The Tradition of Bridesmaid's Gifts
You might wonder why it's a tradition for the bride to give gifts to her bridesmaids and flower girls. A bridesmaid gift is a thoughtful way to say thank you for all of the love and hard work that's gone into her wedding day. This can include wedding and shower preparations, bachelorette parties, and the cost of getting everything ready for the special day.
The beginning of this tradition has its roots in history. It was believed that the gifts given to the bridesmaids were symbolic of what it meant to be married.
The first recorded instance of this practice occurred in ancient Sparta. Gifts were presented to honor women who acted as witnesses to the marriage arrangements between negotiations of states.
Here are some gifts that were given, and their significance.
Pearls: Pearls symbolized the tears that would well up in brides' eyes when they thought about their wedding night. Pearls were given to the bridesmaids as a symbol of innocence.
Silver Plates: When bridesmaids were given a silver plate, it symbolized the same thing as pearls, but with a different twist. Often these gifts were placed on top of one another to signify "pleasure and pain".
Jeweled Hair Pins: These hairpins often symbolized a bridesmaid's innocence, and the bond between her and the other bridal party members. These hairpins or combs were often given by single girls as a purity gift.
Today, bridesmaids’ gifts are traditionally given during the rehearsal dinner, or early on the day of the wedding.The idea is to give gifts that show your appreciation in a personal and thoughtful way. Be sure to personalize each one, based on your bridesmaid's favorite scents, colors or a favorite memory that you both share!
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These gifts are a great way to make your bridesmaids feel loved and appreciated.