gifts for the wedding party

JCHMAS

so both brothers of my FH didn't give out gifts to the groomsmen when they got married, would it be in poor taste to not give them one either? Not so sure they knew that you can give a gift to your wedding party or not.  we are on a tight budget and our wedding party is only his three brothers and my two sisters. i was just going to get nice necklaces and maybe a bracelet to wear the day of for my sisters

ohwhynot85

Jewlery that you want your wedding party to wear for your wedding IS NOT A GIFT to them. It's a gift to yourself. 

AddieCake

You really do need to get them something as a way to say thank you. It doesn't need to be expensive. And ditto on the jewelry. If they wear it day-of, it is part of their attire, not a gift.

JCHMAS

My problem is my sisters don't need anything that I could be getting them other than a nice piece of jewelry they would be able to use again for other special occasions. My one sister is getting married 4 months after me. As far as groomsmen its not a matter of "stooping to their level" most gifts we have given I them Or their children for that matter when we visit are never to be seen (and several occasions we have been told they threw things we bought out) so it seems a bit of a waste to buy them something they're going to just shove in a closet. That being said what would you suggest as gifts If everyone seems I think jewelry is a gift to myself and I'm rude to not buy anything for the groomsmen? I agree a flask or monogrammed bag is a little less useful and just a way for wedding places To make an extra $25 or more off a already money strapped bride.

beardownbchs

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_wedding-party_gifts-for-the-wedding-party?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:37Discussion:ab504cd6-4d81-4a7c-9736-5860935fd2e6Post:f383314d-a56f-42ac-a966-15c6104d9ebc">Re: gifts for the wedding party</a>:
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: gifts for the wedding party : Your wedding party is not trying to make money off of you.  Thoughtful presents are to thank them for being in your wedding. Do they have hobbies?
Posted by Edie Bee[/QUOTE]

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</div><div>..I think she meant that the wedding industry is trying to get more money from her.</div><div>
</div><div>But as PPs have said, buy them gifts that you would buy them for their birthday or Christmas. Use gift cards if you want to do the same thing for everyone. I was a bridesmaid in a wedding where the bride knew everyone had dieted to look better in the dress (the dress did not hide ANYTHING) and our gift was gift cards to restaurants that we hadn't allowed ourselves to eat at in months. I thought is was cute. </div>

RaptorSLH

[QUOTE]My problem is my sisters don't need anything that I could be getting them ...As far as groomsmen...several occasions we have been told they threw things we bought out [/QUOTE]
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</div><div>If you know their taste, a favorite alcohol would do, or make a gift basket of popcorns, chocolates, coffees, whatever that person likes.  Or, try a gift card to a favorite store, restaurant, movie theater, mini golf.....if all else fails, places like Amazon have a selection for any personality.  You should also be able to find consumables and gift cards at all price points.</div><div>
</div><div>Or, discretely ask their SO's for advice (although, if they celebrate Christmas, they may be tapped out of ideas at the mo.)</div>

Jessa617

Are gift cards really an acceptable gift? I only ask, because I have 6 maids to get gifts for and have no clue what to get them.