Bridesmaid's Jewelry! Suggestions needed!

beckyc15 · February 2015

Hi Brides,

I am trying to figure out where I am going to buy my bridesmaid jewelry from but I am having a difficult time. I have a whopping 8 bridesmaids who are wearing long pale pink dresses with different necklines so I was going to buy them earrings only.

(I'm getting them personalized bags and satin robes so I would like to find earrings that are reasonable but nice at the same time).

Any suggestions? I looked at Etsy but not sure if I trust the quality. I've also looked at department stores but have not found anything I love.

Thanks!

jenna8984 · February 2015

No one will see their earrings. Let them wear ones they already own since some people might have a metal allergy and can't even wear ones you chose. But if you really must, look places like Charming Charlies, Claire's, Kohl's.

kvruns · February 2015

beckyc15 said:

Hi Brides,

I am trying to figure out where I am going to buy my bridesmaid jewelry from but I am having a difficult time. I have a whopping 8 bridesmaids who are wearing long pale pink dresses with different necklines so I was going to buy them earrings only.
(I'm getting them personalized bags and satin robes so I would like to find earrings that are reasonable but nice at the same time).

Any suggestions? I looked at Etsy but not sure if I trust the quality. I've also looked at department stores but have not found anything I love.

Thanks!

what is the likelihood they will want t wear these again (realistically)? I've only been in 2 weddings but in both I was given jewelry I have never worn again. so if you are concerned the quality from Etsy might not last even for the wedding day that's one thing, but if the concern is it won't last 10 years I wouldn't worry about that bc I wonder how often it would even be worn again.

southernbelle0915 · February 2015

I know you're buying them, which is great, but I would skip the earrings. Let them wear whatever they want. For the life of me, I can't remember BM jewelry at any wedding I've ever been to. No one cares about this, so it's kind of a waste of your money.

Maybe put that money toward buying snacks/drinks for everyone while y'all get ready instead. As a BM, I'd for sure appreciate that a lot more.

amelisha · February 2015

southernbelle0915 said:

I know you're buying them, which is great, but I would skip the earrings. Let them wear whatever they want. For the life of me, I can't remember BM jewelry at any wedding I've ever been to. No one cares about this, so it's kind of a waste of your money.

Maybe put that money toward buying snacks/drinks for everyone while y'all get ready instead. As a BM, I'd for sure appreciate that a lot more.

Great advice. Unless you want to buy them all something different that they would individually like (not necessarily to be worn for your wedding, just because it's a nice gift and something they would each appreciate), skip the jewelry. Matching stuff rarely suits everyone's taste, and then it's more a gift for you (so they look like you want them to in photos) than a gift for them (something you've chosen to make them happy as a thank you.)

AddieCake · February 2015

Let them pick their own jewelry. I have no idea what my bridesmaids' jewelry looked like.

floridabride44 · February 2015

southernbelle0915 said:

I know you're buying them, which is great, but I would skip the earrings. Let them wear whatever they want. For the life of me, I can't remember BM jewelry at any wedding I've ever been to. No one cares about this, so it's kind of a waste of your money.

Maybe put that money toward buying snacks/drinks for everyone while y'all get ready instead. As a BM, I'd for sure appreciate that a lot more.

Yes to the snacks/drinks suggestion. I'd much rather have a couple of mimosas while getting ready rather than have a pair of earrings that aren't my taste that I'm never going to wear again!

KatWAG · February 2015

Please reconsider the jewelry, the tote bags and the robes. Odds are they will all get stashed in the back of your BMs closest and later donated to Good will. So you will be wasting your money.

MnHGirl · February 2015

I agree with letting your bridesmaids pick their own jewelry. My oldest sister bought us all really nice quality necklaces (spent decent money) when she was married 10+ years ago and I have mine back in the box on a shelf and have not wore it since. It is a pretty necklace but not my style.

When my brother was married in Oct the bride bought us necklaces and earnings that she wanted us to wear. The earrings were a hoop style with no back on it and my hair must of pulled one out during the dance. Also it was really cheap metal and my ears got sensitive/itchy.

My bridesmaids will be wearing what they want (or dont want).

haleyk620 · February 2015

I purchased jewelry for my bridesmaids at Charming Charlie's. They seemed to have a pretty good selection and reasonable prices.

JoanE2012 · February 2015

beckyc15 said:

Hi Brides,

I am trying to figure out where I am going to buy my bridesmaid jewelry from but I am having a difficult time. I have a whopping 8 bridesmaids who are wearing long pale pink dresses with different necklines so I was going to buy them earrings only.
(I'm getting them personalized bags and satin robes so I would like to find earrings that are reasonable but nice at the same time).

Any suggestions? I looked at Etsy but not sure if I trust the quality. I've also looked at department stores but have not found anything I love.

Thanks!

Skip the jewelry and let them wear their own. And definitely skip the personalized bags and robes! I would never use it, and most others won't either. I hope you weren't expecting them to wear the robes to get ready or anything. I don't know anyone who would want to be photographed in a bath robe as they're getting ready.

haleyk620 · February 2015

[Deleted User] · February 2015

I went to charming charlies and got them evening wear stuff (basically the white blingy stuff). Since there was a pin on the waist of their dresses in that style, it went well with the dress. I think I spent on average $15-20 per girl for earrings, necklace and bracelet. I got each girl a different style (but all the evening wear) to fit their personalities. Some girls like the bigger style while one of my BM prefers simplier designs. But I would go to an accessory store like Charming Charlies so you don't spend much. Or if you want to spend money, get them a nice pair of stud earrings or small hoops. Depending on how your girls decide to wear their hair, the earring won't even be noticable, so don't go crazy on a style that they will only wear that day with that dress. And be honest with yourself when picking them out, how many outfits do you have in your closet that would go with the earring you are looking at? The other option is to let them pick out something they already own or go shopping themselves. Maybe a bracelet would be a better option because no matter how a girl wears her hair or the style of the dress, a bracelet will look nice.

badbnagdway · February 2015

I agree with other posters -- just let them pick their own jewelry, and re-consider the other gifts as well.

If you are set on buying the earrings, maybe consider Francesca's. They have fashion jewelry and sometimes also have buy one get one half off type sales. Their stuff is reasonable.

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