Shopping Suggestions For

Wedding Accessories, Bridal

Gifts And Favors

Many brides-to-be have an instant, almost knee-jerk reaction to a marriage proposal: shopping. Almost immediately, many of the newly engaged will head out to department stores and bridal boutiques to begin the search for the perfect gown and veil.

While these purchases may certainly be the most memorable of the wedding shopping experience, it is the details, such as wedding accessories, favors and bridal-party gifts, that make the event memorable for all those involved.

“Many wedding guests may not remember what the bride was wearing, but can’t seem to forget the clever centerpiece on the table or the cake topper,” said Margaret Powers, the executive director of events and merchandising for Enesco, the company that offers more than 10,000 gift, collectible and home accent items, including Precious Moments, Cherished Teddies, Mary Engelbreit, David Winter Cottages and many others.

“The right accessories and bridal gifts can make a wedding both unique and memorable for all who attend and can also serve as lifelong keepsakes,” she continued.

Accessorize

Once the wedding is over, all that is left are the memories. To make the occasion last forever for the bride and groom and guests, Ms Powers suggests shopping for wedding accessories that have special meaning and help mark magical moments.

“When shopping for wedding accessories, like the cake topper, cake cutter and centerpieces, look for items that reflect your personal style and will create a lasting impression,” said Ms Powers.

Cake toppers have evolved from the traditional statuesque bride and groom of yesterday to flowers, collectible figurines and momentos. If remembering the special day is important, Ms Powers recommends purchasing a figurine or other type of collectible to be used as the cake topper that can later be displayed in the home.

Other unique wedding accessories that can help to preserve the moment in time are toasting glasses, invitation holders and cake cutters and servers.

Gift-Giving

Throughout the engagement and wedding planning, bridesmaids, groomsmen and family members all lend a helping hand. Without these key loved ones, many brides and grooms would be lost. It’s important to acknowledge this devotion by presenting memorable bridal party gifts.

Ms Powers suggests giving each person involved in the wedding something that will reflect appreciation and special meaning for the day. Photographs with each person in the bridal party can help capture the moment. Display each picture in a memorable frame to make a lasting impression for special friends and family members.

Other gift suggestions for the bridal party include keepsake figurines to help mark special friendships.

Favored Flair

Everyone loves to bring home a wedding memento. Whether it’s a bouquet of flowers in a keepsake vase, or a small take-home token, wedding favors truly are “favored.”

Ms Powers suggests adding to the fun of the evening by letting a lucky guest from each table take home the centerpiece. Whether it’s a beautiful vase filled with flowers or a candleholder with a fragrant candle, it will certainly be a remembered gesture.

When guests bring home a favor or centerpiece from the wedding that matched the cake topper and other wedding accessories, it is guaranteed that they will remember the look of the evening for years to come.

— courtesy Article Resource Association