Within your wedding party, in amongst all the adults, you will find the children of the crowd.
These tweeners of nine to fourteen are the youngest and most adorable part of the entourage. Just as you would want to acknowledge your appreciation for the older in the party, you will want to do so for the junior bridesmaids as well. Include them as much as you can in the planning and participation of the wedding.
The tradition of gift giving by the bride to the bridal party is tried and true. You will want to show how much you care about the junior bridesmaids, as well as how very much you appreciate all that they have done for you.
The junior bridesmaids are a bit too old for participating as a flower girl, but also too young to be a bridesmaid. You are, however, in luck as there is a whole slew of things you can get for this age group to show your happiness.
For the old and young alike in the bridesmaid category you can find monogrammed pajamas and robes. Popular over generations, slumber parties or sleepovers are a big get together still for the younger kids and your junior bridesmaids will absolutely love to show how special they truly are by wearing their new bedtime attire the next time the spend the night at a friend's house.
When shopping for the older junior bridesmaid you can take the time to fill a goody bag with appropriate makeup to include some lip glosses, sparkling body powder or glitter, nail polish or lotions. This will give them the feeling of being a bit more grown up then their age dictates.
If you want to give green the reusable canvas tote bags are great ideas and you can either pick out a shade that goes with the theme of your wedding day or choose the favorite color of each of the girls and these are inexpensive enough that you won't go to the poorhouse putting them together. You can even take the opportunity to monogram or personalize each tote and fill them with specific treats for each girl's taste.
Since you are planning your wedding, you may not have the time to put together a gift bag of your own. There are a multitude of different styled prefilled bags with younger women and junior bridesmaids in mind. You can take a little time to peruse the selections and have something premade yet tasteful and caring.
Hair is always a major issue. You need to have every strand just right before you leave out the door. Therefore, hair accessories are widely available in a whole deluge of different types to satisfy most anyone's desire.
You have barrettes, hair clips, bands and ponytail holders, as well as combs and brushes to choose from. Maybe hair dryers, curling irons or flat irons are more up your alley. Then, don't forget to throw in some shampoo or conditioner too.
Frills for the bath are also a very acceptable gift for the junior bridesmaid. You could put together a basket with things such as bubble bath, body wash or lotion, moisturizers, sponges and body poufs, washcloths and towels, and maybe some little fuzzy slippers to dance around in.
Jewelry is another gift that many girls take delight in. Your junior bridesmaid will be able to not only wear her gift throughout the wedding but also at other special occasions like a school dance or prom. Now, if your junior bridesmaid isn't into bling make sure you are mindful of such things and take into consideration other ideas that you can steal away from family members or friends.
You may find that some of the girls love the outdoors. These young ladies would really appreciate something in the newest sports equipment on market, trading cards or maybe even a personalized gym bag.
Perhaps you could even swing some tickets to an upcoming sports event. Those in the party who enjoy parts, museums or nature centers would love you to death if you brought them some passes to any of these venues.
There might be more passive pastimes that your junior bridesmaids are interested in such as reading, photography or scrapbooking. You may even have a crafter or collector with you. Gift certificates while a good idea are a bit impersonal. Consider gifting a collectible set of books from her favorite author and a kick in a few bookmarks as well.
When the girls love to take pictures you could provide them with some gorgeous photo albums or maybe a set of photo coasters to use around the home. If your budget can afford more, then consider a camera with film or expanded memory card so she can take photos at the wedding.
Crafty junior bridesmaids will take pleasure in the myriad of supplies available from craft stores and discount stores, not to mention all the online merchants you can choose from. Craft items will keep her busy for quite a while. Along with scrapbooks, you can choose from a multitude of frills and organizers, decorative papers and all kinds of goodies in all kinds of price ranges.
If you do find yourself with enough time to spare, and you wish to undertake the task, you could actually create a personalized scrapbook for your junior bridesmaid full of photographs that you can share in common and show off some of her favorite memories. You can incorporate help on the scrapbook from family and friends to include even more in the book or album.
For the junior bridesmaid that is a doll collector you may contemplate locating a doll in bridal attire, or perhaps a delicate porcelain doll in a bridal gown. Music enthusiasts will love you to death if you present them with concert tickets, blank CDs, CDs of her favorite band or maybe even the latest in musical products on the market.
For the girls into games you can toss together a lovely gift full of everything she would need for a game night. The gift could include a variety of playing cards or card games, board games, handheld games or puzzle books.
When you have more than one bridesmaid to buy for, keep in mind what each girl's personality dictates as her favorite game. Then, if you vary the games you could throw yourself one heck of a game night on your own with your wedding party. You may want to consider throwing in some goodies to snack on like popcorn or candy.
When you don't have much in the terms of a budget to spend on your junior bridesmaid, why not show how much you really appreciate her by creating something from your heart by hand. Listen to your creative self and gift something homemade just for her.
Oftentimes these types of gifts are cherished more than a store bought gift. Whichever way you decide, to purchase or create, be aware of choosing the perfect gift for your junior bridesmaid that she will hold close to her heart and give her memories to hold on to forever.
Make sure she will always know how very special she is to you on your wedding day and for years to come.