What to get bridesmaids- help since I can't as my girls!!!!!

rmp4996

So, usually I would ask my best girlfriends any time I need advice, but this time it's about gifts for them so I need your help!!!!! I am having trouble deciding what to get them. I'm not a big fan of the matching jewlery idea, because I feel like most girls don't wear it again, or that often. Here's what I was thinking- either a nice Coach pocketbook (found them at the outlet for $100-$120 each.....or a Coach wristlet and then an individualized gift, such as a gift card at places specific to each girl, or a piece of jewlery different for each girl, etc. Any opinions on this? Do you think they would like either of these? Would you like to get either of these as gifts? 

Also, if you could also add what you got for your bridesmaids, or what you are thinking of, that would be really helpful too. I'm open to any ideas and suggestions you all may have. Thanks!!!!!

aerinpegadrak

Just shop like it's their birthdays.  It's best to keep them in the same value range, but they don't have to get the same thing.  You don't want to waste money on something that's going to end up in a drawer or closet (which is exactly what would happen if I, for example, was given any sort of purse, makeup, or jewelry, no matter how nice).

I found Easton Press copies of Grimm's Fairy Tales on eBay for all of my attendants.  I was going to get them all something different, but then I thought they'd all like a nice heirloom book of some sort, and when I found the Grimm's I thought it would work for each of them.  It was such a nice edition that I ended up getting one for myself, too.  My husband ended up getting his attendants all completely different, not remotely related gifts.

m tulli

If you know their style, fav. colors. then the coach and gift card sound great.  I would get the same amounts but gift cards from different stores so they are from a store that they would shop at and makes it more personal.  

gananoque

You know these women best. Would they love these Coach items? If so, go for it.

I cherish all the jewelry gifts I've received as a BM. Whether they be matching items that we all wore at the wedding (pearl stud earrings, silver cuff bracelets) or unique items (unique earrings). My friends all have awesome taste and know me well so their gifts have been perfect. Trust yourself. I'm sure you have great taste and know your maids well enough to pick something lovely for them.

Everyone can use a gift card, but when it comes to this kind of personal gift, spending some time and thought and effort on picking something out just for them will mean a great deal!

tkddddddddd

I know a lot of people believe in personalized gifts but I don't. Frankly, I never heard of that (or received one either!) until these boards! I got for a wedding I'm in a Coach wristlet and jewelry set and love it. Sounds like a nice gift if it fits your budget.

Tami87

I have three bridesmaids and I am also getting each of them a coach wristlet. I am picking out a different one for each girl that fits her style. I also know that they all three like coach purses and it is something that they want/will use.

I am also providing other items for them to keep that are not gifts because they are for the wedding. But they include an amethyst pendant and stud earrings set (dresses are purple), a black summer robe (for getting ready), and a silver shawl (since I prefer that shoulders are covered for our church ceremony). I plan on giving all of these items to the girls together in a black tote bag the night before the wedding. While I understand that they are not really gifts, I stayed away from personalization on the robe and tote bag with the hopes that my bridesmaids will want to use them again after the wedding.

Also since all three girls are traveling for the wedding, I booked a hotel suite for the four us to stay in Friday night and for the 3 of them to stay in Saturday so they don't have to worry about hotel costs. (Only my MOH is planning on bringing a date, and he is also close with her brother so she decided that she wanted to stay with the bridesmaids and her boyfriend is sharing a room with her brother. Obviously if any of the girls had a SO they rather stay with that would have been completely fine). I am also paying for their hair (however they want it done) because my stylist is already coming to the hotel and just charging me by the hour. Again not really gifts, but trying to treat my bridesmaids and cut down on their expenses.