June 2013 Weddings
Bridesmaids gifts/gifts for parents
So, I'm really trying to work on getting gifts for the bridesmaids and my future in-laws. I already purchased a jewelry set (necklace and earrings) for each bridesmaid to wear on the day of the wedding. I plan on giving these to them at the rehearsal dinner. But, I also want to get them each something else. I was thinking maybe a robe with their name embroidered on it? I'm not really sure what I want to get them. I want it to be something they can use after the wedding if they choose (the jewelry they may not use but I wanted matching necklaces for the wedding and felt that I should purchase this for them).
Also, not sure what to get my future in-laws, or more specifically, my future father in-law. I'm fairly certain I'm going to get my future mother in-law a hankie with a beautiful message embroidered on it that I saw on Etsy. But, I'm stuck on the father in-law.
HELP!
Also, are you giving a gift to your husband to be. We decided to write letters to each other and we will receive them while we are getting ready for the wedding, however we've also tossed around the idea of getting each other a small gift. Any ideas?
Also, not sure what to get my future in-laws, or more specifically, my future father in-law. I'm fairly certain I'm going to get my future mother in-law a hankie with a beautiful message embroidered on it that I saw on Etsy. But, I'm stuck on the father in-law.
HELP!
Also, are you giving a gift to your husband to be. We decided to write letters to each other and we will receive them while we are getting ready for the wedding, however we've also tossed around the idea of getting each other a small gift. Any ideas?
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Re: Bridesmaids gifts/gifts for parents
I have no clue what FI is geting his groomsmen, but I am hoping that he will get my daughters (5 yr old twins) a small trinket to wear in the wedding). We have talked about it, so we'll see. I want it to be his idea and I want him to pick it out.
As for our parents, we haven't even thought of it. My mom's thinking is that since we are paying for the wedding completely by ourselves, not to worry about her. FI parent's travel A LOT and they aren't into "things". I think they are just excited to be getting an extended family. (they don't have grandkids yet, but they get 5 step-grandkids)
I want to get FI and I our favorite baseball team jerseys (he likes the Oakland A's and I like the Anaheim Angels). So I thought an A's jersey that said Mr. and I could get an Angel's one for me that said Mrs. I just don't know what number to put on it.
What do you think?
[QUOTE]Do you guys think that it would be a bad idea to ask my bridesmaids if they would like me to pay for their hair or makeup? Again, I don't want to spoil the fun of receving a gift, but I think that it may be relieving for them to know ahead of time for their own budgeting purposes. What do you think?
Posted by deedlebrd[/QUOTE]
I would ask them, i know from personal experiance that some of the girls in my group did not want their hair and/or makeup done, some much preferred the way they did their own makeup. Another similar option is to pay for everyone to get a manicure/pediucre the day before the wedding, some nail salons will even close down for a night (or stay open late to accomodate only your party) and let you bring champagne/snacks/etc.