I'm stumped as to what to get for my five bridesmaids. I don't want to get them something like gift cards, they too feel impersonal to me (my groom doesn't know what to get for his groomsmen, either, so any ideas for gifts for them would be great, too!) Thanks!
2007-12-30 11:04:32 · 14 answers · asked by Casablancas 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Timeless, classic pearl jewelry and having the hair/make-up/manicure costs covered. Have a thank you brunch/luncheon/tea for them even if its just hours before the rehearsal dinner, especially if they throw you a party.
2007-12-30 11:22:18 · answer #1 · answered by Elizabeth S 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My bf was a best man in two weddings this summer. One of the groom's gave him a Nintendo Wii game! The other groom's men got gifts along that line as well. Great idea because it's something he actually uses and it doesn't sit on a shelf getting dusty like a flask or something like that would. Try to find something that each groom's man likes - even a really nice bottle of rum or a liquor with a nice glass if they're into that.
2007-12-30 12:57:59 · answer #2 · answered by tink 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The best gift I was given was actually from my best friends fiance (now husband). She and I have been best friends for years and we have always been so impressed with the fact that we were only born 2 days apart and we always say that we were destined to be BF's. So at her shower we did the old, new, borrowed and blue game, which if you dont know is usually where the groom gives his gift to the bride and its usually a piece of jewelry for the wedding day, his gift to her was a beautiful aquamarine ring, her something blue, but also our birthstone. However, when she opened the box, there were 2 ring boxes inside and the other ring, which matched hers, was meant for me and it had a beautiful letter in it that he wrote about what he thought of our friendship. I have never been so touched by a gift in my entire life, it was just so unbelievably special to me and my best friend.
If you could do something that is individual to each girl with a really nice letter I think it would be much more appreciated than a blanket gift (like a spa day or earrings and necklace to wear). It doesnt have to be expensive either, if you know one girl loves her coffee, how about a nice little basket of gourmet coffee samplers for her to try, and if another is dating a new guy how about a night in basket with microwave popcorn, a GC to Blockbuster and a coupon to Dominos, something like that where you actually think about them and their likes.
Good luck!
2007-12-30 13:27:43 · answer #3 · answered by kateqd30 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
all of the weddings i have been in i was given a necklace or earings that i was to wear that day with my gown. That is a good way to make sure everyone looks uniform if that i what you like. I gave my bridesmaids monogrammed tote bags from LL Bean and stuffed them with some things for the day (extra hose, gum etc..) my husband gave the groomsmen leather wallets or money clips (check out your local Coach outlet if that interests you). don't forget gifts for the parents & readers if you have any!!!
2007-12-30 15:00:08 · answer #4 · answered by Amy H 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I've only been in one wedding -- my sister's. She gave us pearl earrings and necklaces. They were nice but I rarely wear them...especially the necklace. The gift I gave my bridesmaids was a manicure and massage at a salon. I still think that's the best gift I've ever heard of.
2007-12-30 11:46:05 · answer #5 · answered by aloha.girl59 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
In all the weddings that I have been in (7) I got usually gotten jewelry for the wedding day and hair and make-up done on the wedding day.
For my wedding I am making each of my girls a custom scrapbook with pictures with her and I through the years of friendship. Each one will be unique and individualized. I am also going to get them a piece of jewelry for the wedding day.
2007-12-30 12:04:29 · answer #6 · answered by ttc #2 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I was in my best friend's wedding years ago and she told all of us that she didn't want us wearing necklaces with our gowns. We went with it and figured it was just a look she wanted for the bridal party. Well, right before we went out for the ceremony at the church, she had each of us close our eyes and she and her mother put necklaces on our necks one at a time. That was our gift for being in the wedding. They were very pretty....and each matched the other.
2007-12-30 12:48:57 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do something personalized. Maybe throw a jewelry party and invite only them and have them choose what they'd like. Or make them jewelry if you'd like. I like the idea of scrapbooks but that might be too time consuming if you have a lot of bridesmaids.
2007-12-30 12:36:27 · answer #8 · answered by Mrs. D 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The bride had everyone given a spa day and monogram robe with slippers. It Included massage, nails, hairdo, and lots of pampering the morning of the wedding. Cut our expenses and a wonderful day.
2007-12-30 11:13:55 · answer #9 · answered by onehoneybear 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Earrings. We all got the same ones and wore them at the wedding. I'm struggling to remember what I gave my bridesmaids though.
2007-12-30 11:17:37 · answer #10 · answered by Q-mama 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋