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What to get as gifts for YOUNG bridesmaids?

quirkygrl16quirkygrl16
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I'm at such a loss. I have three bridesmaids and I want to get them the same thing. The problem is two of them are NOT girlie at all so the usual gifts are out.  I was thinking of personalizing drinking cups for them,but I can't seem to find anywhere to get them done. Any ideas are great for anything else too!  They  are all three under aged as well. 19,19,and 13.
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  • zitiqueenzitiqueen member
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    [QUOTE]I'm at such a loss.<strong> I have three bridesmaids and I want to get them the same thing.</strong> The problem is two of them are NOT girlie at all so the usual gifts are out.  I was thinking of personalizing drinking cups for them,but I can't seem to find anywhere to get them done. Any ideas are great for anything else too!  They  are all three under aged as well. 19,19,and 13.
    Posted by quirkygrl16[/QUOTE]

    Why do you want to get them the same thing, especially if they are so different? Just think of something you'd buy for each one of them for a birthday and get that. The gifts don't have to match.
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  • quirkygrl16quirkygrl16
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    Because they arn't together often and I want them to feel like they are becoming family and united. They really do like the same things,but I want their gifts to be something special, not something for a birthday gift.
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  • Jen4948Jen4948 member
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    Maybe their mothers can give you some ideas?
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    [QUOTE]Because they arn't together often and I want them to feel like they are becoming family and united. They really do like the same things,but I want their gifts to be something special, not something for a birthday gift.
    Posted by quirkygrl16[/QUOTE]

    <div>Sorry, but anything you get that all matches or that is personalized isn't going to be special.  </div><div>
    </div><div>Think about their individual tastes and interests, and shop from there.  The gift should be about them, not about you or your wedding.  That's why "shop like you would for their birthday" makes so much sense.  </div>
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    [QUOTE]In Response to Re: What to get as gifts for YOUNG bridesmaids? : Sorry, but anything you get that all matches or that is personalized isn't going to be special.   Think about their individual tastes and interests, and shop from there.  The gift should be about them, not about you or your wedding.  That's why "shop like you would for their birthday" makes so much sense.  
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    This. A gift is something that means you thought about the person as an individual, that you picked something just for her. Giving them matching gifts will also not make them feel united or part of a family.
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  • quirkygrl16quirkygrl16
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    I guess for their gift I might just take them somewhere all four of us and then give them a gift card or something on the day of..
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    [QUOTE]I guess for their gift I might just take them somewhere all four of us and then give them a gift card or something on the day of..
    Posted by quirkygrl16[/QUOTE]

    I mean this in the nicest way, but if all three don't know each other well and only know you, then going out as a group will be a gift to you and not them.  They will be slightly uncomfortable and feel obligated to go.

    Please think more individualistically about this.  It's a gift to thank THEM for being in your wedding so you  need to buy something they will love.  Gift cards are a great start.  They could each get one for something that they enjoy.  I really like the variation on a theme idea that was mentioned previously, as well.

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  • erinlin25erinlin25 member
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    they are young and very different, so think of something they can personally enjoy.  If you like the "same" type gift you can always give them something the same, but include something individual as well--but think about what it is-- I'd hate to know I spent money on something that will never be used again!  My social circle is the extent that the bride purchases jewelry for them to wear but I will also be giving them something individual because if they wear it as part of their attire, its not really a gift!  Everyone's wedding party is different-- you need to feel them out as individuals and make decisions from there.  Not going to lie, I love the turquoise makeup bag my friend got me with an "E" on it for her wedding; I love the black/white polka dot bag with my name on it my other BF got me for her wedding (both were in addition to something for "me".  I use them regularly and think of them whenever I see/use it... thats how we are though and I can see how some people might not like those sort of gifts.  You know your WP-- think of something they will enjoy on the wedding day as well as days after.   
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