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Bridesmaid gifts

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I was wondering what your opinion was on getting your bridesmaids their accessories for your wedding day as one of their gifts... Is it a must? I would rather get my ladies something they can use all the time other than their jewelry & a purse, however I don't want to tack on another expense for them to be in our wedding. What do you think? I don't mind if they are all wearing different jewelry seeing as they all have different taste anyway. Thanks for the help!!!

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    opalsky007opalsky007 member
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    Definitely choose something other than their accessories. Odds are, they already have something fabulous in mind to wear with the dress, and would much rather have something they'll enjoy beyond your wedding day as a gift.
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    jagore08jagore08 member
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    If it's something for your wedding then it's not a gift for them.  Gifts are something that they would individually like (as in not one gift idea for all the recipients).  Shop like it's their birthday and let them accessorize themselves.
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    aerinpegadrakaerinpegadrak member
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    I gave my girls absolutely no direction on their accessories, and spent my money on a gift that I knew they'd like.  Chances are good that they already own suitable shoes and jewelry, just let them wear those.  No additional expense needed.
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    ChrislovesBarryChrislovesBarry member
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    I was going to get my girls pretty necklaces that would look great with the dress, but could easily be used later.  I'm getting them other stuff though.

    HOWEVER, I remember one time as a bridesmaid that our only gift, we're the gloves we were to wear.  I got them and was like "REALLY?" this is my gift for planning your shower, spending $200 on an awful dress (it was very ugly), and everything else.  So I've tried to remember that when getting my girls their gifts.
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    hz80408hz80408 member
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    In my area it's customary to give jewelry as the BM gift.

    To save costs, I made my own and got them each a NWR gift on top of the jewelry. See my bio

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    JnMB16JnMB16
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    Thanks to all of you!
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    apetuyaapetuya member
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    If you are going to have them all wear the same jewelry, I do not think they should pay.  I would recommend that if you give them jewelry to wear, that you make sure it is a style they can wear again.  You could even get them jewelry to match their personalities that is similar in design.

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    nrsemcbnrsemcb member
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    I plan on getting each girl a personalized gift. I did buy them there jewelry but am not giving to them as part of there gift.
    I found my girls jewelry at Bobbis bobbles. Most sets are $25 to $35 each, which was reasobnable i think for my 5 girls.

    I agree with above, don't give as part of there gift.....especially considering all they have done for you.
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