Best of Friends Now and Always: Gifts for the Bridesmaids
(BNN) The tradition of the bridal party began in ancient
Rome
with a bride selecting close friends and relatives to accompany
and protect her on the journey to the marriage ceremony. Times
have changed, of course, and while bridesmaids have less of a
bodyguard role these days, their participation is no less
important.
Bridesmaids offer faithful support and generous advice as
wedding plans take shape. As a remembrance of her cherished
friendship, the thoughtful bride always presents each bridesmaid
with a gift as an expression of esteem, love and gratitude.
Jewelry
and accessories will always be a reminder of that special day
and treasured for a lifetime. They also complement and enhance
the bridesmaid’s dress.
Diamonds,
still a girl’s best friend, add dazzle to bridesmaids’ dresses.
DiamondSafe.com, one of
the world’s best-known online retailers, has an exquisite
selection of diamond jewelry including the ultra-cool ‘Hot
Diamonds’ collection from London. Popular with the savvy and
the stylish, sterling silver heart stud earrings with diamond
accents are $59 and a sterling silver and diamond heart pendant
with shimmering chain is $99 at
www.DiamondSafe.com.
Personalized jewelry is also an enduring gift. Ross-Simons
elegant necklace with twirling strands of sterling silver, each
with its own textural identity, brings a dash of romance to a
bridesmaid’s neckline. Sure to be valued and worn many times,
this stunning piece dangles a circular charm engraved with three
initials. $135 at
www.ross-simons.com.
A square-shaped silver monogrammed compact mirror embellished
with Austrian crystals is the ideal accessory to bring to the
wedding celebration. Open it up and it’s a true-sized mirror on
one side and a magnified mirror on the other. $25 at
www.exclusivelyweddings.com.
Gleaming sterling silver bracelets can be dressed up or dressed
down and worn long after the wedding. An oval bangle with
smooth, round disc engraved with three initials is $25 and a
shiny beaded bracelet with monogrammed dainty round charm is $30
at
www.lillianvernon.com
Pretty
little jewels always make a big hit. A selection of dainty
pearl, pearl and diamond and swirled gold and pearl earrings
accent dressy, swept-up wedding-day hairstyles. $30 to $90 at
www.target.com.
Bridesmaids will delight in luxurious pashmina shawls available
in 128 colors as well as custom shades. Personalize bridal
party wraps with a design, initials or names and appreciative
attendants will not only wear to the wedding but for years to
come! $60 at
www.rockymountainemporium.com
The gift a
bride chooses reflects the strong bonds of friendship celebrated
on this joyous occasion.
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