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I think this sounds like a really fun idea, and a great way to save your bridesmaids a good amount of money! I would loooooooove to stay in a beach cottage.
You don't mention it in your post, but would there be room for their significant others/guests for them in the cottage? Just looking out for potential problems. But, I really think it is a fun idea.
I used to live in Palm Harbor! Having been in that area for a little while I think it is an AWESOME idea and would be very thankful for that gesture if I were one of your bridesmaids. Just a thought though, will there be a Groomsmen house as well? The guys might feel a little less appreciated if only the girls are given free housing for the week. Congratulations and good luck!
ES123 - oops! I forgot to mention that part! I have 4 bridesmaids, and there are 3 bedrooms with queen or king size beds...and another bedroom that you could set up an air mattress or something in (we have one of those really nice ones that actually blow up to a full bed's size and height). So yes, there would be a room for each of them, and their SO could stay there too!
PurdueGrace - The FI's groomsmen aren't in the same situation as me, since 2 are his brothers (who are both married, 1 is local to Tampa), so they'd be staying either at their own house, or his parents' house (so his mother and father can play with the grandkids), and the other two are also local, and also married! I wasn't anticipating it being a problem at the moment, since I am quite sure that at least 3/4 of them will want to be with their wives, children, dogs, etc. and wouldn't be looking for any wedding accommodations in the first place.
Aw, I think that is a fantastic idea! Do your bridesmaids all know each other? If so, it might be cute to leave a "welcome basket" with a note, some little bottles of alcohol, and some snacks for them.
Great idea, and we are getting hitched that same weekend! On the 30th. Everyone that is coming is basically from out of town as well. Good luck!
wow, that sounds like a perfect idea. i'm getting married at my parents house in northern michigan and it will be a destination for probably 95% of our guests (and all our wedding party) so i am looking into finding houses, cottages, condos to rent for my bridal party. That's such a great gift for all your bms!!
i think it's a great idea! when i was originally having a destination wedding in captiva, fl this is what we were doing for our wedding party. we were renting a 6 bedroom house and had the bridal party stay there for as long as they wanted while we were on our honeymoon doing other things. but unfortunately, my FI decided to go to grad school at the last minute, which made us cancel our destination wedding. but all the bridesmaid were just thrilled by the idea. all of the bridesmaids were actually pretty bummed when i had to call them and change the plans...
Sounds like a great idea! Maybe you could still give them some physical token of your appreciation, too (I like the welcome bag/basket idea), but I think it's a great idea!
Absolutely! Some R&R in a vacation beach house is the best gift in the world, in my opinion. And like the posters above suggested, maybe a small welcome bag (like no more than $5-20 each considering the beach house itself will be pricey).
ktdid23 - Yes, all of my BM's know each other - we all went to college together...so I'm loving that it would also be a time for everyone to catch up and spend some quality time with each other! I'm hoping that if it works out, I could stay there with them as well for at least one night!
Kalibali - good choice in day! I loved the idea of doing it on a Sunday...I'm such a bargain hunter!
thefuturemrsjewell - good luck with your search!!!!
L_Breezy - oh no, that is so sad! I'm glad that i decided to go back to grad school this fall, at least we have months to prepare for the financial impact on everything beforehand...
UB and Ms. Sapphire - Yes, a welcome basket would definitely be on the to-do list! I'm already compiling odds and ends that I see (pretty note cards, picture frames that I am going to put a pic of myself with each of them in, etc etc) over the next months (I like to work ahead and see stuff on sale!)
Thanks for the input so far everyone!
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So, I'm interested in getting some opinions here!
My wedding is going to be at a venue on Clearwater Beach, FL, during Memorial Day weekend 2010, and all of my bridesmaids (and really, all of my guests) are from out of state! I want to turn it into a beach weekend of sorts, since they are all from northern states and don't get to enjoy that every day!
I am able to get my hands on a cute little beach house for a week around my wedding time, which is absolutely thrilling! I've been mulling over who is going to stay there, and a thought popped into my head! Bridesmaid beach house!
My question is, do you think that this would be an appropriate gift to give as a "bridesmaid gift?" Accommodations in Clearwater can sometimes be very pricey if you want to stay in a nicer hotel, so it would be saving them a big chunk of money. Of course, I would also be getting them a few other small things, but this would be the main gift idea...
What do you think?