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The #1 Bridesmaid Gift . . . Bridesmaid Robes

Give your girls a gift they'll love . . and one you'll love too.


At The Wedding Outlet you can easily mix and match colored robes to compliment your wedding colors and create kodak moments while you get ready for your big day. You might even want to gift your bridesmaid a robe in her favorite color. Your girls will enjoy these comfy Bridesmaid Robes long after your wedding day. Some of the robes can even be personalized making them extra special for your bridesmaids.

What color robe would match your wedding?


If you were to pick a colored Bridesmaid Robe to match your wedding, what color{s} would you choose from The Wedding Outlet?
Personalized Monogrammed Necklaces are a Hot Gift Idea for Bridesmaids

If you are looking for a super special gift for your bridesmaids {or even a sweet gift for a friend or loved one}, a personalized necklace is sure to be a gift they will cherish. Not only will they love the jewelry you picked out just for them - but with the personalization, the gift becomes much more personal for both you {the gifter} and the recipient. You can even consider a personalized monogram necklace that has a charm of the recipients birthstone on it - making the gift become even more personalized and unique to each of your bridesmaids. Today's round-up is all about the monogrammed initial for personalization.

Are you looking for even more gift ideas for Bridesmaids?
Download my Free eBook Top 5 Ideas for Bridesmaids Gifts Below

Let's Shop >>> Clockwise from Top Left . . .
Personalized Gold Druzy Initial Necklace from 2 Sisters Handcrafted
Personalized Initial Disc & Swarovski Birthstone Bridesmaids Necklace from Potion Number 9
Gold Rope Rim Personalized Necklace from For the Maids
Pink Crystal & Pearl Bridesmaids Necklace from The Wedding Outlet
Personalized Bridesmaids Necklace in Mint/Aqua from April Hiler Designs
Personalized Bridesmaid Necklace with a Heart Locket from The Dedication Company
Personalized Bridesmaids Necklaces in Gold and Aqua Blue Glass from A Gilded Bee

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Pretty Personalized Gift Packaging Makes All the Difference

Happy Monday. I am excited to share today's post with you as there's a super fun way to gift your wedding guests with some pretty packaging. Rebecca, of Thurston Post, recently held a giveaway on her instagram account and I was lucky to win one of her Gift Wrap Kits. When she sent me a sneak peek of what was coming my way {see below}, I fell in love. And, then when the package arrived in the mail and I saw it in person, I didn't even want to open it - it looked even prettier in person. But, I did end up opening the package because I couldn't wait to check out the beautiful paper goodies inside. Receiving a beautiful package with my own name on it was so exciting. Personalizing gifts {or favors} for your party and wedding guests is a definite way of catching their attention. It shows them you care and you took the time to gift them something special.

At Thurston Post, you will find a fun selection of handmade gift packaging, greeting cards, washi-covered mini clothespins, and even crafting supplies like doilies and bakers twine. Rebecca even accepts custom orders to create crafty packaging for weddings and even for branding your personal business. Thurston Post is definitely my kind of shop as I have a love of pretty paper goods and crafting supplies :)

The mini gift wrap kits that Rebecca offers makes gift wrapping a breeze and they start at just $10. You will receive adorable little tags, doilies, and washi/glitter covered mini clothespins and more {like sequins, bakers twine and glassine bags} to complete your packaging look.

Now, it's your turn - what will you wrap up in a pretty package with a gift wrap kit from Thurston Post?

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Top 5 Trending Anniversary Gifts to say "I Love You"
When it comes to anniversary gifts, Bradford Exchange has a large selection of wonderful gifts for him and her - some with love inscriptions and some personalized. In addition to their engraved rings, there's even watches for the couple to gift each other with and a beautiful heart necklace featuring the couple's birthstones and names.

Featured Anniversary Gifts Include:


"Timeless Love" Engraved Diamond Men's Watch - this engraved watch is handcrafted in stainless steel with 24K-gold plating, 11 genuine diamonds and precision quartz movement. It also arrives in a gift box. Etched on the reverse side of the watch face is this loving sentiment: "For the memories of yesterday, For the happiness of today, For the promise of tomorrow. I love you".

"Love Always" Diamond Heart Watch With Engraving - this engraved watch features 50 brilliant-cut diamonds surrounding a Mother of Pearl watch dial. Comes with a gift box and is inscribed on the reverse side with the sentiment "Love Always".

"Love's Journey" Personalized Couples Ring - this 24K gold-plated solid sterling silver ring comes gift boxed and personalized with 2 engraved names and your choice of 2 crystal birthstones. The inscription on the inside of the ring reads "Our Love Grows Stronger".

"Forever and Always" Engraved Couples Birthstone Necklace - this solid sterling silver with 18K gold-plating necklace features a customized dual-heart design that is personalized with 2 names, 2 birthstones and a genuine diamond.

"Two Hearts, One Love" Personalized Ring features a sparkling white topaz and brilliant garnet gemstone in solid sterling silver with 24K-gold accents and 2 engraved names.
Top 10 Trending Wedding Gifts for the 'Hostess with the Mostess'

With wedding season getting ready to be fully underway, it's likely you'll be looking for a wedding gift for a special bride and groom. I'm happy to welcome etiquette expert, Cheryl Seidel to the blog today as she shares her expert advice on the most unique and useful pieces that every hostess should keep on hand. Whether you're a bride that loves to entertain large crowds or prefer small intimate get together's - you will want to add a few of these fun items to your wedding registry. These pieces also make the perfect birthday, housewarming, or holiday gifts for any friends and family that love to entertain.

1. Make a bold statement with this simple, but stunning tiered server from Williams-Sonoma. The 3-Tiered Stand is crafted from rustic mango wood and stands at 24" inches tall, making it perfect for displaying fruit and cheese, cupcakes, cookies and other delicious goodies.

2. Effortlessly move the party to the living room or backyard with this Wine Bottle and Glass Caddy from Crate&Barrel. It’s crafted from beautiful sheesham wood, and would look fabulous on display in a dining room after the party.

3. Soapstone has amazing thermal properties and the Oven-to-Table Entertainment Platter from Uncommon Goods will keep food at the perfect temperature for serving. You can put the soapstone in the freezer for up to an hour and use it to serve fruit or ice cream. You can also heat it up in the oven to serve hot appetizers or dessert. You can even bake directly on the platter.

4. Serve up 7 quarts of your beverage of choice (maybe a sangria!) in this attractive, handmade Glass Beverage Dispenser from CB2.

5. There are certain occasions (i.e. backyard gatherings or ones that include children) that necessitate the use of casual, unbreakable dishes and cups. The Radiance Aqua Melamine Dinnerware and Drinkware from Bed Bath & Beyond features a trendy Moroccan tile pattern in a cool blue color- a fantastic choice for summer entertaining.

6. The Trudeau Duo Tone Floral Wine Charms from Amazon are made of silicone and adjust to fit on any stem glass. There are 12 in the set and they can stay attached to the glass in the dishwasher. Pair these sweet flowers with a bottle of wine for a fun hostess gift.

7. Set up this beautiful Wildon Home Antique Butterfly Tray Table from WayFair anywhere you need a little extra space for food or drinks. Each Tray Table is handcrafted and easy to transport and has a warm patina finish and a removable tray which can be used with or without the metal stand.

8. Fill these eye-catching glass jars with decorative fruit, plants or flowers - or, you could even stock up on your favorite candy! These Voluminous Containers from Pottery Barn come in several sizes and will add a special touch to your décor.

9. A lovely choice for a casual evening with friends is the Acacia Wood Cheese Board from Macy's that features a hidden compartment that swings out to reveal knives for slicing and spreading both soft and hard cheeses.

10. Keep the drinks chilly and the guests happy with the Artland Oasis Copper Oval Party Tub from Kohl's. This large drink station is constructed from durable metal and the stand elevates the drinks to just the right height, making it excellent for both indoor and outdoor entertaining.

If you've added any of these items to your wedding registry, you are well on your way to becoming "hostess with the mostess". Or, you’ve made a loved one very happy if you've gifted them with one of these great pieces.

About the author, Cheryl Seidel:
Seidel is the author of the Ask Cheryl blog where she helps advise readers with handy tips on how much to spend and when gift giving is appropriate. She is also the founder and President of Registry Finder, an intuitive search engine that helps gift givers quickly and easily find online registries for weddings, baby showers, graduations and more.

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