Attendant Gifts
I originally went out and bought all of my bridesmaids and flowergirls a pearl necklace, earing, and bracelet set thinking that this was the thing to do. I later found theknot and realized that I had made a terrible mistake! I was able to return the pearls although I lost some money because it had been so long since I bought them, but it was worth it! I felt so much better that I would be able to give them something that they would really enjoy and went out and shopped for them like I would for their birthday.
Bridesmaids
This gift was for my little sister, my MOH. She loves swords and has wanted one for longer than I can remember. Here is the website:
http://www.trueswords.com/scorched-hardwood-shirasaya-sword-p-4822.html
http://www.trueswords.com/scorched-hardwood-shirasaya-sword-p-4822.html
My friend loves dragons and has a very nice collection of figurines. She has a specific taste and when I found this I knew it was perfect. When she opened her gift she almost cried from how personal it was!
My cousin also loves dragons, but she also enjoys swords. She thought this was great!
My friend loves Janet Evanovich and has read all of the Stephanie Plum novels. This came out just before the wedding. I was nervous getting it because I wasn't sure if she already had it or not. I lucked out because not only did she not have it, she didn't know it was out yet!
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/
One of my friends had a beautiful baby boy about one month before the wedding. I wasn't quite sure what she would like and called her husband. He immediately answered that she wanted a massage. I got her a certificate for a 30 min massage at the same place I got my hair done.
http://www.trendzsalonanddayspa.com/?site_id=936
For my SIL, I got her some different lotions and perfumes from Victoria's Secret in her favorite scents. Since she is a college student, she doesn't often have the money to indulge in these so she was very excited when she opened her gift!
http://www.victoriassecret.com/
http://www.victoriassecret.com/
Flower Girls
For the flower girls, we called their parents and asked what they would like. Both parents suggested a necklace or earrings. We got each of them a necklace earring set in their favorite color. Pink for the five year old and blue for the eight year old. Both were very excited.
Readers and other attendants
For our Guest book attendant, altar server, and 3 readers, we got them each a gift card to a place they would enjoy. These included, Red Robin, iTunes, Starbucks, and Barnes & Noble.
Groomsmen
DH got the bestman a swiss army knife.
This groomsmen really likes throwing knives, so we got him a set of throwing cards.
Throwing stars for the groomsman that is really into ninja stuff!
And new bike tools for the groomsman who is an avid cyclist.
