Choosing bridal party gifts can be almost as confusing as planning the Wedding and the Reception. You want gifts that your Bridal Party will cherish for many years to come and their memories of your Wedding to be good ones. You don't want your Bridal Party to only remember the Wedding but the Reception as well. Below you will find some tips for bridal party gifts that the members of your Bridal Party will cherish for months, even years, to come.

There are actually four W's that you should follow when choosing your bridal party gifts, so read on for the four of them.

When to Start Shopping

First of all, there is no set plan for when you need to buy your bridal party gifts. As with anything to do with your Wedding though, the sooner you buy them the better. As a general rule, its best to start buying bridal party gifts at least two to three months before the big day. Gifts like elegant silver picture frames or fairy tale globes need time to be found and you want to have fun finding them as well. So shopping early is your best bet.

What to Spend

How much you spend on your bridal party gifts will of course depend on the budget for your Wedding. You do need to remember that your Bridal Party is putting a lot of time and effort into your Wedding and you want to choose the best gifts possible to show them that you care and appreciate everything they have done. The general rule is that you should spend between $50 to a $100 on bridal party gifts, but some couples just can't afford that. You should buy what you can afford, but remember that nicer is better.

What to Give

The one thing you don't want to do is give every member of the Bridal Party the same gift. For example, you wouldn't want to give your cousin the same gift that you give your best friend. You wouldn't want to give the Bridesmaids the same gift that you give the Maid of Honor. Each gift should require some thought, whether it's a black and white candle set or something for the gardening lover in the bunch. Choose based on the personality of the person, and remember in this case, one size fits all doesn't do the trick.

When to Give the Gifts

When to give out the bridal party gifts is entirely up to you. Tradition says that you should give them at the Rehearsal Dinner but some Brides decide to throw a luncheon or give them the day of the Wedding.

These are just a few tips for choosing the right bridal party gifts for the Bridal Party. Remember, that they are putting a lot of time and effort into helping you plan your big day, giving them a memorable gift is the least that you can do in return.