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Sassyz75 Posted: Dec 28, 2002 08:58 PM+

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Posted: Dec 28, 2002 08:58 PM

Help with Bridesmaid gifts

I know there are various threads on here on the topic of bridesmaid gifts but I'm starting to get a little panicky! I thought I finally came to a decision b/c I found an 18' strand of 6mm black pearls for $40 on overstock.com but of course when I went to buy they were OUT OF STOCK. Now I don't know what to do. I want to get them something nice but I can't really afford to spend more than $70/girl- I have 5 of them. I don't want to do the robe thing- that's just not like my girls, nor do I have the time to take them for a spa visit. The wedding is Jan 31 and I'm STUMPED!

I know you ladies can come up with something! HELP.

Marcela1654 Posted: Dec 28, 2002 09:02 PM+

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Posted: Dec 28, 2002 09:02 PM

Re: Help with Bridesmaid gifts

Have you checked Thingsremembered.com? They have some jewelery there also.

Good Luck!

Stacey1403 Posted: Dec 28, 2002 09:29 PM+

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Posted: Dec 28, 2002 09:29 PM

Re: Help with Bridesmaid gifts

How about engraved bracelets?

Sassyz75 Posted: Dec 28, 2002 09:33 PM+

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Posted: Dec 28, 2002 09:33 PM

All of the girls have about every Tiffany piece known to man! An engraved bracelet wouldn't match the bracelets they all already have- you know? I am just nervous b/c they all have done so much for me & I want to get them something really nice but I'm super tight for cash!

Val R. Posted: Dec 28, 2002 09:51 PM+

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Posted: Dec 28, 2002 09:51 PM

Re: Help with Bridesmaid gifts

What about treating the girls for their hairdos if you are all going together? I had 4 girls and I took care of their hair & makeup. I think they really appreciated it, it can be costly... and how many 'things' do we all need.... just a thought.

Sassyz75 Posted: Dec 28, 2002 09:59 PM+

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Posted: Dec 28, 2002 09:59 PM

It stinks, but we aren't all getting our hair done together. Only 4 are coming with me- 2 others are going to their own girls. And not all of them are getting mani/pedis either! It's difficult. I've been in a few weddings. One gift I got was a very nice beaded evening bag in black. I use it all the time- but I can't do that b/c the girl is in my party too!

nlp Posted: Dec 28, 2002 10:30 PM+

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Posted: Dec 28, 2002 10:30 PM

Re: Help with Bridesmaid gifts

I was thinking about getting my BMs post earings from Tiffany's to wear at the wedding. They have teardrops, regular post, braided post, etc.

EvenEdan Posted: Dec 28, 2002 11:09 PM+

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Posted: Dec 28, 2002 11:09 PM

Re: Help with Bridesmaid gifts

Not sure what your BMs tastes are but the Bombay Company has some beautiful things on sale right now. I got myself a beautiful wooden photo box for like 50 bucks! They had all sorts of keepsake type things in that price range. If my wedding wasn't two years away, I would have picked up the photo boxes for my whole bridal party!

mnis Posted: Dec 28, 2002 11:31 PM+

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Posted: Dec 28, 2002 11:31 PM

Re: Help with Bridesmaid gifts

The thingsremembered.com website has some nice gift baskets. You could engrave their initials on them, or something.

RichsBride Posted: Dec 29, 2002 01:16 PM+

RichsBride MEMBER SINCE: 4/02 TOTAL POSTS : 2289 WEDDING DATE: Oct 20, 2002

Posted: Dec 29, 2002 01:16 PM

Re: Help with Bridesmaid gifts

For a little more than $70 you can get them silver jewerly from Tiffany & Co. I think everyone likes that. I odered all of my gifts online & it worked out great!