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Gifts for Wedding Party

Star76344Star76344
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I've already got the gifts planned for my bridesmaids, but I'm not sure what the proper etiquette is for the other member of the wedding party (i.e., readers, ushers, etc.) Should I get them gifts? If so, should they be around the same price or slightly less than those for the bridesmaids?

FWIW, I was thinking that I ought to -- but would probably get something a bit smaller than the gifts for the bridesmaids. In other words, I would probably aim to spend around $35, instead of $50.
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    trix1223trix1223 member
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    It would be a nice gesture to give a TY to your ushers and readers.  And I don't think anyone would expect it to be on the save plane as your WP gifts.
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    bablingbrookebablingbrooke member
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    You should give them some token of appreciation.  I'm personally a fan of Visa giftcards that can be used anywhere (they're like debit cards with a pre-set amount). Or you could shop same as you did for the WP.
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    Star76344Star76344
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    I like the Visa gift card idea, especially since several of our wedding party members are students. I know money is always appreciated. Smile Thanks for the advice!
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    ecsmilesecsmiles
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    Our readers in our wedding are a married couple - they're going to do it together.  We're going to write a nice thankyou note and give them a gift card to a restaurant they like.  Or maybe one to a move theater and one to a restaurant - either way, our intent is to give them a night out on us :)
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    stina93446stina93446 member
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    We got our ushers and readers gifts but they were for the most part, less expensive. But price shouldn't really matter, it's the thought that counts.
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    Repeat this to your self: My Wedding Party is made of my family and friends and I should treat them as such.
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    bonnyandtimbonnyandtim
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_wedding-party_gifts-wedding-party-3?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:37Discussion:f530435d-bf33-4b98-b68f-bafbc9eb9522Post:c34fbf0d-8610-4958-a75d-1ebe096eabbd">Re: Gifts for Wedding Party</a>:
    [QUOTE]I like the Visa gift card idea, especially since several of our wedding party members are students. I know money is always appreciated. Thanks for the advice!
    Posted by Star76344[/QUOTE]

    Sometimes, though, these are hard to use. Fees, plus you MUST know your exact balance.

    IMHO, I would opt for a store gift card or cash.
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    mbcdefgmbcdefg member
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    We gave each of the readers and Communion bearers a $25 gift card to a store they liked. Target, Barnes & Noble, Dunkin Donuts and Starbucks.
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