Ok, I am curious...

Boop2704 Posted: May 14, 2003 05:24 PM

Ok, I am curious...

Is there a certain amount of money you should spend on Bridal Party gifts? I don't want to go overboard, as I can't afford it, but I am clueless. Four of my BM's are coming from out of town and I wanted to give them Gift Certificates for their hair and nails, plus get them Jewelry, but I feel I am going way overboard. Then I see things like personalized trinket boxes, and I love them but I feel like I am being cheap getting that ( they are $30 a pop). What is everyone spending on average for gifts, if you don't mind answering. I need some idea. I don't want to be cheap, but I don't want to go broke. Thank You in advance.

The Original 2nd-time-around Posted: May 14, 2003 05:28 PM

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Personally, and I know some people may not agree with me, but I think you should do what you can afford to do. It is a privelege to be asked to be in a BP (and yes, a very expensive commitment!) but chances are, you are also going to be in these girls BP's and will have to incur the same expenses.
I think something with special meaning is a better gift than something that you just HAD to spend alot of $$ on. JMO!

Sunny Posted: May 14, 2003 05:32 PM

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I was wondering the same...

julybride444 Posted: May 14, 2003 05:38 PM

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We don't really have the $ either, but when I look at the huge checks I'm writing to the florist, musicians, caterer, etc., I figure I better come up with something nice for my BMs. They're travelling, buying their dresses, bring gifts, etc. So, if I have to go in a little bit of debt to get them something nice I will....

Anyway, I'm spending about $100-125 each on the girls, plus about $50 on each flower girl and $30 for the little girl's sisters who weren't asked to be in the wedding but I want to feel special.

itsbouttime Posted: May 14, 2003 06:38 PM

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I think it also would depend on how big ur BP is. We have a total of 14 people in our BP and are unable to spend a $100 on each of them. I think as long as I put thought into each of their gifts then it won't matter on what is spent. JMO

gertyrae Posted: May 14, 2003 07:07 PM

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We have 16 people in our party, plus parents,flowergirl and ringbearer, so we are trying to keep it under $50. I am getting each one her favorite perfume, necklace set, and I think an atomizer,not sure on that one yet.

smooch Posted: May 14, 2003 07:13 PM

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I have 7 BM. FH has 8 GM. 15 people! Plus gifts for parents (?) - a lot of people. We are trying to keep it to $30 per person, but we are putting as much thought into it as possible.

I've already spoke with BM about it. I told them I couldn't afford to pay for their hair and nails and I certainly didn't expect them to shell it out so I told them they don't have to have their hair and nails done. They all understood and were surprised that I even considered it!

KarenK122 Posted: May 15, 2003 12:03 AM

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I am only having a MOH and BM so my prices wouldn't help you. We spent over $400 each but that was only for 2 people.

I think that its not the amount of money you spend but buying something that is meaningful to you and your bridal party. Maybe you can customize it for each person. A girl's favorite perfume or a bottle of scotch and a shot glass for a groomsman.

Good luck

jennbaby Posted: May 15, 2003 12:05 AM

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I spent $200.00 on each girl & $450.00 on my MOH but it's presonal prefernce. Get them what they would really LIKE!

HappyEverAfter Posted: May 15, 2003 10:03 AM

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OMG, can I be in your weddings? I have been a BM in a lot of weddings, including the weddings of 2 of my BMs. For both, I paid for my own hair and nails, and got small gifts- one gave us a BBB gift basket with bath and beauty stuff, the other gave an engraved jewelry box and compact. I love my girls, but the only one who has done anything to help me is my MOH- my sister. The other girls have done nothing other tha go w. me to choose the dress- and two are from out of town, and didnt even do that. I think its a privledge to be in someones wedding, and will not be spending that much on gifts for them. I am planning on getting each of them something personalized, but it will be small. JMO, but I dont think I should spend double on this gift that I usually spend, after they are being honored to stand my me as I get married- there were family that I did not choose, and friends that I did. Isnt that a gift in itself?