HELP! Bridesmaids' Gifts

HunnyBuddy

OK, so my budget is limited so I can't do what I want for my girls which breaks my heart.  I have a couple of ideas that I think might work, but I can't decide.  Let me know what y'all think.  :0)

Option one:  Monogrammed cosmetic case with a SS/diamond heart pendant inside

Option two:  Lolita hand painted wine glass...either the "Little Black Dress" for everyone or a different one for each girl.

I wish I could spoil them all, but funds are too tight, you know?  Thanks in advance ladies!

Ashley

banana468

Make sure that whatever you're buying fits the BM's individuality and her taste.  Those things could work if you know they'd like them.  But if you don't think they're the BM's style, think "Birthday budget," and shop along those guidelines.

MyNameIsNot

I'd scrap both of these, and take the money and go out and buy each girl something individually that fits their taste and style.  Or get them all GCs to their favorite restaurants. 

Both of those are cute ideas, but they're really just trinkets and knick knacks that don't say anything about the recipient.  Your friends will appreciate it so much more if you take the time to pick out something reflects them.

bablingbrooke

Shop for them as if it's their birthdays.  I personally don't think there's anything wrong with getting each girl the same thing (that's what my friends and I typically do for our birthdays) but these just sound like trinkets that no one actually wants or would ever use.  In contrast to say a book or a handbag or something along those lines--things that they could use and you could tailor individually to each girl (i.e. a different book for each girl in accordance with what she likes to read, a bottle of wine that each one likes, a different style handbag that fits with each girl's taste, etc.).

HunnyBuddy

Thanks so much for the advice!  The search continues!

aerinpegadrak

Personally, I wouldn't really like either of those, but your BMs might.  I'd steer away from trinkets and more toward something useful.  If one likes to cook, you might get her an interesting kitchen gadget; if one likes to read, maybe she could use a book light.  They don't have to be expensive to be meaningful.

Also, check out eBay.  I'm getting each of my attendants a leather-bound book that originally retailed for over $80, and I've picked up the copies for $20-35 each.  FI's also bought most of his GM gifts through sales.