Cool Gifts for the Bridesmaids

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Giving gifts to members of the wedding and other special guests is a time-honored way of showing thanks and sharing joy. It's customary to present a token of appreciation to bridesmaids, ushers, flower girls, ringer bearers, readers and parents, as well as anyone else who helps make your wedding day special.

Here is a list of our favorite bridesmaid gifts that reflect their personality and interest. They're sure to be a long lasting memory of your wedding.

1. Aromatherapy candles that fit in with each of their lifestyles (tranquility, energizing, de-stressing).
2. Beautiful hair jewelry, like a butterfly barrette or rhinestone bobby pins.
3. A small box of decadent chocolates.
4. Perfume and a dainty atomizer.
5. All the fixings for a luxurious bubble bath.
6. A day of horseback riding (or kayaking or roller-skating, etc.).
7. Gorgeous candlesticks and candles that fit their décor.
8. Cooking, art or ceramics classes. (Fun for the creative types, and relaxing for those who are highly stressed).
9. A pair of margarita glasses, a good bottle of tequila and limes, - of course!
10. For a business traveler, a tiny blow-dryer and mini sizes of all her favorite toiletries.
11. A deluxe set of designer makeup brushes for the beauty aficionado.
12. A fine linen handkerchief (for all those happy tears she'll shed at your wedding).
13. A gourmet gift basket - include a tiny cookbook and all the ingredients to make a few delicious dishes!
14. Decoupage a shoebox with memorabilia: old photos, ticket stubs from movies you saw together, and snippets from letters. Fill it with sweets or some scented beauty and bath items.
15. Concert tickets for a favorite band.
16. Manicures and pedicures all around! (Great to give before the wedding.)
17. A precious evening bag - and not necessarily one for the wedding.
18. Gourmet coffees or teas in a fun, jumbo-sized cup and saucer.
19. A beautiful hand blown vase or other artful objects, is perfect for her creative side.
20. Lingerie (they'll never expect it).
21. For a movie nut, a small collection of her favorite videos, some microwave popcorn and a video guidebook. (Don't forget the Junior Mints!)
22. A lovely photo frame (or two) - and a promise for a wedding photograph of the two of you.
23. Classy stationary - splurge on a monogram if there's time.
24. How about a gift certificate for a day-spa treatment or two? It's a gift that never misses.