Wedding Inspirations | Bridesmaids' Gifts

The dresses, shoes, hair, makeup, the bridal shower, the bachelorette party... one of the most exciting parts of planning your wedding is having your favorite girls surrounding you!  {But, did you know, it's estimated your bridesmaids may spend upwards of $1,000 or more for your wedding when it's all said and done!*}  Of course, they're happy to do it for you, because they love you, but here's a few ideas of a small way of thanking them for all their help and support.

Tote Bag | Pottery Barn | Find here

Engravable Luggage Tags | Pottery Barn | Find here

Initial Necklace | Etsy | Find here

Infinity Necklace | Etsy | Find here

Chevron Clutch | Etsy | Find here

Personalized Phone Cases | Beaucoup | Find here

Boldly-Patterned Umbrella | jimeale | Find here

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Wedding Discounts

How about some wedding discounts to make the wedding planning easier?

Magnet Street is giving 15% off their top 10 Save the Date magnets.  These are fun to give to guests to remind them about your wedding date.  The discount starts today.

Eimitations has beautiful jewelry for your bridal party at clearance prices.  They also have free shipping on orders over $75.00.  A jewelry mecca!

 

Ann's Bridal Bargins has free ground shipping on orders over $99.00 (which is not hard to do when ordering wedding invitations).  Use code 22501 at checkout for your discount.

Jean M has 15% off any order. Use code: 29519

This is a great web site for all things weddings.

These would be great for an late summer wedding.

Neeed some luggage for your honeymoon?  Irv's Luggage has some great holiday discounts. 

Prices are good through January 5, 2010.

An additional 15% off any order plus free shipping on orders over $99. 

Use coupon: Holiday15 at checkout.

 

Have fun shopping!

Bold patterns, prints and colors

I have really no idea why I have been attracted to bold, funky, modern prints lately, but I am seeing them everywhere and loving them.

The handbags and totebags found on Etsy are adorable, functional and would be oh so cute to give to your bridesmaids or out of town guests. This one is way too cute in a graphic print. I am seeing this at a modern wedding, filled with the latest fashion or art books and a gift certificate to the newest art gallery opening. Different and fun.

Love this one filled with the latest in makeup samples, a fun headband and matching scarf. This would make a beautiful and long remembered bridesmaid gift. The bow tied in the center is a perfect touch. Who wouldn't like to receive this?

This one is perfect for fall gift bags for your out of town guests. Filled with polished red apples, a bag of caramel kettle corn, a bottle of wine from a local winery and two red stemmed glasses would make a beautiful gift to remember your wedding by. Don't forget a "Thank you for coming" tag done in black and red with your initials on it. Perfection!

I saved the best for last. This is a "must have" for all your chic bridesmaids. Add the perfect pair of sunglasses and have your photographer start snapping pictures.