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Desperately need ideas for Bridesmaid gifts

kimbermiller Posted: Mar 08, 2006 12:06 AM+

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Posted: Mar 08, 2006 12:06 AM

Desperately need ideas for Bridesmaid gifts

Ok,

I know I want to get my BM's the jewelry for the wedding day as their gift from me. But, with the dress we picked, I just don't think a necklace will fit. It just seems like too much on top to me. Maybe I am wrong though?

So, any suggestions would be so very appreciated.

OHH! And one of my BM's does NOT have her ears pierced...

I can't really have them wearing silver jewelry either, because my dress is all about the gold...with a gold sash.

Here's the BM dress. We are getting it in mint.

I am desperate for ideas ladies. Thank you so much in advance.

debsey75 Posted: Mar 08, 2006 08:05 AM+

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Posted: Mar 08, 2006 08:05 AM

Re: Desperately need ideas for Bridesmaid gifts

I think a necklace would look nice. As long as it is a choker and doesnt hang low. Even a nice thick braclet, something with a lot of stands to it.
JMO.
Good luck

Mrs. Powell Posted: Mar 08, 2006 08:06 AM+

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Posted: Mar 08, 2006 08:06 AM

Re: Desperately need ideas for Bridesmaid gifts

IMO I would only do some nice chandelier earrings with avery nice bracelet. I would not do any necklace.

Brainy29 Posted: Mar 08, 2006 09:44 AM+

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Posted: Mar 08, 2006 09:44 AM

Re: Desperately need ideas for Bridesmaid gifts

Posted by Mrs. Powell

IMO I would only do some nice chandelier earrings with avery nice bracelet. I would not do any necklace.

I agree.

cindyandkevin Posted: Mar 08, 2006 09:45 AM+

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Posted: Mar 08, 2006 09:45 AM

Re: Desperately need ideas for Bridesmaid gifts

A necklace didn't really go with my BM dress either, so I got them all bracelets. I saw a nice close-up pic where the girls were all wearing their bracelets and holding their BoKs, that kind of inspired the idea.

MrsR72806 Posted: Mar 08, 2006 09:57 AM+

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Posted: Mar 08, 2006 09:57 AM

Re: Desperately need ideas for Bridesmaid gifts

If you end up doing a necklace i would do a choker...but i think a nice pair of earrings and a bracelet would be nice

itslaurie. Posted: Mar 08, 2006 10:03 AM+

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Posted: Mar 08, 2006 10:03 AM

Re: Desperately need ideas for Bridesmaid gifts

I would also skip the necklace. Will the girl whose ears are not pierced wear clip ons? I like the bracelet idea as well.

kimbermiller Posted: Mar 08, 2006 10:54 AM+

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Posted: Mar 08, 2006 10:54 AM

Re: Desperately need ideas for Bridesmaid gifts

I am thinking a bracelet for everyone. I just can't make up my mind what kind....

chunky green beads?
or gold bangles?
or gold charm bracelets?

And I don't know any good sites to start looking.

And I called my sister. She DOES have her ears pierced, but hasn't worn earrings in years, so she is going to check if she can still get an earring through the hole. If she can, I will definitely get them earrings and braclets.

But any suggestions for nice earrings and bracelet/s?

Mint green dresses, my dress is off white with a gold sash.

itslaurie. Posted: Mar 08, 2006 11:56 AM+

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Posted: Mar 08, 2006 11:56 AM

Re: Desperately need ideas for Bridesmaid gifts

I will post some in a few!

kimbermiller Posted: Mar 08, 2006 12:53 PM+

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Posted: Mar 08, 2006 12:53 PM

Re: Desperately need ideas for Bridesmaid gifts

You're the best!

TurboGirl Posted: Mar 08, 2006 01:21 PM+

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Posted: Mar 08, 2006 01:21 PM

Re: Desperately need ideas for Bridesmaid gifts

Posted by SoontobeMrsR72806

If you end up doing a necklace i would do a choker...but i think a nice pair of earrings and a bracelet would be nice

I agree.

soontobemrsc Posted: Mar 08, 2006 01:28 PM+

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Posted: Mar 08, 2006 01:28 PM

Re: Desperately need ideas for Bridesmaid gifts

I don't think you need a necklace with this dress. Earings and a Bracelet would be nice. I've seen a lot of clip on chandalier earings at Tri-County and at my bridal salon (Bridal Reflections in Massapequa) as well in case you need clip ons. Try these places for really pretty jewelry:

www.bloomingdales.com
www.nordstrom.com
www.lordand taylor.com
www.emitations.com
www.robertachiarella.com
www.annabellagio.com

Good Luck!

Naunie Posted: Mar 08, 2006 01:47 PM+

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Posted: Mar 08, 2006 01:47 PM

Re: Desperately need ideas for Bridesmaid gifts

I plan on going to antique shows to buy all my BMs vintage brooches, and vintage handkerchiefs to wrap their bouquets with. This way, they are all one of a kind.
I agree about the bracelets.

itslaurie. Posted: Mar 08, 2006 01:50 PM+

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