Wedding Party Gifts....

xanderbander08

I am getting married in 9 days.  I have been soul searching for wedding party gifts.  I keep finding the same old same old, personalized totes, barware, jewelry.  I am looking for something special, something unique.  any Ideas would be greatly appreciated.  Good Luck all brides!

blackfire5th

Don't worry about getting them all the same thing. Shop for them like it was their birthday. It doesn't need to be the wedding stuff they that everyone tries to get you to buy. Here is what I got for mine: Sword, glass dragon carving, book, dragon wall plaque, v.s. lotions, massage.

sduncans09

I bought my bridesmaids gifts at tenthousandvillages.com - very unique items!   You can also check out etsy.com for handmade items but they wouldn't get in until well after the wedding.  I agree with PP, shop like it's their birthday!

peachkins

I got each of my BMs a personalized necklace from Etsy- definitely not something they need to wear in the wedding.  I also got two of them gift cards to their favorite restaurants.  I bought my MOH a John Deere capcatcher that honestly, she's going to love.  The only one I'm having trouble with is my 10-year-old BM.  I'm not really sure what she's into right now, and her mother is absolutely no help to me.  I'll figure out something.

banana468

Shop like it's a birthday gift - not like it's a present that needs to be tied to your wedding.

kmmssg

Agree - nix the matchy gifts!  Whoever came up with that idea anyway? shop for them like it is Christmas or their bday.  You will hit the nail on the head.

mbcdefg

You will probably find more variety if you stop looking for "bridesmaid gifts." Like PPs said, you should cater to their individual personalities and interests. Pretend it's their birthdays or Christmas and get them something you'd normally get them. The gifts don't have to match; they shouldn't center around YOUR wedding; and they don't have to be a "keepsake," especially if your BMs aren't people who normally keep or collect things. They will remember your wedding because they had a nice time and because they love you, not because of a figurine engraved with "Xander's Bridesmaid, 10-19-09."I got one BM a handbag and some cosmetics bags from designers she likes; and another BM is getting a small Coach cosmetic bag that I got on sale. My other ideas are gift cards, wine, craft supplies and maybe DVDs that I know they'd like.

MJsGirl09

I got mine necklaces and earrings.. for my MOH i got her a bit more but gave it to her separate.. A frame, gift card to her fav store, candle and a few things of the candy that she likes.  For my jr. bm i got her a bead for the charm bracelet she wears.  Go with individual, just get them something that you would get for thier birthday.

deborah2121

I'm not sure how this will be taken as I may have laughed at the idea prior to making the purchase...I got each of my BM artwork.   I chose a 8.5" x11" different print for each of them.  (I have 9 BM.)  The only similiarity that each print has is one daisy, which also happens to be my favorite flower.  I plan on writing a personal message on the back of each print. Even if you can't find artwork that has something about you in it, you can likely find a way to connect each piece with the person.  Each print was $15, and I'm going to get them framed for $10-15.  This way, each is getting a unique gift in the same price range with a personal touch that can remind them of the special day without being covered in my picture or wedding date. I read some other posts on the same topic, and there seemed to be a lot of agreement to pay for some of the beauty services or dress or something to help defray costs.  So, I may do that as well. 

stephiegirl3

you could frame pictures of you with each of them. very personalized and original!

robotopotato

i'm not sure if i went overboard here or not, but originally i got my BMs cosmetic items for around $50 each (clinique for one, alba for another, and philosphy for another depending on what their favorite brand was), plus the bridesmaid jewelry they will be wearing the wedding day. after they bought their bridesmaid dresses, threw two showers, threw a bachelorette party, and are paying for their hair styling and not to mention all the gifts they gave us at the showers and for the wedding, i felt like i wanted to do more for them.  so, in addition to the cosmetics and wedding day jewelry, i got each of them a tiffany&co. necklace (not matching) for about $100 each.  they are going to be so excited!  hope that helps!