WP gifts?

pockysquirrel

What are people getting as gifts for their BMs, GMs, and parents? I've been thinking about what to get my girls for weeks and am still stumped, so I could use some inspiration. FI has been thinking about getting the GMs engraved pocketwatches from Things Remembered. And each set of parents will get the obligatory wedding album, of course, but I would like to have something to give them at the time of the wedding, too.

shoebie

We got each bm/gm an engraved flask, I found them from here http://www.mipengraving.com/ much cheaper then things remembered and I was very happy with the quality of it. I still need to get them each something personal as does fi for his guys but still figuring that part out.

achiduck

MOH1 - French press, burr grinder, 3 types of high-quality whole bean coffee, flavoured syrup and I'll throw in some fresh biscotti closer to the date.

MOH2 - Matt & Nat purse and wallet (like the coach of vegan handbags)

BM 1 - Coach swingpack and keychain

BM 2 - Luxor bath robe, GC for 30 minutes massage and LUSH body products.

Parents are getting coffee table style albums

FI still has to go shopping for his GMs but probably something related to booze and cigars.

tamrahelmer

BM's are getting totes filled with little gifts that I will be getting them over the course of planning. So far I have made them both a set of coasters, will be getting them earrings (not for wedding purpose), and I will be adding wine/coffee related things as well as a gift card to some place for them.

GM will be getting some sort of a flask, but thats up to the FI to decide

Parents will probably be getting a wedding album for christmas, but we will probably get a frame and put an engagement picture in it as well as a gift card to a restaurant that they like so they can have a night out for themselves.

goatlady12

Mine are all getting totes with their names on them with items for each girl.  They will get a couple shooter bottles of their favorite alcohol, flip flops, a gift card to where we are getting our hair done day of, and some other items I haven't decided on yet.  TK was clearencing the totes out so I got them for 3 bucks a bag, and I did one of those promo codes and was able to get free shipping.  I really like the tote idea but, they are big and I can see me overspending on them.
As for the guys I have no idea!  We got $50 gift card from Savvi when we picked out tuxes so we will probably get something from there.
Parents, I got the idea to buy them groupons for a B&B for a couple nights.  They are both contributing a lot of money and I want to get them something special.  Both couples would love a few nights away, I just don't know how to give them a trip w/o a groupon.  Is a groupon a tacky gift?

ivedonethisb4

So far I'm getting my girls a necklace made that they can choose to or not to wear for the wedding. I also attempted to paint wooden hangers but I ruined the first set and haven't gotten any further. I also want to get them each a monogrammed tote. FI said he's going to get his guys that are over 21 an engraved flask and a small bottle of crown. For the two 17 year olds idk what he'll do! RB will be getting a watergun or something of the like and I haven't decided about the FG. I need to ask her mom lol

mrshall1027

Each bridesmaid will be getting a jewelry box, a pair of earrings, a hair flower, a name hanger, a bottle of wine, and I am also paying for their hair and makeup (which isn't really a gift, but they all wanted to pay for this themselves, so it's helping them out).

FI still needs to get his GM gifts, but it will probably be a flask with a cigar and cigar kit.

As for our parents, I have no idea.  Probably an album, but I would like to get them something a little nicer.  We'll see.

We also have to get gifts for the ushers, ring bearer, flowergirls, and our officiant (it's a friend, so we want to thank him for going through the whole process to marry us).

pockysquirrel

Half my problem is that I love the idea of doing something like a Coach wristlet or spa stuff, but most of my BMs are absolutely not girly and not into stuff like that, LOL. And half of them don't drink, so alcohol is right out. I think I'd like to do one thing that's sappy and conventional, like an engraved frame with a picture in it, and one thing that's personal and unique to each girl. I thought about getting a set of unusual spices for one girl who loves to cook, and maybe a Michael's gift card for my future FSIL, who is an artist. But I'm not sure if those are good enough ideas, and I don't have half a clue what to do for the other four!

mlperkins12

I've been struggling with this one too.  So far, we have bought the GM ties to wear with their suits and necklaces for all of the girls.  I'm also trying to figure out something non-wedding related to get each of them.  MOH is getting an engraved ring from Tiffany, but I'm not sure about the other 4 yet.  FI is working on something more personal for the GM. 

My mom is getting a pair of earrings, similar to the ones my father had made for her on their wedding day, but I'm adding a pearl to the bottom to put my own twist on my Dad's design.

I'm getting my dad the tie to go with his suit and I'm stitching a heart to the back of the tie made of the lace from my gown.

We haven't decided on a gift for MIL yet, it might be an engraved frame with our wedding invite on one side and a photo on the other. 

I had a bracelet made for our wedding reader and a music box made for a friend who is singing, the tune in the box is what she is singing, I'm pretty proud of that one!

I'm undecided what to get some of the BM's so this is great inspiration!

ktelizabeth86

So far I've gotten my girls each a robe, made them a wire name hanger and I'm in the process of making them each a shadow box/picture frame with a picture of us together. I might throw in something else small but not sure yet.

FI needs to get on his GM gifts!!

tamrahelmer

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[QUOTE]Half my problem is that I love the idea of doing something like a Coach wristlet or spa stuff, but most of my BMs are absolutely not girly and not into stuff like that, LOL. And half of them don't drink, so alcohol is right out. I think I'd like to do one thing that's sappy and conventional, like an engraved frame with a picture in it, and one thing that's personal and unique to each girl. <strong>I thought about getting a set of unusual spices for one girl who loves to cook, and maybe a Michael's gift card for my future FSIL, who is an artist</strong>. But I'm not sure if those are good enough ideas, and I don't have half a clue what to do for the other four!
Posted by pockysquirrel[/QUOTE]

<div>I think these are great ideas! You have to think about it like you are getting them a christmas/birthday present, and it be something they are interested in or love.  I also think the frames are a good idea! I was thinking about doing that and hopefully getting a good picture from the bachlorette party to put in it or just a favorite picture of me and that BM.</div>

semay23

To the ladies who have gotten their BM's robes:

Were they personalized? If so, where did you get them?

ktelizabeth86

I got our robes at Kohls. They are not personalized. I got one for myself in white and each BM one in grey. I thought it would be nice to have something comfy to wear while we're getting ready and it's something they can use. 

mpjf1001

I got my girls pashminas off etsy and coach wristlets.

We got 3 GM soccer jerseys but FI is stumped on the last 2 GM as they arent really into sports as much as the other three. I still need to finger out what to get my RB (nephew) but he will be easy...

I havent decided yet on our singer/violinist (she is the BM's fiance-will be wife at the time and friend of ours) and is into owls so i was thinking a necklace off of etsy.

Im getting my parents a parent album from the photographer
For FI's parents, whom are not together, i will prob make them albums off of snapfish...too long to explain why....

BlingBride12

I got each of my girls, tote bag, (they got to pick what color they wanted) earring, (they also got to pick them out), hairpiece, pashminas, BM survival kits, bottle of wine.

GMs & Ushers and getting remote controlled helicopters with cameras in them. FI picked that out for them, all of them will love it! We also bought them ties to wear for the wedding. We are doing suits.

FG- tote bags with their names, hairpiece, necklace. Some other girly stuff, not sure what yet.
RB-not sure yet

Still working on parents gifts.

mbuckley85

I'm a really bad gift giver...

Two of my bridesmaids are my sisters...

One loves Coach so that actually might be easy.  My other sister is just...different.  I actually have no idea for her as well as my other BM and MOH.

I was thinking of getting our flower girl a bitty baby doll (by American Girl).  

I found necklaces that they can wear the day of the wedding, but I definitely want to have something unique as well.

FI will need help.  He struggles with gifts as much as I do.  His best man loves Brooks Brothers, so that might not be too hard.  One does a lot of biking so maybe something bike related?  One of them is my cousin...He plays baseball so anything sporty is good.  Last is his friend who I don't know so well...I don't know what he likes.

We have one ring bearer, but are buying gifts for all three of FI's nephews because its really easier that way.  Any ideas on what to give three young boys?  They are 6,7 and 9.

BrittneyRN

Achiduck- I absolutely love your presents everytime I read about them!!

My girls are all getting a 16 0z bottle of Philosophy body wash in Cinnamon Bun (since I love fall and wanted something fall scented). Along with that, I'm either getting them a Coach wristlet, or a GC to Sephora.

FI is getting is guys a personalized NFL t shift with their team on the front and name on the back. They're all huge football fans.

BMBrinson

I am currently working on this....

MOH 1- is my sister, prob get her a bottle of her fav alcohol, and something sentimental...haven't decided what yet

MOH 2- Best friend since middle school, I am thinking of getting her something with a Harry Potter quote (we did the whole midnight showings and book releases, it was something we did together and reminds me of her)

BM 1- Room mate from college, she grew up on a cow farm, is going to be a vet and loves cows, so I think I will get her a shirt I found on etsy that says "Keep calm and Love cows, and maybe a cute piece of cow jewelry (I know she will wear it!) 

BM 2- My little sister in the sorority, I will be getting her something with the Delta Zeta Lilly Pulitzer print, other than that don't know yet

BM 3- My big sis in the sorority, Something with a Sex and the City quote, see watched every night before she went to bed, and a bottle of tequila

BM 4- College roommate, Don't know but she is very fun out going person, so something that reminds me of her

BM 5- Is my 16 year old cousin...um yeah no idea what 16 year olds are into besides boys...

FG- I think i might get her a locket and a wedding barbie or something

RB- no idea but no big deal

FI is in charge of the GM, and still working on the parents....I saw somewhere that they got their parents a couple of nights at a B&B, I think this would be nice for my parents since they don't get a chance to do that, FI parents have no idea yet