Novelties
Mpls.St.Paul Magazine Weddings Fall/Winter 2009
By Melissa Colgan, Christy DeSmith, Olivia Herstein, and Rebecca Rowland
Give thanks to your wedding guests and attendants with these unique and affordable gifts, sourced from a variety of local shops and boutiques.
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Bridesmaids
Double-mirror purse compact by Irving Rice with pretty pink rhinestones and hearts, $39.50. Ampersand, 3445 Galleria, Edina, 952-920-2118, ampersandshops.com
Photo by Michael Hendrickson
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Sulfate- and perfume-free bath bombs by Feeling Smitten, topped by toy engagement rings, $5.50. StormSister Spatique, 635 Smith Ave. S., St. Paul, 651-221-4668, stormsister.biz
Photo by Michael Hendrickson
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Bridesmaids
Assorted vintage earrings to mix and match according to each bridesmaid's personality and tastes, $48–$168. StyledLife, Galleria, Edina, 952-928-8888, styledlife.com
Photo by Michael Hendrickson
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Bridesmaids
Sexy owl-patterned dress apron from Kitsch’n Glam, $34. Patina, five locations including 5001 Bryant Ave. S., Mpls., 612-821-9315, patinastores.com
Photo by Michael Hendrickson
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Bridesmaids
Silver necklace with reversible blue “K” by California-based designer Kathy Loewenstern, $28. Sterling silver “Love” necklace with tiny diamond by New York–based artist Yasuko Azuma, $170. Both from Max’s, 3831 Grand Way, St. Louis Park, 952-922-8364, stylebymax.com
Photo by Michael Hendrickson
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Perfect for out-of-town bridesmaids, this framed screenprint by Too Many Suitors comes replete with Minnesota-shaped flourish, $35. I Like You, 501 1st Ave. NE, Mpls., 612-208-0249, ilikeyouonline.com
Photo by Michael Hendrickson
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Bridesmaids
Soft and soothing lavender-scented heat wrap, $39.95. Patina, five locations including 5001 Bryant Ave. S., Mpls., 612-821-9315, patinastores.com
Photo by Michael Hendrickson
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Favors
Mini metal birdbath with orchid, $9.99. Tip: Perch one of these at each place setting on reception tables. Bachman’s, 6010 Lyndale Ave. S., Mpls., 612-861-7600, bachmans.com
Photo by Michael Hendrickson
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Favors
Dark-chocolate truffles and “painted” chocolates with favor box, $4–$13. Painted Turtle Chocolatier, 10100 6th Ave. N., Suite 106, Plymouth, 763-550-9475,paintedturtlechocolatier.com
Photo by Michael Hendrickson
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Customized silver and white canister with loose chocolate-mint tea, from $2, depending on quantity. Painted Turtle Chocolatier, 10100 6th Ave. N., Suite 106, Plymouth, 763-550-9475, paintedturtlechocolatier.com
Photo by Michael Hendrickson
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Triangle-shaped box of two sea-salt chocolate caramels from V Chocolates, $3. Max’s, 3831 Grand Way, St. Louis Park, 952-922-8364, stylebymax.com
Photo by Michael Hendrickson
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Favors
Plantable seed-paper box, with plantable seed-paper label. Available in a variety of colors, $1.64, custom-printed labels and bands additional. Of the Earth (online only), flowerseedpaper.com
Photo by Michael Hendrickson
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Groomsmen
Barbecue branding iron with moveable type for a personalized message, $19.95. Patina, five locations including 5001 Bryant Ave. S., Mpls., 612-821-9315, patinastores.com
Photo by Michael Hendrickson
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Groomsmen
Pick from an assortment of stylish vintage cuff links, $48–$128. StyledLife, Galleria, Edina, 952-928-8888, styledlife.com
Photo by Michael Hendrickson
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Groomsmen
The definitive word on meat, Lobel’s Meat Bible, $40. Martin Patrick3, 121 N. 1st St., Mpls., 612-746-5329, martinpatrick3.com
Photo by Michael Hendrickson
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Groomsmen
45th Parallel Vodka, made from scratch at a small, artisan distillery in New Richmond, Wisconsin, $29.99. Surdyk’s, 303 Hennepin Ave. E., Mpls., 612-379-323, surdyks.com
Photo by Michael Hendrickson
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