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Bridesmaids gifts?

AndreaV26AndreaV26
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What are some creative bridesmaids gift ideas? I was going to buy their jewelry, but I want to get them something else on top of that, only because it's a little tacky to have their gift be something I'm "requiring" them to wear. But I want their other gift to be a little creative, or outside the box. Any suggestions?
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  • mlg78mlg78 member
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_wedding-party_bridesmaids-gifts-33?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:37Discussion:2b54e454-9b5e-4ebc-b554-28bb5bd3ce71Post:af35cbc2-aba7-44ae-8744-92c957a90cfd">Re: Bridesmaids gifts?</a>:
    [QUOTE]You're right about one thing.  Nothing that will be used in the wedding should be presented to them as a gift. That's not a treat for them. Please reconsider the "unique" idea.  If it's "unique" it's probably going to be so unusual that they'll smile, bob their heads, and lose the thrill after five minutes because they can't use it again. The gifts do not have to match.  That's an industry-sponsored notion to sell you the crappy monogrammed tote bags and engraved trinkets.  You know your ladies best.  What do they like? Pretend it's their birthday, and shop accordingly.  Don't try to be "yoo-neek"; get them something they will ENJOY.  Nancy, the gourmet cook, would love that French cookbook, while Susie, the spa geek, would love a gift card to her favorite masseuse. You should know them well enough to shop for them.
    Posted by RetreadBride[/QUOTE]

    <div>Agreed!  I actually gave my girls jewelry and one of those hangers with their name scripted in wire and it was tied with a purple bow when I ASKED them to be a bridesmaid.  I'd recommend individualizing what each woman may like.</div>
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  • AddieCakeAddieCake member
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    Yes, you know your friends best, so get them something you know they will like. Everyone is different. My bridesmaids loved their "crappy monogrammed" insulated lunch totes that I got them b/c they both carry their lunch to work and like monogrammed bags. So don't rule out something that other people tell you they won't like, either. 
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  • libby2483libby2483 member
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    In Response to Re:Bridesmaids gifts?:[QUOTE]Yes, you know your friends best, so get them something you know they will like. Everyone is different. My bridesmaids loved their quot;crappy monogrammedquot; insulated lunch totes that I got them b/c they both carry their lunch to work and like monogrammed bags. So don't rule out something that other people tell you they won't like, either.nbsp; Posted by AddieL73[/QUOT

    Same here. I got my girls canvas bags with just their first initial, and they also use them for lunch. However, I know my BMs and I knew they would find these useful.
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  • AndreaV26AndreaV26
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    Thanks everyone for the suggestions! I guess by unique, I just meant that I don't want anything that says "Bridesmaids" or "Team Bride" or anything like that. I want something they'll actually use. I like the idea of personalized tote bags. I know they would all use something like that. Thanks!
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  • AndreaV26AndreaV26
    10 Comments 5 Love Its First Anniversary
    It absolutely makes sense. Thanks ladies!
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