Advice needed - quickly!

brittandjp

Okay, I swear this will be my last thread for at least a couple of days.

I'm finishing my BM gifts and I just ordered monogram tote bags in their favorite colors. Now, I want to add either a keychain (see here) or an ivory pashmina. In early March it's a little chilly outside at night, but not freezing by any means. They wouldn't wear the pashminas during the ceremony, but perhaps if they step outside (I believe one of the bars will be on the outside patio). What would you prefer, a pashmina or the keychain with your initial? Side note, I already have a BM tank, hanger, wedding day jewelry, and the tote. I also plan to order Paradise Bakery lunch for everyone while we're getting ready the wedding day. I just want to add one last item and I can't decide. Opinions? What would YOU want?!

rachel801231

my vote is for the pashmina....i may be biased because im getting my bm silver ones but i also think its something they can use instead of just look at.  for me personally i would wonder  what i would do with a key chain....aside from the obvious.  pashminas would def get more use

soontobereed0508

keychain

brittandjp

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[QUOTE]my vote is for the pashmina....i may be biased because im getting my bm silver ones but i also think <span style="font-weight:bold;">its something they can use instead of just look at.  for me personally i would wonder  what i would do with a key chain....aside from the obvious. </span> pashminas would def get more use
Posted by rachel801231[/QUOTE]

This is almost exactly what my mom said. I personally love the key chain because it's very similar to one I want for myself from Tiffany's, but some people don't really like key chains. To be honest, I don't have a single key chain on my key ring. I would add this one if I had it, but you're right, I think the pashminas will get more use.

Rachmarie23

If I were a BM I would prefer a pashmina.  I might be biased though since I love scarfs.  It is much more likely to get used than the keychain.

southerncharm24

pashmina by far.

I mean this in the nicest way possible. You are classy. the keychain IMO looks cheap. sorry. It doesnt live up to the Britt I have in my head. hahaha.

cu97tiger

I think the pashmina is more likely to be appreciated by everyone. There might be one or two who would use a keychain, but especially now with the remote door unlockers, I don't know many people who use them anymore.

Your gifts sound very similar to mine (Personalized tote, pashmina, flip flops, silver bracelet, mini bottle of bubbly).

rebeccaa12

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[QUOTE]If I were a BM I would prefer a pashmina.  I might be biased though since I love scarfs.  It is much more likely to get used than the keychain.
Posted by Rachmarie23[/QUOTE]

yep :)

brittandjp

Alright, pashmina it is! I kept leaning towards it, but then I kept going back to the Tiffany's one that is similar that I've always wanted. They'll totally get more use out of the pashmina and I don't know they'd all really use the keychain.

aenordan, I totally understand, no worries! You're absolutely right, the pashmina is a much nicer gift.

I keep hearing bits and pieces about the bridal shower, which my girls are throwing, and our Vegas trip has now been booked. They won't let me pay for anything, so I feel like I really need to wow them with their gift. I'm hoping the tote (love them, I'm kind of upset I didn't order one for myself), wedding day jewelry (beautiful and something I could totally see them wearing again), pashmina, BM shirt, and hanger will be good enough. I'm also treating them all to lunch on the day of the wedding.  This is all more than I've ever received as a BM, so I'm hoping it's enough.

w+c3

Way to go ladies! Now you have me wanting to get my girls a pashmina!! Ugh...

southerncharm24

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[QUOTE]Alright, pashmina it is! I kept leaning towards it, but then I kept going back to the Tiffany's one that is similar that I've always wanted. They'll totally get more use out of the pashmina and I don't know they'd all really use the keychain. aenordan, I totally understand, no worries! You're absolutely right, the pashmina is a much nicer gift. :) I keep hearing bits and pieces about the bridal shower, which my girls are throwing, and our Vegas trip has now been booked. They won't let me pay for anything, so I feel like I really need to wow them with their gift. I'm hoping the tote (love them, I'm kind of upset I didn't order one for myself), wedding day jewelry (beautiful and something I could totally see them wearing again), pashmina, BM shirt, and hanger will be good enough. I'm also treating them all to lunch on the day of the wedding.  This is all more than I've ever received as a BM, so I'm hoping it's enough.
Posted by brittandjp[/QUOTE]

Good! Good!

I have the tiffanys keychain (round return to tiffanys) and LOVE IT. you need it! haha

w+c3

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[QUOTE]pashmina by far. I mean this in the nicest way possible. You are classy. the keychain IMO looks cheap. sorry. <strong>It doesnt live up to the Britt I have in my head. hahaha.
</strong>Posted by aenordan[/QUOTE]

bahaha I just laughed out loud. I totally know how it is to have this idea of someone formed in your mind even though you've never met them.

southerncharm24

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Advice needed - quickly! : bahaha I just laughed out loud. I totally know how it is to have this idea of someone formed in your mind even though you've never met them.
Posted by w+c3[/QUOTE]

exactly!!! haha.