Ultimate Bridesmaid Gift Guide

Your bridesmaids are your closest friends, so you know what kinds of things they love, but it can still be difficult to decide what to get them as a gift for helping you down the aisle. You want to thank them for standing by your side through dress fittings, showers, planning every last little detail, and finally as you exchange your vows - something that they will treasure for years and hopefully use quite a bit. We've collected some fun, affordable bridesmaids gift ideas that your ladies will love to help make the process a little bit easier.

Are your girls always on the go? If she is constantly jetting off to somewhere new - whether for fun or business - chances are she would love a passport holder personalized with her name or initials. If her travel destinations are a little closer to home - think the beach or the gym - she might enjoy one of these super cute embroidered tote bags.

Personalized Nappa Leather USA Passport Holder / Personalized Chevron Buckle Tote Bag / Personalized Hand Bags and Shopping Totes

Is she more inclined to spend the night at home relaxing or pampering herself with spa treatments? A plush or satin embroidered robe is likely to have her overjoyed! As a bonus, you will get to take advantage of all your ladies in adorable robes as you all get ready on the morning of your big day - making for perfect pictures to remember it by.

Embroidered White Plush Spa Robe / Personalized Solid Color Satin Knee Length Bridesmaids Robe / Personalized Floral Satin Bridesmaids Kimono Robe

Wine lovers everywhere are rejoicing over customized wine troughs (printed with initial, names, or a custom line of text). When it isn't being used to keep her favorite wines cool, it doubles as a decorative storage solution in the home. Engraved glassware is always a hit, and can be paired with a bottle of their favorite wine for an extra personal touch.

Custom Printed Rustic Wood Trough Wine Chiller / 4 Pc. Personalized 19 Oz. White Wine Glass Set / 4 Pc. Monogrammed 21 Oz. Stemless Wine Glass Set / 4 Pc. Monogrammed 16 Oz. Stemless Red Wine Glass Set

If she loves entertaining in her home, another fun gift is a unique accessory for entertaining. Gift your girls with a beautiful serving tray or cheese board, or an engraved recipe book or tablet stand. Wood candle holders are perfect for storing silverware once the candles are removed, and a wine trough doubles as a book, mail, or magazine holder. These are gifts that just keep giving, as they are used over and over in her home. 

Personalized Rustic Wood Serving Tray / Personalized Stained Rustic Wood Stand / Personalized Gourmet 5 Piece Cheese Board Set with Utensils / Custom Engraved Rustic Wood Holder (shown holding both candles and silverware) / Custom Initial Rustic Wood Wine Trough (shown holding magazines)

Adding a Personalized Touch to Men's Christmas Gifts

It's that time of the year ladies, when we must start thinking about Christmas gifts for our husbands, boyfriends, Dads, brothers, sons etc. No matter who the gift is for you want it to be special and from the heart. A personalized gift is a great way to give that special man in your life something that he will love!! Here are some great personalized men's gifts for Christmas 2010.

Wall Signs: This is great gift for anyone. You can order you son's favorite football team wall sign or for you Dad or husband you can order a personalized pub sign or golf sign. There are many different options to choose from and a gift any guy would love.

 Bar Ware: You can never go wrong with personalized beer mugs or monogrammed shot glasses. Another great idea is a personalized can koozie with your special guys favorite football team. He will love the personal touch of his name or message on the koozie and he will surely use it everytime he is watching football.

Golf: It's hard to find a gentleman these days that doesn't enjoy a great game of golf. Whether you get him a personalized golf towel, putter set or engraved divot towel, the golfer in your life is sure to love the many options that are available for the avid golfer.

Picture Frames: The great thing about a personalized picture frame is that you can not only add a nice message on the frame to your loved one but you can also add a picture that is special to you. This is a great gift for your husband or boyfriends desk. Don't forget about co-workers and friends. This is also an in expensive way to add a personalized touch to an office party gift as well.

Unique: The truth is there are personalized gifts for men out there for every type of guy, whether your guy loves sports or he is an outdoorsman you can find something unique for him. Adding a personalized touch to a lockback knife, a pocket watch or cigar humidor is going to make your gift special to the person you are giving it to.

Now jump on your computers or hit the streets and find that uniquely personalized gift for the special men in your life. Happy Shopping!

Carrie

A Very Special Christmas Present

Recently I was speaking with a customer who was planning a very special Christmas present for her husband. She had told me that 20 years ago for a wedding gift she had a wallet made for him that had been foil-stamped with his initials and then on the inside fold she has also included a personal message. Because her husband has been carrying around this wallet for so long it is showing some obvious wear. Now after 20 years of marriage and 6 children later she would like to recreate this wallet. With the economy being what it is and 6 children to buy gifts for she didn't want to break the bank either. I was able to help her find just what she was looking for. I know that her husband will be so touched when he opens his new personalized leather wallet on Christmas morning. These are the stories that make my job so rewarding and bring a special highlight to my day.

Carrie