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What is everyone doing for the BM Gifts

amstellitelady Posted:

What is everyone doing for the BM Gifts

I don't have the foggiest idea what to get them.

stephanief Posted:

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Well, I got my girls the following

Canvas beach bags (embroidered with their names) . these bags come with a zipper so I thought that was cool

A mirror compact with their initials that comes in a leather case

A lipstick holder with their initial

A pair of swarovski earring which they will wear on the wedding day

A cute manicure set (clipper, scissor, cuticle pusher and nail cleaner)

That's about it.

HTH
Beth1210 Posted:

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I am copying oprah and doing 'my fav things'

keilhs chap stick
kiss me masscara
mario badecu zit stuff
lollia hand lotion

I am also paying for the hair and make up for the day and my Dad paid for the dresses

so I went over board- but I know that they are doing alot for me
JessicaM. Posted:

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so far, I've bought them each a different Chanel scent and just this weekend I picked them all up a Coach heart keychain, which I posted earlier, but I will post another pic.

I figured I would get them a few more little things and pay for their day of jewelry.

SuzBride Posted:

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Straw beach bags (beach theme)

Pearl necklace to wear at wedding

some stuff for beach days like a big towel, a water bottle

and probably a Coach wristlet
leese Posted:

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i'm starting to think of ideas. i like the idea of one BIG gift rather than a bunch of small ones. anyone got any idea?

JessicaM. Posted:

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Posted by SuzBride


and probably a Coach wristlet


that's why I went into Coach- to price out the wristlets, but my friend is a bag designer...she would KILL me if I bought them all a bag from Coach...hence the little keychain...she doesn't make those....but she is making purses for all of us for the wedding..oh yeah, I am paying for that too!

the wristlets weren't as expensive as I thought they would be though.
leighdvm Posted:

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I bought them white gold and diamond necklaces to wear the day of. Will also be getting them stuff from bath and body works.

Goldi1021 Posted:

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My adult bridesmaids would love all of the ideas you ladies said but there is NO WAY my 12 and 14 year old nieces would wear their names or initials on anything. I have to get creative for them.

JessicaM. Posted:

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Posted by leese

i'm starting to think of ideas. i like the idea of one BIG gift rather than a bunch of small ones. anyone got any idea?


I have to get them gifts like this b/c I am trying to offset the costs of some things....but for every wedding related gift, they get something NWR (perfume and keychain)

but, if they didn't need my help paying for wedding stuff, I'd get them each a GC to a spa day of some kind...for around $200 each if I could...or even for just a spa mani/pedi
iffer042373 Posted:

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I have only gotten them a small pewter plaque I have no clue what to get them

JessicaM. Posted:

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Posted by Goldi1021

My adult bridesmaids would love all of the ideas you ladies said but there is NO WAY my 12 and 14 year old nieces would wear their names or initials on anything. I have to get creative for them.


I have the same problem with my two jr. bms and my flower girls...I have no idea what to get them!
dbleplay17 Posted:

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i got a terry cloth beach bag

i got a coach keychain (pic at the bottom)
in it

i have martini washclothes..the ones that are like compacted until you wet it and it is a washcloth

a photo album i decorated with flip flops and flowers

a pina colada candle

a little towel witha beach umbrella on it

old navy flip flops for the reception

memo pad with flip flops on them

and a lil kit with stuff for wedding day:file, mirror, sewing kit..etc

and i am getting all their necklaces and earring custom made..sterling silver and sevworski (sp?) crystals.

i am sure i will be adding things that i see on sale....but like really little things like 1-2 each.

it is like a goodie bag

melaniejosh Posted:

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SO after reading all of this, I just realized I wish I asked less people to be my BMs!!
CaMacho Posted:

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I'm getting each of them this necklace to wear the day of the wedding:




And...

-a tote bag (beach bag) w/ their initials embroidered on it
-a pair of flip-flops
-a cute beach towel
-maybe a cute tank top

And I MIGHT pay for their hair

Can you tell i'm doing a beach theme???
steflily Posted:

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Charm bracelet watches
bags to carry things in the day of
monogramed makeup bags

and I am looking for earrings for them to wear.

Kerrycec Posted:

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man do I feel cheap, but I have 8 girls to get gifts for and my FG and parents and readers.

I've already gotten them a nice picture frame since our photographer included BP 5x7 pics for each person in the wedding.

A jewelry set with earrings, bracelet, and necklace.

Plus as thank you for my shower, I'm sending them each flowers and roses to our mom's and MOH.

All and all its about $50 each girl


Should I get something else?? Would you be offended???
JessicaM. Posted:

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Posted by Kerrycec

man do I feel cheap, but I have 8 girls to get gifts for and my FG and parents and readers.

I've already gotten them a nice picture frame since our photographer included BP 5x7 pics for each person in the wedding.

A jewelry set with earrings, bracelet, and necklace.

Plus as thank you for my shower, I'm sending them each flowers and roses to our mom's and MOH.

All and all its about $50 each girl


Should I get something else?? Would you be offended???


I should really hope that if you chose these women to stand up with you on your day that they would not be offended. it's a gift- a token of thanks and appreciation. you do what you can, which is all anyone should expect.

believe me I am not spending a lot either- my sister works for Chanel so I got a DEEP discount on the perfume and the keychains were $16....my friends are making the other stuff so I am getting it at cost to them...do what you can do, and don't feel one bit bad or cheap.
steflily Posted:

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Posted by Kerrycec

man do I feel cheap, but I have 8 girls to get gifts for and my FG and parents and readers.

I've already gotten them a nice picture frame since our photographer included BP 5x7 pics for each person in the wedding.

A jewelry set with earrings, bracelet, and necklace.

Plus as thank you for my shower, I'm sending them each flowers and roses to our mom's and MOH.

All and all its about $50 each girl


Should I get something else?? Would you be offended???


That's about my budget per person too. I can't afford to go any higher than that. I have 4 BM, 4 Jr. BM and a FG plus readers as well.
hmpena Posted:

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I am getting each girl a Swarovski necklace. I also plan on getting them nice shampoo/conditioner sets from JC Penny. They have great sales on Matrix and other good brands. I also might get them cute pjs from Victoria's Secret. My MOH is getting something else in addition to this.

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