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.
About The Author
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