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Bridesmaids Gifts: A Token of Love, Appreciation and Affection
by Adriana
Copaceanu
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.
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