For The Bride And Groom Who Knew It Would Work

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A wedding is something most women dream about all of their lives, starting from when they are just little girls. You can help make the experience memorable by giving wedding gifts to the bride that she will cherish and appreciate for a lifetime- just like her new life with her husband!

There are memorable gifts that you can get for the bride no matter what your budget is. Planning a wedding is often a stressful time for a woman, and anything you can give her to relieve some of that stress will be memorable and very much appreciated! Why not get the bride a gift certificate to a local spa? She could get a massage for the ultimate relaxation, or a pedicure or manicure to help her feel beautiful, or any other treatments and relaxation services offered by the spa.

If you know whether or not the bride is going to take the husband's last name, you could always shop for personalized gifts like monogramed items. Popular items like towels, slippers or keepsake boxes can all be engraved with the new initials of the bride to help her settle into her new life and new name. Most women don't register for monogramed items because there is often no opportunity to register for that at most department stores. Your gift will be unique and cherished by the bride for it's thoughtfulness.

If you're crafty, you could provide the ultimate gift for the bride by helping her document the weeks, months or even years leading up to her wedding day. Most brides will have photographers documenting the big day, and keep things like reception napkins and centerpieces as keepsakes- but what about the documenting of all the time spent planning for the big day! An album with photographs of the wedding shower, photographs of the couple while they were dating, and notes regarding the engagement. You can decorate a scrapbook album to help the bride preserve these often forgotten, but very important, memories leading up to the big wedding day. If possible, include ticket stubs of places the couple went- you might be able to get help from the groom to get these items to include in your wedding gift for the bride!

Another thoughtful item that would be unique and cherished by the bride, is something that can be taken along on her honeymoon. If you know of the destination, you could get her a guidebook of the area, or accessories related to the destination. (If she's going on a beach honeymoon, over sized beach towels, sunglasses, or sunscreen would be appropriate, while accessories for a ski trip might include a new cashmere sweater or scarf).

Gift giving for the bride is easy when you take into consideration what you know about the bride's likes and dislikes, and give a gift that she can cherish for it's thoughtfulness.

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How to Choose a Unique Bridal Bouquet For the Bride

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If you go to your wedding florist, they will usually show you a catalogue for some ideas. There are so many types of flowers and bouquet styles to select from, so how do you know what you should look out for?

Asking yourself these few questions may help though!

What's your body size?

For my wedding, I chose a posy of red and cream roses adorned with white feathers. I am considered small and petite, so a round posy bouquet suits me. Actually my first choice was hand-tied calla lilies, but because of my height, I had to give up the idea because they looked pretty odd on me! I realized a round bouquet looks more balanced for my body size and it actually complements my look instead. Remember, your first choice of bouquet may not be the best choice, it makes sense to get something which will look good on you instead. With all eyes on you at your wedding, it's a costly mistake to make if everything else is perfect except your bouquet!

However if you are tall and lanky, a cascading type of bouquet or a hand-tied one will suit you better. Do not go for the round one as it will make you look even taller. With heels that pile on the height on the actual day, it may make you look like you tower over your hubby, especially if he is of about the same height as you.

If you are slightly on the heavy side, a cascading one will help you look slimmer on your wedding day. You will be surprised that the unique shape of the bouquet being round at the top and ending with a pointy bottom does wonders for your body shape!

Is there any colour theme for your wedding?

Choose the type of flowers that will complement your colour theme, especially the colour of your wedding gown. For brides who are wearing ivory or white gowns, it is a lot easier as most flowers will match. However, if you are wearing bolder colours like purple or pink, flowers that are of the same colour group but in different shades will look pleasant to the eye. Always remember, the rule of the thumb is to match. The bouquet should not look like a sore thumb against your wedding dress and get your guests talking for the wrong reasons.

When is your wedding held?

Certain types of flowers are seasonal, so depending on the month your wedding is, you may not be able to get them even if its your favourite bloom! Some typical all year round flowers are roses, lilies, gardenias, freesias, gerbera daisies, etc. If you wish to choose flowers like hydrangeas, tulips, they may not be available at your free will, so ask your florist for advice and plan ahead in advance!

Angela is an active love coach in her community and a writer for a wedding blog.

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