I also picked up some monogrammed toiletries bags at the Christmas Tree Shop (no, I don't really know why it's called that), which I'm going to fill with some nice soaps and nail polish, etc. And, I have ambitiously embarked on what may turn into a foolhardy venture: I'm knitting beaded lace shawls for them. I just started the first one last night, so we'll see if it looks like I'll finish in time. I also want to get them a piece of jewelry for the wedding day, and I was looking at the cute "wish necklaces" from Dogeared Jewels. I especially like the four-leaf clover, but I'm afraid of it being a little too "Irish" for my non-Celtic 'maids.
The other question is, of course, gold or silver? I'm a die-hard silver fan myself, but I don't want to impose my silver-love on others.
The flower girl and ring bearer are pretty simple too. I'm putting together "goodie bags" for each of them (assuming I can find the right personalizable tote or backpack that won't break the bank) that will include coloring books, snacks, and other fun stuff to do over the weekend. I'm also planning to give them each a tee-shirt proclaiming their "title" for the day which they can wear at the out-of-town reception the night before the wedding. Finally, I want to get them some kind of bribe gift that they'll receive only after performing their duties. I'm thinking Build-a-Bear for that gift.
Eventually, I suppose I'll figure out something for the parents gifts. Red Envelope has this lovely "family tree" necklace that includes your choice of birth stones and I think fits beautifully with my garden theme, but it's a bit pricey. I might scour etsy for something similar for less money.
I was also considering embroidering some lacy handkerchiefs for the moms, but then we get into the issue of time and the fact that my embroidering skills are a little rusty.
The dads and groomsmen are a bit difficult for me. I've asked my betrothed what he thinks would be a good gift and I got what I've begun calling the "wedding mumble". This usually consists of a distracted look and a vague "Oh, I don't know. We have plenty of time to figure that out. Why do we have to buy people gifts again?" Sigh...
Luckily, there are only two groomsmen. Technically, only the Best Man (fiance's brother) is a "groomsman". My brother will be in the wedding, but he is my "Man of Honor", so his gift will be my responsibility. He's the ultimate "impossible to buy for" guy, but he likes swords and other sharp objects, so I'm considering buying him a nice sgian dubh to wear with his kilt on the wedding day. Something like this, perhaps:
At least my Man of Honor will be able to defend me if someone tries to kidnap the bride!
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