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Being the perfect bridesmaid is a tough gig, from helping the nervous bride choose a colour scheme (and theme) to hunting down the right caterer and being a shoulder to cry on when the bride\u2019s feeling overwhelmed. After all, a great bridesmaid needs to be part-project manager, part-therapist and part-stylist. So, how to thank them?<\/p>\n

\u201cBridesmaids and maids-of-honour have a huge task ensuring the lead-up of the bride\u2019s special day runs smoothly, so when the day comes, it is exactly what the bride imagined and more,\u201d explains Tessa Boehm, founder of Cherish Her Kiss<\/a>, which specialises in\u00a0luxurious personalised dress robes, many of which end up on bridesmaids – and in many a pre-wedding photo shoot!<\/p>\n

It\u2019s easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of organising what is probably the biggest day of your life, but it\u2019s of the utmost importance that you remember to show your appreciation for your bridesmaids. Here are seven great ways to thank them for all their help.<\/p>\n

Get sweaty<\/h2>\n

Whether you\u2019re looking to undertake bridal bootcamp or simply have some fun while working up a sweat, taking up a dance class or group fitness is a great way for you and your girls to bond on a weekly basis.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou can tailor this in many ways to suit your bridal party. For the super fit groups, an idea would be to participate in a bootcamp-style program or do regultire and circuit training,\u201d says Tessa. \u201cYou could also try fun classes such as pilates, yoga, pump or zumba.\u201d<\/p>\n

Not a fan of the gym? There are heaps of fun dance classes you can take up, from feather fan dancing, burlesque, go-go dancing or even a twerking workshop.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a great way to participate in some fun cardio and have a laugh at the same time.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Give them a glamorous gift<\/h2>\n

Offering your bridesmaids a beautiful ‘thank you’ gift that they can enjoy for years to come is a great idea. Tessa says Cherish Her Kiss robes<\/a>\u00a0are hugely popular with brides looking for memorable gifts, as well as personalised presents for her bridesmaids.<\/p>\n

Alternatively, she adds, the\u00a0robes also make gorgeous \u2018Will you be my bridesmaid?\u2019 gift that you can offer your girlfriends.<\/p>\n

\u201cRobes are a great gift idea from the bride to show her bridal party her appreciation,” says Tessa. “Team it with lipstick, some earrings and a mini perfume and you have the perfect gift for each of the bridesmaids on the day.”<\/p>\n

Your girlfriends can wear their matching robes during a spa day together or when they get ready on the wedding day, and they look glamorous in any photography and video footage which may be captured on the day, too.<\/p>\n

Available in a plush velvet or slinky satin, \u00a0Cherish Her Kiss robes<\/a>\u00a0can also be personalised as a thoughtful finishing touch. In fact, they have even been worn by contestants in several elite beauty pageants, including\u00a0Miss Universe Australia and Miss World Australia.<\/p>\n

“So, if it\u2019s good enough for a beauty queen,” adds Tessa, “your bridesmaids will love you for your glamorous ‘thank you’ gift.”<\/p>\n

Other great gift ideas include personalised champagne glasses, engraved jewellery, or beautiful candles.<\/p>\n

Do good<\/h2>\n

So, you\u2019ve picked your bridesmaids (and they\u2019ve all happily accepted their roles) and it\u2019s time start planning. Why not combine one of your pow-wows with a great charity, such as The Cancer Council\u2019s Girls Night In?<\/p>\n

At a Girls Night In, instead of going out to a bar or the movies, ladies are encouraged to have a great night at home with their mates and donate the money they would normally spend on a night out to the Cancer Council.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is the a great idea to get the girls tourer and start planning wedding ideas, with the added benefit of raising funds to help beat women\u2019s cancers such as breast and gynaecological cancers,\u201d explains Tessa.<\/p>\n

Fundraising for breast cancer in particular is something close to Tessa\u2019s heart, who lost her mother at the age of 21 to the disease and was even inspired by the breast cancer pink ribbon when she designed the Cherish Her Kiss<\/a> logo, which spells out the company’s name in beautiful pink ribbons, which have come to represent support for the cause.<\/p>\n

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Go on a wine tour or tasting<\/h2>\n

Choosing the right beverages\u00a0for your wedding is a tough job and a girl needs her best ladies\u00a0with her to help make such all-important decisions.<\/p>\n

Rounding up your team of bridesmaids and going on a wine tour or tasting is the perfect way to have some fun while also being productive.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis could be your ticket to an extra day of pre-wedding shenanigans and what better excuse than to blame it on the girls helping you choose wines for the wedding? Don\u2019t forget to bring the camera as wine tours will create some interesting memories,\u201d says Tessa.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t make it all about you<\/h2>\n

While your wedding is a big deal, don\u2019t forget to take a step back and simply hang out with your bridesmaids without talking about the logistics of caterers, photographers and floral arrangements.<\/p>\n

In fact, if your bridesmaids don\u2019t know each other very well, it\u2019s a good idea to take them out for a drink or a movie so they can get acquainted and have fun without the pressure of the wedding on their shoulders.<\/p>\n

Get pampered<\/h2>\n

In the weeks leading up to your wedding, certain things need to be ticked off your beauty to-do list, such as waxing, tanning, any last-minute hair colouring, facials or manicures and pedicures.<\/p>\n

Gather up your girls and turn your treatments into a day of pampering. It\u2019s a great time for everyone to enjoy a relaxing facial and massage to de-stress before the big day and afterwards, you could even throw on a pretty outfit and head out for a leisurely lunch or high tea.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t forget to say \u2018thank you\u2019<\/h2>\n

Lastly, whether or not you take your girls out to a fancy spa or buy them luxurious gifts, make sure you remember to thank them for all their work and support – and thank them often.<\/p>\n

A handwritten ‘thank you’ note would be greatly appreciated and the rehearsal dinner is a wonderful time and place to publicly acknowledge all their help along the way.<\/p>\n

“Bridesmaids are a the backbone of\u00a0any\u00a0wedding,” says Tessa<\/a>, “and they’re the ones that keep the bride going – and smiling – throughout her big day, so it’s always nice to show them a little love and, of course, just\u00a0to say ‘thank you!”<\/p>\n