Wedding Day Survival Kit: An emergency crisis abatement kit for the big day
If there's one thing that every bride wants on her wedding day, it's to look her stunning best. Hard to do when she's two minutes from the aisle and suddenly realizes she has the worst case of static cling ever seen in the developed world. Or her hem has fallen on one side. Or nerves have upset her stomach. Make sure your Bride-to-Be is prepared for any crisis with the Wedding Day Survival Kit by Mr. & Mrs. A stylish train case holds 30 emergency essentials such as static remover, double-sided hem tape, antacid – even a set of extra wedding bands! Plus, after the big day is over, she can tuck it into her honeymoon luggage. Voilá! Traveling chic insurance!
Kits are available for the entire wedding party at MrandMrs.com.
Plane to See Security Bag: Clearly a good idea!
Ever been in the security line at the airport trying to fish your purse-sized lotion bottle out of the bottom of your carry-on bag so you can stow it in an "airline-approved" Ziploc bag? And then you have to dig out your lip balm? And your perfume? While the passengers behind you in the line shift from foot to foot? Not stylish, darlings. Which is why The Shower Diva recommends this clever little see-thru bag designed to help your Bride-to-Be sail through airport security. It's airline-approved and reusable. Add a few clear travel bottles for her shampoo and other necessities and she's prepared even if she reaches her honeymoon destination before her luggage does.
For more information go to ShopIntuition.com
Sugar Scrubs: Indulge the Bride-to-Be
For serious skin rejuvenation nothing compares to a sugar scrub. Unlike salt crystals, which have sharp corners, sugar can be used to gently exfoliate the entire body and moisturize at the same time. It's fantastic for rough knees and elbows, preps skin for tanning, and can even be used for shaving. Our favorite sugar scrub trick is to use it to revitalize tired, dusty feet before going out in sandals. It's the perfect pick-me-up for busy Brides-to-Be and her Groom will love the sweet fragrance of sugar on her glowing skin.
Make your own or choose your favorite at GCDSpa.com
The Most Elegant E-cards on the Web
After I received my first Jacquie Lawson e-card, I immediately ordered a subscription. I was absolutely blown away by the breathtaking illustrations and captivating music that accompanied the animations. These e-cards by Jacquie Lawson are beautifully rendered, unique masterpieces in their own right. Each card is set to carefully orchestrated music. I hope that you will find them as enchanting as I do.
Send a gift of Jacquie Lawson e-cards to your friends. Why not gift the Bride-to-Be (or Mom-to-Be for that matter) with an annual subscription? Or gift yourself with a subscription! Prices at this time are $10 annually or $16 for two years. You may send as many cards as often as you like throughout your subscription. No limit! You can even keep an address book. There is an automatic email reminder that you can easily set up so you'll never again miss an important date such as a birthday or anniversary!
Towel Cakes for Bridal Showers (2-tier)
These beautiful, elegant 2-tiered towel cakes are constructed lovingly by hand to look amazingly like the real thing! This is an upscale extra shower gift that can pose first as your table’s centerpiece! Place Cymbidium orchids, hydrangeas and candles alongside this chic work of art and voila! – You’ve added that designer’s touch.
The 2-tiers are comprised of two bath towels, hand towels and face cloths. It comes complete with a keepsake topper, flowers, doilies, pearls, spray, doves with two rings, bells, bride's kerchief, garter, ring pillow and ribbon.
Choose from 1-tier up to 4-tiers. Found on BadaBadaBride.com these towel cake prices range from $54.95 to $144.95. The 2-tiered cake featured here is $79.95.
The Message Matters
Another inspired, original way to gift the Bride-to-Be in your life is to get her a subscription to ILiveInspired.com. For $47.88 a year, I Live Inspired will send daily uplifting text messages to the bride’s cell phone.There are many categories from which to choose, including a 12 step recovery daily message, teachings from the Dalai Lama and more. A category that caught our eye was Inspired Parenting. This is a great choice for the Bride-to-Be who is entering into a blended family situation. There are daily tips for living “green,” meditation and stress reduction and even a daily message for quitting smoking. A Living Inspired text message subscription is an innovative addition to a bridal shower gift. If you’re really flush, one of these subscriptions would be a great shower favor!
Bobbi Brown's Bridal Kit
Every bride needs a make-up survival kit so why not gift her with one of the best – Bobbi Brown's Here Comes The Bride Bridal Kit comes in a sleek white case with interior pockets and mirror which includes Ivory Eye Shadow, Black Ink Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner, a Short-Handle Ultra Fine Eyeliner Brush, Black No Smudge Mascara, and Pink Sugar Shimmer Lip Gloss. Plus, there's room to add your own favorites.($75)
This excellent gift idea is one that will take the bride through her wedding, the reception and straight into honeymoon launch! What's more, these products last awhile, so she won't have to restock her travel kit for awhile!
Diva Bonus! – view Bobbi's online video – Make up Tips for the Bride!
Dropwise Essentials
If you've got a daring, darling Bridezilla on your hands, you can't go wrong by gifting her with an array of aromatherapy products. Check out Dropwise Essentials, the manufacturer of pure aromatherapy and all-natural personal care products,
These all natural products are:
- Free of petroleum and synthetic chemicals
- Made with certified organic ingredients
- Formulated with 100% pure essential oils
- Earth-friendly and cruelty free
- Pharmacist endorsed.
You'll find everything from aromatherapy spa kits, lip balms, diffusers, body oils and more! Products are priced way nice, too. For example, the deluxe spa kit is only $55. That's not bad, ladies! Not bad at all!
TestTube™ Beauty
A Bride-to-Be's beauty regiment doesn't come without a hefty price tag, but what's a girl to do if there's no budget? Gift her with a subscription to TestTube Beauty and watch those stress lines melt away! She'll get 4 hefty TestTubes of top drawer beauty products to sample four times a year. Price: $29.95 x 4.
Some recent product samples sent out by TestTube were from Estee Lauder, Actifirm (Morning &Evening Skin Care Regimen), Obagi System (Professional C-Serum), Dr. Brandt (Laser in a Bottle) andSkinMedica.
TestTube says of its product program, "The TestTube™ Sampling program is designed to provide our customers with a unique array of sampling products. All products are subject to change based upon availability. The TestTube™ you receive may include different products than are currently listed on our website, however, the value of the TestTube™ products in each tube will always significantly exceed the subscription price."
I love it when goodies exceed my expectations!
Add to the bride's gift package a subscription to NewBeauty magazine. It comes straight from the people who set up the TestTube program. Price: $29.95 for one year
This beauty combo of TestTube products and magazine subscription would be a great Spa Shower theme gift for the Bride-to-Be in your life.
Bridal Beauty Essentials Package
In case you have no idea what a bride's beauty regiment might be, take a look at this rundown from Physician's Skin Solutions Bridal Beauty Essentials Package.
- Six months prior to your wedding date, setup a consultation with a Board-Certified Physician that specializes in progressive skin care.
- Do your research to determine your options.
- Use products that have been recommended or prescribed by a Board-Certified Physician, as there are many effective products that are only available prescribed by a Physician.
- Use the prescribed skin care products as directed and do not falter on the regiment.
- If you choose to tan, use a hypoallergenic self-tanning product that is prescribed especially for your skin type and coloration.
- Apply hypoallergenic prescription level sunscreen on a daily basis or as directed.
- Drink plenty of water and cut down on caffeine consumption if possible.
- Take your vitamins!!
We're not hyping this website nor recommending that you watch every episode of TV's Nip/Tuck or Extreme Makeovers! We just want you to know what kind of pressure brides are under these days and how enormous her expenditures can be. Make it easier on her with a subscription to Test Tube Beauty!
Rose Bouquet from 1-800-FLOWERS.com
Pricey but nicey
and still a good deal
if you stop to remember
these roses are real!
If you're contemplating centerpieces for an upscale Valentine bridal shower or bachelorette, take a hike over to 1-800-FLOWERS.com and check out this elegant rose bouquet. It comes in a dark amethyst vase outfitted with a sassy bling ring napkin holder. It's even got a ring display box on the side! Place two white candles in silver or crystal candle holders on either side of the bouquet and VOILA! You've got elegance! Use white, pink and red decor accents wherever you can for your February shower. Don't forget to give the bouquet and napkin ring to the bride to take home!
Bling Ring Napkin Holders
Snap up some of these bling ring napkin holders and make your table Diva Divine! Red, gold or white napkins will pop your table decor into the stratosphere! There's nothing like festive Valentine's Day red to cure the winter blues. Place red candles and white hydrangeas afloat in crystal bowls on your table. Let the bling sing! If you're opting to go chic but are on a budget, check out Target.com or your favorite discount mart for inexpensive white plates, cups, saucers and red accent platters. Don't go paper or mismatched china. Oh no....
- Diamond Ring Napkin Rings are 4 for $48.00
- Prodyne JUBILEE Acrylic Diamond Napkin Rings are 4 for $9.99 (AN-60)
