Good bridemaids gift idea???? - help please

carrie2222222222

I am wondering if giving my girls gift certificates to go to get facials and manicure and possible paying for their makeup to be done the day of the wedding, would be a good bridemaids gift? Or should I stick with something like a necklace, makeup bag, etc....?

vsgal

Anything that you are requiring your party to get for your wedding day should not be considered a gift to them.  This includes hair, nails and facials.  You should get them a gift that reflects them.  What would you get them for Christmas or their birthday?  That is what you should do for their gifts.  Giving them something that benefits your wedding day is not really a gift.  This goes for jewelry that you want them to wear on your wedding day as well.

That being said, if you are requiring your wedding party to get facials, mani and pedis, or professional hair and makeup, you need to pay for that. 

vicki0508

Get them individualized gifts, not related to the wedding.  Pick things your BMs are interested in and would enjoy.

jagore08

Shop like it's their birthdays.  None of your ladies are the same person and therefore their gifts should reflect their individual personalities.  

carrie2222222222

no im not requiring them to get the full spa treatments, I just know most can't afford them and would probably like them, and I know I can't afford to do the manicures, makeup , etc... and buy bridemaids gifts. But I understand what you are saying..

My friends and I usually get together to shop for one another during Christmas and birthdays, but I want to get something that will be used and not put in a drawer or stuffed in a closet.
any ideas?

Summer2011Bride

Shop for them like it's their birthday or Christmas. I would personally love a GC to get a manicure as I get them often. But many of my friends would never use that. And a "gift" for them to use for YOUR wedding is not a gift for them, so if you're requiring jewelry or manicures you should already be offering to pay for those on top of a personalized gift. Hope this helps

carrie2222222222

again, no I'm not requiring any of the manicure, pedi, etc.... I just know my girls can't afford to do it themselves, or put a lot of money out personally for my wedding, and I can't afford    ( although I wish I could) to do really nice BM gifts and pamper treatments..................


.................. I will figure out a good gift for the girls that is not wedding related., thanks

sparent2010

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[QUOTE]no im not requiring them to get the full spa treatments, I just know most can't afford them and would probably like them, and I know I can't afford to do the manicures, makeup , etc... and buy bridemaids gifts. But I understand what you are saying.. <div>
</div><div>My friends and I usually get together to shop for one another during Christmas and birthdays, but I want to get something that will be used and not put in a drawer or stuffed in a closet. any ideas?
Posted by carrie2222222222[/QUOTE]</div><div>
</div><div>Are you hiring a makeup artisit or doing your own for the ceremony?</div><div>And are you doing professional hair?  </div><div>
</div><div>I think if it is wedding related at all, e.g. you are going to the spa together before the wedding then it would not really be considered a gift. </div><div>
</div><div>The ladies here will tell you the same thing per etiquette, buy them something not required by you for the ceremony. </div><div>
</div><div>I would try to find something that represents them and something that can be used daily. 2 of my BMs are artsy so I am getting them special art supplies (COPIC markers, paint brushes etc), and placing them in personalized totes (courtesy of TK) with some emergency supplies and flat shoes in case they want to change shoes for the reception. </div><div>
</div><div>I know some ladies have come up with birthstone necklaces (I think msdeena). Or gemstones. Some have found local jewelers etc. </div><div>
</div><div>Hope this helps some. </div><div>
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kate5283kate

Your could get a gift that they'd both like and that reminds you of a particularly fun/warm/supportive time you spent with them. And then write a nice note in a card about that time and how much you appreciate your friendship.

Sorry, not really a gift idea, I guess!

kimberlygo

Is she saying that they have to use the spa treatments in conjunction with the wedding? If not, I say go for it. I'd love for someone to buy me a spa day and a mani/pedi.