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Gifts for Usherettes

vszymanvszyman member
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I am having two "Usherettes" at my wedding.  They are a couple of drinking buddies, that I know would shudder at the idea of having to do all the "bridesmaid stuff" but I love so much that I wanted them to be a part of the wedding in some way.They are both excited about it- finding ways to take their duties to the max (pretty funny).Anyways- they are wearing whatever they would like, and will be handing out programs at the ceremony.  They are both kind of tom boys; and I'm wondering 2 things:1.  Good idea for a fun gift for each of them. I would almost get them each a bags (game) set.... or a football jersey...2.  How can I make them stand out at the reception in a unique way?  I'll get them each a corsage... probably a wrist thing, but they are wearing whatever they want...maybe you have an idea for something other than a corsage?Thanks for your help!  Any ideas are appreciated!!  -Val
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Re: Gifts for Usherettes

  • mbcdefgmbcdefg member
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    1. Your ideas are fine. Why are you rethinking them? If they would like the game or the jerseys, those are great ideas. Or do a gift card to a store/restaurant they like. 2. I think the corsages, and mentioning them in the program, are plenty. People really don't care who the ushers (or bridesmaids/groomsmen) are if they don't already know them. Besides, if they don't want to be BMs, maybe they don't WANT to stand out.
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  • lalap69lalap69 member
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    Seconding Stage on the term "Usherette".  There's no reason to gender the word.You know your friends and what they would like.  If you think they'd enjoy the fun gift, I see no reason not to give it.I agree that the mention in the program and the corsage should be ample to have them stand out.
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  • trix1223trix1223 member
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    The term usherette is silly. There is NO difference in what men or women in this job do. Call them ushers. You're giving them a corsage. I don't know why you feel you need to do more than that to make them "stand out". If you want more visibility for them, just make them bridesmaids.
    "Trix, it's what they/our parents wanted. Why so judgemental? And why is your wedding date over a year and a half ago? And why do you not have a groom's name? And why have you posted over 12,000 posts? And why do you always say mean things to brides?" palegirl146
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  • rainedrop6rainedrop6
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    Since the OP put Usherettes in quotes, it sounds like she understands that's not the offical term for them. Anyway, they are her friends and she can call them whatever she wants. I think the game or jersey would be nice and the other poster's idea of the gift card was good too. I would definitely get them something they would love and enjoy as opposed to something "wedding related". Also, you don't have to get them the same thing so you can really find something that fits their unique personalities. Besides the corsage, not sure about other ways to help them stand out. Maybe you could take a minute or two to use the microphone to personally thank them during the reception and tell a funny story about how they took their duties so seriously (because it is funny). Sorry I don't have any other suggestions but if I think of any I'll post.
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  • vszymanvszyman member
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    Thanks raine for being so nice (sheesh- I appreciate the replies but some brides are almost brutal over the smallest stuff!)   I guess I was looking for something to give them INSTEAD of the corsage (not in addition)....  any ideas?
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