personalizing gift tip
Deciding what to give your attendants can be one of the most stressful parts of wedding preparation. However, it's more fun if you take time to personalize everyone's gift.
Most couples recognize their friends' and families' hard work at the rehearsal dinner. Thank-you gifts don't have to be extravagant, but they should be individually tailored to show each recipient your sincere appreciation.
Find gifts that suit personalities. Visit their favorite salons or see if their favorite play or basketball team will be in town. From a simple pedicure to tickets to a sporting event, playing up each person's passion is one of the best ways to say thank you.
Give personalized stationeries. Stationery is something many people appreciate but don't buy for themselves. Go for paper and lettering suited to your attendant's personality.
Propose a toast. Make a toast at the rehearsal dinner to honor all those who helped you plan your wedding.
Play their song. Parents often reminisce about their own wedding days at children's weddings. Play your parents' wedding songs and lead them to the dance floor.
Plan a get-together meal. Host a dinner party to thank those who chipped in with detail-oriented and time-consuming tasks, such as Internet research, trips to the post office and phone calls to hotels and reception venues.
Make each gift unique from the inside out:
Use wrapping paper that suits the attendant's likes and personality. Wrap the gift in her favorite shade of blue and include a gift charm that symbolizes her profession or favorite activity.
Spruce up a boring, flat envelope. Put a gift certificate in an attractive box and tie it with a satin bow. Write a thoughtful note on the gift certificate's envelope.
Decorate wrapping paper with dried flowers. Wrap the gift using any plain wrapping paper and glue on dried flowers.
Make your own thank-you card. Use a picture taken from the bachelor or bachelorette party to decorate a homemade thank-you card.
Make a simple necklace or bracelet for your flower girl. Visit a bead shop and look for her one's favorite charms and colored beads. On the thank-you note, let her know she can use her new accessory on the big day.
Couples rely on the gracious offers of friends and family to turn an overwhelming task into a manageable one. While you're not obligated to thank every single person who helped, don't forget to include those who donated their professional expertise.
Most couples recognize their friends' and families' hard work at the rehearsal dinner. Thank-you gifts don't have to be extravagant, but they should be individually tailored to show each recipient your sincere appreciation.
Find gifts that suit personalities. Visit their favorite salons or see if their favorite play or basketball team will be in town. From a simple pedicure to tickets to a sporting event, playing up each person's passion is one of the best ways to say thank you.
Give personalized stationeries. Stationery is something many people appreciate but don't buy for themselves. Go for paper and lettering suited to your attendant's personality.
Propose a toast. Make a toast at the rehearsal dinner to honor all those who helped you plan your wedding.
Play their song. Parents often reminisce about their own wedding days at children's weddings. Play your parents' wedding songs and lead them to the dance floor.
Plan a get-together meal. Host a dinner party to thank those who chipped in with detail-oriented and time-consuming tasks, such as Internet research, trips to the post office and phone calls to hotels and reception venues.
Make each gift unique from the inside out:
Use wrapping paper that suits the attendant's likes and personality. Wrap the gift in her favorite shade of blue and include a gift charm that symbolizes her profession or favorite activity.
Spruce up a boring, flat envelope. Put a gift certificate in an attractive box and tie it with a satin bow. Write a thoughtful note on the gift certificate's envelope.
Decorate wrapping paper with dried flowers. Wrap the gift using any plain wrapping paper and glue on dried flowers.
Make your own thank-you card. Use a picture taken from the bachelor or bachelorette party to decorate a homemade thank-you card.
Make a simple necklace or bracelet for your flower girl. Visit a bead shop and look for her one's favorite charms and colored beads. On the thank-you note, let her know she can use her new accessory on the big day.
Couples rely on the gracious offers of friends and family to turn an overwhelming task into a manageable one. While you're not obligated to thank every single person who helped, don't forget to include those who donated their professional expertise.
