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Bridesmaids Gifts

A&M_AbyssA&M_Abyss
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Is anyone else starting to buy things early for thier bridesmaids? I have 9 total and I dont' want to be stuck at the last hour purchasing "thank you for being in my wedding" gifts and end up shelling out a good chunk of change. Here is what I've purchased thus far:

Earrings
Black Tote Bags with rhinestone "bridesmaid" on it
Individual picture frames
Wire hangers with their names {totally for my own personal photo op but they're so pretty to have}

LEFT TO BUY
Flip Flops {waiting for the good ole $1 sale at Old Navy}
$15 towards their makeup
*Might buy the rhinestone tank tops to wear the morning of


Do I need to buy anything else or have I done enough?

Also being that I'm a MUA I was going to buy them a MAC lipgloss to reapply throughout the day in a shade that compliments their skin tones {with my discount though lol}

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  • bmoton82bmoton82 member
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    edited December 2011
    They will love their bridesmaid gifts! Most bridesmaids just get one thing and that's and usually you can tell if the gifts are last minute or not! They will the personalization of your gifts.  Where did you get the wire hangers from with their name on it? I would love that for my girls!
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  • A&M_AbyssA&M_Abyss
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    edited December 2011
    Thx so much! My mother kept stressing me about making sure I kept on top of that

    http://www.etsy.com/people/aressa

    This is the shop I purchased from. She is really great and she gave me a discount b/c i had to order so many. I also ordered one for myself  but it's embellished with our names and the date engraved in the wood with a bling on the top.

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  • cincy2011cincy2011 member
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    edited December 2011
    I already bought my BM gifts a few months ago...I believe in getting it done early!  I think you have purchased enough for them...
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  • A&M_AbyssA&M_Abyss
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    edited December 2011
    Cincy what did you purchase?

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  • sweets18sweets18
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    I know exactly how you feel! I have started purchasing and even though I have a satin robe, personalized hanger, their jewelry for the day of, emergency BM kit, bridesmaid t-shirt, and a devotional I don't feel like I have enough. I am looking for one more thing to seal the deal... but whatever it is has to be priced reasonably... I am thinking a clutch, but I like the frames idea, and the flip flops... FI is going to be so mad at me!

    But I think what you have already/plan to get is good!


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  • kenyasobeautifulkenyasobeautiful member
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    edited December 2011

    @A&M those are really thoughtful and nice gifts! Wow, such spoiled BM's you have! :)

    I am purchasing mine SNUGGIES...with their names sewn-into them. I'm planning on getting the pink ones. I love my snuggie and can't live without it I wear that thang EVERYWHERE....lol. So I figure that'd be a nice present that they would really use. And my cards are going to say...."Thank you for having the WARMEST heart I know and standing with me on my most important day!"

    The personalization and names sewn-in will hopefully show they weren't last minute.

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  • A&M_AbyssA&M_Abyss
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    edited December 2011
    where did you get the satin robes? I WANT THEM lol

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    edited December 2011
    dang I feel too cheap for only getting "one" present....
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  • admallardadmallard
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/cultural-wedding-boards_african-american-weddings_bridesmaids-gifts-2?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Cultural Wedding BoardsForum:400Discussion:0214eeeb-8d10-4ca4-8fe0-75a9c709db0fPost:f58c2af1-ee2c-47cf-b527-8a0c06df8c31">Re: Bridesmaids Gifts</a>:
    [QUOTE]I know exactly how you feel! I have started purchasing and even though I have a satin robe, personalized hanger, their jewelry for the day of, emergency BM kit, bridesmaid t-shirt, and a devotional I don't feel like I have enough. I am looking for one more thing to seal the deal... but whatever it is has to be priced reasonably... I am thinking a clutch, but I like the frames idea, and the flip flops... FI is going to be so mad at me! But I think what you have already/plan to get is good!
    Posted by sweets18[/QUOTE]

    I feel the exact same way! I asked my FI yesterday if he thought I had enough gifts for my BMs and he looked at me like I was crazy. I bought them personalized wine glasses, flip flops, their wedding jewelry, personalized hangers, a purse holder, and a little tote. All of this and I still feel like I don't have enough lol!!!

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  • admallardadmallard
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    @sweets18: What did you include in your emergency BM kit? I was thinking about doing those but then I changed my mind. I still might tho...
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  • sweets18sweets18
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/cultural-wedding-boards_african-american-weddings_bridesmaids-gifts-2?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Cultural%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:400Discussion:0214eeeb-8d10-4ca4-8fe0-75a9c709db0fPost:ebac7195-e88a-4904-b16d-91115c64c8d3">Re: Bridesmaids Gifts</a>:
    [QUOTE]where did you get the satin robes? I WANT THEM lol
    Posted by A&M_Abyss[/QUOTE]

    I got them from Kohl's on Black Friday. I got the BMs black ones and I got myself a purple one (I wanted to wear purple at least once that day since they get to wear it all day..lol)... I feel a little bad because it is really for a picture that I want taken, but they can use them afterwards...lol


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  • sweets18sweets18
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/cultural-wedding-boards_african-american-weddings_bridesmaids-gifts-2?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Cultural%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:400Discussion:0214eeeb-8d10-4ca4-8fe0-75a9c709db0fPost:fe4496d5-9487-4f81-b749-68cfcb9133cc">Re: Bridesmaids Gifts</a>:
    [QUOTE]dang I feel too cheap for only getting "one" present....
    Posted by kenyasobeautiful[/QUOTE]

    Don't! I think some of us are just a bit extra...lol. I LOVE the snuggie idea! I am actually laying under my leopard print one now! If my wedding weren't in June I might be stealing that idea... to be honest, I might steal it anyway!


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  • sweets18sweets18
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/cultural-wedding-boards_african-american-weddings_bridesmaids-gifts-2?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Cultural%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:400Discussion:0214eeeb-8d10-4ca4-8fe0-75a9c709db0fPost:45823514-6589-4754-ac46-6b680ecb3585">Re: Bridesmaids Gifts</a>:
    [QUOTE]@sweets18: What did you include in your emergency BM kit? I was thinking about doing those but then I changed my mind. I still might tho...
    Posted by admallard[/QUOTE]


    I got little pouches from H&M at Atlantic Station for $1 a piece and I have been filling them with:
    - Q-tips
    - Cotton Swabs
    - Bandaids
    - Peppermints
    - Tylenol
    - Shout Wet Wipes
    - Bobby Pins
    - Safety Pins
    - Floss/Toothpick things

    And I am going to add a lip gloss, lotion, and whatever else I can find that comes in trial sizes. The pouches are small, but I have the desire to fill them with capacity.


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  • vondap0601vondap0601
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    edited December 2011
    Ladies....these ideas are AWESOME!!!!!
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  • msapril0730msapril0730 member
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    I've started with my BM gifts but I have a few more things to get

    Tote bag with their initials
    Flip flops
    Personalized wine glasses
    Wedding day jewelry
    Wedding day make up
    Bottle of moscato (all my BM's love it)
    Coach wristlets - only for my 2 MOH's unless I can get a good deal then I will buy them all one, I'm headed to the coach outlet this weekend!

    I think that's all

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  • cincy2011cincy2011 member
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/cultural-wedding-boards_african-american-weddings_bridesmaids-gifts-2?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Cultural Wedding BoardsForum:400Discussion:0214eeeb-8d10-4ca4-8fe0-75a9c709db0fPost:56641308-af1a-4f9e-94ec-13666a82e757">Re: Bridesmaids Gifts</a>:
    [QUOTE]Cincy what did you purchase?
    Posted by A&M_Abyss[/QUOTE]

    These martini glass sets: <a href="http://www.tiffany.com/Shopping/Item.aspx?sku=24399141&mcat=148207&cid=288179&fromGrid=1&search_params=s+5-p+7-c+288179-r+-x+-n+6-ri+-ni+0-t+#p+10-n+6-cg+viewPaged-c+288179-s+5-r+-t+-ri+-ni+0-x+-pu+-f">http://www.tiffany.com/Shopping/Item.aspx?sku=24399141&mcat=148207&cid=288179&fromGrid=1&search_params=s+5-p+7-c+288179-r+-x+-n+6-ri+-ni+0-t+#p+10-n+6-cg+viewPaged-c+288179-s+5-r+-t+-ri+-ni+0-x+-pu+-f</a>+

    Their hair and make up for the wedding

    Their wedding jewelry (necklace and earrings)

    Their wedding shoes (although some may not wear them b/c they don't fit)
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  • A&M_AbyssA&M_Abyss
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    edited December 2011
    LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE the tiffany martini set running to the site now

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  • YasJas2011YasJas2011
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    WOW!!! Ladies you have some awesome ideas! I am in that "extra" boat with y'all! LOL!
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  • kenyasobeautifulkenyasobeautiful member
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/cultural-wedding-boards_african-american-weddings_bridesmaids-gifts-2?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Cultural Wedding BoardsForum:400Discussion:0214eeeb-8d10-4ca4-8fe0-75a9c709db0fPost:fa004857-bd82-49ba-ab87-ff37ac89f380">Re: Bridesmaids Gifts</a>:
    [QUOTE]In Response to Re: Bridesmaids Gifts : I got little pouches from H&M at Atlantic Station for $1 a piece and I have been filling them with: - Q-tips - Cotton Swabs - Bandaids - Peppermints - Tylenol - Shout Wet Wipes - Bobby Pins - Safety Pins - Floss/Toothpick things And I am going to add a lip gloss, lotion, and whatever else I can find that comes in trial sizes. The pouches are small, but I have the desire to fill them with capacity.
    Posted by sweets18[/QUOTE]

    I'm stealing this. :)
    Don't forget the little tissue packs.....*tears divas....tears* lol
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  • cincy2011cincy2011 member
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/cultural-wedding-boards_african-american-weddings_bridesmaids-gifts-2?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Cultural Wedding BoardsForum:400Discussion:0214eeeb-8d10-4ca4-8fe0-75a9c709db0fPost:e748d64b-5d98-488c-b7b5-1b4d8b5e3e44">Re: Bridesmaids Gifts</a>:
    [QUOTE]LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE the tiffany martini set running to the site now
    Posted by A&M_Abyss[/QUOTE]

    Yay!  Order over the phone, that way you can request separate boxes, Tiffany branded gift bags, Tiffany cards, etc.  They gave me a lot of little extra stuff like that when I asked for it. 
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