Bridesmaid Gift Ideas…

‘Tis the season! Have you scratched any items off of your holiday gift list yet? I must admit that I’m only starting my shopping, and with so many amazing choices out there, I am having a tough time narrowing things down! Here are 9 of my favorite gift ideas perfect for the ladies in your life! My personal wish list includes a pair of Tieks and a KitchenAid—how about yours? See these and more in the EAD shop!

I know most of you have already discovered the amazingness that is Etsy. But aside from a jewelry tree I bought for my mother almost two years ago, I hadn’t made any purchases … that is until I started to plan my wedding.

As do many of us who began our mini-adult lives with nothing to our name but our grandma’s chipped fiestaware and much-loved box-sets of Sex and the City (I even have Seasons 1-3 on VHS, what-what!), I am firm in my belief that its the accessories that make the clothes that then make “the look.”

Anything Anthropologie! They have some beautiful, unique pieces for your bridal accessory search. I just picked up a couple of their floral hair clips, which are just too adorable for words. Not to mention, Anthropologies are so beautifully laid out that it can be a great stress reliever just to cruise through their stores, if you need some wedding planning distraction. Check out these other headbands and clips they have right now:

Jessica from How About Orange always has the craftiest and most genius ideas. This time, she’s shown us how to made these adorable gift bags from envelopes — and she’s even given us a download for the pretty labels!

Quite by accident I stumbled upon the Etsy shop of Titanium Knights recently and found myself rather intrigued. Somewhat ironically, M and I were just out pricing wedding bands that same day, a special consideration because the shape of my engagement ring setting is going to require a custom band. During the course of our travels he set his sights on the lightweight and simple modern appeal of titanium. His favorite pick of the day rings in at a very affordable $195, which thrilled me to no end considering my band will be a bit more expensive as it will be custom. M is very much a no frills kind of guy. He is most comfortable in jeans and a t-shirt, he’s a former athlete turned teacher and coach, and his idea of a perfect weekend is a great dinner and a day of watching football. At any rate, an expensive gold or platinum band kind of guy he is not so the titanium route seems really perfect for his tastes.

Amanda whipped up some yummy homemade sugar scrub, which makes a great gift!

Oh how I heart Etsy and these gorgeous vintage paper finds that you can put to use for your event!

Every Thursday Once Wed features a DIY wedding project created by the very talented Laurie Cinotto of lalalaurie. Last week Laurie created the cake box below for guests to drop their wish cards into for the bride and groom in replacement of the typical “wish bowl”.

I know, I know, it’s an overused word – BUT on your wedding day, you want your jewelry to be special. Whether you want it to stand out and make a statement, or be simple and elegant, you don’t have to spend a lot to get a lot of bling for your buck!

As I discovered some amazing wedding websites and blogs, I was quickly led to Etsy. And the earth shook and angels sang. I became an etsy freak. Bridesmaids gifts? Red Otter and Modern Printed Matter . A gift for Fiance from Kathryn Riechert. Not to mention half of my Christmas gifts. But there were three people I worked with in particular from etsy that were absolutely memorable.

You know I love them, and just in time for Valentine’s Day. You can find this lovely (a bargain at $3.50) at waisze designs on Etsy.

I was cruising Etsy, as I so frequently do, and found pretty much the best ornaments ever. Hearts? Check. Twine? Check. Felt? Check. Red? Double Check! Is is sad that I already have Christmas 2008 Decorating taken care of?

We’re so excited to introduce you to the fabulousness that is Birchbox, and even more thrilled to announce the very first Birchbox and Style Me Pretty collaboration, curated especially for the wedding party, the “I Definitely Do” Birchbox! We’re absolutely loving Birchbox: in a nutshell, a subscription gets you a monthly box of goodies, filled with beauty and grooming samples customized just for you! This is a perfect gift idea for your bridesmaids to thank them for being amazing additions to your wedding party. And men, just so you don’t think you’re being left out, there’s a Birchbox Man option too—perfect for any groomsmen!

We are so excited to introduce you to Mía Mariú! A cosmetics company that believes in beauty and health in harmony, Mía Mariú‘s line of health and beauty products are based on three principles: Detoxify, Nourish, and Protect. From their anti-oxidant powerhouse Hydrating Moisturizer to their Luminous Lip Gloss, we are in love with their philosophy and products!

How about a dose of sunshine and a splash of lemonade at your wedding? These pretty hues are sure to brighten the day, no matter what the weather is. I’m loving the cheery yet subdued yellows of these bridesmaids. Not too bright, they’ve got just the right amount of lemon to make your wedding cool and sweet!

I’m so excited to welcome Gemvara as one of EAD’s newest featured vendors!  Gemvara is a fabulous online jeweler that lets you customize your choice of gemstones and metals to create the piece that is perfectly your style.

I hope you’re ready for another post of cuteness overload! We’re loving doggies this week, and helping Chicago rescue One Tail at a Time win $25,000 (don’t forget to vote by clicking here and then comment here for your chance to win a $50 gift card to Pottery Barn!), so we thought we would throw in some puppy wedding inspiration with bow ties, ribbons, floral collars, and even capes to make your pooches camera-ready for some fantastic wedding photos!

I’m a fan of aqua and I’m absolutely loving all the aqua posts here on EAD! When I was planning my wedding, I knew I wanted to use it for my bridesmaids dresses, but there were just so many variations on the color depending where I went and it was hard to pick which one was the right one for me. Here are a bunch of bridesmaids who are dressed in shades of aqua ranging from pale and icy to bright and fun just in case you’re running into similar problems!

Hi everyone!  It’s Christen here, back with some puppy inspiration for your wedding.  According to my pet insurance newsletter, today is National Puppy Day! What better way to celebrate it than with some photos of man’s best friend celebrating his people’s big day right along with them?