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11:10 p.m. @ 27 April 2008

1014th Entry
An article that I found on the web.

No one has as much fun as the bride to be on her wedding day, except, perhaps, her bridesmaids. Bridesmaids enjoy all of the fun of a wedding without the stress and headaches of planning the blessed affair. Bridesmaid’s gifts are a popular item among wedding parties and the brides honored attendees. Often the bride to be offers bridesmaids gifts to her wedding party at a rehearsal dinner, in order to thank her friends and family for participating in her union ceremony, and recognize them for all of their assistance during the planning and preparation stages of her wedding.
I have a few gifts in mind and I will discuss with Dan. =D

Often the bride-to-be aspires to find bridesmaids gifts that are personal, unique and fun. Historically, a bridesmaid was a close friend or sister who is asked to take part in the wedding experience, or one who helps tend to the bride and help her prepare for her wedding. Traditionally, a bridesmaid was considered a bearer of good fortune, someone meant to protect the bride against evil. Legend has it that bridesmaids confuse any evil spirits that might be lurking around by dressing up similarly as a means of distraction. For this reason alone a bride is more than happy to bestow her thanks upon her maidens.
Woah! I didn't know a bridesmaid protects the bride from evil! Girl power! I am thinking of having 3 bridesmaids! They must be the ones who help and .. just read on.

In contemporary society bridesmaids are often a bride's right hand 'ladies' helping her get into and out of her wedding dress, helping to infuse the bride with excitement and sharing tears of joy at the blessed event. Though the maid of honor traditionally carries the bulk of pre-wedding assistance responsibilities, the maids also are leaned upon to lend a helping hand whenever possible. Bridesmaids serve many purposes including helping keep the bride relaxed and focused on her wedding day. Wedding jitters are common among new brides.
I can imagine myself going into a 'stoned' mode in front of the mirror and then Chin will tap me on my shoulder and go "Booooo!" Well, I think I will definitely tear. I put in all my effort into this event. (The wedding dinner is not something I'm looking forward to.)

Bridesmaids often play a strong supporting role during the wedding experience. They may be asked to help plan the wedding, address invitations, order decorations or help shop for a wedding dress. Perhaps the best part of being a bridesmaid is participating in all of the pre-wedding 'fluff'. This may include trips to the spa or salon for a little pre-wedding pampering.
Ahh.... I doubt I will have pre-wedding parties.

The bride’s helpers also often help out with guest seating arrangements at the wedding. For unmarried bridesmaids, the best bridesmaid’s gift is the bouquet tossed by the bride at her reception. The receiver is said to be the next in line to marry.
I am definitely going to toss the bouquet after the vows.

Of course bridesmaids are not always the recipient of bridesmaid’s gifts; many times the bridesmaids are responsible for offering classic gifts to the bride to be. These may include 'gag' gifts such as tiara’s, gag rings, and other party favors often presented during the bachelorette party. No matter what type of wedding is planned, or where, bridesmaids often enjoy all of the same benefits as the bride, without, of course, the benefit of going home with the groom.
Sounds fun! But then again, I know I won't have any pre-wedding parties. :)

I was thinking of taking away the bridesmaids' corsages. Hmmm.. the thank-you gift that I have in mind should be able to distinguish bridesmaids from the guests. =)

So who are the lucky 3?

:P

Oh well. Tsk.

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