Thursday, July 15, 2010

DIY Detail: Bridesmaid Gifts

When it came to choosing gifts for my bridesmaids I knew I wanted something practical that they'd be able to use. My gifts kind of turned into a mix of all of my favorite relaxation things so that my girls could pamper themselves. I had originally planned to make towel wraps for all of them, but that was one project that was crossed off the list with less than a week to go. There just wasn't enough time to DIY them.

I was running errands with my mom when she found the perfect solution - A cute little package with a towel wrap, a hair towel wrap, and a loofah. Three of my favorite bath items and all in pink! I picked up six of them and added my favorite bath and body works items. (Their foam burst bath wash was my absolutely FAVORITE and they no longer make it, but I grabbed 6 of them last fall!) Lastly, I added a pink eye mask and their dress hangers.


I put everything in a pink canvas tote that would make a perfect beach/pool bag. I wish I would've grabbed one for myself - When I went back to get one they were completely out of every color! In the front pocket I added their bracelets (another DIY project that was scratched off the list) and clipped their hair flower to it.


You can see their bracelets in this picture from our photographer:


I added a card with a nice long handwritten note to each one, and that was it! I'm so thankful for the pictures BM S got of the opening of the gifts at the rehearsal dinner. From some reason I didn't even think to take pictures of this..?!




I think the girls liked them and will be able to use all of it. I know I use most of those things on a daily basis, so hopefully they find them as useful as I do!

How did you decide what to gift your ladies?

18 comments:

  1. Great gifts! The pictures of them opening are a great idea. Glad they liked them. You put a lot of thought and love into them!

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  2. I loved them! I use my tote all the time! :) And I'm not even a pink lover though Laura certainly converted me over the last two years. ;)

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  3. Ok, that pic from your photog is amazing! Where's the rest? Gimme more! :)

    Ok, so I love your ideas...very cute gifts. Personal, too. I opted for a few different but practical things and some personal stuff too.

    I gave each of them a silk jewelry roll for traveling purposes plus the satin padded dress hangers with a little monogram charm on each one. I also had a jewelry designer custom make their necklaces to match our wedding colors and their dress. Of course they each got a parasol for our photo session and then there were a few little 'extras' I threw in for each bridal party member (some bandaids from the Mr & Mrs, some bottled water, some mints with our names and "Mint to be" on them and since so many of them like card games, a deck of cards that read "Lucky in Love" - can't believe you didn't think of that).

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  4. Those are great gifts! I would love to receive all the bath accessories as a bridesmaid. And I agree, the B&BW foam burst bath wash was amazing, I'm so sad it's gone!

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  5. Thanks ladies!

    Stacey - You can find more pictures in my sneak peek post from the other day! http://soontobemrsf.blogspot.com/2010/07/sneak-peek.html

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  6. So cute!! I've never tried this foam burst thing you speak of, but it sounds downright awesome lol. Gotta pick some up!

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  7. Totally pretty. You are my wedding blog of the wedding. Congrats!!!

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