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Bridesmaid gifts/wedding favor ideas

ndngemndngem
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Hey ladies?

Are you all giving gifts to your bridesmaids? If so what? I need some cost effective ideas :)

Also are you all opting to do wedding favors? Is it tacky not to? I need some cost effective ideas for this also!

thank youuu :)
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Re: Bridesmaid gifts/wedding favor ideas

  • Jeff and DeepthiJeff and Deepthi
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    edited December 2011
    I have been wondering this too. I've asked a lot of my friends what they got for thier bridesmaid and in the two wedding I was in they gave the wedding jewerly. It was so everyone could match, but depending on what you get wil depend on the price of course.
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  • HinajHinaj member
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    edited December 2011
    I was thinking of giving them a Tiffany necklace or bracelet and a gift card for something.  I am really clueless as to what to get them.  If you want something, cost effective, I would recommend checking out the budget board or the DIY.  The ladies there are so creative, I am sure they will have something in mind.  Also, they don't all have to get the same stuff, you can shop for them individually and based on what they like, like if one of them loves wine, you can get 2-3 wine bottles, etc.  I am sure you can find something on your budget. 

    Just to  let you know, many knotties would not consider giving jewelry for the wedding as a BM gift, not unless it was included with something else as well.  So be careful mentioning it, some do end up getting very critical, which is putting it nicely.  Usually edibles are the cheapest way to go, and it will also mean that no body will be leaving behind their favor, as you see with some of the other favors.

    Yes we are doing favors.  Favors are optional for you to do depending on your budget, so if you choose not to, it is not tacky and most people will not even miss them. 
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  • jnsainijnsaini
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    edited December 2011

    Hi ndngem,


    I am doing Gift cards for the bridesmaids to sephora and jewelry along with it, I also got their wedding matching sarees I think thats all I can do without going overboard. For the bridal shower, my sis planned it so she is making small bags with edible favors and also serving champagne.
    For wedding favors, my sis got keychains from India that jingles, I love the idea because I have keychain from India that jingles and I love it!! The key chains are not costly even if you buy them here, I can let you know if want help.I got my favor bags personalized online for a great price. So i will include couple pieces of chocolate and keychains in wedding favor bags!

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  • kavita85kavita85 member
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    edited December 2011
    Soo, I haven't bought them yet, but my four bridesmaids love Sephora, so I'm getting them these: http://sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P194909&categoryId=B70

    There's a Coach outlet nearby my parents' house, so I was thinking about getting them an accessory (maybe a wristlet?) also when I go back to Dallas.

    As for favors, my parents decided to just get 20 pounds of mithai to serve along with appetizers right after the ceremony.
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  • mkjasanimkjasani member
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    edited December 2011
    Hi... for BM gifts I am getting them nice earrings and necklace for the wedding (I actually got a set for myself since it is something I would wear).  And I 2nd the comment about being wary of mentioning that to other knotties - I too read some not too gentle posts saying you shouldn't do that.  I am also getting them a splurgy gift -  Sara Happ Lip Slip - really expensive for lip balm but something fun.  And I am taking them to lunch tomorrow before the bachelorette festivites begin.

    In lieu of favors we are doing a donation to charity - again something other knotties have said is not good to do - but it is what we wanted to do...we are putting a little card at each table to let people know what we did and why the charity is of significance to us.

    Good luck!
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  • Bhanu&AnujBhanu&Anuj member
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    edited December 2011
    I'm planning on giving them their BM sarees, jewelry for the day...but I will be very sure it is something they can wear again (so it will be a trendy westernized look).  I also gifted them with BM tanks (ok not so much a gift just a cute thing to remember my wedding with). 

    I've also read on the other boards that giving them attire is not a gift...thats why im going with the jewelry even though my mom thinks the sarees are enough.  I think it's appropriate to give them something else.  My BMs are putting effort into the shower so I think it's the right thing to do.

    For favours...FI and I are doing mints with a little think you label. (I figured after the food and drinks the first think you'll need are mints LOL!)  I wanted this little tin boxes with clear  lids (my mother didn't really think there was a point and said it was a waste of money :S)....I think they are useful you can put things in them afterwards...paperclips, jewelry, candy etc etc
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  • ndngemndngem
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    edited December 2011
    Hi all!

    Thanks for the ideas..I really liked them! I think I have a few ideas that i can run with now..thanks again!
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