Wedding Wednesday: Gifting The Bride To Be

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It is the gifting season, but it doesn't have to be the Holidays to celebrate an upcoming marriage. Engagements happen every day of the year, and it is always exciting! Whether it is your bff, sibling, or daughter, it is very nice to surprise the bride to be with a thoughtful gift. Here's a roundup of perfect presents to help her plan her own happily ever after.

 

Leather "Love Book"

Give their romance a jump start with this gift from the heart. Inside the language of love is written with a wonderful collection of quotes, passages and phrases. Who knows? The bride may use your gift as part of her big day. Personalize it to make it extra special.  

Mark and Graham

Love Is In The Air Balloons

I mean, really. Who doesn't love a big (make that huge) balloon? Fill her apartment, the bridal shower, or engagement party with these to get the party started!

Kate Spade New York

Personalized Wedding Planner

Created just for the bride, this personalized planner is pretty and very practical. Just Add  names and wedding date with gorgeous handwritten font. 

Made To Plan

Letters To The Bride

Write now. Read later. Treasure forever. Inside this book are provisions for 12 love and advice filled letters to be written by the brides besties, parents, or shower guests. They will be signed, sealed and post dated, to be kept until happily ever after.

Swoozies

Ring Dish Holders

When you want to give just a little something, enter these darling dishes. They are less than $10 and will be used daily.

Mod Party 

Gilded Bow Hanger

A special hanger for her special day. This will become the perfect photo op for the getting ready photos.

BHLDN

Monogram Jewelry Dish

If she is changing her name, this is an exciting little gift. Monogram a ring dish with her new initials. Also sold in sets as Bridesmaids gifts.

MKM Splendor

#BusyBride Journal & Notebook

Well, that's an understatement. Give the bride to be luxe leather gifts that she will use daily throughout her coming journey.

Graphic Image

'I Do' Swarovski Undies

Between friends, there's nothing wrong with a little "Hanky Panky" underwear. She will love to have her "something blue" all taken care of!

Nordstrom

Kate Spade New York Wine Tote

Toast to the bride to be with a bottle of her favorite champagne and present it this chic canvas bag. 

Saks Fifth Avenue

The Wedding Book, by Mindy Weiss

If she is really planning the wedding of her dreams, this is the book to own. No one knows more about couture weddings than Mindy. "From fashion and menus to drone videography and port-a-potties, it’s all in there—and you know she knows what she’s talking about."

Amazon

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Wedding Wednesday: Uncommon Gifting

#GivingTuesday: Give Gifts That Do Good

The magic in the holidays is giving. The joy of giving is real. On #GivingTuesday let's shop, but in a more worthy way. Here's a lineup of gifts that give back. Think youth art education, global clean water, shoes for the shoeless, Alzheimer Disease and more. I promise that these gifts will make you feel good while you do good!

HERE: 15 Stylish Ways to Give

Bari Lynn Girls' Naughty/Nice Glittered Clutch 

Oh how i love this gift. And who knew that being naughty could be so nice? The reverse side of this bright bag features the word "NICE." #ONLYATNM 10% of the purchase price will benefit youth arts education. 

Neiman Marcus

Pet Portrait 

Brooke Hagel New York City fashion Illustrator will do a custom portrait of your best friend. It's the perfect gift for the doting pet owner. Or even better, a thoughtful idea for someone that lost a pet. The process is simple: place an order, e-mail inspirational photos of the pet, and await the portrait, which will ship ten days later. Your purchase benefits Hilarity For Charity which raises money for families struggling with Alzheimer Disease. Click for more details.

IfOnly

Adrienne Landau Designer Ornament

Perfect for the haute hostess or fashion girl in your life. From the HSN Cares Collection of charitable ornaments. If you are going to buy or gift one ornament this year, choose one of these whimsical styles. 100% of the profits and no less that 30% of the purchase price will be donated to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

HSN

Charms For Charity

Change the World with a Charm! From Altruette in NYC, who offers a classic jewelry collection with a humanitarian twist. Made of Sterling Silver or 14K Gold Plated, these  charms represent and support different non-profit organizations like CARE, IRC, First Book, Girls Write Now and Embrace, with 50 percent of the net profit donated to these partners. A charming idea, wouldn't you say? 

AHAlife

TOM'S Shoes

I live in mine during the Summer. Hands down the most comfy shoes I own. And why not give a gift of comfort AND style? Shown here are Tiny Tom's velvet shoes that are perfect for sweet little feet. You'll find something for everyone within the Tom's Gift Guide . Best yet, for every shoe you purchase, TOMS will help a person in need. One for One®. Beautiful!

TOM'S 

Stacy Bendet of Alice + Olivia's Sweet 16 Tackle Box of Candy

Join Stacy, Martha Stewart, Dylan Lauren and more celebrities as they celebrate Dylan's Candy Bar's 16th birthday with artistic creations that taste yummy. Each gift benefits a charity of the celeb's choice. 15% of the purchase of this product will be donated to Ronald McDonald House. Fun and tastes good, too! 

Dylan's Candy Bar

Jesse Tyler Ferguson For Tie Bar

The Modern Family actor that we all love to love, presents a collection of dapper bow ties. $20 of your $25 purchase will be donated to TieTheKnot.org. Ever since marriage was won in 2015, Tie The Knot has shifted its focus to LGBTQ rights within the United States and marriage efforts across the globe.

The Tie Bar 

Down & Down Alternative Comforters

Pick a color, any color under the rainbow, to give a gift of a good night's sleep. Priceless!  With every comforter purchased from The Company Store, a homeless child will receive a blanket through Family Promise and their affiliates. Comforters range in price from $50 to $1000. Click HERE to get the details of this charity. 

The Company Store

Treasure & Bond Velour Sweatshirt

Give the gift of cozy. Girls of all ages will love cuddling up with style. When you buy anything in the Treasure & Bond Collection, Nordstrom donates 2.5% of net sales to YWCA.

Nordstrom

BKR Water Bottles

A fancy find. The perfect gift when only the best will do. This bottle will change the way you hydrate forever with glass, silicone and Swarovski crystals. There are bottles that begin at $35 but each of the Swarovski crystal bottles sold helps provide a full 500 liters of water—over a month’s supply—to a person in need through clean water charity 

"Water For People."

Neiman Marcus

Do It Yourself Fashion Sugar Cookie Kit

Who doesn't love sprinkles? Ship these off to a budding fashionista this Holiday season. She'll think you are very sweet! 10% of the proceeds will benefit Youth Arts Education.

Neiman Marcus

Charity By Design Bangles

"Give from the heart with three new additions to the CHARITY BY DESIGN Collection. Holiday whimsy comes alive with 3D charms of beloved seasonal symbols including the Ugly Sweater (benefiting Toys for Tots), the Snowman (supporting UNICEF), and the Angel (benefiting Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals)." Girls love layering these, so think about gifting a stylish stack.

Alex and Ani

Disney x Kiehl’s Collection For A Cause

Cleanse, tone, moisturize, and mask to support Feeding America. This purchase helps 350 meals for Feeding America.

Kiehl's 

Feed + Mouth Winter Warm Up

"Makes a great gift for colleagues, family members, or your favorite kid who can't make it home for the holidays. It's *almost* as good as a hug." Mouth has partnered with FEED to curate a collection of small batch gifts that help fight hunger world wide. This purchase will provide 10 school meals for children around the world. Click to see the complete collection.

Mouth.com 

Tory Burch Box

The gift that gives back. The Tory Burch Foundation Seed Box features a curated selection of seven products made by women entrepreneurs — including Tory Sport performance socks and a cosmetic case designed by Tory Burch — all packaged in a graphic keepsake sliding box. 100% of net proceeds will benefit the Tory Burch Foundation which empowers women entrepreneurs by providing access to capital, education programs and digital resources. 

Tory Burch

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