gifts for the ladies
The wedding is over and the gifts have been given, now I can talk about them! Deciding on gifts for the bridesmaids was both fun and nervewracking. I was afraid the gifts would seem self-serving, since they were very wedding-related. DJ kept telling me it would be fine, but I kept worrying about it.
Each girl got a hatbox, tied with satin ribbon. Inside the hatbox was a pair of earrings, a monogrammed pocket mirror, and a clutch purse lined in green silk. The clutches were handmade by me; which could be sweet or not, depending on how you see it.
Fortunately they all liked their gifts – at least enough to wear the earrings and carry the clutches for the wedding.
For the purses, I used this tutorial and purse frames from Etsy. The most difficult parts were testing the pattern (twice! use cheap fabric first!) and gluing the fabric to the frame (buy at least one extra frame and don’t rush yourself.)
My mom’s gift was sentimental. She had inherited a pearl ring from her mother (my Grandma Julia), which she loved and wore frequently. Several years ago it went missing when she moved, and since then she’s said many times how sad she was to have lost it.
wow! love the boxes and cluches and earrings. such cute accessories
i wish i remembered to take photos of my bridal party gift bags!
I thought the clutches were very pretty
And great idea about your mom's ring – I didn't catch that!
I loved the clutches and that ring is beautiful and a lovely idea. I don't remember exactly what I did. I know that I gave my bridesmaids jewelry, but it wasn't all the same and it wasn't intended to be worn for the wedding in particular. I have no idea what I did for my mom and dad. Is that terrible? And also, I tagged you for a meme: http://spynotes.wordpress.com/2009/10/12/bookishness/
Gorgeous ring, and a great thought! I got the girls those same mirrors from Anthro. Kind of wish I’d picked myself up one, too. Can’t believe you DIY’ed those clutches.