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lesliehope24
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Posted: Sun Jun 22, 2008 10:22 am Post subject: bridesmaid gifts?

Any ideas on a nice bridesmaid gift? I already bought the girls purses to use on the wedding day but my soon to be mother in law laughed at them and was being a bitch about it and said "It's just so funny looking and odd." So I also got them all little heart frames. Any other ideas or is this enough? (the mother in law just made me feel like my gift was tacky)

Annie
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Posted: Sun Jun 22, 2008 10:28 am Post subject:

Your gift is not tacky. Don't worry about what your MIL said. You could add some lotion, body wash, lip gloss, and/or makeup to the bags. If you live near a Bath and Body Works, now is the PERFECT time to get things for those bags. They are having their semi-annual sale, and things are cheap.

Ani
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Posted: Sun Jun 22, 2008 10:30 am Post subject:

Your mother in law should just stifle her opinions to herselfI think those gifts are enough in my opinion but if your worried I say your mother in law, she should foot the bill for the next bridesmaids gifts you choose make it something real expensive (stick it to her hard)Gift certificates to a spa for each and everyone for their hard work... Good Luck

princessbrat262002
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Posted: Sun Jun 22, 2008 10:31 am Post subject:

Don't feel insure. You mother in law obviously wants you to ask her what you should get. (Ask her and when she tells you laugh and tell her how stupid it is. Just kidding, but its tempting)I think a purse and a frame are nice. I just found out my sister, whose getting married next year in april got us all custom made jewely with her wedding colors (or accent colors) That sounds like a nice gift, if you like beading or know some one that does.

teach4middle33
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Posted: Sun Jun 22, 2008 10:34 am Post subject:

I have heard that the MIL will always be a thorn in the side, get over what she says now. . . it will give you thicker skin later. I am dealing with the same thing except my was sugar coating things for a while. Now she's just down right RUDE. Sorry you are going through that. I think that the gift you chose was nice and they will all appreciate what you can give them. I know that I wouldn't expect anything more if you had given me a purse! You did a great job!

Laura S
Yahoo User

Posted: Sun Jun 22, 2008 10:37 am Post subject:

don't listen to her. it isn't her wedding! i'm sure the purses are fabulous! the girls who've suggested things are so smart...i wouldn't have thought of lotions or beaded bracelets! coloured sunglasses to match the dresses, however...

Kaitlin ツ
Yahoo User

Posted: Sun Jun 22, 2008 10:55 am Post subject:

That's more than enough! She's just being rude.I found a great deal at Exclusively Weddings, so Igot 7 freshwater pearl and sterling silver bracelets for $35. I hope to find them something else to go along with it, but they would be lovely on their own. Check that site as they always have really nice things for great deals, and I also love Things Remembered.

Bunky
Yahoo User

Posted: Sun Jun 22, 2008 11:20 am Post subject:

I think its fine. I used little purses and made beaded necklaces for them to wear in the wedding. It cost me less than $20.00 per person and they were very happy. Good luck

Sunny
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Posted: Sun Jun 22, 2008 11:32 am Post subject:

i got my bridesmaids purses to wear on the wedding day, then i got them each a fancy wine glass with their name engraved on it.

brwneyes
Yahoo User

Posted: Sun Jun 22, 2008 12:08 pm Post subject:

Well, a purse they can use the wedding day isn't a gift really because it is more an accessory just for the day and something they won't necessarily use again.Honestly, the girls are spending a lot of money to be in your wedding. I think that many times brides forget that and buy them cheap gifts.I bought my girls some Swarovski crystal earrings (not for wedding), some jewelry pouches, and I am making them bridesmaid survival kits with stuff they might need. I also am paying for someone to do their hair.I think buying them something else might be warranted, if you can afford it. Even a $10 gift card to Starbucks or something like that would be nice. Most people like Starbucks!

C W
Yahoo User

Posted: Sun Jun 22, 2008 1:50 pm Post subject:

I agree the purse is really an accessory for the wedding. This site has a bunch of great ideas..etsy.comand you can post a request for items. There are a lot of talented people on there, and prices are very reasonable.Congratulations, and good luck!!PS Just smile at the ML, and thank her for her advice. Do what you think is best, and don't be derailed by her. Remember whose wedding and marriage this is.

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