presents

jbouchard10132012

I've budgeted $100 to spend on each bridesmaid (7 of them)... so far I've gotten them monogramed silver plated jewelry boxes from pottery barn (got them on sale). I make jewelry (sell it on etsy and small boutiques)- so I am making them some jewelry as well. I've made them all matching 14k gold filled knot bracelets, and am going to make them either earrings or a necklace (they get to each wear whatever dress they want in a neutral color so depending on what jewelry goes with the dress is what I'll make)- Total so far I've spent $50 per bridesmaid (including jewelry supplies). 

My question, is what I've gotten them enough? Its half what I budgeted but since I got the jewelry boxes on sale and I'm making the jewelry... Would you be happy with this gift? A monogramed jewelry box and 2 pieces of 14k godl filled jewelry? 

krose83013

I think that's perfect! Is this comething you would tend the give them as a present for say their birthday? I tried to make the gifts personal and not strictly wedding oriented. 

I too budgeted about $100 for each BM. I bought them all jewelry (matching necklace and earrings), clutches and a compact for the clutch. All of which I would typically buy as a birthday gift. I'm planning a lunch with the BM's to give them their gifts ahead prior to the wedding.

 

Knottie_22386269

If the jewelry is something they need to wear for the wedding then it's not really a present for them. Just shop for them individually like it's their birthday.

AddieCake

I have enough jewelry boxes, so no, I really wouldn't care for that at all. But you know your friends. If they would all like this, it's nice. As Teddy said, jewelry to wear for the wedding isn't really a gift. It's a gift for YOU b/c you want them to wear it in your wedding. You need to take their individual interests into consideration. If this were a birthday or Christmas gift, what would you give? The gifts do not need to be (and usually shouldn't be) all the same.