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I love the umbrellas! Even if it doesn't rain I would use them in the pics! They will make for super awesome group photos! Something like that would be fun to have (depending on your group), even if I didn't use it that much I would totally have it hanging out to be seen! I like the shawl idea as well. I think that these two gifts are very nice gifts... and totes are always nice...
That sounds really nice, any girl could use a good tote and pashmina, and the umbrellas are just lovely. Hopefully they'd get a lot of use out of them.
Those are lovely gifts! I absolutely love the umbrellas, I might just have to order one for myself :)
LOVE! Especially if you could get one in your wedding flower!
Those are adorable umbrellas! I would be super happy if I got those gifts.
I like those gifts!!! Especiaally the LL bean bag. Can it be monogrammed instead of having their first name? I <3 monograms and you could put your new monogram on it.
@PinkMagnolia: You want the bridesmaids to have a tote bag with the monogram of the couple?
Those are great gifts that are fun & practical!
I like the idea to have each BM's name embroidered on the bags. I am wondering about PinkMagnolia's suggestion, too... I received a tote bag as a BM gift a couple years ago, and it had the name of the bride & groom on it along with their wedding date. I have never once used it. I feel bad about it because it was such a nice thought, but honestly, I just feel weird about carrying a bag around with someone else's names & wedding date on it!
So, I definitely think your idea to put the BM's names on the bags is a good one!
I dont like any of them... no offense. Beyond the wedding day I would throw the tote bag in with all my other totes to use for groceries... but that about it. I already have shawls and a really nice umbrella, although the umbrella is cute and would be good for pictures I can't see myself really using any of the gifts after the wedding.
I would also ask your girls if they like monograms or their name or neither, I asked my girls and the response varied.
I think the gifts are all nice ideas, but I would steer clear of putting YOUR monogram on anything that you're giving them as a gift. If you want to monogram each girl's tote bag with their own initials, that's another story. Like a PP mentioned, I wouldn't want to carry around a bag w/ someone else's wedding date!
And those umbrellas are SO awesome!
None of them are things I would use, but it depends on your bridesmaids. If you think they will like them, get them.
I love all the gifts because they are all practical. A pashmina and umbrella are always useful. And I loooove the umbrellas you chose. The only thing I would suggest is not having the bags embroidered. As an adult I don't really care for embroidery on my things. that very much reminds of sorority days.
Love the Umbrellas and I personally dont really like "Personalized" items; knowing their mine or it was mean't for me, is good enough! =)
I love the umbrella and pashmina ideas.
If it were me, the tote bag might as well be a gift bag to hold the other items and I would probably not use it on the weding day(too big for what I would need to carry) or after that(just not my style). I ike the idea of personalizing something, but I wouldn't want my name on a bag that if I carried it, strangers would know who I was. And I'm more a purse or clutch kinda girl than a tote bag. So it might depend on your bridesmaids style.
What about a picture frame for everyone that they can put a picture of you and them in after the wedding? Or painted personalized wine glasses (like this: http://www.etsy.com/shop/samdesigns22 )? Or monogrammed compact mirrors they can use on the wedding day? Just some brainstorm thoughts... :)
I LOVE the umbrellas! (I have always owned colorful umbrellas... I just think it's nice to have something cheery when it's dreary out!) As for totes... I kind of have enough, but I think the pashminas would be a nice addition to help them stay warm.
Personally, I would not use any of them. I don't like totes and don't own one because of that. I would prefer a cardigan over a shawl. I dislike the way shawls fall off and don't cover adequately. I prefer a sweater or a cardigan because it's fitted and covers better. I also dislike the umbrella and would not use it. But, that's why you need to consider your bridesmaids, not me. If they will use them and like them then don't give my opinion an extra thought.
I think these are all lovely ideas! I gave my bridesmaids rainbow umbrellas (it POURED on our wedding day!) because...well...I live in Washington and it always rains here! It made for some really cute photo ops, too! I have to agree with not using YOUR monogram on the totes, but their initials would be nicer. And the pashminas sound cute, too!
@PinkMagnolia: Monograms are nice and it could definitely be done over the name but, and maybe this is just me, I would prefer my 1st name over a monogram. I think this might be because I ended up with a fair bit of monogrammed stuff as a child? Also, I figure last names can change but 1st ones rarely do...okay so that's not entirely true but if you have a certain name in your late 20s it's probably going to be your name for the rest of your life.
@Captain013: Thanks Captain for the suggestion of asking if they prefer their monogram or their name. Your reponse is why I'm a little worried. Because, who doesn't have a ton of totes already and how many times does one really use an umbrella...at least in Northern CA?
Thanks everyone for all the advice. Yes, if the bags were monogrammed they would be in their individual initials, not mine! I wouldn't carry a bag around with someone else's initials so I imagine most others wouldn't either. I agree with several of you that carrying a bag with your name on it is sort of odd. I think my Mom liked the idea because then the BMs wouldn't get their bag mixed up with someone else's (Mom thought they could put their stuff in it and then come to the hotel to get ready).
Out of all the gifts I'm least sold on the totes but my Mom is pretty set on them. I don't have the heart to hurt her feelings about it since she has been so flexible and nice about everything. Maybe the thing to do is not personalize the bags (or at least give the BMs a choice). That way, if they want, they can give the bags to Goodwill at the end. Still, who knows? Maybe the BMs will love them. I know I should probably know each BM's individual style by now but honestly, I only see three out of the five on a consistent basis so, for the other two I really have no idea.
@MsBrooklynA: Thanks for bringing up the excellent point that "providing something warm" doesn't necessarily translate to "shawl". I guess I forgot this because I'm the opposite of you and wear shawls instead of cardigans. :) Maybe the thing to do would be to ask the bridesmaids if they have a preference/let them pick it out. That way they could end up with something they would wear again.
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My mother has very generously offered to pay for the bridesmaid gifts which is very kind of her. She would like to give them LL Bean tote bags in the wedding colors with their names on them because she loves her LL Bean bag so much.
In addition to the bags I was going to purchase pashmina/shawls for them as the wedding is in winter and the dresses they have are sleeveless.
Finally, we were going to buy each of them a flower umbrella because I thought they would be cute in pictures and it might rain that day. I have five bridesmaids and thought we could each have a different flower.
My concern is that these gifts may not be personalized enough. While LL Bean tote bags are nice I have five different totes and don't need more. The pashminas are essential I think seeing as how they need something to keep them warm but while the umbrellas are nice, I'm not sure how desirable they really are.
Thoughts? Are these good gifts or not? (Sorry the pics are big! Tried to resize but didn't work!)