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Bridesmaids Gifts

prettymami2prettymami2
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Okay so I have 9 bridesmaids. 7 bridesmaids 1 Maid and 1 Matron

As a gift I pan to get them all a gift card to Charming Charlies ( a jewelry store)
A monogramed luggage tag ( I love these)


Their Bridal Jewelry of course. I started to get them the flats that I seen but that's not all that great. What are you ladies buying?
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  • dlthompson22dlthompson22
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    edited December 2011
    Hunny, I think I went overboard with this one. LOL.

    I'm putting together gift bags that will include
    Bath&Body Works Set,fuzzy socks, mirrors,small picture frames,make up bags, and Im giving them glasses with there intials on them. I plan to do the intialing myself.
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  • wallacjewallacje member
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/cultural-wedding-boards_african-american-weddings_bridesmaids-gifts-3?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Cultural Wedding BoardsForum:400Discussion:6e9f116e-256e-46af-8068-a5a93e1a84bfPost:0e8012cf-3a39-4c3b-8aee-6460a77ce5ed">Re: Bridesmaids Gifts</a>:
    [QUOTE]Hunny, I think I went overboard with this one. LOL. I'm putting together gift bags that will include Bath&Body Works Set,fuzzy socks, mirrors,small picture frames,make up bags, and Im giving them glasses with there intials on them. I plan to do the intialing myself.
    Posted by dlthompson22[/QUOTE]

    I totally like this idea.  I may have to borrow. :-)
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  • dlthompson22dlthompson22
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    edited December 2011
    Wallacje- Just a tip for you check online for coupons to B&BW, or see if there is a outlet near you. They ussually are cheaper than the regular store. I found a bunch of sets in January when they had a annual sale. The make up bags came from target on sale, picture frames were from Michaels and the glasses Im getting from Dollar Tree.

    Im making up Car Wash Buckets for the guys- These will include a wash mitt, the bucket, car wash soap,armour all shine spray,air freshners,drying towel and tire shine. They will also get a large Beer Mug with their intial on it.
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  • vfridayvfriday
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    edited December 2011
    My girls are flying across country so i don't want to load them down with too much.  So far I have tote bags with their initials embroidered, foldable flip flops with matching pouch, and manicure kits.  I'm still trying to think of some other fun stuff that doesn't take up too much space.  I really wanted to do Carol's Daughter products, but chances are good they will be doing carry-on so no full size products.
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  • A&M_AbyssA&M_Abyss
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    edited December 2011
    I'm doing black totes that say "bridesmaid" "maid of honor" etc in crystals
    customixed hangers for each girl {the wire ones}
    individualized picture frames w/ a pic of me and her in it
    The jewelry
    Paying $15pp towards makeup
    Flip Flops


    that's all so far but i want to add

    MAC lipgloss for each person =D

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  • wallacjewallacje member
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    edited December 2011
    @vfriday-Where did you get the foldable flip flops at? I have been looking for the foldable ballet slippers too.
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  • ejagersejagers
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    edited December 2011
    My aunt is making cellophane baskets for my girls.   I too, have 9 bridesmaids.  Items to go into the baskets are: T-shirt w/ bridesmaid, matron, or maid, candle, compact mirror w/ their initial, flip flops, purse hook, their jewlery, and tote bag.
    I'm not sure what to get the guys, yet but I know shot glasses is something that I will put into their giftbasket as well as their T-shirt (groomsmen or best man).
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  • prettymami2prettymami2
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    edited December 2011
    Oh I didn't add the makeup but I am paying for all of their makeup and they are tipping 5.00.

    It appears as though you ladies are spending a good $50 to $60 per bridesmaid. I can't afford that but I will do what I can. I was thinking a really nice pedicure tools set so that they can take with them when getting their tootsies done.
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  • sharonda1981sharonda1981 member
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    edited December 2011
    I am also doing a basket. It will include, Bridesmaid t-shirts, bath and body works, a bath robe, candles, Diva wine glass, and a bottle of Moscato. Spells, thank you for dealing with my bridezilla attitude and now it's time to relax.
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  • gabrielledonleygabrielledonley
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    edited December 2011
    Sharonda1981... I love it. I think you have just resolved my dilemma. Thank you so much.
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  • sadou02sadou02 member
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/cultural-wedding-boards_african-american-weddings_bridesmaids-gifts-3?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Cultural%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:400Discussion:6e9f116e-256e-46af-8068-a5a93e1a84bfPost:3eaee98b-e414-44f6-96d5-199bf56bffdf">Re: Bridesmaids Gifts</a>:
    [QUOTE]Oh I didn't add the makeup but I am paying for all of their makeup and they are tipping 5.00. It appears as though you ladies are spending a good $50 to $60 per bridesmaid. I can't afford that but I will do what I can. I was thinking a really nice pedicure tools set so that they can take with them when getting their tootsies done.
    Posted by prettymami2[/QUOTE]

    I am with you on this. The couple of things I have gotten thankfully on clearance but I will be adding a couple more things and making a small basket for them.

    I do love some of the ideas that have been brought up on this post though.
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  • dlthompson22dlthompson22
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    edited December 2011
    I did shop wisely for these ladies gifts. LOL. I think under $25 for everything. Thank god for coupons and discounts...
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  • msapril0730msapril0730 member
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    edited December 2011
    I got my BM's.... monogram tote bags, monogram wine glasses, paying for their makeup, day of jewelry, flip flops, bottle of wine, and VS or B&BW lotion and spray, and coach wristlets
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  • sharonda1981sharonda1981 member
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/cultural-wedding-boards_african-american-weddings_bridesmaids-gifts-3?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Cultural Wedding BoardsForum:400Discussion:6e9f116e-256e-46af-8068-a5a93e1a84bfPost:58d3d8f4-3f2f-4d4f-9fe5-404243a7e4c1">Re: Bridesmaids Gifts</a>:
    [QUOTE]Sharonda1981... I love it. I think you have just resolved my dilemma. Thank you so much.
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    Lol, you are so very welcome. I got this idea from my daycare provider who does baskets. I think they all will enjoy this especially that bottle of Moscato!
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  • dlthompson22dlthompson22
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    edited December 2011
    I love the moscato idea. I just may throw this is the bag also. FI friend owns a liquor store. This spells DiSCOUNT.
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  • sheshedukeshesheduke member
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    edited December 2011
    I am doing coach wristlet (found them on sale with a 30% off coupon) got each of them for under $17. I am getting them either B&BW or VS lotions or spray, candle from B&BW, flipflops for the wedding, monogram Tote with their first names, jewelry for the wedding (it came with the dresses but they don't have to know that lol) gift certificate to their favorite restaurant and a bottle of their favorite drink wine liquor etc and also a bag if their favorite candy.

    The discounts and coupons for B&BW and VS really saved on the gifts for them so I didn't do too bad for 9 people total. I am still collecting B&BW products but with mothers day coming up I am sure I can hit a lick!
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  • kiyamurphkiyamurph
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    edited December 2011
    I'm totally taking "bridesmaid" out of the equation and shopping like it's their birthday.  I'm not getting them anything that says bridesmaid/MOH because I figure that that's something they're not going to wear/have down the road.  Personally, I don't want to be forever known as a bridesmaid and would never wear a t-shirt that says so after the wedding.  Also, I can't tell you how many Bath and Body Works gift sets that I've gotten that go unused.  Unless one of my BM specifically wears that stuff then I'd get that for her, but for the most part I don't like buying those because they're gifts that usually says, "I didn't know what else to get you so I got you a B&BW gift set".  That's just my personal opinion though.  I'm paying for their makeup for the wedding, but I'm not considering that a gift.  

    I'm getting them each something that's personal and things that I know for sure that they'll like and use after the wedding is over.  For example, one of my BM is from Ohio and loves the OSU Buckeyes, but she lives in Texas now.  I was going to get her a vintage looking t-shirt that says Ohio in script since it represents the Buckeyes and I know she loves vintage t-shirts.  I was also going to get her an iTunes gift card because she loves music.  
    I don't want everyone to have the same thing.  

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  • ellone400ellone400 member
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    edited December 2011
    compact mirror,monogrammed bags,monogrammed photo albums,manicure sets, makeup bags sets,pashmina, monogrammed glasses and jewelry
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  • tcjamestcjames
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    edited December 2011

    This is why I LOVE the AAW boards. I have most of the basic stuff for my girls but was stuck on little personal from me items, and had absolutely no clue for the guys. You ladies just kicked my creativity and brain into overdrive...THANK YOU

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  • kiwonakiwona
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    edited December 2011

    All of my bridesmaids we are all either active duty military or veterans so I'm getting them dog tags that say : "My DIVA's Are My Soldiers"! With a back pack personalize PJ's since my B-party is a Sleep over. ballet slippers and shirts with bridesmaids and Wine glasses with their names on them.

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