No Gifts for Bridesmaids

paulaboo Posted: Jul 17, 2007 02:25 PM

No Gifts for Bridesmaids

I'm paying for the BM Dresses (they each get 2), and Hair.

I'll also provision for transportation, and *may* pay for their makeup.

Is it okay that they don't get a gift? I think the only thing I might be getting them is a Sephora gift certificate because I don't know if I'm going to pay for their Makeup.

AllJoy Posted: Jul 17, 2007 02:37 PM

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IMO, the GC and paying for the dresses is sufficient. Unless you want to pick up a small key chain or something so they can remember the day.

malagian Posted: Jul 17, 2007 02:37 PM

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Wow, i think its good enough just paying for their gowns, (that so nice of you)but i would maybe do something small like a key chain maybe engraved, nothing to big considering you are already paying for so much. But just alittle reminder for them to remember your special day.

Future Mrs. Posted: Jul 17, 2007 02:39 PM

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wow! You are generous!
Paying for 2 dresses each, and transportation and hair??????
No gift necessary......a gift would be over doing it

Nina_m74 Posted: Jul 17, 2007 02:40 PM

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Posted by Future Mrs.

wow! You are generous!
Paying for 2 dresses each, and transportation and hair??????
No gift necessary......a gift would be over doing it

agreed! you are being super generous already!

...um, I could use a few new dresses, hint, hint

LB and DC Posted: Jul 17, 2007 02:41 PM

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well, IMO, it's generous of you to be paying for all that... but those are really gifts for yourself, so they can more easily afford to be in your wedding. i would still present them with a token of gratitude for standing up with you on yur wedding day. it can be something small, but heartfelt - even a poem i think in a nice frame or something like that would be sweet. i think you need to acknowledge their help and friendship in some way.

PeteysBride Posted: Jul 17, 2007 02:42 PM

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I think that is plenty honestly because the gifts are usuaully to thank them for taking out the time AND money to be in your wedding. I ahd the same dilemna because 3 of my BMs are my younger cousins (ages 14-19) and they paid for NOTHING. I did or my mom did (it was my mothers idea not mine to put them in) and yet she STILL insisted they needed gifts (PFT!) so to keep peace I got them cheapie engraved mirror compacts and they are lucky they are getting that because NOT ONE of them has even CALLED or EMAILED to ask how the wedding plans are going.

twinkle164 Posted: Jul 17, 2007 03:06 PM

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That is very generous you don't need to get them anything else.

kahlua716 Posted: Jul 17, 2007 03:15 PM

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I think thats plenty!!!

Just curious- why do your BMs have 2 dresses?

mycrayon1 Posted: Jul 17, 2007 03:19 PM

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Posted by AllJoy

IMO, the GC and paying for the dresses is sufficient. Unless you want to pick up a small key chain or something so they can remember the day.

I agree. the dresses alone are probably around $100. I wouldn't worry about it

JMM7876 Posted: Jul 17, 2007 03:22 PM

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I think that is plenty! Can I be in your BP?

That is very nice of you!

acsm Posted: Jul 17, 2007 03:25 PM

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Posted by twinkle164

That is very generous you don't need to get them anything else.

i agree !

SuzArtie69 Posted: Jul 17, 2007 03:56 PM

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I think that you've done enough for them already. If it was me I would be getting you a big gift for your bridal shower.

paulaboo Posted: Jul 18, 2007 12:41 AM

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There's a part of the wedding that's cultural. So, they will be getting Thai dresses for that part, and regular dresses for the reception.

paulaboo Posted: Jul 18, 2007 12:42 AM

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Posted by LB and DC

well, IMO, it's generous of you to be paying for all that... but those are really gifts for yourself, so they can more easily afford to be in your wedding. i would still present them with a token of gratitude for standing up with you on yur wedding day. it can be something small, but heartfelt - even a poem i think in a nice frame or something like that would be sweet. i think you need to acknowledge their help and friendship in some way.

Yeah, I think I'll do something with the pictures afterwards.

PegaLega Posted: Jul 18, 2007 01:55 AM

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I dont think a gift is necessary-if you feel guilty maybe get them something small, I like the idea of the key chain

Mooshyboo Posted: Jul 18, 2007 08:02 AM

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I think that is plenty ~ If you want you can get them a thank you for being my MOH, BM card and a small sentimental gift just to remember the day! if not I think it is fine!

nifheim Posted: Jul 18, 2007 08:32 AM

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good enough that is the gift

Mmnnng Posted: Jul 18, 2007 09:06 AM

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I'm in the same boat! I bought my girls their dresses (3) which ran around $900, I'm taking care of their hair, and transporation, and a hotel for the after party....

I was thinking of maybe picking up ballet slippers or flip flops for the ceremony and a small trinket...nothing crazy...I think that'll be just fine!