BM Gifts

ftrmrsweatherdon

I was wondering if I could get some feed back on my idea for my BM gifts.

I was at shoppers yesterday they had QUO makeup pallets on sale from 36 down to 10 dollars. Which got me thinking. I'm not bringing in a make-up artist for the wedding and I was thinking maybe it would be nice to buy the girls some nice make-up that they can use for the wedding. I'm thinking eye shadows and stuff like that.

I googled some things and found:
http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/Prod...ID=jIxqOra

http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/Prod...ID=jIxqOst

http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/Prod...D=jIxqOsP.

Originally I was thinking:
Clutches (Were using these in place of bouquets so I'm buying them)
Earrings
and a GC for a Mani/Pedi for the night before the wedding.

Well the earrings came in last night and they look...... Cheap. I didn't pay alot for them, and I had ordered some for myself this summer and I love them, wear them all the time. Well I thought I was getting the same ones when I ordered them for the girls, and they are not the same and they look cheap. I might still give them to them but I dont want it to be a main part of the gift. so now I'm thinking

Clutches
MakeUp Kit
Nailpolish

(Ear rings)

Would you be happy recieving this as BM gift? I have set a spending limit of $80 each for Attendants Gifts.

mpickl

I think the makeup is a really cute idea! So cute I might steal it for my girls. :-D

BostonGIrl4732

Anything that is required for the wedding cannot be given as a gift.  So if you are requiring them to wear that make-up the day of the wedding, then you are responsible for getting it and should give them something else as a gift.  If you don't care if they wear it or not and your girls love make-up, then I think it's a really cute idea!  Same goes for clutches, and jewelry.

I've seen some great advice on other boards to shop like it's the person's birthday.  They are probably spending a lot of money on your wedding and putting in a lot of time, and their gift should be a thank you to them.

I'm doing gift baskets for my girls.  One loves reading so I'm getting her new books (I know what she likes and what she's read so it shouldn't be too hard) and maybe a new reading light.  Another loves cooking so I might get her a new recipe book with some ingredients.  Another loves entertaining so I might get her a bottle of wine and a new CD or something.  

GoofyAssChick

We're only having one attendant on each side so it will be easier for us to pick a gift for our best friend.  But this post got me thinking.... I can't recall ever receiving a gift from the bride & groom for being a bridesmaid that wasn't a required thing to be in the wedding.  One paid for my shoes (which at that time it was dyed shoes from Payless).  One paid for my jewelry I was required to wear.  And the third paid for my hair to be done on the day of the wedding. 

Did all of my friends break etiquette or was this the thing to do in the 90's? 

ftrmrsweatherdon

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[QUOTE]We're only having one attendant on each side so it will be easier for us to pick a gift for our best friend.  But this post got me thinking.... I can't recall ever receiving a gift from the bride & groom for being a bridesmaid that wasn't a required thing to be in the wedding.  One paid for my shoes (which at that time it was dyed shoes from Payless).  One paid for my jewelry I was required to wear.  And the third paid for my hair to be done on the day of the wedding.  Did all of my friends break etiquette or was this the thing to do in the 90's? 
Posted by GoofyAssChick[/QUOTE]

<div>I agree, I've always heard of people buying jewelery for their girls to wear at the wedding. A wedding FI was in this summer. All the girls got pearls. The bride made it a point to tell them they didn't have to wear them. I know one of the girls had bought her own set she wanted to wear, so she wore her own, and only one of the girls did wear the pearls. But I agree, every bride I know has given something that can be used the day of.</div><div>
</div><div>All the girls are excited about the clutches instead of bouquets. And yes, I am paying for them. But I think everyone is excited about using them.</div><div>
</div><div>As for the make-up, would I really care if they didn't wear it on the wedding day? HECK NO!</div><div>In no way is it my place to tell them how to wear their makeup, or do their hair for that matter. They are all gorgeous girls and I love them the way they are. If they want to use it for the wedding, thats great, if they don't I wouldn't be offended.</div>

elliemonster2012

Aw the makeup idea is cute!

I am paying for airbrush makeup, getting the girls a coach wristlet with a GC for mani/pedi and then a "shop like it is their bday" gift, too.  Prob more along the way...I am so bad when it comes to girls...I am an over buyer for sure lol

GoofyAssChick

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[QUOTE]Aw the makeup idea is cute! I am paying for airbrush makeup, getting the girls a couch wristlet with a GC for mani/pedi and then a "shop like it is their bday" gift, too.  Prob more along the way...I am so bad when it comes to girls...I am an over buyer for sure lol
Posted by elliemonster2012[/QUOTE]

Can I be in your wedding?  <img src="http://cdn.cl9.vanillaforums.com/downloaded/ver1.0/content/scripts/tinymce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-tongue-out.gif" border="0" alt="Tongue Out" title="Tongue Out" />  I want a coach wristlet and goodies too! 

ftrmrsweatherdon

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: BM Gifts : Can I be in your wedding?    I want a coach wristlet and goodies too! 
Posted by GoofyAssChick[/QUOTE]

<div>If this was FB, I would like this comment! haha</div>

elliemonster2012

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: BM Gifts : If this was FB, I would like this comment! haha
Posted by ftrmrsweatherdon[/QUOTE]

LOL!  I've lucked out with some pretty fantastic girls...two sister in laws, a cousin and 3 of my very best friends.  I also like to spoil...it is a problem lol.  Like Christmas for example, we got my dad a flat screen one year and I didn't want him to just have one present to open while we all had tons even though it was super expensive so at the last minute I went out and bought a bunch of little stuff.  Mother of future spoiled chilrden - I can see it already! <img src="http://cdn.cl9.vanillaforums.com/downloaded/ver1.0/content/scripts/tinymce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-wink.gif" border="0" alt="Wink" title="Wink" />

TayBeach2013

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[QUOTE]Aw the makeup idea is cute! I am paying for airbrush makeup, getting the girls a coach wristlet with a GC for mani/pedi and then a "shop like it is their bday" gift, too.  Prob more along the way...I am so bad when it comes to girls...I am an over buyer for sure lol
Posted by elliemonster2012[/QUOTE]

This is pretty much what I'm doing - I can't stay away from Coach and bought their wristlets on a whim -and for a hella deal- a few months ago and packed them away somewhere...I'm sure I'll be able to find them before the wedding ;).  I'm also treating them (and myself!) to a morning at a swanky spa in our neck of the woods before we hit the road to the beach.  My wine lover MOH is also getting an awesome wine bottle opener set in her favorite color, and I have to figure out what to get my other BM.

I also go overboard, all the time - I am a proud self-proclaimed serial shopper!

drandreasalazar

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[QUOTE]I was wondering if I could get some feed back on my idea for my BM gifts. I was at shoppers yesterday they had QUO makeup pallets on sale from 36 down to 10 dollars. Which got me thinking. I'm not bringing in a make-up artist for the wedding and I was thinking maybe it would be nice to buy the girls some nice make-up that they can use for the wedding. I'm thinking eye shadows and stuff like that. I googled some things and found: <a href="http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/Prod...ID=jIxqOra" rel="nofollow">http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/Prod...ID=jIxqOra</a> <a href="http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/Prod...ID=jIxqOst" rel="nofollow">http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/Prod...ID=jIxqOst</a> <a href="http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/Prod...D=jIxqOsP." rel="nofollow">http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/Prod...D=jIxqOsP.</a> Originally I was thinking: Clutches (Were using these in place of bouquets so I'm buying them) Earrings and a GC for a Mani/Pedi for the night before the wedding. Well the earrings came in last night and they look...... Cheap. I didn't pay alot for them, and I had ordered some for myself this summer and I love them, wear them all the time. Well I thought I was getting the same ones when I ordered them for the girls, and they are not the same and they look cheap. I might still give them to them but I dont want it to be a main part of the gift. so now I'm thinking Clutches MakeUp Kit Nailpolish (Ear rings) Would you be happy recieving this as BM gift? I have set a spending limit of $80 each for Attendants Gifts.
Posted by ftrmrsweatherdon[/QUOTE]



I like the second one

MandiNewMommy

To be honest I am picky about my makeup and have allergies so I would not want this. 

I do direct sales (message me if you would like more info! hehe) and get bags with names so I am gonna get my girls bags with there name and some other goodies, prob flip flops and I love the cups with straws...

kshayes0315

I think the makeup is a cute idea but at the same time I am very picky about the colors that I wear so it could be hit or miss. If you know your girls well enough then go for it. I found a shop on Etsy that does sterling silver bracelets with a small plate that you can have an initial stamped on. Getting one for each of my girls with their first initial as well as paying for prewedding pedicures.