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If you were a bridesmaid... which would you rather have?

posted 2 years ago in Bridesmaids
  • poll: If you were a bridesmaid, which would you rather have?
    Small Coach purse : (22 votes)
    44 %
    Gift certificate to salon : (28 votes)
    56 %
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    Blueshoes2    June 2010   PA

    So, I already bought my bridesmaids a necklace and earring set, and their shoes.  I want to get them one more "bigger" gift.  So, would you rather have a Coach clutch/wristlet or a gift certificate for the salon where we're getting our hair done? 

    I can get the clutches at the Coach outlet for around $50 a piece, so the other option is a gift certificate for $50.  One is obviously more of a keepsake/fun, the other is more cost conscious.  What do you think?

     
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    BirdtoBe    October 10, 2010   Boston - wedding in western MA

    Depending on how cost-conscious your bridesmaids are, I vote for the salon. That will help ease their cost burden, and it's something you can enjoy together while having quality time!

     
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    sloth    May 14, 2011   Philadelphia, PA

    I vote for the salon, too, but I'm not a big Coach fan.

     
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    veganglam    January 5, 2013   Philadelphia; Wedding in NYC

    i really do not like coach; do you know if your bridesmaids do? do you know if they have any need for the clutch (maybe they already have a lot of clutches, or even a similar coach clutch).  i would love it if someone helped me out with the salon costs via the gift certificate.

     
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    Blueshoes2    June 2010   PA

    Lol good question, I should have mentioned that yes, they all love Coach :)

     
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    pinkmonkee    5/15/2010   Orange County, California

    I vote for the Clutch, but I love purses, and I think something that doesn't have to be centered around your wedding would be nice.

     
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    Future Mrs. Martin    August 21, 2010   London Ontario Canada

    I vote for the clutch - I like gifts that are frivolous and unnecessary. If you were giving them a frivolous spa day it would be different but because they would use it for the wedding I vote for the clutch!

    And I think a girl can never have too many clutches... or coach clutches for that matter LOL (I have 2 and would love to get another one!)

     
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    clarebee    August 21, 2010   Vienna, VA (wedding in Greensboro, GA)

    If your bridesmaids love coach then I say go with the purse! Personally I dont like coach so I would appreciate the salon more..but its totally a matter of personal preference!

     
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    sapphirebride    December 31, 2010   Seattle, WA

    I don't like Coach, so I wouldn't want that. But you said your BMs do, so I'd go for that. I don't really like gift certificates because they so clearly advertise how much you spent. But--are your BMs paying for their own hair? If so, I'd give them the gift certficate so they don't have to. If you're paying for their hair, then I think the clutch would be more fun.

     
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    ebs1123    July 9, 2010   Omaha NE

    The salon might be nice, but then it's gone (and on your wedding day). I think since it's a gift for their presence, it should be something that endures a bit more - the purse!

     
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    Miss Chocolate    July 24, 2010   Texas... Married in California

    I vote for Coach. But a nice spa treatment at a salon would be cool, too... everyone (almost!) likes massages!

    <3

     
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    scubashan    May 28, 2011   San Diego, CA

    I picked the small coach purse. I think it's more of a keepsake. However, I may be a little biased as I am in dire need of a new clutch!

     
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    cardigan    January 7, 2011   Austin, TX

    Well, I'm all about purses, but I think the salon idea is great too! Honestly, I think they'd both be wonderful gifts!!

     
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    MightySapphire      

    I vote for the clutch because it seems more of a sentimental keepsake than the gift certificate.

     

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