All Things Wedding From Wedding Stationery to Bridal Wear

First up, the girls:

I gave each of my bridesmaids a grey wrap, to keep them warm in case it was cool later in the evening. The color looked great with their purple dresses and I think it’s neutral enough for them to wear again:

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I also decided to get them a piece of jewelry to wear, if they chose, on the big day. I was debating between earrings or a necklace and finally decided on a necklace. I purchased them all from Jeweled Blossoms (I purchased items from her shop prior to the wedding, so I knew her products were great). Again, I tried to choose an item that would both work with their dresses and would be something they could wear again.

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Coincidentally, they were each packaged in purple boxes… appropriate, no?

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Finally, I intended to make each bridesmaid a clutch to hold all their necessities, but I ran out of time and only completed two. So, my MOH ended up receiving one, while I used the other. They were fairly simple to make; however, because this was a last minute project, I didn’t take any pictures of the DIY process—a tutorial will have to come later. The (removable) flower was graciously sent to me by Mrs. Margarita.

Next up: The guys

I had absolutely no idea what Mr. Beagle’s groomsmen would like as gifts, so I let him take full control of the reigns on this task. He started and ended his search online, getting all that he needed from this site. For the groomsmen, Papa Beagle, and FIL Beagle, he decided to get very large beer mugs, personalized with their initials:

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The ushers got flasks, personalized with their initials:

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Our peeps received their gifts at our rehearsal dinner, the night before the wedding, and I think they were all well liked!

What are you getting your bridesmaids/groomsmen?

This article was originally posted onWeddingbee.

***If you are a Hottie Bridesmaid, please avert your eyes*** kthanksloveyou

The past few days I’ve been finishing up the BM gifts. I wanted to give them something heartfelt and that I made, at least partially, myself. All of my ladies are so wonderful. They’ve put up with all my obsessive color issues, flip-flopping about design elements, and they’ve pretty much just been there for me whenever I would start to have a meltdown!

As soon as I saw this post by Mrs. Stiletto (who borrowed the idea from Mrs. Latte), I knew it would be a great idea. So, my gifts are a spin-off from that.

I started off with a white canvas bag for each girl. Using fabric paint, I put each of their names on one and then added a kanzashi flower. The flowers are attached with safety pins so they can put them on anything!

Ready to see what’s inside?? OK, OK!

Inside the bronze box is some batting and a charm bracelet that I made for each girl. Each one has a different charm and a small tag that says “Made with love”. These bracelets are SUPER easy to make. Just head to Hobby Lobby, grab yourself a length of jewelry chain, some clasps, and charms. Then use pliers to pry the rings apart and attach each element. Super easy!

Next, in clockwise order, is a sample size bottle of Bath and Body Works Aromatherapy Sleep body lotion. I LURVE this stuff!!! In the brown tin is an Ocean scented candle and then there’s a bar of lemongrass soap (both purchased at Pier One for a STEAL!). The tag on the candle reads “Thanks… for lighting up my day” and on the soap “Thanks… for showering me with love”.

I thought it best to wait to bake the cookies ’til a little closer to the wedding. Those tags will read “Thanks… for being so sweet”.

I also made a bracelet for all the other important women in my life. Mom, FMIL, F(step)MIL, step mom, 2 stepsisters (and Junior BMs), my and Mr. HD’s grandmas. I wanted them to feel included, too.

Now, here’s the part I need the hive’s help with. Which thank you cards should I use in their gifts? I bought two designs (also at Pier One!) but can’t decide!

Which ones do you like best?

This article was originally posted onWeddingbee.