)
much love,
angela
My bridesmaids are my best friends. They've listened to all my crazy ideas, tried on countless dresses and given love and support though the wedding planning process. I'm so lucky to have each of them standing by my side and hope they know how much each mean to me. My sisters (co maids of honor) couldn't be more excited to be gaining a brother and are so excited for us!
I planned my wedding from out of state, so It was a ton of help to have two of my bridesmaids in california to help me organize the final details of the wedding and run errands for me when i couldn't be there. I dont think i would have been able to pull off the entire planning by myself. Everything turned out better than expected thanks to them. ;)
Even though my sweetie and I have been engaged since October we have officially become engaged January. We set a date of October 1, 2011, so we have quite a ways to go before the big day. You wouldn't think the date was so far off if you talked to my bridesmaids however. They are ready to get a move on with the planning, and the funny thing is...I haven't even officially asked them yet! I must admit though, their excitement for my big day makes me feel all warm and fuzzy and I know they are going to be so much fun and so much help during this process. These girls have gotten me through LIFE so far, now they are going to get me through wedding planning! I couldn't ask for better girlfriends!
Despite having my bridesmaids all over the country I love hearing that they're super excited even if not in town and able to help with things. I also love hearing that they love their dresses - I let them pick any style in the color I chose from J Crew. Hearing they like the dress lets me know I'm doing a good job and keeping everyone happy will lead to a low stress happy wedding day!
My six bridemaids are not only my sisters, but they're my best friends. Being the youngest of seven girls has been a true blessing. They have supported me in every way imaginable and have helped my fiance and I plan this wedding from day one. Only having a $2000 budget, my sisters have stepped up and have helped me in everything from finding vendors to sewing my wedding dress! Our bond is truly something special. No words could ever expess just how much they mean to me and how grateful I am to have them as my bridesmaids.
I'm in New York and, unfortunately, my bridesmaids are not. They are all in my hometown of Cleveland and boy have I put them to work. They went to see reception venues, rehearsal dinner venues, and even went to try on dresses all by their lonesome. Let me thank them appropriately for being my bridesmaids (and my sisters in life) with M. Flynn accessories. These accessories are exactly up my boulevard! They really are a mix of old and new both sweet and sassy -- just like my bridesmaids!
I have six AMAZING bridesmaids. They are so supportive and always going above and beyond, not just for wedding planning but for life in general. I always wonder what I have done to deserve such incredible friends and sisters. I feel so blessed to have such amazing lifelong friends. I have been friends with all of them for over half of my life - two are my older sisters and one has been my best friend since I was three. One of them just moved to Argentina and will be flying back for the wedding despite the fact that she is a student with no money. One of them is sewing many pieces of my wedding day attire, including a yellow crinoline, my veil, and a bolero/shrug. One of them is organizing friends and family to decorate squares of fabric with intentions for our future together and will sew it together to be our chuppa. They are all organizing amazing celebrations before the wedding, one bridesmaid hand block printed the invitations to the shower! I know there is no way I could ever thank them for everything they have done for me, but these earrings are gorgeous and I just know they would love them. I am sure they would be thrilled to receive such a gorgeous gift!
I know on my wedding day I will be overwhelmed to have such amazing, loving women standing next to me. I couldn't ask for anything more. It inspired me to write this poem:
For sure I am blessed
Perhaps more than the rest
My bridesmaids never cease to amaze,
Even during the craze
I'll have six by my side
In whom I confide
Many years I have known
Each of my own
One crafting my look
As if straight out of a book
Veil slip sash and shrug
For the low price of a hug!
Some flying from other hemispheres
Brings me to tears
How lucky can one girl be?
No one more than me
I can't thank them enough
Even coming close will be tough
But these earrings they will love
They will fit their personalities like a glove
So chose my maids to adorn
And they will be well worn!
Cheers and thanks for sharing your gorgeous work!
One of my bridesmaids lives out of state and currently, so is my matron of honor. The one other bridesmaid that lives near me has been so amazing! She comes to try on dresses, pick things out with me and my other two girls are ALWAYS just a phone call or text away. They call my crazies when I'm freaking out about whether or not one of my DIY ideas will work. They are amazing and I definitely wouldn't be able to stay sane without them!
I call my bridesmaids my "bridal dream team" which consists of my two older sisters, two best friends, and my fiance's sisters, They are a group of women with strength, love, and compassion. They have been my closest advisers whenever I asked for their opinions, but also my toughest advisers when they felt that I should have been doing something else. It's hard for your closest friends and family to express their feelings in a tactful way, that keeps your best interests at heart, and makes you listen when you're being a nutcase! I valuable their support so much and love that they are all so willing to give and help me along the way. My wedding is coming up in April, and I would love to gift them jewelry from the M.Flynn collection as a token of my gratitude and thanks for their help. I know that they would rock those white and gold snowflake earrings with the sass and attitude that makes each of them unique and hold a special place in my heart. Thanks for your consideration!
My bridesmaids are amazing, particularly my Maid of Honor. They stepped up from the beginning to lend a hand, as they knew I wasn't going to have a lot of help from family (they're just not into planning, and I am!). From researching venues, to hosting an engagement party and providing me with sweet mementos and organizers along the way, my beautiful bridesmaids are my extended family. From near and far - one is in Pakistan until two weeks before the wedding - they are lending me their support and invaluable time. My maid of honor has devoted countless hours because she knows the weight I feel from having to plan and pay for my wedding...I couldn't as for kinder women to stand next to me as I marry the man I love. They truly deserve these gorgeous antique flower earrings - something as special as they are to me.
I met my bridesmaid and maid of honor one month apart when we were in the 6th grade! They are my oldest and dearest friends and I couldn't imagine moving into the next stage of my life without them by my side. For nearly 20 years we have been together - but all over the map, through college, grad school, and our post-education lives, living throughout the country we may not talk for months at a time due to crazy schedules, but when we do pick up the phone it is like we never spent a second apart. They have both been by my side planning this wedding with such style and support! They deserve these beautiful earrings - because like the earrings they are classic and a little out of the ordinary - which is wonderful!
I met my bridesmaids when we were 5 years old and lived across the street from each other. They are my sisters in every way. They know everything about me and we can tell what each is thinking just by looking at them. Not only were they there through all the good times and the bad, wiped tears from my eyes, and cheers when there was good news, but they are also responsible for me meeting the love of my life. My best friend and matron of honor introduced me to Josh one night and had to force us to meet again because I wasn't sure I liked him. A year later we met and 3 years after that, he proposed to me with my best friend standing outside the door waiting! She has been there through everything and I know we will be friends for life. There are no words to describe what my best friends and bridesmaids mean to me... they are my family, my sisters, my shoulder to cry on, and the are part of my heart.
What amazing bridesmaids I have! All my bridesmaids are married except for 2, so they have invaluable advice for my wedding! There are 7 girls from different times in my life: my sister, my 4 best friends from college, & 2 friends from Houston (my life after college)!!
I would love to get them something special for being a part of my wedding. They have all been there to help me grow in my life. I would not be the person I am today without each and every one of them!!
First off, I have to say that I LOVE M. Flynn Accessories!! I live in Boston and have been to their Boston studio. I am in love with their jewelry and would I know my girls would love these vintage earrings!
Ok, on to my lovely seven bridesmaids. I have the best bridesmaid in the entire world ... they consist of my sister (MOH), 2 amazing future sister-in-laws, and 3 best friends forever! My BM's are truly the most important women in my life. They are my best friends and I could not imagine planning my wedding without them. I have cried, laughed, and danced with them all and I cannot wait to cry, laugh, and dance with them on my big day! I could go on and on about how amazing each woman is and how much they mean to me but I'll try to keep this short and sweet. They have all been so helpful with my wedding plans and my little melt-down moments. I love them all very much and I would love to be able to give them all these fabulous earrings. I love you ladies and I cannot wait to share my special day with you all!
My maid of honor deserves a trophy... Really, she does. My fiance and I have been engaged for almost two years, during which time I've started a strenuous grad school program, had financial difficulties, experienced severe family distress, and have gone through the bumps of moving in together after having a purely long-distance relationship. My maid of honor helped me weather the storm, all the while encouraging me emotionally and helping me to see that it's okay to focus some of my energy on wedding planning.
Our wedding is completely DIY besides the photographer and the catering, so we've had quite the task ahead of us! My maid of honor has stepped in time and time again with crafty ideas, helping me find a fabulous Anthropologie dress for the bridesmaids, making my veil, or helping me sew table runners. With her and my fiance's help, this challenging time has been filled with joy and beautiful, wedding-related details. I don't know how to thank her enough!
I'm definitely not surprised to see such an amazing turnout as so many of us brides choose to surround ourselves with the women that mean the most to us as our bridesmaids. I of course am no exception and jumped at the chance to gush about my favorite gals! My maid of honor (or "my moh" as I constantly refer to her, lol) is my sister who of course has been there for me no matter what, even when were at that age where our favorite past time was pushing each others buttons :O) Several of my very close college friends that rallied with me and my family while my mom overcame her battle with cancer. And to round it all out I've included the two new women I will add to my family on our big day; my new sister in law and my fiance's sister in law. We just wrapped up the invitation sweatshop :O) and I can't wait to enlist all of their crafty talents for the rest of the projects we'll be doing. These ladies are such an important part of my life and I would love to thank them with such a stunning gift!
Picking my four bridesmaids was easy--I chose my two sisters and best friends, Amy and Misty, and my two new sisters-in-law, Kathy and Elizabeth. Not only was the wedding planning process a time to reconnect and become closer to Amy and Misty (who both live far away from me) but a time to really get to know my two new sisters. I admit, the initial stages of this planning process was rocky. As both Kathy and Elizabeth are opinionated women, I felt a huge amount of pressure to please them when it came to the wedding. While my sisters are very emotionally supportive women, it took a while to get used to Kathy and Elizabeth's blunt nature. I thought, at first, they were too critical and insensitve. But now when I see what they are doing of us -- helping us with the finances of the wedding and our future, as well as the tough logistics of wedding planning and budgeting, I can see that they're showing their love and support in a huge way. It may not be the approach that I'm I used to, but in the end I can see that I'm surrounded by women who truly love and support me. I feel truly blessed for not only my two sisters who have loved and cared for me since birth, but two new sisters whose family I'm proud to become a part of.
I have 4 people on my side of the bridal party - my sister, my cousin, my best friend from undergrad and my best friend from grad school. Each one has helped in ways beyond comprehension, but I'd have to talk most about my sister - my maid of honor. She is 3 years younger than I am and has special needs. From the time she came into my little world, she has amazed me. The doctors didn't think she'd be able to speak, so mom dad and I learned sign language. She spoke. They were sure how she'd do in school, but she persevered and did well in her academic special needs classes and in her "mainstreamed" (with non special needs kids) other classes like art, gym, etc. They didn't think she'd go to college - she got her associates degree from a local community college in Life Skills classes. They didn't think she'd drive (she had a very hard time passing the written exam for your license until my mom begged the DMV to give her an oral test...after failing the written 4 times, she got a 97% on the oral). She's driving. After she graduated from college, she worked at a local grocery store in my town. Then she decided to move out of my parents house and talked to the grocery store manager there and had her job transferred. Just having her in my life inspires me to be a better person. She LOVES LOVES LOVES weddings and thinks of herself as my "wedding planner" and emails me links of random things she thinks I would like. It's awesome. When there are things she can't do, my best bud from college steps in. You would think she's getting married based on all the research she's done! And then the other two are also like sisters to me. I feel very blessed to have them in my life and would love to give them something lovely as a thank you. With our limited budget, this giveaway would be quite appreciated! :)
I have 5 bridesmaids, 2 of which are my amazing sisters! These women are my best friends and I am so honored to have them standing next to me on my wedding day. Recently, my maid of honor and sister moved to Guatemala. She felt called to be a missionary and teach orphans in a little town outside of Guatemala City (she is not getting paid). I was sad and happy at the same time - while I wanted her to be here with me to plan details, (she will be able to come back for the wedding) I was extremely happy that she was doing something she felt passionate about! Even from Guatemala she has managed to help me - calling as much as possible, researching honeymoon ideas and looking for COOL JEWELRY! I would LOVE to be able to give my girls these amazing earrings! They deserve it - especially my sister who gave up everything to help others! Thanks!
I really appreciate how my bridesmaids have been so flexible. I am always feeling guilty for having them spend time and money on me, but hearing them say, "No, just do whatever you want and I'll go along with that" is super freeing for me. Love them!
My maid of honor is my angel - she saw me through a horrible divorce/custody battle, holding my Mom's hand in court, and has been like a sister ever since. She introduced me to my fiance at a brunch in TX and she'll never know how much she really means to me - having been through so much with me she has agreed to stand with me as my Maid of Honor and I want to shower her in gifts.......With my limited budget these beautiful earrings will definitely help me do so, and these are so her style - perfect!!
I have 6 wonderful women standing up with me on my wedding day. Their friendship and love have defined the places I've lived and the person I've been in the different stages of my life: growing up in the Northeast, college in Texas, and working in Georgia. My little sister, my best friend since 1st grade, two close college friends, and two roommates who got me through two stressful years of teaching and beyond. Without them, I would be a different person. They've all offered to help with anything I need, but the truth is, just having them with me is enough to make me happy. :)
I'm having a pretty short engagement (5 months) so I knew that I was on a pretty tight schedule. Then, two weeks into planning I found out that I would need to relocate out of state for my job for the next four months. And this happened two days after my mom was hospitalized from food poisoning. Needless to say, things were a mess and the 5 months I had to plan were reduced to 2 weeks. One of my lovely ladies woke up at 4AM to drive down to Austin from Dallas to accompany me on all my vendor meetings since my mom wasn't able to. There honestly are no words to describe how thankful I am to have her stand by my side!
I have 8 wonderful ladies standing beside me on my big day! They each are special in their own way, but perhaps the most unique story is that of my maid of honor. She and I were in the same sorority together in college and she actually set me up on a blind date with my now fiance way back when. She had a great friendship with each of us separately before knowing us as a couple, which has been an amazing blessing during stressful times in the planning process. Whenever I feel stressed, she reminds me of how amazing of a couple my fiance and I are. When I'm frustrated (maybe even with my fiance) she keeps me grounded by telling me stories of what a great and unique person he was before we even met. It's really special to have someone who can offer so many great perspectives on each of us individually and as a couple!
I've only been engaged since December, and my wedding is still 6 1/2 months away, but my 6 bridesmaids have already been extremely encouraging in my endeavor to do an intensely DIY wedding. While none of them are terribly crafty themselves, their warm words cheering me on give me the confidence to do this!
My bridesmaids are the girls that have been there for me through everything. I'm living in Italy with my fiance, and my girls are in three different countries but all manage to be there for me in unique ways. My US girls help me with anything I need to order from back home. My Italian gal gives me advice about all the paperwork and runs errands with me at the drop of a hat. My big sister knows EVERYTHING and she will always be the person I look up to in every way. She is living in England on a shoestring budget and has never once complained about how exactly she'll manage to take her family of four on a week long vacation.
Two of my bridesmaids have been especially amazing and made all the difference during this stressful time. After announcing the engagement, I went back to my hometown in california to announce it to my family and friends. One of my girls let me stay in her little apartment, and when I had flight delays and had to extend my trip by an entire week, she made me feel all the more welcome (even though I know she missed quality time with her boyfriend). I told her about our plan to sign the marriage certificate a few months before the wedding for legal purposes, and she took me straight to victoria secret to buy me something to make my secrety wedding night special! I only have one local bridesmaid in Italy, and she bears the brunt of the workload. She even postponed a vacation with her husband to be my witness at the aforementioned marriage certificate signing!
I wouldn't be able to pull this off without the help of my wonderful bridesmaids, to say nothing of how they've been there for me in the past. I know that on the day of the wedding they deserve an amazing gift!!
my bridesmaids keep surprising me, not by doing all that i ask, but by doing all the things i wish for them to do, but haven't asked. sometimes i think, I can't ask them to do that, it's too much, and then it's done, without my asking. they have been so generous with their time and support; i keep remembering why they are my best friends. the six of them, many who have not met eachother, have been sending emails back and forth and keep surprising me with the little and big things they keep coming up with. such amazing girls.
My bridesmaids have been awesome! I live far away from both of them, but each of them have been involved in one particular special moment since being engaged: one threw the engagement party, one hosted a shower, and one is hosting the bachelorette! And they have all generously volunteered to come to the destination early (we are having the wedding in jamaica). They have also graciously kept me sane throughout this whole process...there has not been a moment where I have not felt so loved by my closest and dearest friends.
I don't have any sisters, but I would have to say that my bridesmaids are the closest thing I have to a sister. Some of the gals have been friends with me since grade school and others are friends that I have met 5 years ago I know that I could count on each and every gal for any problem in the future and that we will be friends for a lifetime. I can be a little neurotic and sometimes second guess myself. My bridesmaids are always there to remind me that I made a decision for a reason and to trust my judgement. I would have to say my MOH has been AMAZING! She loves to party plan and has acted as my planner. She arranged viewing of venues, suggested vendors, came along to all my bridal gown appointments and tried on many bridesmaid dresses. Without her, I would probably not be as far along in the planning process as I already am. I think she is almost as excited for my wedding as I am!
well, mine are my two sisters, and they are constant and true
All of my bridesmaids are my family members, first cousins actually. I was the only child, so growing up I spent a lot of my time with them. They are practically my sisters, and they're my best friends who I am so honored to have in my wedding. They have ALWAYS been there for me, through my worst and best times. I have had friends come and go, which is very sad, but my cousins have always been there for me. I am SO lucky to have them in my life. I have two maid of honors and five bridesmaids. I made the mistake of buying necklaces the minute I asked them to be part of my wedding, and now that they've chosen dresses, some of the styles doesn't work with the necklaces I chose! I have been looking endlessly (all over the web, in the city, etc) and haven't found anything I love. These would be SO perfect for them! Thank you for this contest!
My bridesmaids have been my friends for over a decade - I don't have sisters, but I have them! Four out of the six have been pregnant for most of my engagement, but despite the amazing changes happening in their lives they have been so hopeful and generous. Two out of the four have had their beautiful baby girls, and two more are due within the next 6 weeks. However, despite the craziness that has taken over their lives five out of the six are going to make it to my shower and will celebrate my bachelorette party with me in May, even though most of them live hundreds of miles away. So generous and destined to be an amazing day and night with my very busy favorite ladies!
How perfect, I have six girls in my party. My co-maids of honor are my sisters. Even though my older sister lives 100's of miles away and recently got engaged herself, she has been very helpful in planning my wedding. My younger sister lives an hour away and will still drive up to help me with whatever I need. Two of the other girls are new brides and have lots of great advice. The remaining two girls are family from the grooms side. All of them have been such an important part of my life over the years and it means a lot to me that they can share in this special experience with me.
As soon as I saw this post, I thought those earrings are just like my bridesmaids - beautiful and unique. I am lucky enough to have seven amazing women representing me on my wedding day. Seven uniquely different, yet equally fabulous women. My sister with her quirky sense of humor and ability to make me laugh in any situation. My best friend from high school who can calm me down from any form of hysteria and has a the strange gift of knowing what I'm thinking without it ever coming out of my mouth. My two teenage cousins who have been (literally) attached to my hip since the day they were born - one telling me her life story on my right hip and the other quietly resting her head against me on my left hip. My best friend from college who is incredibly creative, has the best laugh on the planet, and always gets my vision. My other best friend from college who is fiercely loyal and has an uncanny ability to keep me in check when my "bridezilla" is showing. And finally, a family friend who is the best kind of feisty, great at giving advice, and knows exactly how much wine to pour in my glass. These women are my life. They each represent a little piece of me. I would love to be able to show them how much they mean to me by gifting them with something that is as beautiful and unique as they are.
One thirty-something bride.
One Maid of Honor:
My forty-something, married, older sister who refuses to be called "matron" of anything and has been there for me every step of the way. My mom actually thought I, as an infant, was "the perfect baby" because I slept through the night. Not quite! Because we shared a room, my sister would wake up and soothe me as soon as I started to cry in the crib. She really is like a second mother to me.
Two Bridesmaids:
My thirty-something, oldest and "bestest" friend. We met in third grade and have been partners in crime ever since. From cheesy movie nights with Kevin Costner (Robin Hood) to days when we would just sit around and plan our future weddings, she has always been my closest confidant.
My *almost* twenty-something niece. My brother's daughter. Born when I was only 14 years old. She is my baby-doll. My princess. Ever the drama queen but always the life of the party. She is, to me, what I must be to my older sister.
I am so proud to have these three women in my life! My sister keeps me grounded and continues to teach me what it takes to be a mature, respected woman. My best friend reminds me that life is happening around us all of the time we need to be willing to roll with the punches. My niece keeps me young and "relevant."
Since there are 6 pairs of earrings, I'd like to extend my "VIP list" to include my mother and my fiancee's mother and step-mother.
There is no way to put into words what my mother has done for my family through the years. She is one of the strongest women I know. As an RN, she struggled to keep my father alive, while, at the same time, as a mother, she struggled to raise an infant (me) and two teenagers (my sister and brother). As my father walks me down the aisle on my wedding day, deep down, I will be thanking my mother for sacrificing her career and social life to take care of all of us.
My fiancee's mother and step-mother also deserve to be recognized as amazing women. I am so thankful that they accepted me into their respective families. Each woman is strong, confident and has contributed to making Andrew the man he is today. I cannot thank them enough.
Almost 2 years ago I found mylife had turned upside down. I was dianosed with Type 1 diabeties, insulin dependant. I was in and out of the hospital, totally wiped out, suffered from neoropathy and gained 50pounds in one year. Throughout my crazy 2 years my bridesmaids have been by my side. The phone calls, cards, words of incouragment, and just knowing that no matter how much my life had changed my girlfriends would always be by my side.
With my wedding coming up I would love to give them something that would thank them for everything.
I am still early in the wedding preparations, but so far my bridesmaids have inspired me with their enthusiasm to help, to listen and to offer ideas. My sister made us a beautiful and functional wedding planner, and her excitement has rivalled my own. My friend N flew over across the country to surprise us at our engagement party!! My friend M has been there since we were 9 years old and we have shared all sorts of things through the years, including chicken pox!!
All three girls will be there to support us through the wedding minefield and I look forward to taking the journey with them!
Kick off meeting next month. With these three girls it will be a fun and exciting process. No stress in sight!
My bridesmaids are strong women who are so loving and so amazing, they are the six women who continue teaching me how to be a stronger, better woman and the type of friend they deserve. I don't deserve women so gracious and amazing in my life, as I tend to build a wall around myself and fight feeling vulnerable. These women, including two sisters, push me constantly to open up and honestly feel through what is going on in my life. They teach me how to receive, as that is a much harder feat for me than giving. They teach me that people have a hard time receiving from me emotionally if I cannot be open to receiving support from them.
Two women are my sisters, who are 8 and 14 years older than I am (and I'm 30). Two are my first college roommates over a decade ago... the same year my Fiance and I began dating. Those two have been supportive and ridden the rollercoaster of our 20s with me, which we are all happy to say is behind us, and we are better friends together for having survived that. :) The last two friends I have made in more recent years. They are younger than I am, but these two women have shown me a strength of faith that inspires me every day. I love them all soooo much, and not only are they helping me plan an amazing celebration of love, but they are helping me through my Grandma (the woman who raised me) being hospitalized this week for a heart attack. They are amazing, and just like my Fiance, I don't know what I'd do without them. I can't wait to find amazing ways to celebrate them!
I can honestly say I have the most amazing bridal party. My closest bridesmaid is 4 hours away but everyone has been great with making sure that I'm okay and seeing if I need help with anything. My maid of honor is the absolute sweetest and most positive person you can ever meet. She is always calling to check and see how everything is going, if I've figured out what I want to do for this or that, and to just make sure I'm not getting too stressed out. One of my bridesmaids is on another continent right now finishing up school. She is an amazing artist and I can't wait for her to get back because I know she'll help me out with any diy projects I have. Thank goodness because I am not the best with that! My bridesmaid who lives the closest to me is one of my oldest friends. We've known each other since second grade and grew up together. She just recently got engaged and asked me to be in her bridal party. It's great getting to listen to someone else's plans for their wedding! My two other bridesmaids are actually my soon to be sisters. They are both so much fun and have welcomed me since the first time my fiance brought me home. All of my girls are the nicest and most gorgeous people inside and out! I would love to be able to give them such a beautiful present that I know they would all adore and appreciate.
Two of my very best friends helped me hand write one hundred nine save the dates! My FH and I found prints of nine vintage Charlotte postcards and we copied, printed and cut them all before two bridesmaids came over and patiently wrote (and we sometimes re-wrote and re-wrote...) all our Save the Dates! It only took a couple hours with their help but it was fun, funny, and saved some from being exposed to my awful handwriting :)
My attendants have been there from the very, very beginning - since I was a dumb teenager and my fiance and I were years away from ever meeting. They helped me make myself into the person that I was at the moment I met the man I will marry; they met him at the beginning of our relationship and let me know that he really was a catch; and they knew that we would end up being married before I did. Throughout our relatively long engagement (20 months by the big day), they've been there as I've changed my mind again and again about pretty much every aspect of the wedding itself and they've listened to me agonize about whether or not to change my name. It's incredibly important to me to be able to give each of them something beautiful to thank them for being a part of my journey.
My bridesmaids are the best! After ordering their dresses, having their shoes dyed, and taking off work for our big day, we changed our plans and decided to do a destination wedding.
I felt so bad because I thought my girls would be frustrated with the change of plans.
But...these girls didn't disappoint! Hence, the reason I am blessed to have them in my life...
They were just as excited for our change of plans, and are now in the process of making arrangements to accompany us on our incredible wedding journey in paradise.
My girls deserve to win because they have truly put my happiness first. They have demonstrated selfless love and friendship.
Thanks for an awesome giveaway!
One of my bridesmaids a great seamstress! So she's going to help me with decisions on the bridesmaids dresses and then make them herself. We're not quite ready for much bridesmaid help yet, since we still have 8 months to go but I already know I'll have one help with addressing envelopes since she has such great handwriting and putting together our paper products. I know they'll be a great help and I appreciate their dedicating a lot of their time for me. I would love to be able to give these beautiful earrings to them.
What I love most about my bridesmaids is that they never fail to amaze or inspire me. Each one is strong, beautiful and so unique! No matter how far away they live or what stage of life they are in, they're always able to offer me support and a good laugh.
And, no matter what color shoes I ask them to wear or how many times I call them to ask for advice, each one of them is there for my fiance and I. I cannot thank them enough for being such a wonderful part of my life!
My maid of honor is a graphic designer and designed from beginning to end EVERY SINGLE paper element for our day. Save the Dates, Invitations, Guest books, signage, place cards, table numbers, programs, menus. Nothing I ask of her is too big a task and she always helps me out, even if I don't ask her. I hope that I can be 1/2 of the help that she has been to me for her wedding day (which is coming up soon! eek!).
One of my bridesmaids has driven over 800 miles with me to search for venues, reading out of Mindy Weiss's Wedding Planning book the entire way so that we wouldn't have to listen to the radio. She has been amazing with making sure I am doing everything on time!
All of bridesmaids are my 'Team Against Traditional." They stand up for me when I am getting lectured by someone for not following age old rules of weddings and are always on my side when proposing out-of-the-box ideas to my fiance.
I don't think I would ever be able to tell these women thank you enough for the support and love they have surrounded me with throughout this entire process. I love them so much and I can't wait to see everything fall in to place for my wedding and have my girls standing beside me (and handing me tissues) when I marry my best friend.
The support my bridesmaids have provided is amazing. All of them have been there to support me for . . . well, for as long as I can remember. One of my bridesmaids is currently living in England and has been kind enough to spend hours on the internet searching for bands, photographers, etc. Another (my soon to be sister-in-law) has been very instrumental in keeping my fiance in line when he gets tired of all of the wedding talk.
The earrings are SO pretty! What a great giveaway. OK so I have 6 bridesmaids and rather than talk about them collectively I thought it maybe fun to discuss why I cant live without each of them on our bid day!
Sam (MOH): While the groom makes me a complete human being, Sam is the ying to my yang, my partner in crime, and legitimately my best friend from college. Always armed with a plan and with an excellent head on her shoulders, Sam will be ready and able to handle any wedding chaos. So when looking for extra support and a little hilarity, Sam was an obvious choice.
Sarah (MOH): Sarah is someone you want around when things get tough, or emotional, or in situations of a party, outdoor activities, daylong events, traveling. There actually is no event that I would not want her with me - my wedding clearly no exception.
Ash: One of the things that I love about Ash is her wild frankness. With everyone. There is no doubt in my mind that Ashley will have my back the day of my wedding and all the days leading up to and after it. This, aside from her being one of my longest lasting friends and the closest thing to a sister I have ever known, made her an obvious choice.
Hope (sis of groom): Hope is creative, fun, and thoughtful. Plus she lives in Florida, which, along with her fabulous personality and exceptional good looks, puts her right to the top of our list of people to visit! Welcoming from the start, Hope is like the sister I never had. She is also amazing at making events and/or people feel special and very loved - I consider myself lucky to have Hope involved in all the details of wedding planning since day one!
Danielle: I consider myself lucky to have Danielle as one of my best friends - she has a huge heart and is the greatest friend / listener I know. She has listened to me "bla bla bla" about this wedding looong before we even had a date and there is absolutely no one that could be any more joyous about the occasion (except of course, maybe the groom).
Tara: Quite the traveler, Tara is probably the most adventureous person I know. She is always up for a trip and/or a good time and always comes with a smile :) She has a great sense of humor and the biggest heart. She is truly a geniune friend and one that I am lucky to have support me in life as well as on the big day!
They all live in different cities which makes planning a bit more challenging but these girls have really made every step along the way feel special. These earrings would be a great way to begin to show my gratitude and love :)
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My bridesmaids will be my cousins who I will finally be reunited with for my wedding. I'm from Bosnia and after the war of the 90's my parents and I were separated from the rest of our family. It's very expensive to see each other and we've mainly stayed in contact through the email and social media (in recent years). I will see them again for my wedding next summer and I am beyond happy about it! I love them very much and can't wait to have them there with us.
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