The BIG DAY is all about you and the new husband to be, but the morning of, its all about you and your girls!  I'm so grateful for the girls that came to stand by my side while I say "I do."  So the morning of the big day my girls and myself got together for some QT and before heading down to breakfast, I showed the girls just how much I appreciate them.

     These H&M bags consisted of a monogrammed robe, spa hotel slippers, a Coach makeup kit, monogrammed hangers, a Swarovski starfish necklace, & survival kits I DIY'ed.

     The husband & I thought that the necklace was a perfect gift.  A gift that would always remind them of their time in Aruba. The necklace was purchased from our local Swarovski boutique.  The necklace has 2 starfish (one all sterling silver and the other white with colorful Swarovski crystals) hanging from a sterling silver chain. 
     The robe was from Target and I purchased the rhinestone monogram from an Etsy seller.  This project was easy and turned something so traditional into something so personal!
     The monogram hanger I did using the same concept from my fauxligraphy.

     The Coach makeup kit consisted of a nail kit (only $2 at Michael's), Nivea hand creme ($1 from The Dollar Store), & Bath & Body antibacterial ($1).  Your gifts don't have to be all that expensive, it's just the thought that counts, right?
    I might add that the Coach makeup bag was from a Coach Outlet.  Because I went to the outlet on a weekend they were having an extra 20% off all sale items, I only got them for $25 a piece....great deal huh!?

     These survival kits were a cute, fun project.  The first kit I added antibacterial wipes, makeup remover, Shout wipes, blotting sheets, lip gloss, tissue, & a packet labeled "to hold it in place" which held bobby pins, double sided tape, & safety pins.  I made the label and stapled it to the Ziploc bag.
     Because I made these for the girls, I wanted to make a "survival kit" for the guys.  So I decided to use mini alcohol bottles for the gents (mini Jack Daniels, Jager, Absolute, & Capt. Morgan).  And because I did this for the guys, I couldn't help not doing them for the girls (I used Coco Rum, Firefly, Absolute Mandarin, & Parrot Bay-you know girlie drinks).

     The girls enjoyed all of it and I enjoyed watching them get into it!  It's like kids on Christmas morning!  So after the gift gifting, we went down for some good eats and relaxing massages (another gift I gave the girls!)

     Some might say I went all out, but for these girls I would do anything!  Besides, the upside to having a small bridal party is the gift of giving can go on and on and on and....you get the point!
     What do you plan on giving your girls to show your thanks for being a part of your special day?

     Remember my post about my obsession with airplanes?  Well I finally got the stamp I was looking for, for FREE!!  I found it on Addicted to Rubber Stamps for $1.29, found a coupon code online and got the stamp for free (I just had to pay for shipping)!

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     I hand made all the cards and then stamped away!  Before the image dried I embossed it and I love the way it turned out.  I then added the heart in the center to give it a little more flavor!

     The "Bon Vonyage" was made from my Cricut and I just added embellishments from my scrapbook supplies.

Here are all four cards that I made for each 'maid!   I'll be mailing this to them in a box with their passport covers and luggage tags that I purchased from Michael's!  This was just another way to get the girls excited about their trip!

What do you think?  Would you be excited to receive this in the mail too!?

     A vision came to me before I went to bed last night and I couldn't stop thinking about it all day!  It's airplanes!  That's right, I've been thinking about airplanes all day, so when I have a vision, I'm all about it until I find it.  My intention is to hand make cards for my BMs with a little parting gift I found from Michael's Arts & Crafts.  To get my 'maids excited for the trip to Aruba I purchased passport covers and luggage tags for each one! 

But I also want to include a Thank You card with an airplane on the front cover (I'll post this once it's done)!  So can you see my dilemma and why I've been thinking about airplanes?  I first looked for stickers, but then it came to me that I should use a stamp instead so I can make goodie bags (with an airplane on the bag) for departing guests at check out!!  I'm so stoked, are you getting my vision now?

I found one that I really, really, really like, but it's from 3 years ago (picture below)

Then I found this on Etsy, but I really just want the plane!

Then I came across these tags in my search, also on Etsy.  So I convo'ed the seller and asked where the stamp was from.  I hope she shares her secret!

I just want my vision to come full circle.  Was there a project or a minor detail that you spent all day contemplating!?  Nerve racking isn't it?

The bride and her BMs had a relaxing (much needed) spa day in preparation for the big event.  On the agenda was a mani, pedi, and 1 hour massage!! H-E-A-V-E-N!!  I have to say, this is so needed before the rush and craziness of everything.  So afterward, we nourished ourselves with some delicious sushi and then off to rehearsal!

Rehearsing can get a girl hungry (again) so after the church the bridal party and family head to Frankie's for the rehearsal dinner.  This is when we get gifted with the best BM gift ever!  The BFF gave us all Tiffany's necklaces with our initials on them!  So SWEET!! 

The necklace was enclosed with a heartfelt thank you card from the bride which brought tears to my eyes!  I heart her so much! 

During our Girls Only Sleepover, I also surprised the BFF with a gift of my own!  She's a huge Pandora fan, so to commemorate her BIG DAY I got her a Pandora Wedding Bell to add to her charm bracelet.

I also wanted to give a gift to the MoH just because she did such a great job!!  Thanks Jods, for always being on point!  She also received a Pandora charm from me (the bride got her the Pandora Bracelet)!

What did you and your girls do to prepare for the Big Day?