I'm having a very small beach wedding with just 2 bridesmaids. My parents paid for my shower and I'm not having a traditional bach party, so they won't have to pay for anything besides their dress (which was $150).
I was thinking of getting them both $50 gift cards to spafinder.com. Is $50 enough to spend? (My fiance and I are also helping pay for some of the wedding, so that's why I don't want to spend too much, but I don't want $50 to look too cheap).
TIA.
kellylee418
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I think you should do what you can afford and you are comfortable with. If you can swing a little more go for it, but if not, your friends are going to be completely understanding.
I spent about $100 on my bridesmaids and $75 on the groomsmen. I have 8 of each. We spent a lot of money, maybe even too much. I have seen a lot of girls on here spend a lot more than me and sometimes I felt like oh no I need to spend more but really spend whatever you can afford. No matter what you give, your bridal party will love it!
little34
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Do what you can afford...maybe the gift card and a little something else that is sentimental.
JessNicole7EM
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I pushed my budget with the bridesmaids. I ended up spending $100 each (7 bridesmaids and 3 flowergirls all are getting the same gift so $1000 all together) and looking at how much money I still need to save before the wedding I wonder if I spent a little too much. Some people spend a lot more than I did, some a lot less.
It completely depends on what works for you.
greeneyed bride
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If you go to Costco you can get a great deal on spafinders GC's.....spend $80 and get $100.00(you get 2 -50's). so if you decide to only give $50's you save 20 bucks,or if it feels better to give them $100 GC each you don't have to spend that much to give that much. Its a great deal.
shanny200
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Wow - great deal at Costco. Thanks for letting me know!
peaches42587
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i went to coach outlet this weekend and got such a great deal. spent $160 TOTAL and got 3 bags for my bridesmaids. big sales and 20% off of that. then i had a coupon for an add 20% off purchase. bags ended up costing me $50 eachh.
LIVineBride09
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I think you should do whatever you're able to do... If you can't spend more they'll understand!!! I would def. give them something a little sentimental, or something that they can wear on the wedding day (if you can swing it!).
I went wayyy overboard on my girls because I know that they (well, some of them) have for me. I keep picking stuff up-- I really need to stop, but I can't!!
I have 5 BMs and got them all of this (some pics are in my album):
oversized gold coach wristlet- $40 each pink VS 'Team Bride' bling tank- $8 each clinique goldspun lipgloss- $15 each clinique bonus bag full of goodies- $0! cream colored pashminas- $6 each brown canvas personalized totes- $9 each doj (I'm making it myself)- $32 each
eek... I didn't realize just how much I spent until just now!!!!
For the 5 GMs we got them each a Guess watch for $75
Angel06
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I spent 75 before tax on my bridesmaids i have 5 and we are paying for all of our wedding, I just feel they deserve it and i wanted them to love there gift.
FutureJOC
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I'm planning on spending anywhere from $100-$125 on each BM and a little extra something for the MOHs. Can quite decide what I want to do, but that's my budget I'm working with.
halfbaked
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Unfortunately we're paying for the whole wedding ourselves and have a large WP, so we'll probably be spending somewhere from $50-$70. Maybe rather than a gift card, get them something unique for each of them. That way even if it's not an extravagant gift, at least it's from the heart.
DanielleMF
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I think you should do what you can afford, but maybe get them something other then a gift card. You can always find amazing bargins and no one will know what you spent. This way you wont have to worry about what you spend.
I know thats not what it is all about but people always have something to say.
