Post # 1
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Newbee
Hi!
I’m a little stumped as what to give my ladies as a thank you for being a bridesmaid. So far what I’m thinking is:
Bath & Body Works bubble bath, body scrub and lotion
Scented Candle
Picture Frame with a picture of the Bridesmaid or Best Man and myself from the wedding
Fancy dress hanger (something I saw on Pinterest)
Jewellery for the wedding
Bottle of wine
Solemates for their heels
Card
I’ll be giving my Maid/Matron of Honor (who’s also my sister) an additional gift as well. I’ve bought a really beautiful necklace for her that I will give to her seperately.
Does this sound good or should I add more? What have you guys given as Bridesmaid or Best Man gifts?
Thanks 🙂
Post # 4
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Newbee
@MLeeM: I should also add that my fiance and I have a pretty tight budget, about $80 per BM/GM.
Post # 5
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Buzzing Beekeeper
That sounds great to me 🙂 Although most of that stuff is for the wedding so definitely make sure you have something not for the wedding in there too!
Post # 6
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Newbee
@Jacqui90: That’s a good point! I didn’t think about that.
Post # 7
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Bumble Beekeeper
Sounds good to me but the jewelry for the wedding….is it stuff they would wear again? If not, I dont consider that a “gift” for them since it just completes their outfits. I’m getting my BMs jewelry for the wedding but it’s not a part of their gift. The rest of the items all sound cute so I dont see how they wouldn’t like it.
Post # 8
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Bumble bee
Sounds good to me, I got my girl’s a purse and a sephora gift card.
Post # 9
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Bumble Beekeeper
@tcgstar: I would love that! I’m getting my girls different gift cards Along with some other things.
Post # 10
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Blushing bee
Sounds like a great gift to me!
Post # 11
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Newbee
@gelaine22:
The jewellery could definetly be worn again, it’s a little sparkly but it’s the kind that would look just as great iwth a pair of jeans, a shirt and heels.
Post # 12
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Bumble bee
@gelaine22: yeah, I would love to get them each something very personal but I’m too busy!
Post # 13
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Bumble Beekeeper
@tcgstar: they will probably love it. For me personally I prefer a gift card vs someone picking out things for me bc I am picky and my friends are not into fashion. I would never wear clutches or jewelry that they pick out so a gift card is perfect.
Post # 14
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Buzzing Beekeeper
I think you’ll be fine. But I might buy something small that is more personal rather than some of the less personal things you’ve got listed.
I don’t count the jewelry and solemates if they are going to be wearing those on wedding day.
Beyond that, it’s hard without knowing your girls. Do they drink wine? If so, then I think wine is a great gift idea, just be sure to get different bottles based on your girl’s preferences (I would love to get wine)! Same with scented candles. Personally I have so much lotion people have given me over the years I don’t think I’ll need any more until I have grandkids. I’m not sure how I feel about a picture from the wedding. I happen to like that idea and have pictures from a couple of the weddings I have been in over the years up in my house. But other people maybe not see it that way. And I’m kinda meh about the hangers. I mean I don’t ever pay attention to the hangers in my closet so I’m not to sure how excited I would be to have a fancy hanger. Nobody would ever see it. But, honestly, I think the most important thing is a really nice thank you note, written from the bottom of the heart. Which is sounds like you’re already planning to do.
Post # 15
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Busy bee
I don’t see a problem with the gift…that amount sounds good as well. If you want to alter it by personalizing a few of the items a little more to each Bridesmaid or Best Man, that would be a nice idea.
I’ve been grappling with this subject myself over the past week or two…especially the notion that wedding day jewelry doesn’t count as a gift. I understand the argument…it’s just that I was a Bridesmaid or Best Man in a good friend’s wedding a few years ago and absolutely love the necklace she got for us, and most certainly considered that to be a gift. I don’t wear it all the time (I’m not big into jewelry), but I really did appreciate it. I guess it just depends on the situation.
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