MOH/Bridesmaid Gifts

mmiller928

Hi Ladies!

I need your help!!! My wedding is this coming October. I have no idea what I should get my MOH/Bridesmaids for thank you gifts. I had planned on getting them jewelry to go with their dresses, but I wanted to do something else to go with it. I just want to make sure that its something that they will use later and not get tossed in a closet or garbage can somewhere later.  Any thoughts?

Happy 2011!

jagore08

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[QUOTE]Hi Ladies! I need your help!!! My wedding is this coming October. I have no idea what I should get my MOH/Bridesmaids for thank you gifts. I had planned on getting them jewelry to go with their dresses, but I wanted to do something else to go with it. I just want to make sure that its something that they will use later and not get tossed in a closet or garbage can somewhere later.  Any thoughts? Happy 2011!
Posted by mmiller928[/QUOTE]
If you want to get them something useful and something they will use again then skip the generic BM jewelry (because really, that's not a gift for them) and buy them something as individuals.  Shop like it's their birthday and they will love it.

vicki0508

Ditto Retread.

"Gifts" that are supposed to be worn/used for your wedding don't count as gifts.

Just get them things they would appreciate for their birthday or Christmas.  Don't fall for all of the hype that says you need to get them matching monogrammed tote bags.

aerinpegadrak

"Happy birthday, dearest friend!  Here's some cheap jewelry that's not in your style that perfectly matches that dress you're never going to wear again!  I know, I'm so thoughtful."

Doesn't work then, right?  Doesn't work for your wedding either.  A gift is for the recipient, not the giver, and anything that's part of their bridesmaid "uniform" is for you, not them.

graysquirrel

Try to find something that matches their personalities or at least is useful. For example, one of my BMs is really into Jane Austen, so I got her a Pride and Prejudice tote bag for part of her gift. Another is really into sensual massages, so I got her a lotion candle with hers. Think about their personalities and interests and it should come. You have some time to find the right items. 

mknapp90

Yes!  ChachaBella rings are custom made friendship rings that can be made to match their dresses if you want, or in their favorite color.  They are super cute and can be worn long after the big day.  They come with a friendship poem too.  I even had one made as a right hand ring--and I wore it on my honeymoon when I was leary of wearing my real engagement ring.  Check out their website--

http://www.chachabella.com

Good Luck!

teamdynamite

Howdy!!!

I was a BM in two weddings last year. For my brother's wedding, my SIL gave each of us matching pearl bracelets, earrings and necklaces. We also got a flower hairpiece that she made personaly. I disagree with the other brides that the jewelry for the wedding doesn't count as a gift. Everytime I wear it or just see it in the jewelry box it takes me back to the fun times we shared on their special day! For my best friend's wedding, she simply gave us a nice bottle of lotion and some shiny lip gloss. She was on a budget and what woman doesn't need lotion in the winter time? Just like any other gift, I truly believe it is the thought that counts. As for MY BM's, I plan on getting something different to fit each BM's style and personallity. My SIL loves a glass of wine before bed - so I plan on getting her a hot pink wine carrier. You know your BM's better than anyone just as they know you. They will love and appreciate anything the get from you, I'm sure.
Good luck!

Rachel

jms1019

Like a pp said, a thing for the wedding shouldn't count as a gift but it can be given with the gifts, like my cousins weddings where they gave ties to wear with the suits for the wedding, but gift cards as well.
Like you, I'm giving jewelry (my FMIL made braclets to match the dresses). I'm giving them in little jewelry boxes with a picture opening in the top where I'm going to put a picture of the two of us together (you can find them at Target for 15 bucks, a steal if you're on a budget like me). I'm also giving a small gift card to various stores, starbucks to my caffine loving one, barnes and noble for the bookworm, etc. The whole thing is costing me less than 30 bucks, 40 if I decide to give more on the gift card, but there's enough in there that I think they'll enjoy something.
I personally know my bridesmaids will be comparing costs on gifts so I wanted to be clear no one had more money spent on them then the rest. Not all ladies are like this though and if yours have less competiveness than mine, I'd suggest shopping like it's their birthday like pp suggested.