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Bridesmaid Gift Ideas

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Hey Everyone,

I am just now in the process of buying gifts for my friends that I am going to ask be bridesmaids and MOH (3 girls total). I plan on spending about $150 on each girl, and have already purchased a hand-painted champagne glass and mini bottle of champagne for each girl. I have spent about $120 so far in all. what is something more high-end I can get them that ends up at around $110, or less, per girl? I was thinking perfume, or chanel lipstick... something of that nature maybe, but IDK!

Thanks in advance!

Casey B.

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    itzMSitzMS member
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    caseycamilla said:

    Hey Everyone,

    I am just now in the process of buying gifts for my friends that I am going to ask be bridesmaids and MOH (3 girls total). I plan on spending about $150 on each girl, and have already purchased a hand-painted champagne glass and mini bottle of champagne for each girl. I have spent about $120 so far in all. what is something more high-end I can get them that ends up at around $110, or less, per girl? I was thinking perfume, or chanel lipstick... something of that nature maybe, but IDK!

    Thanks in advance!

    Casey B.

    Each gift should really be different and geared towards the individual.

    A $100 gift card to their favorite store would probably be much more appreciated than a $100 lipstick.

    Just my two cents.

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    SJM7538SJM7538 member
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    First off I'd just like to say that you are being quite generous with your budget and I'm sure your girls will appreciate that. But I agree with shopping or them individually.

    I got coach wristlets for all my girls which was about half my budget for them. So I'm going to get them all a gift card for their favorite place and put them inside of the wristlets. My sister loves Starbucks, anther loves sephora and so on.
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] member
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    Well the lipstick is $28 each, but your idea sounds good regardless. I was leaning towards getting something like that, but wasn't sure if it would be personal enough.

    Thanks!

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    cherrytree34cherrytree34
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    I did basically the same gifts for my girls.  I think either way is fine as long as you are getting them things they will all like.  You are really sweet to spend so much, and I am sure they will be happy with whatever you give them. 

    I write a wedding planning column for Examiner.com, and I wrote an article on this last month. Hope it helps with some ideas!

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    ViczaesarViczaesar member
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    cherrytree34 said:
    I did basically the same gifts for my girls.  I think either way is fine as long as you are getting them things they will all like.  You are really sweet to spend so much, and I am sure they will be happy with whatever you give them. 

    I write a wedding planning column for Examiner.com, and I wrote an article on this last month. Hope it helps with some ideas!

    You can't advertize your writing here, and jewelry to use in the wedding doesn't count as a gift.  Also, what exactly does one do with a gigantic wine glass? 



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    itzMSitzMS member
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    @cherrytree34 I just read your article.

    The majority of your suggestions are a bit off base. Are you honestly suggesting a basket filled with dollar store items as a gift? Cheap body wash/lotion/bubble bath aren't good for anyone to use. Not to mention the jumbo wine glass (aaaa whaaa?) and bridesmaid jewelry as a gift.

     

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    brielleinlovebrielleinlove member
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    Cherrytree, a quick critique of your suggestions:

    1. Jewelry for bridesmaids to wear in the wedding is not a gift to THEM.  It is a gift to you so that your pictures look uniform.  I have never reworn any necklaces I've gotten as a bridesmaid gift.

    2. Nothing says "I'm making a special treat for you" like a book full of pictures of yourself...

    3-8. Nothing says "I really tried to think of what you'd like" like scarves, bubble bath, candles, and other generic gifts that I would buy for a random relative I didn't know well but drew in a family secret Santa.

    9. Dollar store basket?  Really?

    10. Most people who like to cook already have the cookware they like and want.
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    shannyb41shannyb41 member
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    I have 6 bridesmaids and do not have the budget to spend $100 on every girl (unfortunately).  I've thought of a couple ideas but could use some suggestions.  
    I saw these clutches on etsy so I thought that could be cute and I could include gifts inside.  I wouldn't get them matching ones and I wouldn't even get ones that would be used for the wedding (though they could if they wanted to).  Besides gift cards what are some other creative things I could include?  I was thinking of jewelry (not wedding related, just in general).  I don't know.  

    What are some gifts you've received and loved?   
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    XzaXza73XzaXza73
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    I ordered pearl earrings for my bridesmaids from Gratia Pearl (www.gratiapearl.com).  Sometimes there are sales for $20-30 earrings or rings.  Just don't make my mistake and forget to check whether all of them have pierced ears :-/  They have bracelets and such too.  Etsy is a good place to look for creative gifts too.  I've only had good experiences with both Gratia and Etsy.
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