I love these adorable candy jars, which you can fill with candy of course, or anything else… paperclips for an office theme, tea leaves for an Oriental theme, seeds for a garden theme… Then add the finishing touch with a personalized label! Besides being cute,  your guests can take them home and re-purpose them for whatever they desire!

Another pretty yet useful wedding favor are these mini-notebooks and pens. No more rummaging around in your bag or pocket trying to find a scrap of paper and a pen! These tiny notebooks are just the thing if you want something personalized and useful that you’re guests will love!  Choose a color scheme and motif, and then customize the label with your names, the wedding date, and your last name initial.

A mug– now that’s always handy! These personalized glass mugs makes a memorable wedding reception gift for all your guests, whether they’re coffee, tea, or hot cocoa drinkers! They’re made extra special after you choose your own design, icons, colors, font style, name and date! (If you prefer, there are also shot glasses, wine glasses, tumblers, and flutes!)

On their own, or paired with the mugs and tumblers, these little drink packets are a delicious wedding or shower favor–easy to transport home, too! Choose lemonade or hot cocoa, depending on the season, and then personalize them with your choice of exclusive monogram designs. Yum!

Personalized napkins– regular and eco-friendly– are available in 4 sizes (dinner, luncheon, beverage, and hand towels) and an impressive spectrum of 28 lovely colors, 9 ink colors, and 3 type fonts! The eco-friendly, absorbent variety are made from 65% post-consumer material for earth-friendly peace of mind.

Take a look at these and other exclusively designed gifts and favors at American Bridal. You’ll love the great selection and flair they’ll add to your celebration!

Here’s a little interesting history about aisle runners (thanks to the Knot)!  Once upon a time, when roads were unpaved, wedding guests would arrive at the wedding and track in dirt or mud from the streets. No bride wanted to risk dragging the hem of her dress in the mud, so the aisle runner was invented as a handy way to protect her gown. While we don’t really have this problem today, many brides maintain this wedding tradition anyway.  A runner certainly lends a regal touch to the ceremony!

Personalized Aisle Runers

Sometimes, it’s the little things that count. A personalized runner adds heaps of charm, with a monogram or design that match your wedding theme. These autumn leaves and snowflake runners– complete with the bride and groom’s name and wedding date– are perfect for a fall or winter wedding!

In case this moment is not tear-jerking enough, you can add even more romance with these sweet designs of perched love birds or linked hearts!

And nothing says “classy” like a simple monogram!

Aisle Runner Safety!

• Although we love the look of a runner, they can also be a bit of a hazard. You definitely don’t want the bride or any other member of the wedding party getting tripped up by a poorly secured aisle runner. You also don’t want to have a crooked runner stealing attention in your photos. A runner with adhesive backing is a good idea!
• Any runner that’s laid over fresh grass should be backed by plywood or something solid. This will prevent the bride and her maids’ heels from going right through it into the soft ground, and hopefully avoid any nasty accidents that could happen, such as tripping and twisted ankles!

Visit American Bridal for more aisle runner styles and designs!

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1. Personalized MP3 Cooler Bag

For the man who likes to celebrate outdoors, this brilliant bag is, quite simply, a portable party! Snacks and music go, great if you’re planning a beach or destination wedding, pool party rehearsal dinner or picnic engagement party!

Removable speaker panel, a battery-powered amplifier, a Velcro pocket for a standard-size mp3 player, a detachable jack, an adjustable shoulder strap, a top carry handle, a front zippered pocket, and an inner insulated cooler compartment, PLUS free embroidered initials, all for $49.95. Get it now!

2. Personalized Barbecue Cooler Kit

This is the perfect gift for any guy who is master of the grill. It’s fabulous for tailgating, camping, or heavy-duty picnicking.

This roomy cooler bag features: a front zippered pocket with a stainless steel grill brush, a spatula, and tongs; back zippered pocket holds a large tablecloth. Add on free personalization of your groomsmen’s initials or monograms, all for $62.95. Get it now!

3. Personalized Groomsmen Dresser Kit

Practical yet sentimental! This thoughtful men’s gift is a handsome valet tray where you can tuck in a photo to remind him of the good times you’ve shared! Personalized with his initials, this dresser set becomes a keepsake he’ll treasure as the years go by.

Black leatherette, with white topstitching and black velvet lining, four compartments, and photo box lid keep accessories and favorite memories safe. Free silver-plate personalization! Only $43.20. Get it now!

4. Personalized Groomsmen Cufflinks

Whether your groomsmen wears wingtip or laydown tuxedo shirts, these initialed classic brush silver square cufflinks will please your guy… and the ladies. Only $26.95. Get them now!

5. Personalized Mini Foosball Game Set

Now it’s foosball time all the time! You can play a little game wherever you go (just not during the ceremony!)…  Get your groomsmen hooked!

Miniature, portable, travel size Personalized Mini Foosball Game Set is made of silvertone metal and brass colored metal a features a replica of a real foosball game table complete with 2 sets of team players and 2 silvertone metallic balls. Free personalization up to 20 characters. Only $22.95! Get yours now!

6. Personalized NFL Wall Clock

Add a dose of team pride to your groomsmen’s game rooms with these impressive Personalized NFL Wall Clocks! Proudly made in the USA, these colorful NFL wall clocks feature genuine quartz movement. Available in 32 teams, these clocks may be personalized with up to 2 lines of 12 characters each. Only $28.95! Get it here!

7. Sean Travel Set

A handy-dandy gift for the man on the move. Especially apropos if you’re having a destination wedding. The handsome aluminum carrying case contains a razor, spare razon blades, small and large nail clipper, shaver, file, cuticle cutter, cuticle cleaner, and tweezer. Only $38.95! Get it now!

8. Engravable Silver Pocket Tool

This silver pocket all-in-one-tool gets back to the basics with stuff they’ll need for the great outdoors and regular, everyday pursuits. It includes needle-nose pliers, wire cutters, large/medium/small flat screwdrivers, clip-point knife, phillips screwdriver, bottle/can opener, fish scale, and saw. Pocketknife can be engraved with up to 12 characters, plus a nylon carrying case. Only $15.95. Get it now!

9. Engravable Curved Business Card Case

This attractive business card case thanks the professionals in your wedding party with distinctive style. No more lost or crumpled business cards! Sturdy chrome with a brown leather overlay, contrast stitching, and free engraving. Only $21.95. Get it now!

10. The Thinker Desk Pen Holder

This exquisite reproduction of Rodin’s famous sculpture, “The Thinker” is attached to a heavyweight base with a pen rest. Doubles as a paperweight. Sure to be the centerpiece of any office, this attractive statuette complements modern and traditional décor for a stunning effect. Only $35.95. Get it now!

Big bags, little bags, travel bags and make-up bags, beach bags, hand bags, totes, clutches…  striped, solids, polka-dot, even reversible! At American Bridal you have no less than 181 bag choices for your beautiful bridesmaids, and all of them can be monogrammed and personalized! With so many to choose from, finding a bag that reflects the lifestyle and personality of your girlfriends is a cinch!

Destination wedding? How about a personalized carry-on or duffel bag!

Beach wedding? That’s easy… a beach bag, of course!

Black tie affair? Your bridesmaid will need a stylish evening bag. These gorgeous little things are perfectly lovely, and you can order something to match her bridesmaid dress!

For the gal who loves the outdoors (but must bring food along!), consider a cooler tote, wine & cheese bag, or picnic basket!

A pretty cosmetics bags always come in handy…

Internet addict? Now she’ll never leaves home without her laptop!

Is your bridesmaid a diva? Maybe she’d like a lingerie bag, spa kit, or silk jewelry roll!

And, of course, you can’t go wrong with a carry-all tote bag. They come in all shapes, sizes, and styles! (Reversible ones too, so you get double bang for your buck!)

Last but not least, there’s even a ladylike little tool bag for your fix-it-up, do-it-yourself kinda gal!

Visit American Bridal for even more fun, fabulous bags for your bridesmaids!!

Looking for Groomsmen gifts, too? Great gifts for the Great Groomsmen!

Men, in my opinion, are always harder to shop for than girls. So I was excited to find a website dedicated solely to men’s gifts- MyGroomsmenGifts. They have a wonderful selection of gifts for your groomsmen, the best man, attendants, ushers and dads! (Groom, too!)

It’s customary to give gifts to thank the members of your wedding party for being a part of your special day. Whether your groomsmen are young and hip, or conservative, seasoned renaissance men, MyGroomsmenGifts has a great selection! There are sporty gifts, elegant gifts, useful gifts, luxurious gifts… all those manly things you’ll find on any guy’s secret wish list.

If you’re watching your budget, you can even “Shop by Price.”

Make your gift more unique and personal by having it engraved or embroidered with your groomsmen’s name or initials. Personalized gifts include travel bags, baseball bats, hip flasks, cufflinks, shaving kits and portable cooler bag chairs, all of which can be engraved or embroidered with your groomsmen’s name or initials.

Is your guy a sports fan? There are lots of sporty gifts including themed cuff links, personalized beer mugs, team watches, and more!

Is he more of the executive type? Give him something elegant and useful, like The Thinker pen holder, marble book ends, or personalized desk clock!

Does your groomsman like to party? There’s quite an array of flask and barware for even the most enthusiastic social drinker!

Those are just a few ideas! There are hundreds of gifts to choose from, and you are sure to find something awesome, even for the guy who has everything!  Note: MyGroomsmenGifts is also the perfect destination for other special occasions–birthdays, Father’s Day, Bosses’ Day, anniversaries, retirements and graduations.