Weddings are pretty much gift-giving marathons. Which is awesome, because who doesn’t love a gift? But for people involved in a wedding, there are so very many gifts to remember: bridesmaid gifts, wedding gifts, shower gifts, groomsmen gifts, bride and groom gifts…the list can go on and on. For brides and grooms, knowing what to give their very best friends can be difficult amidst the chaos of wedding planning, so here are a few helpful suggestions:

First, be old-fashioned in a cool way and send your prospective wedding party cards asking them to be in your wedding. Yes, you could just send an email. But emails are for ordinary things and real mail is special. Send both your groomsmen and bridesmaids a witty card.

Second, when in doubt, be practical. Give your groomsmen something they will actually use, both on the day of and the game day the following week, like a beer cooler. Give your bridesmaids something they will need, like a mini-emergency kit for the bridesmaid that stains just always manage to find.

Third, don’t forget clever little details for yourself. “I Do” stickers in sparkly blue are both adorable and check one thing off your “something old, something new” checklist. And add a little something special to your rehearsal dinner with unforgettable champagne flutes.

And to start you off on your gift giving, Beso Bisou is giving away a terrific bag filled with goodies in a bride’s tote bag (“I Do” panties and shoe stickers, bride “minimergency” kit, thank you cards, and champagne flutes), valued at $100. To enter (you must be in the U.S.), leave a comment on the post about the best bridesmaid gift you have received (or hope to!).  And for all readers, Beso Bisou is giving 20% off all purchases through 2//7/2012. Just enter the code: DELIGHTFUL at checkout!