Engraved Bridesmaid's Gifts
A sweet wedding custom is the tradition of honoring the bridesmaids for their help and support during the wedding planning through a gift. An engraved keepsake is a common choice for this gift because it is personal and long-lasting.
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Items to Engrave
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You'd be surprised at the variety of items that engravings can adorn. Jewelry is commonly engraved, from very small engravings on rings or lockets to Bible verses or quotes on bracelets. Cigarette cases, flasks, pictures frames and hand mirrors are also gifts that can be engraved.
Where to Have the Gift Engraved
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The easiest way to get a bridesmaid gift engraved is to buy the item from a retailer that also specializes in engravings. This way, you will be sure the engravers understand the material they are working on, and often you receive a discount for buying and engraving the item at the same place. You can also take an item to a business that specializes in engravings.
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What to Write
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The message engraved on the gift can be very short, such as just the recipient's initials, or longer such as a quote on a picture frame. For a bridesmaid, a nice keepsake is to have the date of the wedding engraved onto her gift.
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References
- Photo Credit bride bridesmaids holding flowers with arm bouquet image by Paul Retherford from Fotolia.com
