While you making all of the plans for your wedding, please don’t forget to plan an event for your bridesmaids. This was traditionally a luncheon held on the day of the wedding but with all the stress of the big day, most brides now hold it as soon as all of their attendants have gotten into town. And, it doesn’t have to be a luncheon, you can have a breakfast, brunch, tea, or dinner instead.
Who to Invite
Your maid and/or matron of honor, bridesmaids, flower girls with their mothers, your mother (who may help you host) and your fiance’s mother. You can also invite other female relatives; grandmothers, aunts, and sisters, and the women who hosted your showers.
Where to Have It
Your home, your mother’s home, restaurant, country club, spa, tearoom, or outdoors at a park or beach. It’s up to you and your style.
Show Your Appreciation
Offer a toast to your attendants and thank them for helping you with your wedding. This is also the time to give your attendants their gifts.
The Charm Cake
It’s tradition that a charm cake is served at the end of the meal. Silver charms with symbolic meanings are attached to satin ribbons and placed between the layers of the cake or under the cake. Each maid and matron of honor and bridesmaid gets to pull a ribbon and get a charm. The she is told the symbolic meaning of the charms. For instance, an airplane charm can mean adventure and an engagement ring can mean that she will be the next to marry. You can find charms at wedding favor websites or specialized wedding cake charm sites. Be sure you give your baker the charms when you order the cake so they can be added when they frost your cake.
