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Often one of the last things to check off your list of gifts is that final token of gratitude for your beloved bridesmaids. Today’s Bridal Party Gift Round Up is here to act as a little gift guide to help ease the “What to give?” woes. The items in this next assortment are all about fun, feminine little extras that are the perfect compliment to something practical for the wedding or something completely customized for each girl.

Row One: Stephanie Johnson makes great cosmetic bags, and this one is the perfect size to tote around makeup for the day-of, and well, everyday for that matter. To go the extra mile, tuck a favorite lipstick inside. What woman doesn’t love a beautifully scented (and packaged) soap. For those who want to splurge, it’s also a lovely little item to nestle into a little gift bag for your maids with gift certificate to a local spa. TokyoMilk’s solid perfume is ideal for ladies that are on the go and is just the right thing to pop into an charming clutch.

Row Two: So cute and frilly, Show Pony’s screen-printed totes are a fabulous gift to give your ladies so they can carry their extra goodies from the wedding weekend in style. Anthropologie’s apron collection is not only completely and utterly adorable, but makes for the perfect gift to give your “maids.” Pair it with your favorite cookbook and you have a pretty sweet gift. Brooklyn Book Binder is a one stop shop for hand-bound journals, albums and calendars in a wide variety of prints. Write a little note on the inside of the journal cover, circle a few days on the calendar to get coffee with your maids, fill a photo album with pics from the good ole days. It’s all about personalization with these gifts.

Row Three: Roberta Roller Rabbit is my go-to shop for unique finds, so I couldn’t resist the ultra-hip pouches that comes in her fun, worldly prints and are great for just about anything. Fill it up with your favorite magazines and a bottle of wine for your girls to indulge. This vintage camera inspired photo album is a super sleek book to store fun photos of you and your maids. A completely fun and practical little extra, Funktion hand towels are as cute as can be and are sure to be a hit among your favorite ladies.

Thank you so much to Carrie for inspiring such fun gift purchases! The bottom line…think personality. No need to spend a fortune if your gifts are thoughtful and reflect the personalities of your friends.

Coming up…a SUPER fun wedding with lots of stealable ideas!

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It’s time for our weekly round-up that our fabulous editor, Carrie, put together especially for SMP readers. This week, we are tackling bridesmaids gifts…gits that are as thoughtful as they are chic, as wearable as they are completely and totally special.

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During our Bridesmaids Jewelry Round Up, one of our savvy readers was looking for a bridesmaid’s gift that was a little more personal than the often-anticipated earrings or necklace. I loved this question, particularly because it speaks so appropriately to the role we ask these ladies to play. Naturally, determined to find some good gift inspiration, I began to scour the web for all things, personal, practical and bit playful in the world of bridal party gifts. This first set is all about a modern take on the classic monogram, which is a brilliant choice if you want your memento to be perfectly customized to each of your maids.

Row One: A touch of gold and delicate silver, gives Anne Kiel’s gilded necklace just the right amount of modern sophistication. It is no secret that the silhouette has made a huge comeback, and the pendent by Le Papier Studio is a clever way to capture your maids personal style. The monogrammed envelope necklace, found on Etsy, makes it easy to tell your ladies how much they mean to you-not to mention the tiny letter inside the envelope is absolutely adorable.

Row Two: By far the sweetest little mirror I have ever seen, Anthropologie’s pocket mirror is a lovely memento to any bridesmaids gift. This delicate coffee mug will remind your ladies of your special day, everyday, and can double as a place-setting for the bridesmaids luncheon. Fill it with coffee beans and tuck a starbucks giftcard inside for even more charm. West Elm’s keepsake boxes are ideal for displaying a classic monogram and a great item to store jewels from the wedding day.

Row Three: I love monogrammed vintage hankies and it just so happens they are the best thing to have in hand while the bride and groom say their “I do’s.” I am so excited to have found this Etsy shop full of colorful renditions customized on vintage china. This gift is truly one-of-a-kind. Everyone can use a nice set of personalized stationery. Hello! Lucky has several delightful themes in a spectrum of bold colors.

So much more coming up in just a bit!

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Here is a glimpse into the process involved in making these…

Material
 
2 colors of cardstock
1 patterned paper
Glue
Scalloped punch
1 3/8” circle punch
1 1/4” circle punch
X-acto knife
Round stamp
Glue
Satin Ribbon
Lip balm (mine was crafted and personalize by http://ll2b.com/ )
 
 
Instructions
 
Print this templatefor drawing instruction (The copyright for the template goes to Renne Ondrajka)
 
1)  For the Outside piece:
a)  Cut a piece of cardstock by 3 1/2” x 5 3/4”
b)  Score it at 2 1/2” and 3 1/4” (the center piece will be 3/4” wide)
 
2)  For the inside holder piece:
a) Cut a piece of cardstock by 3 1/2” x 5 3/4”
b)  Score it at 2 1/2” and 3 1/4” (the center piece will be 3/4” wide)
c)  With an x-acto knife, cut 3 different slices as we can see on the template link.  These cuts will serve to insert the lip balm inside the pocket.
 
3)  Glue the inside and outside cardstock piece making sure to not put glue on the center cuts pieces.  The pieces should open like this:  http://picasaweb.google.fr/MEDRO13/MotifDamaskDiane50Ans#5211949307577820194
 
4)  Decorate the exterior pocket as desired with a pattern paper, stamps or anything else you’d like.  A quick note…before you glue the pattern paper on the outside cardstock piece, put a piece of ribbon between the two pieces. 
 
5)  Insert the lip balm inside the pocket and tie the ribbon.  Voilà !

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I am a sucker for anything gold, and anything handmade so these little gems were a no brainer…especially because they pair vintage recycled jewelry with new closures and such. I think the lockets and the charm necklaces would make such beautiful bridesmaids gift. They would also be the perfect sentimental gift for your mother or grandmother.

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I’m sure you’ve noticed by now… I love simple, gold jewelry. It’s forever classic and elegant and these fit the bill perfectly. They are sophisticated and inspired and yet the prices are insanely reasonable. The freshwater pearl necklace on the top right is only $34! So, they just might fit into your bridesmaid gift budget!

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Here is a little tidbit from Lisa about her new collection…

After being a bride myself and searching everywhere for (for lack of a better word) ‘non-cheesy’ bridal party gifts—–I quickly realized that they did not exist! I started with what seemed natural for me and designed T-Shirts for Miss Bride, Maid of Honour and Bridesmaid with a sophisticated, fashion forward look——-and a cheeky attitude. I also used the softest, most comfortable, flattering tees I could find. Because this is a gift item and I absolutely LOVE Packaging Design, this product wouldn’t be complete without beautiful, chic girly packaging! These are carried in boutiques, as well as sold on my website.

March 30th, at LA’s Premiere Bridal Event, A Soolip Wedding 2008, I launched 3 new products to the line: a Zip Up Hoodie for Miss Bride, Doggie of the Bride T-Shirts (yes, that’s right!!) and Letterpressed Note Cards for the Bridal Party. They are brand new and not even in stores yet.

I looooooove this new line and if I were getting married again, I would have been all over these gifts. Thank you so much, Lisa, for sharing with us!!

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The best part? Erin will work with brides on their own jewelry, or for their bridesmaids, with collections started at $20 (prices go up from there). She will also give price breaks when you order more than 5 pieces. Pretty good, right?

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