XP - Bridesmaids Gift Enough?

Re: XP - Bridesmaids Gift Enough?

• louisianablue member

  

  January 2013

  I think it's better to give them one whole thing instead of giving them money towards something.  Also I wouldn't really consider either of these things gifts, because they are things that you want them to do or wear for your wedding.  It's definitely a nice gesture though.  Why would you offer to pay for their hair, but make it optional?

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• mdupon70997 member

  

  January 2013 edited January 2013

  I have a couple of bridesmaids who are VERY picky about who touches their hair. So I made it optional. I told them that if they wanted it done I would pay for it. I'm not making them wear it in any particular style. For the two who do not want thier hair done I am giving them different gifts, each amounting to the same cost as the hairdo.

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• TeamBLT

  

  January 2013 edited January 2013

  I think a gift that they can keep to remember the day is nice, but I'm also having trouble determining what to buy.  I've received earrings in a past wedding I was in, but other than jewelry, I was considering getting them a nice clutch or something to engrave with their name or initials.  Etsy has lots of cute purses or little jewelry dishes that aren't very expensive if you're trying to keep the costs down.  I'll let you know if I come up with more inspiration!

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• mdupon70997 member

  

  January 2013

  In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_louisiana-new-orleans_xp-bridesmaids-gift-enough?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:84Discussion:8bf25103-f7bb-4a07-8e31-c35216c5253bPost:f14beaad-683a-4e68-8eef-b827c72e3a44">Re: XP - Bridesmaids Gift Enough?</a>:
  [QUOTE]I think a gift that they can keep to remember the day is nice, but I'm also having trouble determining what to buy.  I've received earrings in a past wedding I was in, but other than jewelry, I was considering getting them a nice clutch or something to engrave with their name or initials.  Etsy has lots of cute purses or little jewelry dishes that aren't very expensive if you're trying to keep the costs down.  I'll let you know if I come up with more inspiration!
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  </div><div>The jewelry dish is a great idea! I bought one from Etsy and I love it! Thanks. I just felt like I'm already spending $60 a piece on them for the shoes and the hair an dI have six bridesmaids and two flowergirls...</div>

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• ROANDO2012

  

  January 2013

  In Response to <a href="http://forums.weddings.com/Sites/Weddings/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_louisiana-new-orleans_xp-bridesmaids-gift-enough?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:84Discussion:8bf25103-f7bb-4a07-8e31-c35216c5253bPost:ca0fd9b3-b4c3-4585-a35f-183182ba7ca6">Re: XP - Bridesmaids Gift Enough?</a>:
  [QUOTE]In Response to Re: XP - Bridesmaids Gift Enough? : The jewelry dish is a great idea! I bought one from Etsy and I love it! Thanks. I just felt like I'm already spending $60 a piece on them for the shoes and the hair an dI have six bridesmaids and two flowergirls...
  Posted by mdupon70997[/QUOTE]
  
  
  I definitely agree with you..costs add up very quickly!!!! I got my bridesmaids pearl earrings from So Good on Decatur, I ordered them embroidered spa robes from weddingshop.theknot.com (DURING A SALE AND EMBROIDERY WAS FREE!!). I also asked each of them what their favorite bath product was from Bath and Body Works or Victoria's Secret and got each girl her favorite lotion and shower gel. I had 7 maids and was very grateful for the sales that I did manage to catch!!! Do what is in your budget! If you have time try to look online for discount codes if you are considering buying them another gift.

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