Your Bridesmaids/Groomsmen Deserve the Best

Below are a few of my suggestions to find the perfect gift for your bridesmaids/groomsmen. Keep in mind that some of the suggestions I make for bridesmaids can be used for groomsmen as well and vice versa.

I want to start off by making a brief statement about gift certificates. I really don’t understand when people say gift certificates are not personal. Gift certificates can be very personal. Someone actually has to know what stores you like and where you buy things. Just because they want to save you the trouble of having to make a return or exchange for a different size does not mean that they care any less.

Bridesmaid Gifts

Ladies who like fashion and makeup:

1.    Cute clutches with nail polish, lipstick, pocket mirror, gift certificate to favourite restaurant or spa and anything else cute inside.

2.    A beautiful scarf and gloves

3.    A bracelet or set of earrings

Ladies who like to travel:

1.    A gift certificate for Westjet or Expedia to go towards their next adventure

2.    A cute carry-on bag with her favourite CD

Ladies who like music/movies:

1.    Tickets to their favourite band’s concert

2.    A new iphone/ipad docking system with gift certificate for itunes

Ladies who like fine dining/night life:

1.    Gift certificate to favourite restaurant

2.    Gift certificate for a limo service- They can use this the next time they want to have a fabulous night out

3.    A fabulous pair of new shoes for dancing – Try to buy them from a store that she can return or exchange just in case they don’t fit

Ladies who like sweets:

1.    A basket filled with all the delicious chocolates and candies that she loves

2.    A cute mini cake in a fancy box made from the same baker who makes your wedding cake

3.    A big fancy cupcake in a fancy box

4.    Edible Arrangements: Chocolate dipped strawberries and other fruit

Groomsmen Gifts

Gentlemen who like fashion:

1.    Watch

2.    Wallet- can include a gift certificate inside

3.    New tie, cufflinks and pocket square

4.    An appointment booked with a tailor to get a custom made sport coat (already paid for).

Gentlemen who like to travel:

1.    A gift certificate for Westjet or Expedia to go towards their next adventure

2.    Ipod with itunes gift certificate for those long flights

 

Gentlemen who like adventure:

1.    A Jet ski or boat rental for a day

2.    A sky diving experience that all the guys are going to do together

3.    A day on the hill (ski/snowboard trip)

4.    A new ipod with some great road trip tunes

5.    A gift certificate for Westjet or Expedia to go towards their next adventure

Gentlemen who like fine dining/night life

1.    Gift certificate to favourite restaurant

2.    Gift certificate for a limo service- They can use this the next time they want to have a wild night out

I hope this provides you with some inspiration to help you find that perfect gift!

A Honeymoon Straight From Hollywood

I recently watched The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey and decided I have to go see where this movie was filmed. I have always wanted to go to New Zealand and this movie convinced me that this is the year. I started doing research and found that you can go on tours of exactly where some of the scenes from The Lord of the Rings were filmed. I love the idea of going to amazing places I thought I would only ever see on tv or in a movie. I decided to do some research and have included below some links to tours your can go to for different movies and tv shows. I find movies give you ideas of areas you might not have ever thought or known to visit.

New Zealand (The Lord of the Rings): http://www.newzealand.com/ca/feature/middle-earth/#contents

New York (Sex In the city): I definitely want to one day sip a martini at the same restaurant Carrie and the ladies chatted at. http://onlocationtours.com/tour/sex-and-the-city

New York and Jersey (The Sopranos): http://onlocationtours.com/tour/sopranos/

Hawaii (Jurassic Park, Pirates of the Caribbean): Who doesn’t want to go where Johnny Depp has been! I am guilty of buying and watching four of the Pirates of the Caribbean movies in one weekend:P http://www.robertshawaii.com/kauai/hawaiimovietour.php

England (Pride and Prejudice): This is on my bucket list. I am a HUGE pride and prejudice fan!: http://www.britishtours.com/pride-and-prejudice-tours

Mamanuca Islands in Fiji (Cast Away): Although this might not be an extremely famous movie I always thought the location look incredible. This tour is done by sailboat!
http://www.viator.com/tours/Fiji/Fiji-Mamanuca-Islands-Sailing-Cruise-including-Lunch/d23-5204SEASPRAY

Scotland, England (Harry Potter): Seeing as Harry Potter is filmed in two different countries it would depend on which one you want to visit. This site explains the top 10 Harry Potter locations to see. http://www.visitbritain.com/en/Travel-tips/Britain-for-kids-and-families/Top-10-Harry-Potter-locations.htm

Think of your favourite movies or tv shows when you are planning your wedding if you are looking for something fabulous and unique!

 Happy Honeymoon Planning!