pearls

beram63 Posted: Jan 04, 2008 04:31 PM

pearls

i want to buy pearls for my bridesmaids because i want the girls to wear them for the wedding--one of those things i'm sure about--and i think it would be a really nice gift, something classic they'll have forever. everything i've looked at has been upwards of $200, and while i'm willing to spend that (there are only 4-5 of them), i feel like they might be embarrassed to receive something so pricey.

do you think it's awkward to buy them something so expensive? what are you guys giving as gifts?

also, does anyone know where i could get reasonable prices on something simple like a string of pearls?

80sBride Posted: Jan 04, 2008 04:34 PM

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You can look at Macys sometimes they have great jewelry sales!! But 200 I think is a decent gift depending on how much your bms are going to be paying for their dresses and hair thats how im baseing it ....
HTH

little34 Posted: Jan 04, 2008 04:36 PM

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Personally I would be so touched if someone bought me pearls for being in their wedding so I wouldn't feel like it would be awkward to get them that gift.

if that is what you want to get them then do it....I think it is so nice of you to do that for your girls...think about how much time, effort, and money they are putting into being in your wedding....I think it is worth it.

PoppedInASnap Posted: Jan 04, 2008 04:38 PM

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Have you tried Zales? They have beautiful pearl sets on sale at times, check them out!

PoppedInASnap Posted: Jan 04, 2008 04:39 PM

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Posted by 80sBride

You can look at Macys sometimes they have great jewelry sales!! But 200 I think is a decent gift depending on how much your bms are going to be paying for their dresses and hair thats how im baseing it ....
HTH

me too, im basing it on the fact that they have to TRAVEL to my wedding...

Alexandra1028 Posted: Jan 04, 2008 04:48 PM

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I would deff. try macys, and bring tons of coupons. I dont think your BMs will be embarassed, esp since you are only having 4 or 5

xBrunette Posted: Jan 05, 2008 01:27 AM

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i would be totally touched if i got pearls, but then again i would prolly end up making jewelry for my BMs. I would try searching the web for cheaper strands. but yea, pearls aren't cheap...

LnF0405 Posted: Jan 05, 2008 07:51 AM

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Macys I think is your best bet, they are having a sale today and I think I saw the pearls necklace and earings for $88.... I think pearls are a great gift for anyone

FalNBill Posted: Jan 05, 2008 07:57 AM

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I dont think someone would be embrassed to recieve a 'pricey' gift I think they would be so greateful!

I would also reccomend to search online

MrsDtoBe09 Posted: Jan 05, 2008 09:40 AM

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I dont want to sound snobby or stupid but $200 isn't around average for a bm gift? How much does everyone else plan on spending?

LegoBride Posted: Jan 05, 2008 09:57 AM

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I would absolutely love to receive pearls as a gifts - how thoughtful. You have plently of time to shop around and I agree about Zales and Macy's - you can always find deals

PoppedInASnap Posted: Jan 05, 2008 01:55 PM

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Posted by MrsDtoBe09

I dont want to sound snobby or stupid but $200 isn't around average for a bm gift? How much does everyone else plan on spending?

Im planning on 250++ only because of what i chose for them....

but ive been to some weddings where the bms got a lipstick case, or something likethat...

CMS Posted: Jan 05, 2008 02:35 PM

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Personally, I would have LOVED it if I received something as beautiful as pearls as a BM gift. All I ever got was some cheap trinket that collected dust.

I would definitely go with macy's...if you get enough coupons you can usually get stuff really reasonable.