A Guide to the Perfect Bridesmaids Gifts
By Caroline Haddad

The road to the alter is a journey. Treat those who have joined and supported you on that journey to extraordinary surprises along the way.

Bath and Beauty Products
Let’s continue the pampering with spa-styled beauty products from Jaqua. The Jaqua girls welcome you to the world of bath and beauty products with all the indulgence and none of the guilt. Their Fleur Magique Bath Kit features Rose Bergamot Bath and Shower Nectar, Rose in Bloom Body Beauty Butter and Rose Bouquet Hydrating Facial Mist all wrapped up in a hexagon-shaped box whimsically designed to look like your favorite flower shop. Visit www.jaquabeauty.com for a list of retailers near you.

A Week of Undies
by Mary Green
Bare necessities. With all the decisions, fittings, appointments and general wedding hubbub, it’s tough to remember what day of the week it is. Help your sisters out with silk day-of-the-week undies from Mary Green. They come in both thong and boy short styles and are presented in silk drawstring bags. Available at retailers across the country or online at www.marygreen.com.

Studio Purse Collection
by Bryson Studios
Charm your bridal party with jewelry from Bryson Studios. Their Studio Purse Box Collection offers a large variety
of 100 percent sterling silver charms, each with a sweet message attached and presented in a tiny handbag
complete with beaded handle. It would be a delight to give one each month as a count down to the big day! Sold through over 200 fine gift stores across the nation. Visit www.brysonstudios.com.

Tabletopic Cards
Spark up the party talk with Table Topics. With questions such as, “If you had to gain 10 pounds, which food would you eat?” You’re sure to touch upon some fascinating secrets. Visit www.tabletopics.com.

PJs
by Pine Cone Hill
Host a pre-wedding nesting über-girly slumber party by outfitting everyone in super comfies from Pine Cone Hill. Made from 100-percent cotton they feature three-quarter-length sleeves and a flattering capri length pant. Making them extra special is the flirty ruffle along the sleeve edge and hem. Visit www.laylagrace.com.\

Custom Makeup Bags
by Bagettes.com
Bagettes.com creates custom makeup bags and purses from your favorite images. They are the perfect way to thank your bridesmaids for standing beside you in life and on your big day. Made from heavy weight wedding satin, your cherished photos from childhood through the bachlorette party are embedded into the fibers, so the image will never fade or peel.

Personalized Perfume
by Pampered Rose
What could be more personal than custom-blended perfume? The Pampered Rose is Shenandoah Valley’s finest perfumery. Their pure fragrances are made from the finest perfume and essential oils. Choose from over 100 fragrances such as lavender, vanilla, lilac, sweet pea, musks, gardenia, patchouli and spices from categories including linen, floral, fruit, citrus, wood, earthy and sweet to make your signature scent. Need a road trip? Pack up the gals and head for Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley and have The Pampered Rose’s professional perfumers help you design one for each member of the bridal party. Tech savvy? Go to their Web site and design away, www.mypamperedrose.com.

Flour Pot Cookies
How about a little spot of the bubbly and...COOKIES! Quality never goes out of style at the Flour Pot. All carefully hand-rolled, decorated and made from the finest ingredients, their sugar cookies are as delightful to the eye as they are to the palate. Decorated with layers of fondant, royal icing and edible powdered colors, each Flour Pot cookie truly is a work of art. And they ship! Visit www.flourpotcookies.com.

Photomontage
Since it may be tough to narrow down to one photo, Art for Your Sake will work with you to create a photomontage that will incorporate several images into a single scene. Seamless, true to scale, with shadow play and witty effects, these dreamscapes are said to feel like a snapshot of a dream. See the Web portfolio at www.artforyoursake.com.

Caroline Haddad owns Zazu in Ashburn, Va. For more information, visit www.shopzazu.com or call 703-858-9298