surprise for BM dress shopping

julierose66

Hi there! I'm looking for suggestions so any ideas would be welcome!

All of my BM's and I are going dress shopping tomorrow night. I called the store and asked if I could surprise the girls with champagne and fruit and cheese, but I was told no. I'm very disappointed beccause I wanted to do something cute and memorable for them, but that won't work and I really don't have any other ideas. Does anyone have any inexpensive and quick ideas?

Thanks!

bdulli13

I took mine out to lunch afterward as a thank you for taking the time from their day.

MyNameIsNot

How about treating them to a cocktail afterwards?

julierose66

thanks for the suggestions! we're all going to a friends after for food and wine. Everyone is bringing something. I got a sandwich platter and cupcakes, as well as some wine. Do you think this is enough? I was hoping to surprise them with something at the store. The champagne would have been the best! I really wish they would allow it!

tldh

Cocktails afterwards.

tldh

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[QUOTE]thanks for the suggestions! we're all going to a friends after for food and wine. Everyone is bringing something. I got a sandwich platter and cupcakes, as well as some wine. Do you think this is enough? I was hoping to surprise them with something at the store. The champagne would have been the best! I really wish they would allow it!
Posted by julierose66[/QUOTE]

Would you allow this around all of those dresses?

julierose66

well, I knew it was a long shot, but I used to work there so I was hoping they might say yes. I understand their rationale, but I'm just struggling to come up with another idea... I'm not upset by their response, just trying to adapt!

sister2groom

If you're going somewhere after (not that that's necessary) I think you'll be fine.

tldh

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[QUOTE]well, I knew it was a long shot, but I used to work there so I was hoping they might say yes. I understand their rationale, but I'm just struggling to come up with another idea... I'm not upset by their response, just trying to adapt!
Posted by julierose66[/QUOTE]

Instead of food, why not make them each a small tissue paper bouquet to hold while they're trying dresses on.

I did these when I was a kid.  Use 4-5 sheets of tissue paper for each flower. Fold the paper like a fan.  Clip with a bobby pin the the center.  Tear the two ends to give it a frilly look.  Unfold the paper to make a flower and fasten to a pipecleaner.  Each flower takes about 90 seconds to make.

I know it's silly but it can be fun.

mbcdefg

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[QUOTE]thanks for the suggestions! we're all going to a friends after for food and wine. Everyone is bringing something. I got a sandwich platter and cupcakes, as well as some wine. Do you think this is enough? I was hoping to surprise them with something at the store. The champagne would have been the best! I really wish they would allow it!
Posted by julierose66[/QUOTE]

I think this is plenty and they will be really happy.

music83lover2001

I don't really have any suggestions, but it is nice to hear of a thoughtful bride who wants to do something nice for their BMs for a change.  I think it is so kind of you, instead of expecting the opposite, like a lot of brides.  Kudos to you! 

julierose66

thanks!!