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How much should you spend on BM gifts?

Nikki71Nikki71 member
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Hello, Knotties! Looking for some feedback- how much should you spend on bridesmaid/groomsmen/parent gifts?

I have 4 BM, I already know I want to get them each something a little different, but I just wasn't sure how much to spend per gal. Thoughts?

What about parents and future in-laws?

Thanks :)
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Re: How much should you spend on BM gifts?

  • Avion22Avion22 member
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    edited March 2012
    We only have two bridesmaids, two groomsmen, and a reader.  We spent about $60 on each bridesmaid/groomsman, and about $45 on the reader.  I think we'll do about $100-$150 on each set of parents, then also do parents' photo albums.

    There is no set ammount other than what you can afford.  If you're on a tight budget then maybe do something handmade, or give them a framed photo of you with them, and a nice handwritten note telling them how much you appreciate them.
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  • pantherRNpantherRN member
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    Spend what you can afford.
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  • ceh789ceh789 member
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    I think it really will depend on your total wedding budget.  If you're spending 100k on at reception at the Plaza in NYC and asking them to spend $500+ each for their dresses, you should likely give them a very different gift than if you're having a backyard BBQ in sundresses from Target :)

    Generally, what do you spend on them for Christmas/Birthdays?  I'd target that ballpark.  The important part is that you present them with a gift that is truly a thank you for their participation in your wedding - not props for them to use on the day (matching jewelry, "bridesmaid" emblazoned totes etc.
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  • Nikki71Nikki71 member
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    Thanks ladies! I think we've settled on between $75-$100 per BM & GM. My fiance found some awesome, waterproof, handheld video recorders that I think would be perfect for his guys and maybe the gals, too!
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  • sbelle85sbelle85 member
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    edited March 2012

    I spent about $50 per girl on gifts, and I also covered the cost of a hotel room for 5 nights for my maid and matron of honor and the two bridesmaids who will be traveling for the wedding. The other ones (our family members) already had rooms provided by our parents.

    I think it depends on what you can afford AND on what expenses they are incurring as a part of the wedding. What you spend on them should be comparable to the amount you expect them to spend to participate in the wedding, IMO.

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