Poll: BM's gifts?

noodle_oo

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Hi Guys!  I thought maybe you can help me brainstorm ideas for BM gifts by sharing what you are doing?  I want to get each girl an individual present, but we've been friends for so long, I've exhausted most good gift ideas (most of us don't exchange presents any more because it is just too hard!).

Any ideas?  Two of my BMs are moms with kids, one is really into sewing/crafting, but I have no idea what she would want.

Brie2010

MOH: a race registration to run a half marathon with me (she'd been begging me to sign up with her) and some running goodies
BM1: pregnancy massage GC
BM2: Indianapolis Colts hoodie
BM3: monogrammed backpack

mandysmear

They all got a coach make up bag and a pashmina.

mags0607

I am in the same boat, but finally decided on what to get my friends.

There is a local designer in NOLA that everyone in my BP loves and wears jewelry from, so I am getting each of them a pendant that reflects their personality. They are also each getting a GC to their favorite place to shop.

http://www.mignonfaget.com/

vallyhoo

MOH: Viva la Juicy
BM 1: the new SJP scent
BM 2: Jessica Simpson Fancy

My MIL also insisted on getting them each totebags

Trishes

I'm getting each of mine personalized massages.

mags0607

Brie, one of my BMs is a marathon runner, so I wanted to get her a running related GC, any ideas for a good place to buy from, other than places like Academy Sports? Or any other suggestions?

Brie2010

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[QUOTE]Brie, one of my BMs is a marathon runner, so I wanted to get her a running related GC, any ideas for a good place to buy from, other than places like Academy Sports? Or any other suggestions?
Posted by mags0607[/QUOTE]

Hmm.  In the last year I've gotten gift subscriptions to Runner's World and Women's Health, both of which I've loved.  If there's a local running store (not a chain) near her, I'd get a gift card there--most runners I know prefer to patronize independently owned running stores because they're much better about returns and fitting shoes properly and such.  If that's not an option, I'd say go with a GC to a place like D*ck's--they have pretty good clothes for running.

eastunder1

The sewing crafting girl would probably like a gift card to michaels / hobby lobby.  Or some supplies for her chosen craft.  Maybe something a little splurgy related to it, that she would love, but wouldn't normally justify spending the money on herself. 

The ones with kids I wouldn't buy something kid related.  The gift is for them, you know?  What are their interests outside of their children?  Do they read?  Have a certain hobby or sport they love?  Like spas?

mags0607

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_poll-bms-gifts?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:9Discussion:9627e12b-9077-476b-90da-4c7f121a4a4ePost:56a82761-f978-4c60-bdcf-90ecec812a2c">Re: Poll: BM's gifts?</a>:
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Poll: BM's gifts? : Hmm.  In the last year I've gotten gift subscriptions to Runner's World and Women's Health, both of which I've loved.  If there's a local running store (not a chain) near her, I'd get a gift card there--most runners I know prefer to patronize independently owned running stores because they're much better about returns and fitting shoes properly and such.  If that's not an option, I'd say go with a GC to a place like D*ck's--they have pretty good clothes for running.
Posted by Brie2010[/QUOTE]


Thanks, she's OOT, so I'm not sure what is local to her, I really like the magazine subscription idea though, I'll have to try and investigate if she has either of those.

baystateapple

I haven't purchased yet, so these are tentative.

MOH/Sister: Theatre tickets
BM: Theatre tickets
BM: Spa/massage certificate

The other two bridesmaids, I have no idea yet.

akhensley81

Mine are all getting a cute little silver heart-shaped jewelry box with their names engraved on it ($12ish from TK.com wedding shop)... and inside the boxes I'll put a gift card specific to each of their tastes. 1 for iTunes, 1 for Victoria's Secret, 1 for a scrapbooking store, and 1 for a day spa.

StephHalm

I went the easy way out, and most of the stuff is the same.
Personalized Tote bag from TK (bought on sale - love them.....they are even bigger than I thought!!) They picked the color, but have no idea what they are getting. The bags will be fillied with:
A bottle of wine (this part was personalized off their taste)
"Bridesmaid survival kit" with chapstick, waterproof mascara, kleenex, lotion, wisps (the mini toothbrush things), bottle of water, etc.
Flip flops for the reception

squirrly

I got them each a tote bag with their name embroidered on it.  Nothing BM-ish, so that they could use it in the future without feeling silly.  I also got each of them a super cute Coach clutch (on a great sale).  I got each of them a bottle of wine in their particular favorite variety or winery, and a personal gift each:

my sister - a spa wrap.  She hates bath robes, but can't find a towel she can keep done up into a "dress" while getting ready.

BM #2 - a GC to a glass blowing event.  She can (could) take her daughter if she wanted, as well, or go solo.

BM #3 - a bird feeder and a bird watching book (bought a new house & really wanted the bird feeder for her back yard).

I also got them cute jewelry that they could wear for the wedding if they wanted, or not if they didn't, and a very small digital photo frame (3.5x5) that I got on super duper good sales.

Basically - start early to get good deals.  And then just listen closely to find one or two things that really suit them.  You can spend a lot or a little (I spent a LOT less than it sounds like).

AngelaOct11

I got them each a cosmetic bag with things in it like a manicure set, lip gloss, mints, that type of thing.  Then I got them individual gifts. 

For my older sis I got a gift card to L Occitane
Little sis I got a gift card for a spa near where she lives
Husband's cousin who is a teenager we got a gift card for shutterfly and some picture frames and an album.  I wasn't sure what to get her and my husband wasn't much help.  She has tons of pictures of her and her friends on facebook so I figured she would like it.  I also got her a pearl necklace.  It wasn't really part of her gift just that my sisters were wearing their pearl necklaces and earrings for the wedding. 

For my husband's cousin who did a reading we got her scrapbooking stuff like paper and that type of thing.  She is very crafty and makes all her own cards.

bonnyandtim

I got my 3 BMs some kind of random things they would like & need.

These tote bags:
http://www.orientaltrading.com/ui/search/processRequest.do?Ntt=bridemaid+tote+bags&requestURI=searchMain&Ntk=all&Ntx=mode%2Bmatchallpartial&N=0

Filled with: 

(silver satin) Clutch purses (Claire's) (1 BM really wanted one & she was with me when I got these, so I just got 2 more. They can use them if they want to.)

Necklaces ($20 Kay's Valentine's Sterling Silver special)

Earrings (Etsy seller YJewelry)

(rhinestone) Headband (Icing)

Wedding Kleenex (Michael's)

1 Shout Wipe

1 heart candle (I got a few for a centerpiece idea & they didn't work. So...yeah, I'm pawning some off haha. My E-ring is a heart shape & a "small" theme of the wedding.)

2 rose-scented sachets (we're carrying roses)

rose-scented (white) petal soap (like this...but different. Got mine @ Dollar Tree. http://www.wrapwithus.com/Products/Lavender-soap-rose-with-shredded-lavender-soap-confetti__6021-DC.aspx)

small lotion, lip gloss, & hand sanitizer from Bath & Body Works

compact mirror (http://www.wrapwithus.com/Products/Handbag-Design-Compact-Mirror__13309-DC.aspx)