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Hermes Bracelets – Treasured Gifts

We were thrilled when our New York contact at Hermes gave us permission to post this image of their beautiful printed enamel bracelets.

Your bridesmaids could have a gift (and treasure) to last them a lifetime. What a memory! (Or maybe it’s the gift they get for you!!).

Either way, we think they are an heirloom, no matter who the recipient.

Sweet Gifts for Your Maids

We’ve not used theses cookies personally, but we just could not pass this by when we recently found it in our “ongoing search” for great ideas for our brides.

Here’s a sweet way to ask your friends to be your bridesmaids (or save the date). The Flour Pot, a bakery in Philadelphia, bakes delicious sugar cookies in the shape of (bridesmaid) dresses and can attach a card with a note inviting your girls to be your maids.

You can customize the color of the cookie’s icing to reflect your wedding colors or the color of the dress you are planning on having them wear. Each cookie is wrapped in The Flour Pot’s signature polka dot gift box and tied with a bow.

While the company is based in Philly, they ship nationwide. And in addition to their “Will you be my bridesmaid?” cookie, they also create cookies as save-the-date “cards” and favors for engagement parties, showers and weddings. Visit flourpotcookies.com to view their complete portfolio.

A friend of mine is holding my bridal shower at her house. Do I need to bring a hostess gift?

Absolutely. In fact, you should show your gratitude for her efforts both in writing and with a present. You can give her a personal token of appreciation either before or after the party or send flowers in advance so she can use them as a shower decoration.