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A or C. Will you be "requiring" the girls get their nails done? Because if so, that's not such a great "gift" idea...but if not, extra pampering is great!
i would go with the mani/pedi option. perhaps you can do it as a pre-wedding event, maybe the day before. I am sure all your girls would be very grateful!
I'd say B or C.
I like B more though because it will last forever.
I had 6 bridesmaids, too, but keep in mind that if you are asking them to spend a lot on dresses and makeup and hair, a $30 gift isn't much. I know you're trying to be grateful on a budget, but keep that in mind! Dress, hair, makeup, shoes, etc all add up really fast for them. Maybe there is a non-monetary way to show your appreciation in addition to the gift? like a homemade luncheon or dinner at your house? I hosted a dinner one night--lasagna, dessert, and margaritas. They were raving for months =]
I am not requiring them to have there nails done I just thought it would be fun to do together and to pamper them:)
They can always wear the jewelry over and think of you when they wear it, or better yet when they get compliments on it, they can say it was a gift from a great friend!
There dresses were really cheap well for a bridesmaid dress $87 and I have no real requirements for them whn it comes to hair and makeup etc.....i'm pretty flexible. I just want to show them i really appreciate them but unfortunatlly i can't afford alot.
Oh, this is hard. I think that jewelry is what I'd want. Although, towel wraps would look great in pictures while you and your BMs are getting ready. A manicure/pedicure doesn't last. I think most girls would plan on a getting a mani/pedi if they're gong to be in a wedding anyway.
I think the mani/pedi thing and provide goodies to munch on, that would be so fun! Maybe make sure to take lots of photos and make little photo book for each of them? This could be done on a budget and I know I would love it!!
I think it is so hard to pick out jewelry for another person's style! Unless you are confident of being able to find the right things for your girls, I would go with the pampering option. Could it possibly be a broader gift than a mani/pedi, like a day at a spa or a hot springs, just a relaxing time to enjoy together? Not necessarily something that costs more, but something where they could choose more what suits them? Although I know many girls go for the mani/pedi regularly, I'm just not one of them so it would be hard for me to get excited about, and as Charm bracelet pointed out, some of them may have already done this (unless they know the plan).
Good luck! And don't worry, your girls will know how much you appreciate them no matter how much money you spend!
Hmm, seeing as I don't use towel wraps, and wedding-day jewelry really isn't a gift for them (it's really a gift for you because chances are, they won't wear it again, but will live on in your pictures), I would go with the mani/pedi :)
I'm on a really tight budget as well, and my original budget for each girl was $40, but I actually cut back on other things to get them more because they really do put a lot of effort, time and money into being there for your day. So I thought they deserved more. All my girls are really into wine, so in addition to a custom-made necklace from a local jewelry designer (all the necklaces are different to reflect their style), I got them a really nice bottle of wine with a personalized label that said, "This wine was bottled by us, just for you. Thank you for everything." Then we signed the bottle (we actually DID bottle it ourselves at the winery). Total, we spent $75 per bridesmaid, and I feel it was so worth it.
I'd rather have the mani/pedi. Nearly everyone loves those.
To be honest, I'm not even familiar with what a towel wrap is. I'm not a fan of jewelry as a BM gift since it isn't really for them, and everyone has their own tastes and styles so it may not ever be worn more than that one time, which will end up being a waste of money on your part.
mani pedi! mani pedi! Fun girl time. Check if the salon will let you bring in a bottle of champagne to sip on, too!!! And a fruit tray. mmmmm chocolate covered strawberries! =]
I voted mani pedi. It's fun you all can have together and your girls don't have to worry how they'll pay for it.
I voted mani pedi. I am actually getting my girls jewelry and some other things, but I am considering adding the mani pedi thing. :)
If you are doing mani/pedi as a group thing - def go that route!! If it would be a gift cert, I'd say the towel wrap because its fun and different. I gave all my girls jewelry that coordianted with the wedding, but I told them they could wear it or not.
I voted for a mani + pedi. Jewelry would be 2nd place. Not really digging the towel wrap idea.
Not a big fan of the towel idea. And the mani-pedi idea is cool but I would want them to have something that would last forever.
thanks evryone for yr input I'm thinking i might treat them to breakfast and get the mani and pedi afterwards:) and to rememember the day after the wedding is all over give them each a pic in a nice frame....
I put jewelry, bc even though I'm sure your girls will LOVE/enjoy their mani/pedis, it may be hard for them to keep in mind that it's their "GIFT." Something they can hold and have feels more like a gift, and with so many spoiled BMS getting that stuff on top of things, they may not even realize!
Also, if you surprise them with it, how are you going to make sure they didn't just get mani/pedis for your wedding anyway? Just my thoughts, If they are good BMs, I'm sure they'll like anything!
I like your decision, passionpink! I was going to suggest making it an event, either by having lunch or bringing champagne or something. Plus I think the frame will be a nice tangible memento of the wedding! :) have fun!
I know most girls most likelly get there nails done so what i'm going to do at some point when i take my girls out i'm gonna give them each a card and inside let them know i'm gonna treat them for a mani and a pedi so this way they won't get them done...
If you're going to go the jewelry route, think about what each BM likes and perhaps not give the exact same necklace, etc to each. For example - do a few of your BMs only wear yellow gold and the others only wear white gold? Try matching the jewelry with each person so you know they'll wear it after the wedding as well.
For my bridemaids I have booked a group appointment for the day before the wedding but asked the girls what they wanted (mani or pedi or both) as some girls get fake nails. At the shop I am going to give them all a gift cert to a full pedicure hot towels and all, but also include in the bag their favorite wine and something else little. I booked it at a very nice spa which the girls probably think they are going to have to fork over a bunch of money but really in the end it will be my treat.
I think the mani/pedi is definitely the way to go. It's a great destresser and a nice way to pamper your friends and say thanks for being there for me!
I voted for mani/pedi b/c I would rather wear my own jewelry and the mani/pedi would be a fun group activity for everyone.
I voted for jewelry, but only if you are pretty good at picking out something they would like, not just something for your wedding.
mani/pedi parties for the BMs are always so fun. everytime i've been a BM and the bride has done that it has been one of my most cherished memories. i plan on doing it for my girls.
I voted for the mani/pedi...I think that while the jewelry is a nice idea, some people might not find it in their taste and may never wear it again.
haha I'm one of the 4 who voted for the towel wrap lol
But my vote is biased since I've been wanting a towel wrap for awhile. lol
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I need your opinion on which one would you like better for a gift
A. towel wrap with your name
b. jewelry for the wedding
c treated to a manicure and a pedicure
since I have 6 bridesmaids I really can only afford to do 1. thank you for your help:)