Tell Me About Your Bridesmaids Gifts

PolarBearFitz · November 2013

Just curious as to what you gave your bridesmaids or if you were a bridesmaid if/what you received from the bride? I am planning on gifting to my lovely lady pals and just wondering what people have done to get the ideas going.

lizandmark2014 · November 2013

I got them : small hand sanitizer
Key chain/ purse attachment for sanitizer

Glitter cardboard nail file
Purse hook
Wine or other adult beverage cup decorated to fit their personality
Poopperie (sp) (toilet seat sanitizer)
Beer mug with their favorite candy

southernbelle0915 · November 2013

I bought my BMs various gifts, but among them were an olive wood salad bowl and servers, a pearl necklace and earrings, a coach clutch, and a scarf. I also bought their shoes, but it wasn't part of their gift.

misssunshine17 · November 2013

Shop for them like it's their birthday. Don't try to match gifts since you'll end up wasting money on stuff that will end up at Goodwill.

csuave · November 2013

My crowd appreciates practical gifts and I wanted to spend a little over $50 each so I went the gift card route based on their favorites: Coach, aerie, local restaurant, QVC. I also got them a small something with gift receipt: candle, candle holder, tray.

For junior BM I asked her mom and got her earrings as suggested.

bunni727 · November 2013

They all got bags with personalized hangars, floofy socks in their favorite color, and some smelly good stuff in their favorite scents. Then they each got something completely individualized; one got novelty salt and pepper shakers, one got a nice stationery set, and the other two each got a different book.

clcountry · November 2013

We're getting married four days before Christmas, so I am giving each bridesmaid an ornament that reminds me of her or our relationship and a note explaining the significance. They are also getting matching earrings because my aunt bought some for me to give them.

artbyallie · November 2013

We did books for everyone in our wedding party to suit their individual tastes. Some of them included: a cookbook, a knitting book, an exercise book, a fantasy novel, and a book of poetry.

mlg78 · November 2013

MOH loves fancy teas so I got her a mug that has Ohio and NC drawn on it with lines connecting that says, "Together forever, never apart. Separated by distance but never by heart." and a crapton of fancy tea from Teavana.

BM #1 got a necklace with a bow on it because she's obsessed with bows and a Peanuts figurine from Hallmark as she collects them (a collection I started her on!)

BM #2 got a bottle of wine from her favorite winery, a wine aerator her husband said she wanted and some kitchen towels with cute sayings from Hallmark.

BM #3 got two necklaces from Etsy that she'd pinned on Pinterest.

The BMs all came to around $50 and the MOH was around $70.

PolarBearFitz · November 2013

@mlg78 that all sounds super thoughtful! I love the hallmark peanuts figurines too!

All of you ladies are super thoughtful. Thank you!

AprilH81 · November 2013

I'm probably going to gift my MOH (sister) a massage, including the tip. If I can find a tangible gift that she can keep I will add that on. She is my only attendant so I can splurge a bit.

itzMS · November 2013

I admittedly fall off TK party lines on BM gifts. My "gift" to each bridesmaid was covering the costs of their dress, hair, and makeup.

I certainly knew that things for my wedding were/are not a "gift", but it was $300 they didn't have to spend that I took care of for them. Each also got a handwritten note of thanks.

In my situation, paying for these items was appreciated far more than any gift card or other physical gift would have been.

As a bridesmaid, I'd always much rather have my dress paid for and/or the hair/makeup tab covered versus a physical gift like a robe, jewelry, purse, or "emergency kit". Just my opinion.

PolarBearFitz · November 2013

@itzMS you may be on to something there...good point.

kitty8403 · November 2013

I received a rose gold necklace with my first initial as a bridesmaid gift.
I haven't decided exactly what to do for my girls yet.

kitty8403 · November 2013

itzMS said:
I admittedly fall off TK party lines on BM gifts. My "gift" to each bridesmaid was covering the costs of their dress, hair, and makeup.

I certainly knew that things for my wedding were/are not a "gift", but it was $300 they didn't have to spend that I took care of for them. Each also got a handwritten note of thanks.

In my situation, paying for these items was appreciated far more than any gift card or other physical gift would have been.

As a bridesmaid, I'd always much rather have my dress paid for and/or the hair/makeup tab covered versus a physical gift like a robe, jewelry, purse, or "emergency kit". Just my opinion.

I like this idea. I know it's expected for everybody to buy their own clothes but I am really leaning toward springing for dresses or lodging, at any rate. I already intend to pay for hair/makeup.

jneen101 · November 2013

lizandmark2014 said:

I got them : small hand sanitizer Key chain/ purse attachment for sanitizer Glitter cardboard nail file Purse hook Wine or other adult beverage cup decorated to fit their personality Poopperie (sp) (toilet seat sanitizer) Beer mug with their favorite candy

I need to know more about the poopperie.

itzMS · November 2013

jneen101 said:

lizandmark2014 said:

I got them : small hand sanitizer
Key chain/ purse attachment for sanitizer

Glitter cardboard nail file
Purse hook
Wine or other adult beverage cup decorated to fit their personality
Poopperie (sp) (toilet seat sanitizer)
Beer mug with their favorite candy

I need to know more about the poopperie.

________
Poo-pourri is the spelling, but it's an airfreshener/deodorizer not a sanitizer.

jneen101 · November 2013

Sorry I meant, is there a story behind the poo-pourri as a gift? Is it an inside joke or do the bridesmaids just have rancid smelling shit? Just wondering if it's meaningful in some way or what's going on with it.

hoffse · November 2013

I also fail on TK's guidelines. I got my girls all the same thing because that's what we've always done for xmas gifts - this circle always buys everybody the same thing for Christmas, so I saw no reason to change that up for my wedding. Also, one of them got married before me, and it was the same circle, and we all got the same thing from her.

I got mine a kate spade makeup bag with some l'occitaine travel products in it. I spent $$ on the bag, but got the products for free because my H was interviewing for legal jobs last fall and the law firms kept putting him up at the four seasons... so he would swipe the bath products for me, and eventually we got enough to stuff all their bags. Those suckers sell for $9 each, so it looked like we spent a small fortune, even though we didn't. I waited until kate spade had one of their 75% off surprise sales to buy the bags. In total we spent about $25 per girl, and they looked like $100 gifts.

hoffse · November 2013

I did also buy my MOH her dress as an extra thing - I didn't tell the other girls, but she spent a lot to fly down for the wedding and she was unemployed. I didn't want her to be spending a fortune on my wedding as well.

MobKaz · November 2013

itzMS said:

I admittedly fall off TK party lines on BM gifts. My "gift" to each bridesmaid was covering the costs of their dress, hair, and makeup. I certainly knew that things for my wedding were/are not a "gift", but it was $300 they didn't have to spend that I took care of for them. Each also got a handwritten note of thanks. In my situation, paying for these items was appreciated far more than any gift card or other physical gift would have been. As a bridesmaid, I'd always much rather have my dress paid for and/or the hair/makeup tab covered versus a physical gift like a robe, jewelry, purse, or "emergency kit". Just my opinion.

@itzMS, I'm not trying to be snarky here but I am curious. Did your BM's have any input on the dress or how their hair was styled?

Overall, I would not object to this being "gifted" to the BM. If the personal styles, comfort, and tastes of the BM's were still considered, this works for me. If they were told they had to sport a particular hair style, or wear a certain make up "look", then I don't see it as much as a gift for them.

itzMS · November 2013

mobkaz said:

itzMS said:

I admittedly fall off TK party lines on BM gifts. My "gift" to each bridesmaid was covering the costs of their dress, hair, and makeup.

I certainly knew that things for my wedding were/are not a "gift", but it was $300 they didn't have to spend that I took care of for them. Each also got a handwritten note of thanks.

In my situation, paying for these items was appreciated far more than any gift card or other physical gift would have been.

As a bridesmaid, I'd always much rather have my dress paid for and/or the hair/makeup tab covered versus a physical gift like a robe, jewelry, purse, or "emergency kit". Just my opinion.

@itzMS, I'm not trying to be snarky here but I am curious. Did your BM's have any input on the dress or how their hair was styled?

________

No worries. Dress options were their pick from three styles from the JCrew line.

Hair was identical braided pigtails (aka whatever the hell they wanted).

You don't think I know better?!? :-D

annathy03 · November 2013

I plan on buying their dresses and then getting a small personalized gift (I'm not dictating hair/makeup or specific shoes).

One of my BMs wears a specific VS perfume, so I'll probably get her a bottle of that, FSIL is a runner so maybe some of the workout clothes she likes, etc.

I'll also get my reader a similar gift and would recommend doing so, they are giving up time and energy to participate in the ceremony just like the BMs.

doeydo · November 2013

I haven't gotten anything for them yet, but I am thinking of getting one of my BMs a necklace or bracelet with her birthstone in it (no, it would not be for her to wear for the wedding) because she loves jewelry and already has really nice earrings and a ring with her birthstone in them. For my other BM, I am not sure yet.

doeydo · November 2013

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKLnhuzh9uY
This kind of poo-pourri?

MobKaz · November 2013

itzMS said:

itzMS said:

I admittedly fall off TK party lines on BM gifts. My "gift" to each bridesmaid was covering the costs of their dress, hair, and makeup. I certainly knew that things for my wedding were/are not a "gift", but it was $300 they didn't have to spend that I took care of for them. Each also got a handwritten note of thanks. In my situation, paying for these items was appreciated far more than any gift card or other physical gift would have been. As a bridesmaid, I'd always much rather have my dress paid for and/or the hair/makeup tab covered versus a physical gift like a robe, jewelry, purse, or "emergency kit". Just my opinion.

@itzMS, I'm not trying to be snarky here but I am curious. Did your BM's have any input on the dress or how their hair was styled?
________ No worries. Dress options were their pick from three styles from the JCrew line. Hair was identical braided pigtails (aka whatever the hell they wanted). You don't think I know better?!? :-D

Indeed I did. However, I did want to make the point for lurkers and other micromanaging brides that might think otherwise ;-p

Random PSA....many J Crew BM's dresses are currently on sale......

chibiyui · November 2013

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKLnhuzh9uY
This kind of poo-pourri?

Freaking boxes. Ahem. One can only hope.

photokitty · November 2013

First wedding i got my sisters (both moh) each a piece of Waterford, we all collect it and are Irish. His sisters i got a large bath gift set from a local boutique. My two friends i got cookie jars with our college theme on them and some random stuff inside.
Second wedding ~ no WP, except ring and flower girl. Got them toys. DH's niece and nephew did reading and played a song, since they are high schoolers he got them gift cards.

AddieCake · November 2013

I'm sorry, but I would just never want to receive toilet deodorizer as a gift.

Liatris2010 · November 2013

lizandmark2014 said:

I got them : small hand sanitizer Key chain/ purse attachment for sanitizer Glitter cardboard nail file Purse hook Wine or other adult beverage cup decorated to fit their personality Poopperie (sp) (toilet seat sanitizer) Beer mug with their favorite candy

Why do you think anyone would want hand or toilet sanitizer as a gift?

lizandmark2014 · November 2013

@jneen101 three of my 4 bridesmaids are germaphobes. They hate public bathrooms and we pick on each other about this and other quarks they have.

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