Bridal Party Presents

lobster11510 Posted: Jan 11, 2011 08:19 PM

Bridal Party Presents

So I'm starting to purchase presents for my bridal party and I am completely clueless!

If I am going to spend the money, I want the presents to be practical and things they will actually use..

Suggestions?????

Also my sister said she put a $50 cap on each bridesmaid but she said that even that was a little too expensive....

How much are you spending on each bridesmaid?

spdy540 Posted: Jan 11, 2011 08:49 PM

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i went a little overboard my limit was 150 but you can definitely do something really nice for 50. My friend got us 25 gift certificates to victorias secret and doj for under 50

wiggleit28 Posted: Jan 11, 2011 09:11 PM

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I'm spending around 100 per girl. Bridesmaid dresses were kind of pricey so I wanted to give them something really nice.

jovigirl414 Posted: Jan 11, 2011 09:17 PM

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I started buying things for my girls too ... I figured if I start out with little things early on, it would make the process easier. So far, I got each girl a pocketbook hook (for tables) and a cool looking mirror compact. I think $100 per girl should be fine ... I've heard so many different tips - the most common I've seen is spend as much as they will on the dresses ... Luckily, they all had cheap taste when picking out the dress, lol!

Good Luck!

lobster11510 Posted: Jan 11, 2011 09:37 PM

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thank youuu :)

justnicethings Posted: Jan 11, 2011 10:18 PM

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i'm getting them really nice coin purses by rebecca minkoff. $30 spa certificates that they can use for mani or pedi or toward whatever else they want. i'll get some other stuff, but that's all i know for now.

kttest Posted: Jan 11, 2011 10:49 PM

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I bought a few items and instead of putting them in a tote bag I used NYBuilt lunch bags, my girls loved them!

http://www.amazon.com/Built-Gourmet-Getaway-Lunch-Bag/dp/images/B000ECE5WS/ref=dp_image_z_5_0?ie=UTF8&s=kitchen&img=0&color_name=5

nafnyc Posted: Jan 11, 2011 11:42 PM

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so far i got them a coach wristlet!

Dc1204 Posted: Jan 12, 2011 12:05 AM

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For my girls: Coach wristlet and DOJ

Jr BM and FG: paying for their hair and buying DOJ

GM: BBQ sets

JR GM: Something sports related or a gift card

RB: not sure yet....

Spending about 100$ on each

Watermelon5 Posted: Jan 12, 2011 02:20 AM

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We are spending about $75pp for the BP and GM

The kids we are spending a little less since they are so young, more like $50

HTH!

smilie Posted: Jan 12, 2011 09:39 AM

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so far i did the monogrammed totes from lands end- i will also do a coach wristlet and havianais (sp) flip flops

pjc92980 Posted: Jan 12, 2011 12:50 PM

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i am spending about $100 per BM and $150 for my MOH

I figure they are spending enough to be in the wedding (dress, shoes, hair, makeup, plus they will all prob end up staying in the hotel PLUS they will be giving us a gift) so giving them a nice gift seemed reasonable.

I am giving pandora bracelets with 2 charms to the BM and my MOH is getting a watch

MongieToBe Posted: Jan 12, 2011 02:06 PM

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I spent $150 per BM (7 of them), around $225 on my MOH, around $60 on my Jr. BM's (3 of them) and like $30 on my FG. Yes, it was a lot but I'm happy I did it. They all absolutely loved their gifts. I see them use them all the time and it makes me

SeriousMoonlight Posted: Jan 12, 2011 05:21 PM

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@kttest - those lunch bags are so cute! That's an awesome idea and a good alternative to a tote.

Thanks for the great ideas ladies! I was also clueless as to what I should get for my girls.

chliekm Posted: Jan 13, 2011 11:30 AM

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I'm going to try to go around $100 for Bridesmaids and $200 for my sister who is my MOH.

Groomsmen will be easier to do cheaper.

GracieWeds Posted: Jan 13, 2011 01:32 PM

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I think I'm going to get them all personlized necklaces. I'd love to do Tiffany's - but I'm not sure if it'll be in the budget.

KristynLeigh Posted: Jan 13, 2011 01:38 PM

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I'm going to do some Black Friday shopping to try to get as much bang for my buck.... I want to get:

Personalized toted (I got it as a bridesmaid and LOVED it)
Bridesmaids hoodies for the day of
DOJ

I would love to do wristlets for the day also but I'm going to have to see how the rest of it is going.