When you were a bridesmaid, would/did you prefer to get a keepsake/gift from the bride (aka jewelry, handbag, pashmina) or woul/did you prefer that the bride pay for things like a mani-pedi and massage at a spa?
I'd love ANY input...since I can't afford to do gifts and spa treatments...
Thank you!
GinaBambina08
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hmmmm...I think i'd prefer the keepsake...i'm going to be a bm for the first time this september
soon2bmrsconnolly
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My sister got us great stuff for her wedding...but the mani/pedi sounds great! Maybe you could pay for their hair instead of a massage...It would save them money after giving you a gift and spending $ on bachelorette parties, showers, so on and so forth. I know it took me a long time to recuperate financially after my sisters wedding!
florezpeeps
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i've gotten gifts, they are ok, but now i'm thinking the mani pedi/spa idea is really cool...
JoesFutureWife
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every wedding that ive been in, ive received DOJ and loved it...wear it when i get dressed up! Awsm gift!
mandag
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Thanks for the input girls! I just want to do what the girls would MOST appreciate...
MrsHtobe
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I've been a BM a few times - each time I've gotten a gift, which has been nice. IMO, if you can't do both, a mani / pedi chips in a few days - something like DOJ they will be able to have for a long time and think back fondly
Bklyn08Bride
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I think the spa would be great because alot of girls don't get to do that for themselves on a normal basis. The keepsake is cool also but I would go with the spa day.
lela9282008
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I think i would prefoer Keepsake, but i wouldnt complain if i got either one
debismom
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Yes, back in the day, I was twice a BM. I got a large, orange hobnail glass basket. I'm not sure if there were flowers in it or not. At my friend's wedding, we didn't get anything. Mary MOB
mandag
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For my keepsake I was thinking monogrammed bookmarks/keychains (depending on the girl) from Tiffany's...
2007 Crescent Bride
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I would prefer the jewelry but I always love the spa idea. Either one is great.
jessica08bride
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id prefer something i could keep and remember the day by.
msflesch
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i have been a few weddings... i honestly think i would like the spa
NapaValleyGirl
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I got a keychain from Tiffany's and I loved it. I've been a bridesmaid, no joke, like 15 times... I swear. The ones that stick out of my mind are the Tiffany keychains, personalized stationary. I'm doing monogrammed bathrobes for the girls and then buying some stuff from L'Occitane and putting it in a Marc Jacobs Tote bag from the Marc By Marc Jacobs Store (only 12 dollars!)
mandag
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That's a really nice gift!
mandag
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Where are you getting the bathrobes??
mRm2008
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I have also been a bridesmaid MANY times. Personalized gifts are always nice, however I love the spa. IMO I'd appreciate the spa treatment!
Wifeynella
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i've been a bridesmaid and i always like a small keepsake.
