It’s been decided: You’ll give each of your bridesmaids designer purses and each of your groomsmen personalized beer mugs to thank them for playing such a big role in your special day. So where does that leave those tiny tots in your wedding party? If you’re having trouble deciding on a gift for the littlest members of your wedding party, here are a few ideas to help get the ideas flowing.

A bridal luncheon, also often called a “bridesmaids’ luncheon” or “bridal tea” is a party thrown in honor of the bridesmaids. The bride hosts the meal as a way of saying “thank you” to all her ’maids. She often uses the event as an opportunity to present them each with a thank-you gift as well. Though the luncheon is all about giving thanks, they also give all the bridesmaids – particularly those who may live out of town or not know each other very well – the opportunity to get to know each other better before the big day.

Even in the most supportive sibling relationships, it’s natural for some degree of competition and comparison to exist. Siblings are the people who know us most intimately throughout our entire lives, from our earliest days through adolescence into adulthood. Siblings remember our most embarrassing moments, as well as our proud accomplishments. Getting engaged and planning a wedding is a transitional stage, when a major life change is about to occur. Even with support being their primary intention, it’s natural that engagement can push siblings’ buttons and reveal their own feelings and experiences about marriage.

Years ago, grooms pretty much gave their groomsmen a standard, traditional gift. Maybe a money clip, an engraved flask. But today’s groomsmen gift options have moved beyond the stereotypical. The key is to give the guys something modern, something useful that fits into their lifestyles, and many groomsmen say they like getting something that’s a conversation piece too. So here are the top new trends in groomsmen’s gifts.

    Children add so much to a wedding. Whether walking down the aisle or weaving in and out of festivities, their presence lends a colorful and lively tone to the occasion.  Whatever theme or direction your wedding takes, children’s fashion usually echoes that of the wedding party.

   They've been with you through thick and thin and have heard about all your break ups and make ups. They've spent hours listening to your chatter about flowers, seating arrangements, menus and dresses. They're going to spend the whole day of the wedding in your shadow. Your bridesmaids. How are you going to thank them for all they've done?

Among the exciting decisions that go into wedding planning is the selection of the bridal party. Usually. But a lot can happen before the ceremony — pressures build, relationships fray. A spat about the color of the bridesmaids' gowns can turn into a battle royale. Most times, problems blow over, but when they blow up, it may be time to hand out the pink slips.