Robes for Bridesmaids?

laurag524

I'm looking to get my bridemaids robes to get ready in before the ceremony.  Any recommendations on where to get them?  I'd like to have them monogrammed, but it's not a necessity.  I've seen a lot on Etsy & am just not sure where to start. 

Summer2011Bride

If you want my honest opinion, I would save the money and skip the robes. First, not everyone enjoys wearing robes. Second, if you gave me a robe, I wouldn't want it monogrammed and would never use it besides your wedding day. Thirdly, even though you see a lot of pics on Pinterest of girls getting ready in matching outfits, are you actually going to purchase a picture of all of you in robes and hang it in your home? Odds are probably no. So again, I don't personally think it is worth it.

If you are still intent on getting them, then I would probably check Etsy. Just find a seller who does them and contact her.

misssunshine17

I agree with Summer. Also, you're buying it for a cute photo op, so it's not really a gift.

HobokensFury

I 3rd skipping the robes.

AddieCake

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[QUOTE]If you want my honest opinion, I would save the money and skip the robes. First, not everyone enjoys wearing robes. Second, if you gave me a robe, I wouldn't want it monogrammed and would never use it besides your wedding day. Thirdly, even though you see a lot of pics on Pinterest of girls getting ready in matching outfits, are you actually going to purchase a picture of all of you in robes and hang it in your home? Odds are probably no. So again, I don't personally think it is worth it. If you are still intent on getting them, then I would probably check Etsy. Just find a seller who does them and contact her.
Posted by Summer2011Bride[/QUOTE]



Yep.

artbyallie

Another vote against robes. If you insist on doing them, for the love of all that's holy, just buy nice robes and don't get them personalized. I don't know anyone who would actually wear and enjoy a robe with their initial, name, or worse, "Bridesmaid" on it.

Xstatic3333

I agree with PPs about skipping the robes, but for a different reason. I actually like robes and would use it at home, but I would not ever be okay with having my picture taken in it unless it was full length, which I know most bridesmaid type robes aren't.

emeejeeayen

I love nice robes. I would not mind taking a photo in one. I would wear it over and over. 

I would not want it monogrammed, but it probably wouldn't deter me from using it. 

Black sheep over here.

daveANDkristen

Another vote for skip the robes.  Anything that is given with the intent of getting you nice, matchy-matchy photos (matching jewelry, hairstyles, robes, etc) should not be considered a gift (or should only be a small part of a larger, more personal gift).  That said, IF you decide to do this, I would recommend skipping the monograms.  That way, if they don't end up wanting to keep it, they can hand it down to someone else. 

cmilhomme1989

There are two black sheep! I bought robes for my girls from The Knot.  They were inexpensive and something cute for everyone to wear.  I would suggest, if you can find the robes for the right price, adding a little something to them.  I'm filling the pockets of my girl's robes with EOS chapstick, little bottles of champagne, lotion and things like that.  

lizmanninger

I love chapstick, honestly! Haha Instead of robes, I'm thinking about getting my girls hoodies. Same idea. But I feel like a hoodie might get worn a second time. And a hoodie will still be something we can get out hair done in and not have to worry about pulling it over our heads.