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Word Count: 548 Bridesmaids Gifts: a Token of Love, Appreciation and Affection
No one has as much fun as the bride to be on her wedding day, except,
perhaps, her bridesmaids. Bridesmaids enjoy all of the fun of a wedding without
the stress and headaches of planning the blessed affair. Bridesmaid’s gifts
are a popular item among wedding parties and the brides honored attendees. Often
the bride to be offers bridesmaids gifts to her wedding party at a rehearsal
dinner, in order to thank her friends and family for participating in her union
ceremony, and recognize them for all of their assistance during the planning and
preparation stages of her wedding.
Often the bride-to-be aspires to find bridesmaids gifts that are personal,
unique and fun. Historically, a bridesmaid was a close friend or sister who is
asked to take part in the wedding experience, or one who helps tend to the bride
and help her prepare for her wedding. Traditionally, a bridesmaid was considered
a bearer of good fortune, someone meant to protect the bride against evil.
Legend has it that bridesmaids confuse any evil spirits that might be lurking
around by dressing up similarly as a means of distraction. For this reason alone
a bride is more than happy to bestow her thanks upon her maidens.
In contemporary society bridesmaids are often a bride's right hand 'ladies'
helping her get into and out of her wedding dress, helping to infuse the bride
with excitement and sharing tears of joy at the blessed event. Though the maid
of honor traditionally carries the bulk of pre-wedding assistance
responsibilities, the maids also are leaned upon to lend a helping hand whenever
possible. Bridesmaids serve many purposes including helping keep the bride
relaxed and focused on her wedding day. Wedding jitters are common among new
brides.
Bridesmaids often play a strong supporting role during the wedding
experience. They may be asked to help plan the wedding, address invitations,
order decorations or help shop for a wedding dress. Perhaps the best part of
being a bridesmaid is participating in all of the pre-wedding 'fluff'. This may
include trips to the spa or salon for a little pre-wedding pampering.
The bride’s helpers also often help out with guest seating arrangements at
the wedding. For unmarried bridesmaids, the best bridesmaid’s gift is the
bouquet tossed by the bride at her reception. The receiver is said to be the
next in line to marry.
Of course bridesmaids are not always the recipient of bridesmaid’s gifts;
many times the bridesmaids are responsible for offering classic gifts to the
bride to be. These may include 'gag' gifts such as tiara’s, gag rings, and
other party favors often presented during the bachelorette party. No matter what
type of wedding is planned, or where, bridesmaids often enjoy all of the same
benefits as the bride, without, of course, the benefit of going home with the
groom.
About The Author
Adriana Copaceanu provides people with creative gift ideas that don't blow
the bank. Gift Baskets for Baby to Birthday and Beyond, are just some gift ideas
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