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Perfect Attendants
Gifts for the wedding party

By Kandace Power Graves
Photos by Romney Photography

A double strand of citrine beads on a black necklace has a beaded flower drop in the center, $69, from Julie Neill Designs (3908 Magazine St., 899-4201).

Something old and new is captured at once in a silver-framed purse mirror with a vintage bride photo on the back and a pearl drop, $29, from Julie Neill Designs (3908 Magazine St., 899-4201).

A small, sterling silver heart box with engraved swirls and leaves on top makes a lovely wedding memento, $26, from As You Like It Silver Shop (3033 Magazine St., 897-6915).

A sterling silver letter opener, $38, has a fleur de lis on the crown and was specially made for As You Like It Silver Shop (3033 Magazine St., 897-6915).

A sterling silver bracelet with a toggle clasp has a heart charm on it that can be engraved with the attendant's initials on front and the wedding date on the back, $40 plain ($50 with engraving). For the guys, wrap up a personalized sterling silver money clip, $55 plain ($65 with engraving), both from Aucoin Hart Jewelers (1525 Metairie Road, Metairie, 834-9999). Photo by David Richmond.

A pewter pocketknife has blades, clippers, and a nail file and can be engraved with the attendant's initials, $28, from Hans Luetkemeier & Son Inc. (3246 Severn Ave., Metairie, 454-1170).

A pewter flask with a screw-on top will keep spirits high long after the wedding, $49, from Hans Luetkemeier & Son Inc. (3246 Severn Ave., Metairie, 454-1170).