Etched Flowerpot
According to tradition, you'll have to wait 15 years to give glass to your spouse as an anniversary gift, but a glass is a perfect present for bridesmaids even before the wedding. Etch a set of tumblers with the bridesmaids' names and a decorative motif, such as a ring of leaves. You can take them to a professional, or etch them yourself with etching solution sold at craft stores. To make the presentation even more special, buy a flat of pansies at your local nursery, and set one in each glass, to be transplanted after the wedding.
@carmean2b--The boxes that are in the goodie box look like ones from the container store. I'd check if you could find them there.
@lolacuda, carmean2b - I would LOVE to use those for my bridesmaids. I have no idea where to get them though - they didn't have them at papermart (I tried) Any other ideas?
@ carmean2b: papermart.com has a good selection of food containers. I ordered Chinese takeout boxes from them for my favors and they had by far the best price I could find.
Does anyone know where I can get the picnic type boxes used for the first idea for Bridesmaids goodies? I'm having a picnic reception and can't find individual sized picnic baskets/boxes anywhere. Thanks!