Bridal Party Gifts: how much $$$?

littleP Posted: Jul 22, 2002 12:21 PM

Bridal Party Gifts: how much $$$?

I was wondering what everyone is spending on the gifts for their bridal party? Also, any suggestions (for both) would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!

Nicole01 Posted: Jul 22, 2002 12:30 PM

Re: Bridal Party Gifts: how much $$$?

I spent 55 on my girls (Tiffany's mesh silver earrings) and 70 on the guys (Ale in the Mail for 3 months).

Good luck!

VickiC Posted: Jul 22, 2002 12:34 PM

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I spent about $50 on the girls, we got them multi-stone necklaces from Macy's.
For the guys, we are also spending about $50 and are getting them RayBan sunglasses.

Sonicstef Posted: Jul 22, 2002 12:35 PM

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For the gift Ill spend about $100-$120 for the Bms and about $200 for my MOH.

My FH is going to spend about $150 each for his GMs.

Also paying for their hair the day of.

cher Posted: Jul 22, 2002 12:52 PM

Nicole

Do you have contact info for Ale in the Mail?
Is it a website? I was thinking of doing that for my gms.

bodengallo Posted: Jul 22, 2002 01:01 PM

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We are thinking of giving microbrew baskets for the groomsmen. http://www.beerbymail.com/orderform15.htm
A three month subscription is about $89

boosh78201 Posted: Jul 22, 2002 01:02 PM

Bridal Party Gifts

I got my maid of honor crystal earrings for about $45 dollars and I got my bridesmaides flower earrings with a little pearl for about $40. You can go to Macys, they have very nice jewelry.

WishCandy Posted: Jul 22, 2002 01:02 PM

Re: Nicole

Here's another website: http://www.aleinthemail.com/botmc_aitm.htm

ddunne23 Posted: Jul 22, 2002 02:39 PM

Re: Nicole

I am doing monogrammed robes from Gap Body for my BM's and MOH. (Still need to think of a little something extra to add for my MOH). For the guys...nice pens with platnium in a leather case with monogram. The robes w/monogram were about $60 and $50 for the pens.

Sonicstef Posted: Jul 22, 2002 02:58 PM

Re: Nicole

ddune: Did you get the robes from Gap online and have them monogrammed yourself? (Thats what Im doing since I didn't think Gap had monogramming). Which color did you get?

ddunne23 Posted: Jul 22, 2002 03:11 PM

Re: Nicole

I actually bought the robes at the GapBody store. The ones I got were the lighter terry ones that they show online in a beige color. In the stores, they were carrying them in pink, blue and white also. I have 4 BM's and decided on two white and two beige. I had the monogramming done separate and did a deep red monogram, which is my main color for the wedding (dresses, flowers). I actually live in Texas now, so I won't bother recommending the place that did my monograms! I spoke with the girl at the gap about their stock since I had a whirlwind time going from store to store finding sizes I needed, and they will be having more styles come in for the fall/winter in the thicker terry. But I personally went with the lighter one since 2 of my BM's live in Texas. But for monogramming on LI...look in the yellow pages under embroidery and go directly to a place that does embroidery. It should save you $$$ versus going to Bloomies, or Fortunoffs, etc.

Sonicstef Posted: Jul 22, 2002 03:26 PM

Re: Nicole

I know exactly what robes your talking about, saw them in the store a few times.

I ended up with the thicker ones online in dark red and they are really great.

michele31 Posted: Jul 22, 2002 03:31 PM

Re: Nicole

I got the same robes as SonicStef, except for in pale pink. I am going to get them monogrammed. Plus getting each of them bubble bath and a scented candle. My Maid of Honor (my sister) is also getting a butterfly hair pin (for her bouquet) and a collector plate about how much I love my sister. My matron of honor is also getting a pair of earrings.
Guys- some monogramed travel golf bags. some ?

02bride Posted: Jul 22, 2002 03:37 PM

Am I getting enough?

I'm getting my girls earings and a bracelet (about $30 each) and then a manicure and pedicure the day before. For the girls who can't make it the day before, I'm giving them a gift certificate to get the manicure and pedicure. I thought this was fine, but so many of you are spending so much more! I never received such great gifts in the past few weddings I've been in. You all have such great ideas!

cooky11111 Posted: Jul 22, 2002 06:27 PM

Re: Am I getting enough?

I got my BM's a beautiful braclet from HSN on line about $50. My MOH I got a Seiko watch and a beautiful afhgan

jennbaby Posted: Jul 22, 2002 08:22 PM

Re: Am I getting enough?

i bought my MOH diamond earrings in white gold-very small-but pretty $200.
I am also getting her & the rest of the girls a 1 hour massage, manicure & pedicure ($50 each) the day before the wedding and dont know what else yet. As for the guys I have no clue and if i ask FH, he has no clue and will get their gifts at the last minute.

Aimee Posted: Jul 22, 2002 10:34 PM

Idea for the guys

I got the groomsmen duffle bags from LL Bean. They come in all different sizes and are monogrammable. They also have travel bags for their toiletries. Go to LLBean.com

christy Posted: Jul 22, 2002 10:44 PM

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You all have such wonderful ideas, I thought I HAD to give a piece of jewelry. But I already have a collection of BM jewelry that I might not wear again. So I was looking for something different. I LOVE THE ROBES IDEA! I already got my 2 MOH's a necklace. (175$ each, but...), luckily I got a sale on them. If I give them robes as well they will be done. Are the robes enough for the BM's?

yabbobay Posted: Jul 23, 2002 07:17 AM

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I bought my BMs Elsa Peretti heart necklaces from Tiffany - $80 and took them for a message the day before the wedding...

for GM we bought a bottle of nice scotch (we were able to get johnnie walker gold for the price of johnnie walker blue $40 at costco - so we were happy, b/c we thought they would be like $75) and a poker set (they love getting together to play poker and drink scotch) $18 at Pearls Art Supplies...

Cira Posted: Jul 23, 2002 08:40 AM

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I got my girls pearl earnings with diamonds underneath the pearl - real pretty and a picture frame with an IOU! My MOH got these (with a nicer frame) plus a Coach bag. The guys got coach wallets and a bottle of liquor (that suits them) and the BM got a Coach planner and a Coach frame with an IOU. We gave our flower girl a Madame Alexander flower girl collectible doll and a bride Barbie! Our ring bearer got a lionel train set. We spent about $70 each on the kids, $120 on the girls and guys and almost $200 on the MOH and the BM! All are family and really close and have done so much for us, so I didn't mind the money!