Tween Bridesmaids!

So say you're getting married and you've asked your tween niece/cousin/etc. to be in your wedding. You're giving the rest of your bridesmaids flasks or other monogrammed whatnot that's not likely to be enticing to someone who is currently wishing she could be romanced by a vampire, and you're dreading the look in your youngest attendant's eyes when she sees the pastel canvas tote you've picked out for her. Not that her 25-year-old self or even 18-year-old self wouldn't love it, but let's just call it as we see it--tweens and teens can be fickle. Here are three ideas for a special bridesmaid gift that will bring a smile to any tween's lips (no small feat!).

If she's a girly girl, get her a little sequin heart headband by ban.do. She may not wear that mauve taffeta disaster you picked out for her again (sorry, but it's true), but she will for sure wear this all the time.

If she's understated, get her this Tiniest Initial Necklace by verabel. On second thought, you better order up ones for all of your other bridesmaids, too, since they might be tempted to see if taking a necklace from a teenager is like taking candy from a baby.

If she's artsy or emo (or just super cool), give her this Diana F+ Kit from Fred Flare (you might also consider a Holga). Giving a teenage girl a great camera is akin to teaching her the secret handshake of the Top Secret Society of Kick-ass Creative Women (yes, there is one, and yes, I'll teach it to you). When she's the next Annie Leibovitz, she'll thank you. As an added bonus, she might even snap a few great pictures of your wedding!