Wedding Party gifts

Dolphin691

Can anyone offer any advice on what is an appropriate amount to spend on Wedding Party gifts??  I have been throwing some ideas around as gifts, but can't figure out what is an appropriate price to be spending.  Thanks!!

TiffannieF

Spend what you can afford and shop as if it were their Birthday.  I know that may not be the useful advice but really it is the best.

I spent no more than $100 on my BMs, however I only had 2 and I started shopping/getting their gifts 6 months before the wedding.  GMs, parents, and Ushers we spent about $20 each.

Dolphin691

Good ideas!  Is it also customary to give gifts to the parents, grand parents, and everyone involved in the wedding? (those doing readings, handing out prgrams/bubbles, etc...)?? 

TiffannieF

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[QUOTE]Good ideas!  Is it also customary to give gifts to the parents, grand parents, and everyone involved in the wedding? (those doing readings, handing out prgrams/bubbles, etc...)?? 
Posted by Dolphin691[/QUOTE]

Yes.  But for parents you can do something like a photo album of the wedding.

Maggie0829

I only had two girls as well and i spent about $150 on them.  I got them each a coach purse that suited their personalities.  They both love nice purses so it was pretty simple.

Kate61487

ditto PPs re: spend what you can afford.  we had a very large WP - 20 when you counted kids and ushers - so we tried to keep each gift under $50.  The girls got coach bags (on clearance at the outlet - such a score); the little girls got custom-made American Girl Doll dresses that matched their dresses for the wedding; the boys got personalized capcatchers (not wedding personalized), etc.

I've seen gifts for readers but I've also seen just a nice thank you note - since they aren't putting the kind of time and money in that someone in the WP is (with matching attire, etc.) I'd go based off what's common in your circle.

iloveu4ever

100 is enough. after that it's too much.

starryeyed77

I'll probably send up spending between $100-$150 on each.

Fluffernut

Thanks for asking, Dolphin...I was wondering this too!

SteveAndSara2005

I plan on spending between 60 and 80$ each, but I've already started buying their gifts and I'm about 7 months out. I started with a monogrammed tote bag for my Bridesmaids and will add things to them like wine glasses and other small things.