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Bridesmaid gifts

cootieface123cootieface123
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Hey ladies, didnt know where else to post this.  So i'm having a hard time coming up with ideas for my girls.  My best friend is soon to be 21 and my sister is 13.  I have some ideas for my bf but i'm struggling with my sisters gift.  I know the gift is supposed to be something personal and with a lot of thought put into it, but the problem is she doesnt wear jewelry, she doesnt use bags or purses and she doesnt use a journal or anything like that.  But she does like clothes.  especially brand name clothes like hollister and abercrombie.  would it be tacky to get her a gift card to one of these places.  our wedding is just past the beginning of her school year so she would love having new clothes and since she doesnt have a job she has no money to buy her own.  thoughts?? thanks ladies!!
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  • jnic0319jnic0319
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    I don't think that's tacky at all.  As a 13 year old I would have LOVED that. I say go for it.
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  • Brie2010Brie2010 member
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    I'd get her the gift card.  I'm sure she'll love it, which is all that matters!
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  • FutureMrsTRFutureMrsTR
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    I totally would have loved that when I was that age.  Instead of having to rely on Mom to take me to Sears to get new clothes?  Yes please!
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  • Mermaid1082Mermaid1082
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    It's not tacky if there's thought behind it!  Sounds perfect for a 13 yr old!
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  • akhensley81akhensley81 member
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    That's a great idea! I got all of my BMs some bath & body stuff from Victoria's Secret, and a gift card to their favorite store.

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  • rak123rak123 member
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    Sounds good to me.

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  • klreese0213klreese0213 member
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    what about concert tickets? (if you didnt wanna do the clothes)
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  • angie74angie74
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    much better than something stupid she won't use :)

    I gave my BM's a fun gift, but also got them GC's to their favorite stores.
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  • callalilly323callalilly323 member
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    I agree with PPs -- but maybe also try to find her a little something that she'll have forever that will remind her of the wedding. She may not wear jewelry now, but it might be nice to get her a little something that she could wear later in life and think of you :)
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  • eastunder1eastunder1
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    I would LOVE a gift card over most of the normal junk people give out as BM gifts.  At 30 or 13.   I think thats a great gift, especially if its a store she loves anyways. 

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  • jenellsrevengejenellsrevenge
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    I always appreciate gift cards no matter what age I am, and do not find them tacky in the least.
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  • cootieface123cootieface123
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    thanks ladies!! and i think i will get her something small to have in memory of the wedding.  who knows? she may wear it some day.  and rak i have to be honest.  it was a highschool nickname and i have yet to change my email or screen name lol
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