Preppy is back from Eighties and all the rage these days. Many brides are planning casual summery weddings in their own local version of the Hamptons, Newport or Palm Beach. Standing like beacons of leisure time and luxury, their bridesmaids are dressed in floral, feminine Lilly Pulizer-esque shift dresses in punchy citrus prints or shades of Bermuda pastels. The bride will be wearing a gown fit for a Kennedy, n’est pas, and the groom will be dashing without even trying in khakis, a sport coat and a collegiate striped tie.
Make the day even more memorable for your female wedding attendants by presenting them with bridesmaid gifts that reflect this resurgence of preppiness. Of course, anything monogrammed (the unofficial mark of a preppy) and embroidered makes the best preppy bridesmaid gifts. Below are some choices in bridesmaid gifts that are sure to be totally loved (like, OMG!) by your Muffy, Mimi and Tiffs.
Spa Robe and Slippers: Nothing says pampered princess more that a plush, white terry cloth bath robe, especially when it is embroidered with the recipient’s three-letter monogram. Of course, every finishing school preppy girl knows that it is proper etiquette to have the last name featured in the center book ended by the first and last name initials respectively. Throw in a pair of matching spa slippers for your girlfriend “sole” mates.
Personalized Tote Bag: A girl needs to have a roomy place to stash all her essentials, from pool-side paraphernalia to a laptop, library card and cute reading glasses. There are so many cute styles in tote bags out there that would please even the pickiest preppy, but of course the most popular are in shades of flamingo pink and lime green perked up on the inside with polka dots, toile, or floral prints. Make sure to have these bridesmaid gifts personalized with her name or initials on the side.
All Sorts of Accessories: Treat your favorite girlfriends in the whole wide world with some sweet accessories that they can wear on your wedding day and beyond. A preppy little headband that matches the dresses makes practical and pretty bridesmaid gifts. Or, elevate their ears with a pair of silver disc earrings engraved with the recipient’s script monogram. An oh-so-classic Bermuda bag that buttons onto a wooden handle is also a charming choice in preppy bridesmaid gifts.
