Thoughtful gifts show appreciation for bridesmaids

Being a bridesmaid is meant to be an honor but it’s often a big demand.

Demanding brides can repay their wedding party with beautiful bridesmaid gifts. Here are five ideas fitting for different demands:

Financial demands

Brides who pick expensive bridesmaids dresses and shoes place a financial demand on bridesmaids that may turn into a credit card debt. Brides can acknowledge this sacrifice with a leather wallet.

The Rachel Wallet from Hobo International is a tri-fold wallet made with cowhide. There is an exterior coin pocket and the interior has eight credit card slots, ID window and three bill pockets. About eight inches long and four inches wide, available in six colors, $128 at Hobobags.com.

Work demands

The big day is a work day for some bridesmaids. They decorate the venue, haul flowers from the church to the reception hall, and tame embarrassing guests. Bridesmaids on their feet can benefit from a foot spa.

The Conair Massaging Jet Foot Spa is a heated foot bath with two whirlpool jet settings. The spa has removable foot massage rollers and a bubbles setting. $34.99 at Conair.com.

Beauty demands

Image is everything to some brides. Their bridesmaids endure pre-wedding color, waxing, facials, manicures and pedicures. Bridesmaids subjected to beauty demands need a beautiful gift.

Window Box Kit from Macadamia Natural Oil is a set of hair care and treatment products. The set includes the Heating Oil Treatment which can be applied to dry or wet hair before styling; rejuvenating shampoo, and deep repair masque. Also included is an oil infused comb which is meant to gentle detangle. $49.95 at MacadamiaHair.com.

Emotional demands

Some brides demand damage control. Their bridesmaids deal with in-law, mother-of-the-bride and ex-girlfriend drama.

Heart jewelry represents the love and support given by bridesmaids. The Heart Truth Pendant from Swarovski is a half-inch by half-inch red crystal pendant. The pendant has Siam crystal set into a rhodium plate. Fifteen inch chain, $80 at Swavorski.com or Swavorski stores.

Gift of time

Being a bridesmaid can be a significant time commitment. Brides expect their bridesmaids to attend multiple showers some out of state and the bachelorette party. Then, the weekend of the wedding is completely devoted to the festivities.

Bridesmaids who give serious time should get time back with a beautiful watch. The Silver Mesh & Crystals watch from Skagen has tiny crystals in the number positions. The watch is analog and has a safety clasp and three year battery life. $105 at Skagen.com.