Gifts

January 20, 2010

Top 10 Bridal Party Gift Ideas for 2010!

Your search for the perfect bridal party gifts ends here — we're revealing the Top 10 Gifts for 2010! You're sure to find gifts that match your bridesmaids' and groomsmen's styles, personalities and flair. Ready? Here we go...

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Top Bridesmaid Gifts

5. Colorful Jewelry Rolls — the only way to keep jewelry safely tucked away while traveling.

personalized colorful jewelry rolls
 

4. Canvas Totes — a must-have for use as an airplane carry-on, beach bag or workout bag.

personalized canvas tote bags
 

3. Silver Oval Compact— great to tuck into a purse for checking their look anytime.

personalized silver oval compact
 

2. Embossed Jewelry Box— a rich and regal place to store all that precious bling.

embossed jewelry box
 

And the #1 Bridesmaid Gift is...

1. Sweet Stripes Totes — fresh, colorful and perfect for toting wedding-day gear and daily necessities long afterward.

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Top Groomsman Gifts

5. Square Cuff Links — the perfect finishing touch for the well-dressed guy.

personalized silver square cuff links
 

4. Silver-Plated Knife — a handy pocket tool the guys won't ever want to leave home without.

personalized silver-plated pocket knife
 

3. Leather Money Clip — a handsome and stylish way to keep it all together.

personalized leather money clip
 

2. Compass — great for the groomsman with a sense of adventure.

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And the #1 Groomsman Gift is...

1. Ultra-Sized Mugs— the leaders of all mugs (they hold a full liter!) for the best 'men around.

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Enjoy!

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January 11, 2010

Personalized glassware and vases — for extra-personal toasts and decorations!

The personal details you add are what will make your wedding special. So make those personal details really stand out by ordering engraved glassware and vases. The glasses and vases may be personalized with your names and wedding date, your monogram or a design that coordinates with your wedding look perfectly.

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Imagine your guests' reactions when you raise toasting glasses that have been personalized — the first toasts made in honor of your wedding will be so much more meaningful! Also order personalized glasses for the entire wedding party for a totally coordinated toasting look.

If you're hosting a wine-tasting reception, having your wedding at a vineyard, or are simply wine lovers, consider taking on the latest trend of serving wine and toasting from stemless glasses. You'll be chic with personal flair!  Stemless glasses are also fun for serving cocktails — the more colorful the better! And don't forget to provide a supply of cocktail napkins personalized to match your glassware for a totally coordinated look for your cocktail hour.

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personalized stemless glasses

personalized glass mugs

Are the men in your wedding party beer lovers? Give them the gift of personalized ultra-size mugs  for using during the bachelor party, rehearsal dinner and even during the social hour and wedding dinner. As a great gift package, fill the mugs with their favorite snacks, tickets to the game and other treats.

 



Imagine the decorating possibilities with vases you can engrave to match your wedding style and theme! Fill them with items that match your wedding look...

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...or with a beautiful floral arrangement for a centerpiece.

personalized rectangular vases
 

And add romantic glow to your entire celebration with floating candles in personalized clear glass cylinders.

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The vases and cylinders also make great gifts for your bridesmaids and special friends.

Enjoy!

Jean M Wedding Invitations and Accessories

January 04, 2010

All about monograms — and how to use them to add personal style to your wedding!

Nothing says style, class and elegance like a monogram. They've been used for centuries to mark property, denote status and personalize everything from bed linens to fine stationery.

So follow in this tradition with a beautiful monogram on all your wedding items, from invitations to favors!

The traditional couple's monogram is made up of three initials, set up in this order:

1. bride's first name initial

2. groom's last name initial

3. groom's first name initial


A three-initial monogram for an individual is set up like this (remember this when ordering monogrammed gifts for your bridal party):

1. first name initial

2. last name initial

3. middle name initial

Sometimes the last name initial (#2) is larger than #1 and #3, and sometimes it's the same size, depending on the monogram style and your personal preference.

And, of course, you can always take the more modern approach and go with a single initial that represents your last name, or with a monogram style that incorporates your first names or both first initials.


Jean M offers more than 80 monogram styles to choose from. Some are beautifully traditional, some are whimsically designed, some are theme based (with hearts, holiday and destination motifs) and some are ultra-trendy. You're sure to find the style that suits your wedding perfectly! Check out all our options...

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Once you have your monogram style chosen, think about all the ways you can use it throughout your wedding! Here are some great ideas...

Set a classy and stylish tone for your entire celebration with a monogrammed invitation and coordinating enclosure cards.

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Create a unique, personal atmosphere at your ceremony with a monogram on your wedding programs and aisle runner!

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Carry your look through with monogrammed favor boxes and favor tags!

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Create a sophisticated reception with your monogram printed on menu cards, napkins and ribbon favor tags!

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Enjoy!

Jean M Wedding Invitations and Accessories

November 25, 2009

Personalized ribbon — the perfect personal touch!

When you want to make your favors, gifts and decorations extra personal and extra unique, personalized ribbon is the perfect addition!

Our smooth satin ribbon is available in so many beautiful colors — you're sure to find the perfect color or combination of hues to coordinate with your wedding look. The ribbon is printed with your names and wedding date or any message up to 20 characters in length. Be creative! Print your ribbon with your destination wedding location or wording that symbolizes your love. You can also print ribbon with wording for holidays and gifts for a special touch, or for special occasions.  It's available in 50 foot rolls in  3/8" or 5/8" widths.

Your names add a fun and personal touch to the ribbon around your favors, or bubbles or rice for the ceremony.

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Make guests smile with a fun saying like "We Tied The Knot" printed on your ribbons.

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Destination wedding? Show you love it by printing the location or a fun location-related saying on your ribbons!

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Make your holiday decorations and gifts even more festive with ribbon printed with clever, holiday-related sayings like "Gobble Gobble!"

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Add a meaningful touch to an anniversary or birthday celebration with ribbon printed with wording in honor of the occasion.

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Remember loved ones at your ceremony with beautiful ribbon printed in their honor.

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Enjoy — and Happy Thanksgiving Wishes from all of us at Jean M!

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September 25, 2009

“Glam” gifts for your fashionable bridesmaids

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When my daughter Holli got married, we had the best time planning, shopping and dreaming for the perfect day. But we had a difficult time finding the perfect gifts for her stylish bridesmaids. We eventually found great appreciation gifts for them, but I wish I would have known about these oh-so-glam accessories then!

The added “bling” make the items so fashionable and so fun for the girls to use at the wedding and long afterward. You get to choose black for drama or white for a sleek look to match your bridemaids’ personalities. And best of all, they’re all on sale now!

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Black card cases with quilted faux leather tops or white card cases with a gold-tone fleur de lys on top are great for keeping business cards or credit cards handy.

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Little black wristlets with a crown design or white wristlets with a fleur de lys accent are the perfect size to hold an ID, lipstick and change.

 



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These boxes are oh so cute!  The black faux patent leather jewelry box with a gold crown or white faux patent leather jewelry box with a gold fleur de lys design hold all their precious bling. The animal print interiors add a fanciful touch.

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Bridesmaids on the go? Help them travel in style and keep their jewelry safe while they do! Choose black or white hanging jewelry cases. The animal print interiors are so “in.”

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I love items that multi-task, like these very glam key chains with mirror compacts attached. Choose the black crown mirror key chain, or the white fleur de lys mirror key chain.

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Large enough to fit all their beauty necessities, but compact enough to pack easily.White faux leather make up bag or black faux leather make up bag - the perfect make up case! The animal print interiors make them extra fun.

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Perfect for last-minute makeup checks before walking down the aisle, and for tucking into a purse or pocket for nights on the town. The black quilted faux leather compact or white fleur de lys compact are oh so cute!

 




All these items are ON SALE NOW and you could save up to 50% on some items!

Go glam — and enjoy!

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September 09, 2009

When's the right time to give appreciation gifts?

You've shopped carefully, you've wrapped beautifully and your appreciation gifts are ready to be presented. Many brides ask me when the best time is to give those gifts to attendants, special friends, parents and grandparents.

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My answer? There's always a great time to give gifts if you make the occasion extra special! Here are some ideas:

• Hold separate bride's and groom's breakfasts the morning of the wedding and invite all the women and men in the wedding party. When the meal is over, surprise your guests with Bloody Mary or mimosa toasts and present them their bridal party gifts individually.

• Plan to spend a few moments with each bridesmaid and groomsman individually after the rehearsal dinner. Tell them how much it means to you that they are in your wedding party and give them their gift at that time.

• Welcome your attendants to their hotel rooms by placing their wrapped gifts on their beds along with a thoughtful welcome basket filled with snacks and water, pampering items like bubble bath and lotion, a weekend itinerary, a gift card for their morning coffee, and some comfy slippers or socks to wear at night.

• Plan a bridesmaids' and groomsmen's evening the weekend before the wedding. Tell them it will be a time to go over details, but surprise them with fun activities like facials, pedicures, golf lessons or tickets to the game. Give them their gifts over dinner.

• If you're presenting your attendants with jewelry or accessories to wear on your wedding day, it's a fun idea to give them these gifts at the final fittings of their gowns and tuxes so they can see their total look all put together.

• Plan to spend some special moments with your parents and grandparents the day of the wedding. Sit down with them for a cup of tea and ask them about their wedding memories and also ask their advice for a happy marriage. Give them their gifts along with hugs and kisses!

 

Enjoy!

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September 07, 2009

Special gifts for the most special people: your parents and grandparents!

In the whirlwind of wedding planning and preparations, they've been right there beside you, encouraging and supporting and helping. So don't forget to let your parents and grandparents know how much their love and support means to you! Show them with a beautifully personalized gift that will remind them of your special relationship and of your special day.

For Moms and Grandmas...

Treat these lovely ladies to a little luxury! I love how pretty and thoughtful these silver-plated gifts are...and I know from experience that moms and grandmas love them, too!

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Silver-Plated Jewelry Box


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Silver-Plated Heart Candle Holder

Engrave the gifts with a thoughtful message, your mom's or grandma's name, or simply "Mom" or "Grandma" to let her know you're thinking of her.

 

For Dad and Grandpa...

Your dad and grandpa will appreciate a gift that's distinguished AND useful (that's just how guys are, right?). So treat him to his very own grilling set, a personalized compass or a set of engraved, silver-plated cufflinks.

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Grilling Set

Compass

Compass


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Cufflinks

Dad and grandpa will have smiles on their faces and warm memories in their hearts each time they use your thoughtful gift!

 

For parents...

Need help expressing how you're feeling to your parents? This beautiful, ceramic plate proclaims your emotions loud and clear!

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Keepsaske Plate

You can be sure it will be displayed prominently in your parents' home.


For tears of joy...

An extra-thougthful addition to your parents' and grandparents' gifts? An embroidered hanky accompanied by a touching verse card.

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Dad's Hanky


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Mom's Hanky


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Grandparents' Hankies

They'll come in handy when it's time for your "I Dos!"

Enjoy!


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