Weddings do require painstaking planning so that everything looks beautiful and perfect. As the bride, you can’t do that all on your own. That’s why you have your bridesmaids to assist you.
You go through a lot of trouble so you can have that dream wedding. How can you show them how much you appreciate their help? Here are five ways.
Treat Them to a Spa
You and your bridesmaids will become so tired from the flurry of activities before, during, and after the wedding. That doesn’t mean you should all forget pampering yourselves, though. Get away from the busyness of the wedding preparations by spending a relaxing day at the spa, and recharge yourselves before the wedding day comes.
Give Them Personalized Gifts
You have your customary wedding giveaways, but your bridal party is a unique group. Surely your bridesmaids deserve more-personal reminders of their supporting role on your big day. Buy them special monogram robes and other gifts that reflect their personal tastes or the things they like. These presents don’t have to be expensive, check for cheap bridesmaid robes or other sale products to save up. As long as you put a lot of thought and love into them, the gifts should be very much appreciated.
Have a Ladies’ Night
You’ve probably met your bridesmaids at different times and places, so it’s likely that not all of them may know one another. It’s best that they feel comfortable in one another’s company during the preparations and on the wedding day itself, so a get-together should break the ice. Have a pajama party at home or drinks at the bar, or huddle for coffee. Who knows, these gatherings may start new lifelong friendships.
Schedule a Photo Shoot for Their Personal Portraits
Weddings are usually once-in-a-lifetime events, and because they are special, every memory of them is worth keeping. Make your bridesmaids’ moments unforgettable by taking snapshots of each of your bridesmaids. Let the camera see them at their most candid and most beautiful selves. Give your bridesmaids framed photos of themselves.
Write Them Customized Thank-You Notes
Of course, nothing beats a well-composed note that expresses the full sincerity of your gratitude for their help. Words still are powerful enough to move people. Take the time to gather your thoughts and put them all in an old-fashioned letter. This gesture will surely touch the hearts of your bridesmaids. If you’re feeling artsy, you can hand-letter your notes.
Last Reminder
The married life is another journey altogether, but it all starts with a carefully planned wedding. You go through the roller-coaster ride of choosing the fabrics, motif, and colors and wading through the checklist of details, among other things.
Maybe you’ll experience something as wild as what happened in the movie Bridesmaids, or maybe everything goes off without a hitch or any mishaps. Whatever the case may be, your bridesmaids’ contributions to a successful wedding event are valuable, and your acknowledgment of their efforts is equally important.