Bridal Party Gift etiquette

glam70s

My MOH (my sister) cannot afford anything to be in my wedding, but I wanted her anyway, so I've purchased her dress (which she picked out, colour and all), a faux fur wrap (wedding is in February), and I'm making her a jewellry set that she has had a hand in designing. She is responsible for her own shoes (of her own choice), but I'm thinking I'll likely be paying for her hair and makeup as well.

In this situation, should I still be planning to give her a gift? She is the only wedding party member on my side, and my FI will be purchasing a gift for his best man, who is also the only groomsman.

opalsky007

I think it's probably ok to skip it, given that you've already spent so much and given her a lot of input. I know a lot of people say "anything they wear on the big day shouldn't be considered a gift", but if she had a hand in designing the jewelry, likes it, and will rewear it, I think that counts as a gift.

JSweetieXO

I am in the same boat as you. I have bought everything for my sister to be in my wedding. I may get something very small....not sure what yet.

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Definitely agree, at least a card/thank you note. Something small if you want.

LauraT25

I would either get her a small gift or a heartfelt thank you card, as PP's have said.  But I wouldn't do a $5-$10 GC, because while I think that while it's fine to spend that little on a gift in this case, a GC just comes off cheap and not thoughtful. 

I know it's the thought that counts, but I'd rather get nothing because that's the kind of thing people give their mailman.

Simply Fated

I would go with a nice Thank You card or note, at least. This way you know she has something other than her wedding getup after the wedding is over.

glam70s

Thanks everyone. I had just been assuming that I would get her a card and write a really nice note, I wouldn't count that as a gift.. Maybe I'll also get her a really nice little jewellry box to hold the jewellry I'm making.