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Girl, ask yourself this.. after doing all this, do you feel that you have truly thanking your BMs for being a part of your day? I think everyone is different in this. You have done ALOT for them, more than most brides even think of doing! I personally think your girls will feel more than grateful for all you have done!
In the end its not about how much you buy or spend, but the feelings you each share about the day.. so if they feel thanked and you feel pleased, thats all that matters!
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I agree with lilcfitnes. Buying all of the dresses is a big deal by it's self. I would throw in a very personal thank you note to all of them and I think you will be good to go.
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Wow you chose a lot of gifts for them! I am giving you permission to know you have gone above and beyond the call of duty! Relax now, and enjoy being with your ladies!
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My BMs paid for their own dresses, hair, makeup, etc and I got them a pair of earrings and a photo ablum with pictures from the shower, bachelorette party, and other events with blank slots for wedding pics. I wrote a note and put it into the first part of the album. I didn't spend a lot of money (because I can't afford to), but I put a lot of love into their gifts and I know that is what counts.
i would be thrilled as a BM to just have the dress covered! what a sweet bride you are to do all that for them.
I second Mrs. Leopard, bridesmaid dresses are so expensive now days (not to mention its a dress that someone else is picking out for you) so by you paying for the dresses that is more then a BM could ask for, I'm sure they are extremely grateful for you covering that costs. Not to mention everything else you have done/ bought for them. I know every girl loves the little things and your BM know you are doing everything you can to create a great experience for them, what more could one ask for?!
You've done MORE than enough by purchasing their dresses and paying for hair and makeup the day of! Your girls will appreciate that more than you know. Also, these are your best girl friends, they really don't expect anything from you! They're probably just happy to be a part of one of the biggest days of your life.
LoL Ok I guess I'm okay then and am being a silly bride! I forget to mention that my mom actually made their BM dresses for about $25 each.
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@ejs4ya-if your mom made them their dresses you saved everyone a bundle which is great! I think you've done a lot for them!
Shoot, you could have probably stopped at their dresses! Seriously, you've gone above and beyond so I'm sure they appreciate it all.
I agree with everyone else who said you're going above and beyond since you already purchased their dresses. If I was your bridesmaid, I'd feel truly thanked by your generousity. I can't imagine your girls would feel that your gifts were inadequate.
You have been so generous. Have they received all of that stuff yet? You can totally wrap the bracelets as something for them to open at the RD. After the dress, make up and food. You've done plenty. But I'm wondering if you feel like they need to "open" something. I think the bracelets work. Check this "to do" off your list.
WHOA girl, that is incredibly generous of you!!! I bet they are all thrilled to be standing up for such a generous friend. I'm arranging to have a talented friend available to do their hair (we're not doing updos), and I'm giving them handmade jewelry (like by a pro, not by me) as gifts (earrings, necklace, bracelet), but they are paying for their own dresses (under $100 including alterations). I should add, these are not traditional bridesmaid dresses, and they all chose the dress pattern together, and chose their own necklines, so they're more like party dresses that are being made to fit their bodies and they swear they will wear them again, ha ha we will see. In addition to that I am giving my MOH a Vera Bradley bag in the wedding colors, and then I will do something after the wedding (no time now) to create a personalized scrapbook with photos from the wedding. In our group my scrapbooks are highly anticipated :) Also after the shower they threw me I gave them each a really cute girly jewelry holder and matching pic frame from Hobby Lobby (SO CHEAP love it!) and if I have time for another DIY I will prob get them all flip flops and bling them up for them to wear at the reception.
Have you told them that you will be paying for their hair on the day of the wedding?
If not, that could be your "gift". When I was a BM for my SIL, she got us all gift certificates to the salon and we all used them to get our hair and nails done. I was thrilled!
Sounds like a great gift for each of them! i think it would be more than enough, and they will love it! Nice to see people seriously thinking about the gifts they will give their girls :)
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I've been reading up on bridesmaid gifts and they all seem super pricey. I love the shawls, wraps, bath robes, etc, but $20+ is a lot of money times SIX girls. I feel like I SHOULD spend more money, but I want to make sure it's really necessary. I have a tendency to be very gracious and want to give them more things, but when it's all said and done, I don't want to be out $500+ nor can I afford to be since we are paying for our own wedding. I read that if you ask them to spend X amount of money on dresses, etc, you should spend approximately that amount on their gifts.
Here is what I got the girls: their BM dresses, bracelets made of pearls and swarovski crystals, getting hair done day of the wedding, lunch on the wedding day, a bag of goodies (like a welcome to StL bag) for my BM who is traveling in from Cali, and about a $50ish gift for my MOH, who I know is throwing together all the other stuff. I've also had get togethers where I've cooked everyone dinner and supplied adult beverages (I'm a good cook, so we aren't talking pizza ladies) and anytime someone comes over to help, I make a nice dinner or lunch when they are over. I thought about getting a hotel for everyone, but the situations don't call for it, so I won't elaborate. My fiance got his groomsmen matching ties and cufflinks and might put down some money to offset their pricier than normal tuxes. I feel silly asking this question, but what do you think? Is this enough? Thanks!
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