Gifts for my Bridal Party

TinyTRex321

I am giving my 4 bridesmaids and my sister who is my matron of honor the following:

- a cute clutch from Etsy like this (clicky), not to use on the wedding day, all are different fabrics based on their taste
- then I was thinking of a gift card to somewhere they would like
- a necklace to wear on the wedding day, similar to this (clicky) but in different colors (this isn't technically one of their gifts since it's being used for the wedding)
 
I want to get something else for my sister since she's my Matron of Honor. Any ideas on something that would be meaningful? What are you guys giving or did give to your bridal party?

Thanks is advance!

NcsuPsych

Sounds like awesome gifts I like the clutch btw!
As far as an extra gift for your sis. . what about going to a salon (get pampered together. . assuming you're both into that). Or search Esty some more for some of her favorite things?

What kind of stuff does she like?

Beth0882

I bought black pashmina wraps for each of my bridesmaids -- partially wedding related because I wanted them to have something to wear if it was cool (although it wasn't mandated!) and partially beacuse I didn't think most of them had one, and who couldn't use a black wrap??  (I bought myself one also, and it saved me from freezing to death on the honeymoon in Italy when they were having an unexpected cold snap - I wore it as a scarf everyday!)  I got them each for under $10 online, and mine has held up nicely even after several trips to the washing machine.

Then I had a "spa day" where we all got together at a spa and I paid for manicures/pedicures the day before the wedding and brought Panera lunch in.  Yes, it was wedding related, but most of the girls had told me they were going to get them anyway, so I thought it would be a fun way to spend time together, and it was.  And it kept them from incurring an additional cost. 

for your sister, I second the spa thing, or if you wouldn't want to go with her, maybe a gift card for a massage? 

TinyTRex321

Thanks guys! 

My sister isn't one for spas so I don't think that would be the best for her. If it was anyone else in the bridal party they would be all for it. Hmm I'll have to keep thinking on it.

Plumbb2

Beth 0882- Where did you get the pashminas online for $10?

Beth0882

http://www.yourselegantly.com/

I had no problems with them, although that was the first time I used the site.  Everything came quickly and the order was correct!

newfoundglry1123

One thing I did for all my bridesmaids is I made a photobook from Shutterfly.com.....It's really personal. Especially your sister I'm sure you have tons of pics from your childhood to put in a book!

Beth0882

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_north-carolina_gifts-bridal-party?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:115Discussion:c4abeaeb-c607-4395-b66f-637e9bd39959Post:a4c4a8c3-3332-4476-9a10-44b339698740">Re: Gifts for my Bridal Party</a>:
[QUOTE]One thing I did for all my bridesmaids is I made a photobook from Shutterfly.com.....It's really personal. Especially your sister I'm sure you have tons of pics from your childhood to put in a book!
Posted by newfoundglry1123[/QUOTE]

I LOVE that idea!! I made shutterfly books AFTER the wedding for parents/grandparents, but didn't think about it for before.  Shutterfly was really easy to use, and that would be a great present!  (Plus they always have sales!)