bathroom baskets

portjeffbride Posted: Mar 30, 2007 12:28 PM

bathroom baskets

Am I the only one who thinks it's an expense (more time than money) that is not really necessary?

Maybe it's my pragmatism coming out again..... At best, I see someone maybe popping an alka seltzer or using a bit of hairspray.... the rest seems to be just opulence /overdoing it to me

I intend to have a flowers in the room, and a nice soap, and that's it!

MrsQ-in2007 Posted: Mar 30, 2007 12:32 PM

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I think its a nice touch like so many of the DIY things are, but its not *necessary*. I won't be doing it simply because I don't think it will be used much.

Kara and Todd Posted: Mar 30, 2007 12:34 PM

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No, totally not necessary. I do think it's a nice touch, but not at all necessary.

October Bliss Posted: Mar 30, 2007 12:36 PM

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Like most DIY not necessary, but a nice touch.

cindyandkevin Posted: Mar 30, 2007 12:38 PM

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Posted by October Bliss

Like most DIY not necessary, but a nice touch.

Agreed. I went to a wedding where one of the straps on my dress broke, this was at the very beginnning of the reception. Thank God the bride had bathroom baskets with a little sewing kit to save me!!

july06bride Posted: Mar 30, 2007 12:41 PM

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not necessary, however I am thankful when I go to a wedding and there is something I need that I forgot, or couldn't fit in my tiny evening purse...It doesn't have to be huge, but the basic things are always nice

portjeffbride Posted: Mar 30, 2007 01:45 PM

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I dunno.... my DIY's, for the most part, are necessary.... programs. place cards.... I will admit the ring bearer pillow is superfluous....

I still need convincing on the basket.... It just seems like 95% of the stuff won't be used... I can see some hairspray, and something for a headache.... but really, that's it.

Is it really an item that is nowadays expected in the bathroom?

BlushingBride714 Posted: Mar 30, 2007 02:23 PM

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Posted by portjeffbride

I dunno.... my DIY's, for the most part, are necessary.... programs. place cards.... I will admit the ring bearer pillow is superfluous....

I still need convincing on the basket.... It just seems like 95% of the stuff won't be used... I can see some hairspray, and something for a headache.... but really, that's it.

Is it really an item that is nowadays expected in the bathroom?

I agree. We aren't doing a bathroom basket either. I am however, packing a lot of the stuff that would go in one into my tote. Like hairspray, mini sewing kit, bandaids, shout wipes, etc. If someone needs anything I will have it there but we aren't putting together a whole elaborate basket for the bathroom.

GinaZ Posted: Mar 30, 2007 02:40 PM

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I dont think you are expected to have them. Its just a nice added touch. Also, I know my hall provides the baskets with everyting in them. Otherwise I dunno that I ever would have thought to do this!

pameladhd Posted: Mar 30, 2007 09:20 PM

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I think it is a really nice touch. I always find myself in need of something from those baskets so I definitely appreciate them!

RudysMom Posted: Mar 30, 2007 10:26 PM

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You probably will eventually use the stuff yourself if it doesn't get used at the wedding so it won't be a total waste if guests don't use it.

portjeffbride Posted: Mar 31, 2007 12:20 AM

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I guess this is really the issue... nope, we won't use it! So there's no rationalization for buying that...

I seldom use hairspray, I never sew, I don't take over the counter meds.... the only thing we would use are bandaids (cooking accidents )

I dunno... I'll debate it....

the future mrs m Posted: Mar 31, 2007 12:23 AM

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it's all too much for me.

Valor06 Posted: Mar 31, 2007 01:06 AM

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I like the idea and will be making one.

MayDay Posted: Mar 31, 2007 07:11 AM

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I am definitely having one. If I buy the things, and the basket, the florist will fix it up to look nice. In an emergency, the one or two guests that need it will be glad to have it.
The things won't go to waste since I can always use them anyway. Harmon drugs has plenty of travel size items.
May

erdbeere Posted: Mar 31, 2007 07:46 AM

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I think I will do one, but I'll probably just keep it fairly small.

FutureMrsGK Posted: Mar 31, 2007 10:14 AM

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Im going to be doing one, I just think its a cute idea

winterwhite Posted: Mar 31, 2007 11:45 AM

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If you don't go overboard they can be pretty cheap, if you get stuff fromt he 99 cents store.

nail file,
tylenol mini pack
gum
tampons
clear nail polish

I think you can get it done for 20 bucks if you
just don't go overboard.