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...your bridesmaid gift was a bookmark and the other 2 girls got jewelry?
Let me explain: I wanted to get each of my girls something from Tiffany's that I felt totally represented them. The first two girls wear jewelry regularly, so I got one a necklace and the other a bracelet that I thought they'd love. The third girl, however, does not wear jewelry, so I got her a beautiful sterling silver bookmark with the Tiffany's heart pendant on it. I thought this would be very sentimental as she is an avid reader and we always exchange books as gifts. Also, I thought it would be something beautiful that she could pass on to her daugther when she's old enough. I spent the exact same amount on each gift, but I don't want her to see it and think that her gift isn't as nice.
What do you think?
If you think she would appreciate it, I think it's perfect!
Agreed. I think it's a perfect gift and you tailored it to her likes. Kudos.
I would totally love it and think it was great that you thought of me.
I usually can't wear jewelry (crazy metal allegies) and I always feel a little mad when people give me jewelry. I just think they really don't know me if they spend all this time around me and realize I have never ever wore a necklace!
I think she'd love it, write her a little note and explain to her that you know she doesn't wear jewelry and when you saw the bookmark you thought of all of the books that you had shared in the past and that this reminded you so much of the times together and maybe even put your favorite books in there that you shared and enjoyed. I'd love it honestly!
I think it is a good idea. When you said a bookmark, I thought you meant a cheap plastic thing or something. But a silver one with a heart pendant a great gift for a reader.
If she really doens't wear jewelery, and is a book lover, I think she would really appreciate the bookmark. That's really nice!
I think the bookmark sounds lovely :)
But I will admit that I was a bit nervous when I first started reading this lol!
That sounds lovely! Be sure to write a note explaining your reasoning, it's so thoughtful of you not to just give her jewelry she won't wear!
Hehe, I pictured a little plastic bookmark at first too but when you explain it, it sounds perfect. I think it's great that you took each BM's personality into account.
Agree, especially if you write a note like worcesterbride suggests! I loooooove jewelry but even as a self-proclaimed a bookworm, I do not have a gorgeous bookmark and I'd love it. It's so thoughtful too...
I like it! I have a friend of mine I always exchange books with for presents and I bet she would totally love it! Also, she very rarely wears jewelry.
It sounds like a very nice bookmark not one of those cheap paper ones. So for someone to be offended by it would be a greedy, unappreciate, materialistic gift monger. It sounds like something she would like if she enjoys reading. You are just personalizing their gifts which is great!
At first I was like ummmm....haha....but once I read your entire post, it is absolutely perfect!!! Seriously.
At first I thought you were referring to a laminated bookmark with a tassel on it but then I read on. That is such a thoughtful gift and perfect for someone that doesn't wear a lot of jewelry!
I think it's perfect now that I read the whole post. Especially since you guys exchange books back and forth. Maybe have her name engraved on it? I think i'ts lovely =]
I think it's awesome that you took the time to find something that is genuinely "her" and recognize the fact that she doesn't wear jewelry. I think it's lovely!
I think it's a great idea!!!! Personally, I think it's really cool since you're giving each girl a similar gift (something from Tiffany's) but it's reflective of each girl's personality.
Anything Tiffany's is a fabulous gift. And, being an avid reader and a writer; a bookmarker from Tiffany's would be more appreciated than jewelry. I'd know that person really, really knew me well.
I think that sounds lovely. I am an avid reader and I know I would appreciate that gift. I think it's perfect, especially since she doens't really care for jewelry. I would write a little note explaining to her why you chose that particular gift and try to get her name or initials engraved on the bookmark.
I like that idea! I would prefer a bookmark to jewelry since I rarely ever wear jewelry but I always am in the middle of a book. You could always put a note with it explaining the gift.
Personalized gifts are great, your friend will love the fact that you recogonized the fact that she isn't much of a jewlery person and that you wanted to find something that represents one of her fav hobbies. I think its great!
I think it's great that you tailored the gift to her interests! If she doesn't wear jewelry, then she wouldn't ever wear it anyways! I think a bookmark is great!
I think it's a great gift! Who doesn't like a gift from T&CO?
I love the idea - as long as she really doesn't want jewelry! I usually only wear one piece of jewelry, a ring or a necklace, every day, and I don't have money to buy the kind of jewelry that I'd want to wear. But I'd still love something from Tiffany's. So make sure she's not like that.
Otherwise could you find a book to put the bookmark in and write a note in the book?
I think it's a great idea!! i'm sure she'll love it!
what a lovely sentiment. how incredibly thoughtful. the opposite of offensive, i'd say :) well done
Why don't the people who voted they'd be offended write anything. I would like to know their take on it.
Awesome! Personalized (in thought, not just engraved) gifts like that are the best! Great idea.
Ok, I wouldn't be offended but I need to throw something out there: when you gift the other girls jewelry and they wear it day of, you're 110% sure she won't be upset that she didn't get anything?
I like the sentiment a lot, but really, if she even sometimes wears jewelry she might kind of feel shorted when everyone else is wearing something from the bride at the wedding.
@cinemaparadiso: this gift is their separate, personal gift. I bought them all the same jewelry to wear at the wedding, but I wanted to get them intimate gifts as well.
Outwardly, it seems perfect. But one question, why doesn't she wear jewelry? If you know she doesn't like to, or it irritates her skin, then the bookmark is perfect, (especiallly since you were careful to spend equally on them). But if you aren't sure why she doesn't wear jewelry, you might be assuming she doens't like it, when in fact she does. In that case I think it might not sit well with her.
I say that because, I often don't wear jewelry. But it's not that I don't like it. I just, well, don't have many places to go. And since I stay at home, I don't bother wearing jewelry that might get torn off by one of my kids or slip off my hand while cleaning the toilet or something. So if someone looked at me and thought "she doesn't wear jewelry, so I won't get her that, but I bet she'd love a nice diaper bag...." I would be upset because I personally think jewelry is a nicer gift.
After reading your description, it sounds like a perfect gift for her! It's not like you're giving the other girls Tiffany's jewelry and giving her a regular old bookmark, she's getting Tiffany's too! I think it's a really cute, sweet, and thoughtful gift!
Great idea!! I didn't know they did that actually (and we're havign a book themed wedding!). Somehitng to look into :)
Given that you exchange books together, I think it's perfect. It's a nice meaningful gift. Kudos!
Great idea! A. Anything from Tiffany's is fabulous. B. You really thought about who the girls are and got them something that represented them which is really touching.
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