Gift for bridesmaids?
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jenn
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 Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2008 10:01 am Post subject: Gift for bridesmaids? |
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I have seen a million things out there--what do people actually like? Please don't give me websites of ideas, I have PLENTY of ideas--but tell me if you have seen or received an awesome gift as a bridesmaid, please?Also, I was thinking of giving a sweatsuit that the girls can wear while preparing on the wedding day--is this a good idea? I would like it...but want to make sure others would too.And what should I personalize it with--Names? "Bridesmaid"? Initials? Pictures? I found a girl who will do anything I want to them, so I need ideas. :)By the way--our wedding is black and white, so they'll get black sweatsuits, and I'll get a white one--so it's at least not a funky color they'll hate later.  |
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Challenge
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| Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2008 10:06 am Post subject: |
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| I think a personalized bag with your bridesmaids initials on it would be nice. |
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Purple
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| Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2008 10:07 am Post subject: |
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| You could treat them to having their hair and makeup done for the wedding. Jewelry is also a nice idea. Get something little and special from Tiffany & Co.. The sweat suit is a nice idea but would they wear it again or is it something they would only wear for that one day? |
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Blunt
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| Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2008 10:08 am Post subject: |
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| I have found that people do not use or like personalized junk. that includes tote bags, pocket mirrors and personalized tank tops. No one ever uses them or wears them.Also, I have heard that BM HATE to receive jewelry for the wedding. Jewelry is rather of personal style/preference and it's not really a gift if you have to wear it for that day.I gave my girls practical gifts: A gift basket from Bath and Body Works, Victoria's secret make up, a make up bag from VS and Victorias secret shimery powder and VS lotion. Everyone liked it.People here have said that they have liked a VS gift card or a Sephora gift card.Good luck |
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Tricee
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| Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2008 10:08 am Post subject: |
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| I gave personalized tote bags! |
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salsajess
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| Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2008 10:10 am Post subject: |
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| Honestly, the sweatsuit sounds nice, but if it has "bridesmaid" or something similiar on it, they probably wouldn't use it after that day. But you do have a good idea with the personalization, everyone loves something with their initials or name on it. I would do a cute tote in the colors of your wedding with each girls initials on it. Most people love those |
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just me!
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| Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2008 10:11 am Post subject: |
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| please please please don't personalize anything! think about it for a moment - would you want to run around in a sweatsuit, hoodie, t-shirt or carry a tote, makeup bag, or use any other article with bridesmaid embroidered on it? it might be cute the day of the wedding but useless after that. putting names or initials on anything now-a-days with all the weirdos out there is a bad idea - it gives some would-be creep a name and allows them a familiarity that none of us would want. you want whatever you give them to be something they will use often - so make it simple and classic. the idea of a sweatsuit is a good one - don't give them a generic gift, personalize your choice by choosing a color that each girl would like - one might like navy one might like pink. one might prefer the top to be a hoodie and one might prefer a pullover top. they can buy their own makeup and bathsalts and makeup bags, your idea is above and beyond the usual crap b.m.s get! i'm impressed! whatever you choose have a very happy wedding sweetie! |
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Angela P
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| Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2008 10:11 am Post subject: |
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| I personally preferred a gift that wasn't generic but was specifically for me. Cost was never a factor...buy me a $1 gift and I am fine as long as it shows that you thought about what I like. Don't worry about giving all your girls the same thing, buy them each something that reflects something they love and your relationship with them. All of my girls got a totally different gift...and in the long run I spent less money on them. |
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SChi25
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| Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2008 10:18 am Post subject: |
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| I asked my two cousins who have been in numerous weddings this same question. The results were that they hates all that personalized stuff and jewelery for the big day. Why? Because they never used it beyond that one day. As others have said, jewelery is a personal thing, and it's usually purchased for bridesmaids with the wedding day outfit in mind. And the personalized stuff is just weird. Unless you're a salesperson for a company, you don't need anything with your name on it.The sweatsuit is a cute idea, but just ask yourself, "Will these girls want to wear them beyond the wedding day?" It might not suit everyone (haha, get it?). The gifts for the wedding party should be for THEM. That means, it shouldn't be to use on the big day because that's really a present for you, not them. This is a gift they should be able to use for themselves ... and it should be good "thank you" for all their help.We're getting each member in our wedding party something different to reflect their personalities. Be it a gift certificate to a spa or mani/pedi place or a cute purse or a gift card to their favorite store. That's something they'll use and actually appreciate. And it's for THEM, not the wedding.One of my cousins said that her favorite gift for being in a wedding was one of those photo boxes from her long-time best friend. Her friend put pictures in it from over the years, and inside, there was a gift certificate for a massage and mani/pedi at a spa. She said she liked that one the best because it had meaning and it was a treat for her, which had nothing to do with the wedding. |
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PugMom
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| Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2008 10:31 am Post subject: |
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| One wedding I was in, we all received a short bathrobe (cotton) with out inital embroidered on it. It was light enough to wear while getting hair and makeup down, but comfy too. I still use it. I have received jewelry for almost every other wedding, which is nice, but I think I only use one set on a regular basis and I've been in 6 weddings. I personally would not use a tote bag. And, we are not 5, we know about "stranger-danger" and can have our name embroidered on something. Skip "bridesmaid" and go with the first name or first initial. |
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Pete
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| Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2008 10:33 am Post subject: |
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| Please please dont use pictures, and personalization is fun, but they won't wear it after that day, most likely. I'm in a friend's wedding, and she gave me a cute t-shirth that has my name on the front and "Bridesmaid" on the back. It's adorable ..... but I never wear it out in public. If you really really wanted to try to do something decorative to the sweatsuits, maybe pick out a little shape or idea that suits each girl to put where a breast pocket on the jacket and maybe one where a thigh pocket would be (i.e. if one of them loves the beach, put a seashell design, and if someone loves sports, put the ball from their favorite sport. Things like that--make sense?). This way it's personalized but not cheesy and your girls can wear it again and again. Hope this helps! Good luck! ^_^ |
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Hosanna
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| Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2008 10:43 am Post subject: |
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| These are very cool for your bridesmaid, try to get them something they will use, and if it's personalized even better.http://www.giasweddingstore.com/servlet/the-529/Personalized-Hanging-Cosmetic-Case/Detail?$catalog.Oem=Gifts+for+Her |
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Carebear2010
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| Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2008 10:48 am Post subject: |
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| A gift bag filled with fun stuff. Practical stuff. Lotions, perfumes, candles, picture frames, flip flops for the reception, maybe a bottle of wine (or their favorite drink) Put some snacks in there for the day...and more importantly a personalized thank you note showing them how much you appreciated what they did for you!!!If you do the sweatsuits, don't personalize them. You want the girls to be able to wear them again. |
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teri
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| Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2008 10:55 am Post subject: |
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| first congrats! my wedding colors were also black and white with silver, very classy and sexy..i gave my bridesmaids black tote bags embroidered with initials.. inside i gave them a bath robe embroidered with initials a pair of basic black flip flops, their wedding jewelery and a thank you card.. |
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ManDidMeWrongButGodMadeMe
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| Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2008 10:59 am Post subject: |
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| I think you cant go wrong with a gift bag with; shower set(shower gel, lotion, slippers and a bath sponge), jewelry, a gift card, and maybe have a picture taken off the bridal party(going out,night of the bridal shower,etc)and put that in a frame and add that to the bag. I also like the sweatsuit idea. Its cute and relaxing. I would put there names on it.Good Luck! |
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