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Pregnant Bridesmaid Gift

mellyD2014mellyD2014 member
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Hello everyone,

There have been a number of threads similar to this one, and you all have given such great ideas and suggestions, so I'm hoping you'll be able to inspire me.

One of my bridesmaids just told me that she is pregnant! I'm SOOOO excited for her. My wedding is about 3 months out, so I'm in the process of buying my bridesmaids their gifts. I'm shopping individually for things that they would like. Now that I know she is expecting, I'd like to get her something baby or pregnancy related. She'll be roughly 6 months along at my wedding.

For those of you who have been pregnant, or have had someone close to you pregnant - at the 6th month mark, what would you really have liked to have? I don't want to do baby items, because we'll have a shower for her later, but I was thinking maybe there was something I could get her that might help her de-stress, or maybe at 6 months her back or feet might bother her, and maybe I can get some nice spa things to help? What do you guys think? Or should I just stick to other things that she might like that aren't related?

Thanks in advance!
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Re: Pregnant Bridesmaid Gift

  • JMalettasJMalettas member
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     I would probably get her something unrelated. She's going to get lots of that, come her shower, etc. One of my BMs was pregnant at our wedding as well, and I got her a regular gift. A baby-related gift would be something I would have sent her as a "congrats you're pregnant" gift, vs a bridal party gift. 

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  • thisismynickname2thisismynickname2 member
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    A spa gift certificate is generally widely accepted no matter what, but I also know they're often VERY valued by pregnant women who can't reach their toes or other parts that require grooming.  Actually, even now, a pregnant friend goes to spas every other week because now she's not spending money on partying, lol.  
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  • Maggie0829Maggie0829 member
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    I would stay far away from anything baby related.  This gift is for her, not her baby, because it is your friend who is in your wedding, not her kid (well I guess technically the kid is since he/she is in her belly, but you get my point).

    Any ways, take the fact that she is pregnant out of the equation.  What would you have gotten her?

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  • mellyD2014mellyD2014 member
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    Well, originally I was planning on getting her a bottle of tequila, among other things, but that would probably be in poor taste now :) She and her husband bought their first house last year, so I know she probably doesn't get to spend a lot on herself at the moment. I was thinking of putting together a bag of her favorite things. That is still the plan, I just thought if there was some pregnancy-related item that she might appreciate that I'd include that too, but the general consensus seems to be to nix it.

    Thanks all! 
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  • LondonLisaLondonLisa member
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    I also think a spa package would be great, but make sure it is a place that does maternity massages etc. One of my pregnant friends got turned away from a head and neck massage (not on the table but on a chair) because their insurance didn't cover them working on pregnant women. 
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  • Maggie0829Maggie0829 member
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    mellyD2014 said:
    Well, originally I was planning on getting her a bottle of tequila, among other things, but that would probably be in poor taste now :) She and her husband bought their first house last year, so I know she probably doesn't get to spend a lot on herself at the moment. I was thinking of putting together a bag of her favorite things. That is still the plan, I just thought if there was some pregnancy-related item that she might appreciate that I'd include that too, but the general consensus seems to be to nix it.

    Thanks all! 
    Not necessarily.  She won't be pregnant forever and she may be really looking forward to that first drink after she has her kid.

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  • OliveOilsMomOliveOilsMom member
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    If she does like wine, you can get her a now and later gift.  My friend drank a non-alcoholic wine called "Fre" during her pregnancies.  She really liked it!  And then also get her the bottle of tequila for later.

    My MOH was about 6 months along at my wedding too.  I did not change her gift in anyway, just because she was pregnant.

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  • MyNameIsNotMyNameIsNot member
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    A prenatal massage/pedi package is a great idea, especially for someone who doesn't really treat herself much.  My sister couldn't reach her feet during her last two months of pregnancy, so pedis were important, especially since she was always wearing flip flops or other shoes that could slide on.  
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  • kmmssgkmmssg mod
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    I would have adored a massage/pedi when I was pregnant.  What a luxurious and relaxing idea!  And, it really isn't baby focused, it is friend focused.
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  • mysticlmysticl member
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    mellyD2014 said:
    Well, originally I was planning on getting her a bottle of tequila, among other things, but that would probably be in poor taste now :) She and her husband bought their first house last year, so I know she probably doesn't get to spend a lot on herself at the moment. I was thinking of putting together a bag of her favorite things. That is still the plan, I just thought if there was some pregnancy-related item that she might appreciate that I'd include that too, but the general consensus seems to be to nix it.

    Thanks all! 
    Like what, maternity clothes, nursing bras, a pregnancy cradle? When you are pregnant it seems like every thing becomes about the pregnancy and the baby, just get her a gift that is about her.  Definitely, don't get her anything baby related.  
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  • vk2204vk2204 member
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    I am 6.5 months pregnant and if I was standing up in a wedding the last thing I would want is something baby related. Right now EVERYTHING is about the baby so it would be nice to get something that is just for me. If your friend is into getting her hairl and/or nails done, a salon gift card would be great. Same with a massage gift card. And honestly, if you got a bottle of liquor it won't go to waste, it will be a nice thing to have at home for after baby comes.
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  • Jen4948Jen4948 member
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    It's been my experience that all too often when a woman is pregnant, everyone gets so excited about the baby that they forget about the woman carrying it for nine months inside her body. I'd get her something that isn't about her pregnancy or the baby that fits in with her personal interests.
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  • mellyD2014mellyD2014 member
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    Thanks everyone! I may add a pedicure gift certificate, but think I'll otherwise stick to the original plan. Your views are much appreciated.
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