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Difference between MOHs gifts and BMs gifts?

kpe04379kpe04379 member
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Is anyone spending more on their Maid/Matron of Honor & Best Man than the rest of the bridal party? My FI got his groomsmen all engraved beer steins from England, and I got my 2 MOHs and Bridesmaid jewelry. I don't think I can swing more money on gifts since we are paying for everything ourselves, and my sisters (the 2 MOHs) would rather we saved the $, but I do feel kind of bad after hearing from some people you should spend more $ on them.  At the same time, does money really mean anything when it comes to gifts? I was going to write notes to each of them too.
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Re: Difference between MOHs gifts and BMs gifts?

  • michaelandjulie2michaelandjulie2 member
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    I gave each of my BMs and MOH a gift of similar cost. I wrote them each TY notes and the MOHs was significantly longer because she is my best friend so naturally a had a lot more to say to her. I do think that I am going to frame a picture of my MOH and I and give it to her in a few weeks when the pro pics come in with a spot in the frame to put a pic of me and her when the roles are reversed at her wedding. But that is less a MOH gift and more a friend gift.

    Because it appears you have 2 MsOH and 1 BM, I think it might seem weird if one has something missing that the others got. But thats my opinion.
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  • kpe04379kpe04379 member
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    that's exactly what I was thinking...My MsOH are my 2 sisters, and then my Bridesmaid is my best friend. I don't want her feeling weird about it. I think she feels a little weird since she is not "family" per say already, and I think that might make the situation worse.
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  • gottahavashortigottahavashorti member
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    I think we spent the most on one of the GM gifts due to rush shipping.  DH didn't find anything at the mall and waited too long to find it online.  I didn't want to give 5 people gifts and 1 an IOU so we had it rushed.  That GM ended up deciding not to attend the rehearsal or rehearsal dinner anyway (for a legitimate reason, not flaking - I was surprised he planned to attend just the rehearsal dinner in the first place).

    I don't think the monetary value of a gift means much as long as the gift is personal.  My MOH's gift was stranger than the rest in order to suit her tastes, but I don't think it was more expensive
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  • kpe04379kpe04379 member
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    Ok...thanks! So is everyone giving the gifts at the rehearsal dinner then? I was planning on giving mine during a bridesmaid lunch. Hmm...
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  • Lilou902Lilou902 member
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    Are you planning on having your BM wear your jewelry for the wedding?
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  • kpe04379kpe04379 member
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    Yes. I know a lot of people say that isn't a gift, but my bridesmaids asked for it. They helped pick it out, so I know they like it. I was fine with them wearing whatever they liked, so long as it somewhat matched, but they all said they wanted to have jewelry and match. Why do you ask, lilou?

    I figure I should give it to them before---the lunch we had planned for the bridesmaids was about a week before. I figured the rehearsal dinner would be a) too late and b) too chaotic---lots of out of town guests.
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  • JenO24JenO24 member
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    I got similar things for all my BMs and MOH, but not identical items.
    I did get them totes, but w/ their initals on it since like the PP said when would they ever use a tote again that says BM or MOH, right!
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  • whirlybird27whirlybird27 member
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    Honestly I asked my BP what they wanted. That way I knew it was something they wanted and would use. And it was a nice chance to get them something they wouldn't necessarily get themselves :)
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