Party Favors
Shop around for inspiring ideas,
out-of-the-box gifts for your wedding party.
By Katie Mavrich
Today’s brides and grooms are upping the ante with their thank-you gifts for the bridal party — unique gifts that their friends and family will appreciate and remember. Gone are the days of color-coordinated flip flops and monogrammed tote bags — couples are going all-out with jewelry, artwork, iPods, and more. “One generous groom got the groomsmen framed, signed Pittsburgh Steeler jerseys,” says Lois Guinn Framing & Art Gallery owner Carrie Hutsko.
Bridesmaid’s Best Friend
Diamond Duet Pendant with .35ctw of diamonds with a silk adjustable cord, $675. Brooks Diamonds, The Clark Building, 717 Liberty Ave., Suite 303, Downtown. 800.214.1516.
Well Groomed
“Polamalu” by Dino Guarino, $759 as shown, $240 for print only. Lois Guinn Framing & Art Gallery.
Personal Touch
Preppy Cards personalized key fob. $20. Nota Bene, 9 Brilliant Ave., Aspinwall. 412.782.6300.
Heart of the Matter
PJATTERYD Heart Street Motif created by Tony Koukos, $49.99. IKEA.
Tea Time
Tea Forté signature Café Cup with Ribbon Box Sampler (10 infusers and 10 flavors), $35. Cammie Sin’s Tea Boutique, 190 Castle Shannon Blvd., Mt. Lebanon. 412.571.9900.
Memories
Memento box with customized mementos, framing, and mats, price varies with size. Lois Guinn Framing & Art Gallery.
Linked In
Platinum on gold cufflinks with 28 round diamonds that weigh .75ctw, price available upon request. Joden World Resources, 114 S. Broad St., Grove City. 800.747.7552.
Purple Rain
Kris Collection of Italy 18k rose gold over bronze bracelet with synthetic purple stone, $155. Brooks Diamonds.
Good Sport
Framed sport jerseys for the guys, prices vary. Lois Guinn Framing & Art Gallery, 3339 Washington Road, McMurray. 724.941.5001.
An Apple a Day
Customized gourmet apple — other sweet treats can be customized to the bride and groom’s specifications, $10-$15. Country Confections Chocolate, The Shoppes at Quail Acres, 1445 Washington Road, Suite 100, Washington. 724.228.8337.