Bridesmaid Gifts

Lyss5782

These are the top two ideas right now.  Personally, I don't "get" name-brand bags and would rather have the massage but I know my girls would probably like either one.

So...

quotequeen

Why isn't neither an option? 

jonchrissy

Could you get the coach wristlet without the C's? I love Coach, but I absolutely hate the C stuff.

eastunder1

Neither.   At all. 

TurtlesAllTheWayDown

I like certain brands and I do own a lot of Coach stuff, but I'd rather pick it out myself. Frankly, I'd rather save up for a real purse. The only wristlet I use is a Vera Bradley one to hold my keys, money and ID when I go to the gym. If I'm going OUT out, I'll use a small purse or a clutch.

I do, however, like massages.

Lyss5782

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_bridesmaid-gifts-3?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:9Discussion:107dde81-14b6-4fca-8d68-ce6df6c8ed79Post:b39e92ec-8b9f-42dc-b281-f5180520a628">Re: Bridesmaid Gifts</a>:
[QUOTE]I like certain brands and I do own a lot of Coach stuff, but I'd rather pick it out myself. Frankly, I'd rather save up for a real purse. The only wrislet I use is a Vera Bradley one to hold my keys, money and ID when I go to the gym. If I'm going OUT out, I'll use a small purse or a clutch.
Posted by msmerymac[/QUOTE]

Thanks....this is mostly what I wasnt sure of.  I really am not a bag person so I wasnt sure.  I asked my gf who is into this sort of thing what she thought and she said the wristlet so I figured I'd poll here for more opinions.

temerityjane

Assuming that you think your girls would really like either option, I would probably want the massage. It's not that I wouldn't like a wristlet, it's just that I can justify buying myself a purse way more easily than I can justify buying myself a massage. It's just something I wouldn't get around to buying for myself, so I think that would make it an excellent gift.

Kristin&eric

I like name brand purses, but i would perfer a message then a wristlit

[Deleted User]

I vote for the spa certificate.  There are usually a lot of options at a spa so if someone didn't want a massage they could get a pedicure/manicure or facial.  You could even arrange a weekend and see if the girls would like to go together.  I know I'd be much more willing to USE the giftcard if someone went with me. 

vallyhoo

I agree with TJ about not purchasing a massage for myself, so I would prefer that over a handbag. Although if it is at all possible I'd try to arrange it so that you could make a day or weekend out of it. I had a massage gift certificate go unused because I never made the time to go.

Lyss5782

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_bridesmaid-gifts-3?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:9Discussion:107dde81-14b6-4fca-8d68-ce6df6c8ed79Post:26a8d61e-0b7c-4530-9941-3e0847910345">Re: Bridesmaid Gifts</a>:
[QUOTE]I agree with TJ about not purchasing a massage for myself, so I would prefer that over a handbag. Although if it is at all possible I'd try to arrange it so that you could make a day or weekend out of it. I had a massage gift certificate go unused because I never made the time to go.
Posted by vallyhoo[/QUOTE]

Theyre from all over the country and are not necessarily friends with eachother without me so I dont think Im going to do a big day.  I know everyone is different but I think these girls would prob go on their own....I definitely would (but I love massages!).

andyandhillary

Love me some handbags and especially Coach but I am amazed that so many brides buy wristlets for grown women.  I used the wristlets in college but as an "adult" I need to cary a phone, keys, wallet, etc. and most of those wristlets are just too small.  I never use wristlets anymore. 

While I LOVE massages, maybe give them a choice of that, a facial, or a pedi/mani.  Some people get weirded out by other people touching certain parts of their body. 

Femlin

I own so many clutches, purses and totes that I would never use another one.  If someone gave me a Coach wristlet, I would appreciate it, but it would end up on the floor of my closet covered by the same wristlet in 5 other colors.

Now a spa day... you can never have too many of those.  I do agree with the pp who suggested a spa certificate rather than a specific thing (massage) so that people who are freaked out by massages won't be uncomfortable.

brilibby4

I love coach but would never use a wristlet so I vote spa gift certificate of some sort! 

LD1970

A friend gave me a Coach wristlet as a NWR gift once.  This was probably over 10 years ago.  It' still sitting in a drawer.  I should put it in our garage sale, thanks for the reminder.

Lyss5782

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_bridesmaid-gifts-3?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:9Discussion:107dde81-14b6-4fca-8d68-ce6df6c8ed79Post:8e8cee9f-c8a5-4733-a3c7-f7830ad58258">Re: Bridesmaid Gifts</a>:
[QUOTE]A friend gave me a Coach wristlet as a NWR gift once.  This was probably over 10 years ago.  It' still sitting in a drawer.  I should put it in our garage sale, thanks for the reminder.
Posted by LD1970[/QUOTE]

LOL ::Crosses "buy wristlets" off of to-do list::