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
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