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by Janet R., Jan

Giving gifts for bridesmaids is one of the popular wedding traditions and etiquette. Many brides give gifts for their bridesmaids as their sign of deep gratitude, and their simple way also of saying "thank you". This is a responsibility of the bride where she should look for different items to show appreciation to the girls that have played an important role during pre-wedding preparations and during the wedding ceremony itself. Preparing wedding gifts for bridesmaids can be very expensive but there are other inexpensive options you may consider. Yes, elegant gifts are usually expensive but try shopping for items at your nearest discount stores, where different cheap selections await you. They may be cheap but as with other elegant items, they too can make a satisfying gift to your bridesmaids.

Great options for your girls don't need to be very expensive, in fact several online bridal stores offer a wide variety of inexpensive gifts to suit any bridesmaids' personality. Each item comes with different styles and designs to match not only you girls' personality but also your desired wedding theme. If you wonder why it's important to match the bridesmaids gifts to the wedding theme, it is because other cases happen where bridesmaids are using their present while the celebration still continues. So you don't want to give something that can destroy their outfit which can ruin their day at your wedding.

Inexpensive gifts are of different kinds, consider an engravable compact mirror. Compact mirrors can make classic mementos for your pretty girls. This may come in simple to stylish form. Several designs and styles including sleek or ornamented, plain or covered in jewels are great options to choose from. Making it more special by engraving each of your bridesmaids' name or personal message on the item. So why not give them such specialized presents that they will remember every time they check their makeup. Consider a Ciena Chrome Compact Mirror that can make an elegant portable compact mirror for your bridesmaids' purse. This memento is perfect where it has a polished surface which highlights two lines of beautiful engraving.

Or perhaps you can give a Bridesmaids Heart Compact Mirror with Case, a petite silver plated heart with mirror on one side and features engraving on the other side. This not only makes a perfect wedding gift for your bridesmaids but also a cool and colorful favor during your bridal shower party. Also, you may consider an Engravable Bridesmaid's Compact Mirror that comes with clean, modern and sophisticated look making an elegant bridesmaids' accessory during your big day. With this type of personalized compact mirror, your bridesmaids would adore its classic look while carrying it in their purses.

Other inexpensive options like bridesmaids shirt, personalized tote bags and other custom-made items are available in reasonable prices, ideal for those who have tight budgets. But even though you have a tight budget, that doesn't mean you can't have your desired dream wedding. Whether your gift is expensive or not, the most important thing is the thought behind the item.

In today's age, personalization is the new hot trend. Everywhere you turn there is a sea of initials and names embroidered or painted on personalized gifts. What used to be a means of marking personal possessions has turned into a fashion craze. This has expanded to wedding gifts as well. Now, instead of thinking about what to get someone that they don't already own, people can consider getting them wedding shower gifts with their own name or initials.

Through personalization, your wedding gifts can now take on a new light. For example, if a friend has a wedding in a summer month, some great personalized gifts would be monogrammed beach towels. The couple can take these to the pool or on vacation. Simply have the towels monogrammed and throw them in a beach bag with sun tan lotion and some flip flops. This gift is sure to please any sun loving couple; you could even have the beach bag embroidered.

Other great personalized gifts could be a set of wine glasses etched with initials or a name. Take these glasses and wrap them up with their favorite wine, and you are sure to have a crowd pleaser.

Is the couple religious? Some of the most appreciated personalized gifts are those with a religious theme. For instance, you can get a cross or other religious jewelry engraved. It's also quite common to buy a deluxe gift Bible and have it engraved with the person's name. Personalized gifts with a religious theme are doubly sentimental--sentimental because of who gave it and because of its rich, spiritual meaning.

But jewelry doesn't have to be religious. Personalized gifts might also include lockets, bracelets, and even watches, as long as you don't go too overboard. Some couples also appreciate a nice engraved ink pen.

Personalized wedding shower gifts can also be fun and yet affordable. You purchase items on the couple's registry, to be presented as wedding shower gifts, but make them more fun and more different by having their new initials embroidered on them. You could even do the same with a nice set of linen napkins. Roll them up and place nice napkin holders around them; put them in a pretty basket and you are all set. You might even have the napkin holders, if they are silver, engraved.

Most couples really enjoy these sorts of personalized wedding gifts and wedding shower gifts. They are starting a new life together, and having their name or initials engraved or monogrammed on something is considered a very sentimental gift. Even normal, everyday bath towels could also get a face lift from monogramming. Have the whole set done with the first initial of their last name. Turning these into personalized gifts will turn an ordinary set of bath towels into something more ornate and personal.

Personalizing gifts is a way of letting the couple know you care about them in a way that other gifts cannot. These show that you know something about the couple--showing an interest in who they are.

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