Bridesmaids Gifts From The Groom
Whoever said that bridesmaids gifts had to be from the bride only? At the turn of the new millennium, weddings have evolved dramatically. While it is customary for the groom to present the bride with a gift for the wedding, it is safe to say that it is unconventional for him to give the bridesmaids a gift as well. Now that modern couples have gone from church weddings to destination weddings and from white bridal gowns to pastels-almost anything goes-even bridesmaids gifts from the groom!
Bridesmaids were created for the bride-hence the term “bride’s maid”. Some may wonder why a groom would want to purchase bridesmaids gifts for his bride’s girlfriends. This is the bride’s job, right? As unusual as it might seem, many grooms still believe in chivalry. A groom’s purpose for buying gifts for the bridesmaids is a little more indirect in its purpose. The groom’s bridesmaids gift is not meant to replace the gift that the bride will give to her girlfriends. Instead, presenting the bridesmaids with a token of appreciation is the groom’s way of saying thank you for supporting his bride.
There is really no limit to what a groom should give a bridesmaid. However, he should be careful not to overshadow the bride’s personal gift to her bridesmaids. Many brides elect to give their girlfriends a set of bridal jewelry, a personalized tote bag filled with goodies, or a decorative picture frame with a special picture inside. A groom may consider giving the girls a single pink rose in a decorative bud vase or maybe a pair of spa slippers.
Another alternative for the groom is to give the bridesmaids a gift certificate to their favorite restaurant, caf?, or movie theatre. After all of their hard work throughout the course of planning the wedding, the bridesmaids deserve to be treated to an evening out. The key is for the groom to find a gift that is subtle, yet meaningful.
The purpose of a bridesmaid is to provide moral support, plan the bridal shower, assist with planning the wedding, and help the bride get dressed before the ceremony. While the reason that a bride rewards her girlfriends with a bridesmaids gift is quite obvious, it is perfectly okay for the groom to express his gratitude for their love and support toward the bride as well. As a matter of fact, it is a rather kind gesture to say the least. Who knows? This trend may become more popular in years to come.