gifts for bridesmaids

aramatams · August 2010

I purchased these shawls for my bridesmaids from the banana republic thinking that they would go well with their navy dresses. I also thought they are something the girls could wear again. once the package arrived I realized that the pattern on the shawls were not random but instead had images of leopards on them! I was upset at first, but after thinking about it, I actually thought they were really cute.

my problem is 1) I'm not sure if the girls will like them and 2) my mom thinks they will not go with the theme to my wedding (my dress is a little vintage and the reception is in a restored barn... I like to call it rustic elegance). I don't necessarily agree with my mom. I think that you won't be able to tell in the photos that they have leopards on them and I also don't think we will have that many pictures with them the girls wearing them.

what do you think? should I return them and get something else? thanks in advance!

http://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=21800&vid=1&pid=768436&scid=768436022

aerinpegadrak · August 2010

It's cute, but it's not a gift. Anything that's part of their uniform for the day (shawl, shoes, hair, makeup, nails, jewelry, etc.) isn't a gift to them, it's a gift to you and your pictures.

mysticl · August 2010

I could tell right away in the pics that it was a leopard.........but you also warned us so I was looking for it. I don't think it will be too out there.

mbcdefg · August 2010

That shouldn't be their entire gift, because (a) it's meant to be used for YOUR wedding, and (b) it wasn't picked out with their individual tastes in mind.

If you want to give them the shawls in addition to individual, personal gifts, then that's fine. Even a gift card to their favorite stores, or a DVD or book you know they would like. They don't all need to get the same thing (and probably shouldn't all get the same thing, because individual gifts show more thought and care than 6 carbon copy gifts).

If this would eat up your entire gifts budget for them and you wouldn't be getting them anything else, then return the shawls and get them something personal instead.

jakeryan08 · August 2010

if you like the shawls keep them for them to wear in the wedding. but, as for gifts, i would give each girl her own personalized gift (it is more personal that way). For example, you could get them all scarves with their initials on them in their favorite color. And they are cute scarves but they may not think that. It's just like bridesmaids dresses the bride likes the dresses and thinks they are cute but secretly the bridesmaid does not. I am getting my bridesmaids a cute satin black clutch with their initials in the corner of the clutch in their fav color.

KawenM71280 · August 2010

I think its a really neat idea and people buy jewelry for the bridal party to wear as a gift all the time. This is along the same line.. I would def add a little something extra if you feel its not enough.. otherwise its a really unique idea and I love it!

Heartsmith · August 2010

If you are looking for a personalized gift, go to www.heartsmith.com We have a ton of jewelry all reasonably priced that make great gifts. Plus we engrave so you have that as well!

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