Click here to download the catalog as a PDF file. To view this site you need Adobe Flash Player and your browser must allow javaScripts. Go here to get the latest Flash Player. Friends for Life By Cori Meloney They hugged you tight and screamed in delight when you told them you were engaged, and laughed and cried as you recounted the moment. There’s a reason you chose these girls to be your attendants, and in the hustle and bustle of planning a wedding, you may not get the chance to thank them the way you’d like. Attendants’ gifts are an opportunity for the bride to say thank you. Traditionally, attendants are given their gifts at the rehearsal dinner. You can also give your gifts any other time you and the girls get together. Don’t be afraid to think outside the box - you don’t have to give the girls jewelry, though we’ve never met a girl who would turn down a pretty bauble. You also don’t have the give the girls the same thing -- finding thoughtful and personal attendants’ gifts tells your girls how much they mean to you. Come to think of it, your gift doesn’t have to even have to be a thing. Have a friend who loves the movies? How about gift certificates to her favorite theater or rental store? How about gift certificates to a restaurant, a magazine subscription or a day at the spa? Here are some more ideas to get you thinking: * Think about your friends’ passions. A cute travel kit is great for the girl who’s always on the go while a gourmet chef would appreciate kitchen gadgets or cookbooks. * Shop antique stores, flea markets or tag sales for unique, vintage items. * You can’t miss with something yummy to eat - splurge on your attendants with decadent chocolates, fine wines or other 38 | SOUTHERN MARYLAND WEDDINGS WINTER / SPRING 2009