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Would you like this gift?

posted 2 years ago in Bridesmaids
  • poll: Would you like this gift?
    Yes, I'd love it! : (51 votes)
    82 %
    No, I'd hate it! : (8 votes)
    13 %
    Yes, but you should add.... : (3 votes)
    5 %
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    Bella13    May 13, 2009   Honolulu, Hawaii

    I got my bridesmaids personalized totes from the knot in their favorite color with their names. I'm putting flip flops, a black wristlet, lip gloss, hand sanitizer and mints inside (things they can use they day of)  and I'm writing them all a handwritten thank you note. Also, I made them all black bridesmaid shirts with rhinestone iron ons to wear while getting ready. What would you think of this gift if you were a bridesmaid??

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    Blueshoes2    June 2010   PA

    Very cute!  I love tote bags, they're totally reusable for so many different things.  I also like all of the goodies you've packed them with :)  Good choices!

     
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    krissycake    November 21, 2009   orlando,fl

    Can I be your bridesmaid? =)

    No, but really, it's a great thoughtful gift.  I love how much thought you put into them!

     
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    Lillindy    September 2008   Bay Area, CA

    Love it!  I'd be happy with just the bag, lol!

     
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    michelle86    April 17, 2010   Saint Paul, Minnesota

    I think it's cute and I'd love it, but do the shirts have a big enough neck so they're okay to take off once their hair and makeup is done?

     
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    rachelss    August 22, 2010   Fort Collins, CO

    It's great that you're giving usable items! But, it's doubtful they'll wear the shirts again. How about just matching shirts (button up to accomodate hair?)?

     
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    msgiraffe    May 2011   Chicago

    I saw those totes too and totally wanted to get them for my girls! I'd love it if I got one of your gift bags with all those goodies!

     
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    Bella13    May 13, 2009   Honolulu, Hawaii

    Yay only one person would hate it (so far) haha

    Thanks girls! I just found out how much one of my bridesmaids is paying for alterations ($60)and it made me feel like I wasn't giving enough :(

    @Michelle- the shirts have a scoop neck and they're suuper stretchy so I'm hoping they'll work!

     
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    Bella13    May 13, 2009   Honolulu, Hawaii

    I already made the shirts. I went the homemade route so they only ended up costing me about $10 each so I don't mind if they threw them away :) I just thought it would be cute for pictures! (A self indulgent gift, I know!)

    I figured at the very least they could use the wristlets later! They're super cute black leather wristles

     
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    polkadotbridetobe    October 1, 2011   GA

    I love it! Did the quality of the bags/monogram from the knot turn out okay?

     
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    TyeJRN    August 22, 2010   Cleveland, Ohio

    Yes, I think it shows that you are being very thoughtful because you are making it personal.  I'm buying my girls accessories and paying to have their make-up done and like you I still feel bad for all the money they have to pay to be a part of my day.  If budget permits im going to add mini lotion and body spray and lip gloss from bath and body works to their gift bags that will have their accessories in them.

     
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    Bella13    May 13, 2009   Honolulu, Hawaii

    @polkadotbridetobe- the bags are cute and the monogram is really nice, but I wouldn't recommend the hot pink bag. It's not hot pink it's a light pink so i was pretty disappointed in that, but all of the other colors are great!

     
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    Bella13    May 13, 2009   Honolulu, Hawaii

    @TyeJRN- that sounds like a great gift. I'm sure they'll love feeling pampered :) I would!

     
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    MissDW    November 25, 2012   Colorado

    Hey I'll be a bm for you anyday! just kidding :p But i love the idea!!! Its a nice thoughtful gift mixed with practical things too!

     
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    Bella13    May 13, 2009   Honolulu, Hawaii

    I'm curious as to why some would hate it?

     
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    Tonya2010    September 11, 2010  

    I love it! Very thoughtful! =)

     
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    Wed911    December 19, 2015  

    Wonderful ideas as far as your Bridesmaids spending more, that is what friends and Bridesmaids are for. Your gift to them is not repayment, just a thoughtful thank you and I think your bag and goodies is very thoughtful indeed.

     
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    Bella13    May 13, 2009   Honolulu, Hawaii

    Thanks wed911 that makes me feel better :)

     
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    Sep_Queen    September 4, 2010  

    Thats really cute! Im thinking of doing some kind of tote their are so many different ones out there!! : )

    P.s your days almost here Yay!!!

     

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