Bridal Party Gifts

Lucky2010 Posted: Oct 25, 2009 12:55 PM

Bridal Party Gifts

How much are you all spending on average for bridal party gifts?

What are you getting your BMs/GMs?

When are you going to give them their gifts (especially if it's something they are going to use during the ceremony like jewelry, cuff links, etc?)

Thank you!

Lsorrent Posted: Oct 25, 2009 01:56 PM

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On average, I spent just over $100 per girl.

I've bought my girls the following:

Tote bag
Makeup brush kit w/ case (BM's only)
Lip gloss kit (BM's only)
Bath & Body kit (MOH's only)
Jewelry pouch
Totes Isotoners ballet slippers
Double picture frame with a pic of me with each BM on one side and the other side left blank for a wedding pic
Swarovski necklaces
Crystal brooch for their dress

Oh and they all also have the option to get a free mani/pedi, as my sister (MOH) is a manicurist.

I'll be giving them their gifts at the RD, which will most likely be a week before the wedding.

PROBM Posted: Oct 25, 2009 02:04 PM

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I had 10 girls I spent 65 a girl. My maid of honor got a special gift tom ford suglasses

Day of earrings 6 I bought at jewlery factory on broadway in soho
Large personalized tote from lans end 33
lip gloss bath and body worke 7.50
day of purse 11
personalized wine glass charms 5
mini altoids 1

NewYorker09 Posted: Oct 25, 2009 02:25 PM

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Ohhh, good question, I was thinking of asking this myself! I have no idea what an appropriate amount to spend is!

Lucky2010 Posted: Oct 25, 2009 02:27 PM

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Posted by NewYorker09

Ohhh, good question, I was thinking of asking this myself! I have no idea what an appropriate amount to spend is!

I know! I can think of lots of cute things for everyone! I know I want to get the girls a day of necklace to wear and the groomsmen cuff links. But yeah, curious to see how much everyone is spending to give me an idea and to curb my Etsy shopping habit!!!

AngnShaun Posted: Oct 25, 2009 02:41 PM

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BM's (including MOH and Jr. BM is 10 total):
Beach Bag $10
Lotion $.99
DOJ $6
I'm going to get them all a beach towel too
and probably some lip gloss or something small

GM's (10 total):
Cooler Chair $16 (not including Jr. GM)
12pk of whatever they drink to go in the cooler
Something personalized for each one (not sure what)

Giving it to them to them at the RD.

sandybeaches115 Posted: Oct 25, 2009 03:33 PM

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wow you girls have some great ideas! I need to start thinking about where to get them DOJ. Where did you all purchase yours? I dont want to spend a fortune on jewelry b/c i'd like to also get them some other things.

LSORRENT: i love that idea of the pictures of you and each BM with space for a wedding photo...i think i may steal that idea lol

AngnShaun Posted: Oct 25, 2009 03:35 PM

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Posted by sandybeaches115

wow you girls have some great ideas! I need to start thinking about where to get them DOJ. Where did you all purchase yours? I dont want to spend a fortune on jewelry b/c i'd like to also get them some other things.

LSORRENT: i love that idea of the pictures of you and each BM with space for a wedding photo...i think i may steal that idea lol

got mine from weddingfactorydirect.com... i had to buy 12 in order to get the best discount... but I have 10 in the BP that will wear it... i kept one for myself and am going to give one to my mom... she wont be able to wear it for the wedding, but she can wear it another time....

scatteredx12 Posted: Oct 25, 2009 04:11 PM

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I got my girls Coach wristlets for 50 each and I plan on putting probably a 20 dollar giftcard in each one.

geegee827 Posted: Oct 25, 2009 04:36 PM

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I only have three BMs - my two sisters (co-MOHs) and FSIL.

I spent the same amount on each one ($200). I went to Tiffanys and picked out a different necklace for each one. They are not wearing them for the wedding (they are silver and the dresses are brown). I am giving them their gifts at the RD (the night before the wedding).

Lsorrent Posted: Oct 25, 2009 04:45 PM

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Posted by sandybeaches115

LSORRENT: i love that idea of the pictures of you and each BM with space for a wedding photo...i think i may steal that idea lol

Thanks. Each one of my girls I've known for at least 10 years. So on one side there will be an old old picture of us, and then the other side will be blank for their choice of a photo.

elisa112101 Posted: Oct 25, 2009 04:53 PM

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Those are some great ideas!! I really liked the idea of the Coach wristlet. I also think inside i will put in some kind of DOJ(not too expensive) and the I wanted to get something special for my MOH(sis) and my mom!!!