From the moment you pop the question "Will you be my bridesmaid?" to the actual point in time where they are all standing by your side as you say your vows, your bridesmaids share your roller coaster wedding ride with you. They are there to comfort you when you're slowly but surely turning into Bridezilla, and they offer a shoulder to cry on when you think you're falling apart from the strain of your impending nuptials. For all this and more (don't forget that they spend money on a dress and in many cases a round air trip to make it to your big day!) they deserve a big thank you and not merely in words.

Whatever the kind of wedding you're planning, don't leave the bridesmaid gifts for the very last. Preferably, pencil these in for the same time that you are looking for wedding favors for your guests. Unlike your cake, décor and wedding favors which will all reflect the couple's personal tastes, gifts meant for the bridesmaids should reflect their preferences. The general trend is to buy the same gift for all bridesmaids. However, picking each gift in a different color goes a along way in making each bridesmaid feel extra special.

Personalized gifts are all the rage. Jewelry makes a universally popular choice (breathes there a woman who does not gasp at the sight of sparklers?) and the safest by far. A necklace and earring set that they can wear to the wedding will give them a beautiful reminder of your special day. Contrary to what you may imagine, you don't have to break the bank to shell out sparkling pieces to keep your bridesmaids happy. Go online and shop for bargains that'll cost you under fifty dollars a piece.

Monogrammed everything is another bridesmaid gift idea that can't go wrong. Key chains, toiletries bags, paperweights, jewelry boxes - anything with each bridesmaid's initials on them is sure to please her heart. If you want to take the monogramming idea a little further, splurge on buttery soft bathrobes, make up kits and leather purses. They may rank slightly higher on the price scale, but hey, the girls deserve it for putting up with your umpteen cases of bridal jitters!

If money is not an issue on your big day, a nice bottle of vintage wine in a classy wine box makes an elegant timeless gift idea. On the other hand if you're watching the wallet, an engraved photo frame that you can use to display a picture of the bridal party makes an excellent gift and keepsake.

Whatever you buy for the bridesmaids, make sure the maid of honor's gift is more expensive or includes a little something extra.

The most perfect choice for a bridesmaid's gift would be to get something that does reflect on each girl's hobby. For instance if she's something of a gourmet cook, present her with some snazzy kitchen ware. Something as personalized as this will say "Thanks for being such a super friend and I am so glad you're sharing my special day!" Now that's what a bridesmaid's gift should do, right?

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