Bridesmaid gift ideas on a tight budget

luvablegrace154

Hey everyone!So I want to get my bridesmaids a nice gift but I have no idea where to begin. I wanted to get them jewelry to wear in the wedding but at this point my budget is so tight, and it probably won't happen. I want to get them something that is useful and that they will love, but won't break my wallet (I was thinking no more than $50, but around $25 would be way better. I have 3 BM). What are you guys getting your bridesmaids?

danieliza1127

I shopped for each of them like I was buying a birthday present, something different for each one that represents something they are interested in or would use, not related to the wedding.  What do your girls like to do?  Hobbies?  Interests?

salt78

You shouldn't buy wedding jewelry as their gift anyway. You know your bridesmaids better than we do and you don't have to get them all the same present. Just get each one something small that you know would fit their individual personality.

ac_in_dc

Get them something small, then add some thoughtful extras to make it special. A mix CD is thoughtful, so is a personal letter.

ac_in_dc

How about a nice pashmina/scarf/wrap that they can wear over their dress since the wedding's in November? I bought one for an Oct. wedding last year and then wore it as a scarf all winter...it was one of the best investments I've made in a long time.

MissSarah786

Movie theater gift card for the BM who likes to go see movies. Sephora makeup for the BM who spends way too much time doing herself up. Wine and 4 wine glasses for the wino BM. Just think of what your girls like.

SarieP

The best gift would fit your BM's personalities.  You can do gift baskets that cater to each one's interests.

luvablegrace154

Wow! Thank you guys for the ideas! I plan on just finding things that they like individually, and making a small gift basket with things they love. You guys were fast at replying! Call me crazy but I never even thought of giving them gifts to suit their personalities. Most of the weddings I have been to, the BM all get the same things... Thanks again!!

Soon-to-be Mrs. Vogt

Why don't you just think about what you would get them for their birthdays, and keep it around that price range?If one of them really loves coffee, get her a travel tumbler (less than $10), a gift card to starbucks, and maybe some gourmet coffee for home. You could package it in the tumbler and make a cute gift out of it.

ffmaid

Ok stop and ask yourself what is the nicest thing that would make this friend that happiest for $30. Get that.

Piper_62

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sarah&tom2010

Don't want to get scolded, but I have a question. I have never heard that you're not supposed to give their wedding jewelry as their gift. That was my gift a couple of times as a bridesmaid and I appreciated it because I didn't have to buy any jewelry myself, plus they were beautiful necklaces that I've worn many times since. What's so bad about making their wedding day jewelry the gift?

Piper_62

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gkb0910

Sarah-the idea is that someone you buy them for your wedding is not a gift to them, it's something for your wedding.  However, I'm used to seeing things for the wedding as BM gifts.

ffmaid

Because it is decor for your wedding not something to make them happy. Yes people do it but it is a sign they are either not thinking about you or really do not care so much. Had they not given that you could have worn other jewlery you own or none and it would have been fine. It is just significanlt less thoughtful . Not rude persay just not thoughtful

amlewis83

I am designing each of my girls a bag on vistaprint (to use for carrying stuff on the wedding day) and then filling it with things they like/will use. Lotions they life, body sprays, earrings, mini products from sephora, hair accessories, etc.

cnderella83

I have 6 bm's and ordered each one a lands end tote with their name and then got them Vera Bradley wristlets. Bpoth of these cost me $35 for each girl total. I am also treating all my bridemaids to manicures at my favorite day spa. The spa is providing lunch and I'm bringing a decorated cake. The sopa day with my own mani and pedi is $100.00 total and the cake from Sam's is $12.,00 so total is aropund $300.00. Check with your day spa, they often love to have wedding groups in and will help you to make it special. Especially if they know you/.