After all your attendants do to help you in planning and executing your wedding, you'll want to thank them with a special gift.  It can be a memento of your wedding day or an indulgent gift for them to enjoy.  It's usually given at the rehearsal dinner, the bridesmaid's luncheon, or at the bachelor or bachelorette party.

Some Suggestions for Her

• Jewelry, either for the wedding or after:
  • Small crystal bangle bracelets
  • Delicate necklace
  • Locket
  • Earrings
• A purse that either matches or coordinates with her gown:
  • Satin bag decorated with silk flowers
  • Small decorated evening bags on delicate chains
  • drawstring pouches
• Compacts
• Indulgent spa or beauty kits, containing loofahs, bath salts, creams, aromatherapy candles, body scrubs, etc.
• A beautiful jeweled frame to hold a picture of them decked out in the wedding day finery (and you've selected such great gowns that they look truly stunning!)
• Coffee or tea basket personalized with their favorite types of tea, coffee beans, syrups, biscotti or shortbread
• A striking journal to record their innermost thoughts
• A commemorative book of poems, sayings, or wisdom they will return to again and again for comfort and inspiration
• Scent, either in the form of elegant little sachets or cologne
• Cosmetic or toiletry bag
• Fine stationery
• A gift pertaining to a particular interest or hobby of hers:
  • Ballet tickets
  • a gift certificate at a cycle shop
  • tickets to an art museum
  • a spa day
• Payment for a portion of her bridesmaid dress
• Click here to view our selection of bridesmaids gifts

Some Uinsex Suggestions

• Day planner
• Luggage tags
• A truly stunning pen
• Sake cups
• Watch
• Espresso cups
• Business card holder

Some Suggestions for Him

• Leather travel, toiletry or shave kit
• A really great bottle of wine
• Cuff links
• Pocket watch
• Shaving brush and a fine shaving cream
• Martini shaker
• Bar accessories set, like a jigger, corkscrew, bottle opener, etc.
• Golf balls and tees
• Tickets to a hot sporting event or concert
• A nice poker chip and card set
• Aftershave
• Pilsner glasses
• Desk clock
• Small portable tool kit
• Pocket tool with many uses
• Grooming kit
• CDs
• Click here to view our selection of groomsman gifts

This is the fourth of our recurring series of planning advice and excerpts from Beverly Clark's "Planning a Wedding to Remember".  Visit frequently to make sure you don't miss a single one!

Reprinted by permission from Beverly Clark, "Planning a Wedding to Remember, 6th Edition", Wilshire Publications.  "Planning a Wedding to Remember" can be purchased by clicking this link.