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Bumble bee
One of our groomsman and his gf just got engaged after our wedding. She is a new friend to me, but helped me out a ton for my wedding. My husband came home and said we will be having dinner with them on saturday, and I wanted to get her something. He told me that they are doing a justice of the peace, followed by a small reception. I had planned on getting her this “Bridal Bargains” book that had helped me out a lot, but now think it may not really fit the bill if they are doing something low key and small scale. Should I get her some wedding magazines? I really just want a small token to give to her for dinner. Any thoughts?
Post # 3
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Busy bee
A couple wedding magazines and maybe a journal or blank book for keeping track of notes during the planning process?
Post # 4
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Bumble bee
@minniemluv: I thought of that, but maybe there won’t be a lot of planning actually to do. I forgot to mention they are getting married beginning of August… so I’m not sure how much she would actually be looking into that kind of planning stuff.
I wanted to get her a ring holder… someone got me one from Bed Bath and beyond, but ours doesnt have them in stock and I cant find one at the few places I know are close by. (i’m in an unfamiliar area so I only know my way around a bit, and now what stores we have in the local area)
Post # 5
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Bumble bee
Target has white “bride” hoodies…. would that be a good gift?
Post # 6
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Honey bee
How about some bride and groom wine glasses with a nice bottle of wine? (Or beer depending on their preferences)
Post # 7
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Bumble bee
@hollyberry4: Not sure if they are drinkers. But what about a bride and groom cookbook? Would anyone like to get that?
Post # 8
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Busy bee
My BFF got me a book about intimate weddings and a ring holder and I was super happy with both. you could try gifty stores that sell knick-knacky things… like stores that sell umbra picture frames. Or maybe a nice bottle of wine/champagne and magazines. Or what about a new nail polish/manicure tools since she’ll be showing off her ring?
Post # 9
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Busy bee
@nl: That’d be awesome because they can both use it. You could also give them one of your fav recipes and all the spices etc that go in it.
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Sugar bee
couple of magazines would be nice. My friend brought me over flowers which I thought was so nice. I got my friend a bottle of pink champagne and an engagement ring ornament (christmas time)
Post # 11
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Worker bee
I’ve seen some cute baskets on Pinterest with a couple wedding magazines, nail polish, ring holder and jewelry cleaner. I think it’s a sweet little gift.
Post # 12
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Bumble bee
@MrsTea: I do too.. i wish I could find a ring holder! Anyone know a chain store where I can find them??
Post # 13
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Worker bee
@nl: I got mine at TJ Maxx, they almost always have them when I go!
Post # 14
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Bumble bee
@MrsTea: oh excellent idea! We have one of those here for sure!
Post # 15
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Bumble bee
@MrsTea: Thank you so much! I’ll swing by the Maxx and then Target to get jewelry cleaner and a card.. and either get nail polish there or Rite Aid when I do my errands! Thank you!!
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Helper bee
@nl: a friend got me a picture frame that was really bridal (pearls, silver, that type of thing). I loved it and it got me all excited thinking of the pictures 🙂
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