Weddings involve an insane amount of planning and preparation, not to mention a vast imagination. After all of your efforts have been plunged into finding the perfect dresses and invites, figuring out the tricky seating plan and decided what you are going to give your guests to eat, it’s no wonder that most brides find the final parts of wedding planning such as buying thank you gifts so stressful, but fear not are here are a few ideas that will hopefully give every bride some inspiration for those finishing touches, that quite often mean the most to your family and guests.

Last Minuet Decorations

Once all of the reception details are decided, such as chair covers, food, flowers and colors, some bides like to add some final finishing touches  that reflect their personality and reinforce the look and feel that they want, as it can get all to easy to loose your original ideas and thoughts, and after all it is our big day.

A cost effective way of doing this, is by simply adding some neutral tea lights like these beautiful silver ones from Next  and simply fill them with candles to add an extra romantic touch, the soft candle light is simple and so effective. For a  more personal touch, grab some of your favorite flowers and fill the little tea lights with those or some gorgeous petals and dot the around your venue to add soft, subtle bursts of color.

This is perfect for spring and summer weddings, but if you are an autumn or winter bride, why not  play to the seasons and really enforce that crisp, beautiful A/W feel by placing some cinnamon scented pine cones, like these gorgeous heart shaped beauties from Not on The High Streetin metallic bowls like these from Debenham sand place them on tables, the stunning cinnamon aroma captures the warming essence of the cool winter months and will add an extra spectacular dimension to your day.

Gifts 

After all of the hard work and planning, not to mention all of the money that has been spent, gifts are usually the last on the to do list. With so much choice and options available its hard to know what to get and where from.

Flower Girls

What little girl wouldn’t like their very own set of pearls? Treat you little mini maids to a stunning sterling silver and fresh water pearl bracelet from top jewellery designer Molly Brown , this grown up piece of luxury is a perfect gift for them to treasure and at £28.00 they are reasonable prices to.

Bridesmaids

Thank your girls in style, with a bit of designer luxury in the shape of a watch from DKNY at The Watch Hut , watches are a great way of showing your appreciation, as they are not only something that will serve as a daily reminder of your big day, but they are something that can be treasured forever and if looked after properly can last a lifetime, hopefully like your friendships. This stunning DKNY is elegant and sophisticated, and offers some style sparkle that is sure to set their outfits off beautifully. The stainless steel bracelet strap adds a modern twist to this classic beauty and will ensure that it compliments any and every outfit.

Don’t sweat the small stuff, a little thought and imagination can go a long way, and after all it’s your wedding, so those little personal touches are sure to go along way and mean a lot your friends and family. Don’t be afraid to get hands on and make little trinkets for your guests, whatever you do its sure to be perfect.