Bridesmaid Gifts - what are you getting your girls? [Archive]

katiepf25

11-28-2007, 08:37 PM

Someone might've already posted this at some point, but I'm just wondering what everyone is getting for their girlies for gifts. I'm contemplating making them their wedding jewelry and giving them a vera bradley makeup bag - thoughts? What's everyones' plan??

bradysmommy2007

11-28-2007, 08:46 PM

OH yea i almost forgot ive been wanting to post pictures of some of my BM gifts...I went to hobby lobby and they had these cloth covered (kinda like)shoe boxes with a couple bows! and for 5 bucks each...all different styles for different personalities to put all their gits in insead of totes! and then i ordered zebra flip flops to decorate with pink bows for them to wear at the reception under their dresses so they can be comfy and they just HAPPEND to be brown and ivory zebra print! im doing brown ivory and pink...and they were only 2.50 each!...im bout to go take pics so i can post :)

KMS

11-28-2007, 08:57 PM

I am creating a little goodie bag for each of my 7 girls.

Here's the bag I ordered with the name of each girl:
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e102/keelyhealthnut/DSC01515.jpg

In the bag...

chain with one of these hand dipped pendants on it:http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e102/keelyhealthnut/random010.jpg

&

a little bundle of tissues with "Tears of Joy. Tears of laughter. Tears of happily ever after" sticker
Bobby pins
Band aids
Mints
Hershey's kiss rose
heart shaped silver compact mirror
$5 starbucks gift cardWith a notecard that has a little poem saying why everything is in the bag
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e102/keelyhealthnut/weddingstuff033.jpg

I think that's all, but I may add a few more small things.

bradysmommy2007

11-28-2007, 09:01 PM

here yall go

my son of course had to be in the picture lol :rassberry:

MOH is the leopard one thats why its bigger

also doing the poem thing too on the inside top of the box..its a cute little friend poem...just to personalize them more

KMS

11-28-2007, 09:09 PM

Love those boxes! Great find!!

KMS

11-28-2007, 10:34 PM

Danielle9608

11-29-2007, 07:52 AM

This is what I am giving to my girls"
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff190/danielle9608/IMG_4510.jpg

I will put everything in these bags with pink tissue paper:
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff190/danielle9608/all.jpg

For my Jr. Bridesmaid, she is 8:
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff190/danielle9608/jrbrid.jpg

SouthernQueenBride

11-29-2007, 08:07 AM

OMG! Yall's stuff is soooo cute! I love those boxes Bradysmom! What a great find!

Oh yeah ... KMS - what does your poem say? I know you mentioned that it explained why those items were in the bag. Just wondering b/c I am thinking of doing a kit like that too!

Brian's Bride

11-29-2007, 09:30 AM

Keely- where did you get the personalized bags from? I loved them! And yes, share the poem, too!

Krimangel

11-29-2007, 10:20 AM

Very Cute Stuff I Love Those Boxes Too!

smileyone2002

11-29-2007, 05:26 PM

Everyones stuff is so cute!! I love those little bags, and I am also doing boxes!! I thought that some would think that was weird but my girls prob. wont use the bags and I thought I would give them something else they would be able to use! I am glad I saw yours, it makes me feel better!! Everyone did such a great job!!

Danielle, you are so far ahead, I am so proud..hehe:heart:

KMS

11-29-2007, 05:33 PM

Here's a very rough draft of the poem and I've changed some of the gifts so I'm not exactly sure if it matches the items anymore...

Bridesmaid�s Survival Kit

This survival kit was made just for you,
So you can be cared for all the day through.

I hope that no tears should fall from your eye,
But here is a tissue if you should cry,

A mirror to look at your beautiful face,
So convenient it will fit in any small place.

Band-Aids if your shoes hurt you today,
You can take them off once Chad whisks me away!

I hope that a bright smile is upon your face,
Some mints should help to keep it in place.

It�s so much fun to dress up in our diamonds and pearls,
So here are bobby pins to help manage those curls.

A cd of music to recall this day,
so the memories never fade, come what may.

Some hugs and kisses for my dearest friends,
Our journey together has no end.

Thank you so much for all you have done,
Your support, your love, and all of the fun!

I hope this kit helps you and brings some glee,
It�s just a little thanks from this bride-to-be!

I got the bags at www.justembroideredtotes.com (http://www.justembroideredtotes.com). Great service and great products!

smileyone2002

11-29-2007, 05:37 PM

I got the bags at www.justembroideredtotes.com (http://www.justembroideredtotes.com). Great service and great products!

The stuff on this website is too cute!! Makes me wish my girls would use a bag!

KMS

11-29-2007, 05:39 PM

Yeah I'm hoping that my girls use the bag! I'm thinking that several of them will use it if not all of them.

bradysmommy2007

11-30-2007, 02:06 AM

KMS..That is so cute i love it...i just might steal it lol ty!

and SMILEY i know what you mean...i kow for sure me and my girls have too many bags already to use them all so i was like what do i do...sorry to whoever recommended it but it was someone on here that told me about the idea...thanks again to that someone that helped me out lol:rassberry:

Danielle9608

11-30-2007, 06:44 AM

Danielle, you are so far ahead, I am so proud..hehe:heart:

Aww thanks Allyson! :hi:

SouthernQueenBride

11-30-2007, 07:24 AM

Keely --- I love that poem!!! I am going to have to copy it I think!!! :whoa:

Thanks for posting this!!! And you have some very lucky BM's

KMS

11-30-2007, 11:28 AM

I have absolutely no advice to give anybody with their DIY stuff so atleast I can share a poem! Haha. I do what I can around here. :geek:

cameron

12-01-2007, 12:36 AM

everybody here has lots of great ideas. as for me i am planning of giving my bridesmaids a basket of bath and body products with a bathrobe that has their names embroidered on it.

StarCoveter

12-01-2007, 12:00 PM

I haven't really thought much about what to give my MOH (no BMs). I know that I am making a necklace for her, but other than that... she knows I'm broke, so I don't think she expects anything... I hope! :smile:

katiepf25

12-01-2007, 01:45 PM

Everyone has great ideas/suggestions. Keely i love your poem - its adorable! So there is this woman named Jennifer Candon that designs jewelry - her stuff is really nice and not terribly pricey - well a bit pricey but if its the main gift for your girlies I think its worth it. Here's her website if anyone is interested:
www.jennifercandon.com (http://www.jennifercandon.com) shes super friendly - I emailed her and she is going to try and design a different piece for each of my bms incorporating our wedding colors- she rocks!

KMS

12-02-2007, 10:29 AM

Wow, her designs are beautiful! That's going to be a wonderful unique gift for your girls.

katiepf25

12-02-2007, 12:14 PM

Wow, her designs are beautiful! That's going to be a wonderful unique gift for your girls.

Yeah, I think they'll really like them - and the woman is so nice!

exoduslaughin

12-06-2007, 01:04 PM

I got jewelry for my girls. I can't show you though, because then Cristy (my MOH) will see. Don't want to ruin the surprise!

s_r_d3

12-06-2007, 01:06 PM

So far I got my girls a necklace. Im hoping to get some lotions after the holidays and some nice bags. Maybe some earings too. I love everyones idea's though!

EarlyBird

01-20-2008, 06:01 PM

i found someone that does caricature drawings. if you send pictures of you, each of your bridesmaids, the dresses they are wearing, your dress etc-- they make a drawing for you with you and all your girls in wedding attire. i thought i was SOOOO cute :) im not doing it (fh wasnt thrilled with the idea, i thought it was cute)
but ill look for the person that does it in case anyone wants to know

august8bride

01-20-2008, 06:14 PM

I am going to fill a tote with relaxation items. Such as bubble bath, lotion, a good book, flip flops, etc. With a note thanking them for all their help and telling them now they should take a day to relax because they deserve it. I'm going to find a better way to say it, but that's the general idea.

wooser

01-22-2008, 08:44 AM

I am actually thinking of doing a spa evening the Thursday before the wedding. I found out that Planet Beach has this group special. If you have 7 or more guests, they close early and you get every service for only $10. Plus they provide snacks, you get discounts on product, and you can bring your own movie and drinks (even adult drinks). So I am thinking about paying for a few services for each of them. It will allow us a chance to relax and have some nice girl time too. Will probably invite moms and other close girlfriends, but not pay for their stuff.
It's also a great idea for a bridal shower.

Niki

Brian's Bride

01-22-2008, 09:11 AM

I've purchased glimmer body lotion and bubble bath from Bath & Bodyworks, and pedicure kits that have mini-bottles of pink and brown nail polish ($1 ea at Target!). I saw photo storage boxes on sale at Michael's so will try to get over there and buy some pink and/or brown ones. I'm also scouring the net for necklaces.

IDoTwo

01-22-2008, 12:23 PM

I bought everyone's sashes for their dresses from Davids Bridal, I am buying all their green ribbon laces for their shoes, and I bought them all jewelry for the wedding day. I haven't decided if I'm going to get them anything else or not. Here is a pic of the jewelry & one of the green sashes. The necklaces with 2 circles & bigger studs are for my Matron/Maid/Junior Maid of Honor.
http://a433.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/120/l_e14e1148243d2495bff92ec423990ad8.jpg
I don't know what people normally spend on their wedding party gifts. The sashes were $15, I do not know what the laces will be yet, and the jewelry I got on sale at Herbergers after Christmas for under $7 a piece. I was so excited about that because I really wanted the circle necklace for them. My hubby picked out engraved pocket knives for the guys that were $19 a piece. With 9 people on each side it adds up quickly. I probably would've spent more if I had fewer people. I hope they are happy with them.

PGDesigns

01-22-2008, 12:45 PM

I thought I posted in this thread already!

We're most likely doing microplush throws (probably with their initials embroidered), cute flip flops for the reception, and maybe a small duffle-type bag...

xFuture Mrs. Grantx

01-22-2008, 05:16 PM

Im gifting the jewelry they will wear for the day of since they are paying for their own dresses...and getting personalized pink leather flasks since theyre all in their 20s

FFC

01-23-2008, 11:10 AM

I think I'm going with personalized purses. All of my girls carry purses, but every one of them have a different taste. So, I found this website: bags, purses, and totes (http://www.bags-purses-totes.com/purses-handbags.html?sf=1&sd=a#sortblock) I can pick something that would match their taste and personality. I'm estimating roughly $25 per person plus shipping.

SenoritaFuego06

01-24-2008, 10:25 PM

Well so far I bought my MOH a tote that comes with stuff to decorate it (shes real crafty), diamond earrings and i'm payin to get her a mani/pedi before the wedding. And I'm not having any BM I am havin a bridesman, who is going to be a chef. I got him an apron that will put him name on and a really cool oven mitt and some dish towels. I don't know if I will get him anything else, don't really know what to get him because he's only 19.