Gifts for Bridesmaids!?! I'm desperate!

katiegabri
katiegabri Posts: 6
edited September 30 in Chit-Chat
Hi Everyone!!

My wedding is only SEVENTEEN DAYS AWAY and I have... *drumroll* TEN bridesmaids in my bridal party. I am limited on money but want to get them something they would love and appreciate to show my thankfulness for all they have done to support me during this time...

but I am the WORST gift giver and have no ideas! HELP!
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  • JennaM222
    JennaM222 Posts: 1,996 Member
    Necklaces to wear & keep?
  • amymeenieminymo
    amymeenieminymo Posts: 2,394 Member
    Bump, I'll answer when I get home :)
  • boomboom011
    boomboom011 Posts: 1,459
    gift certificates for mani/pedis?
  • TexasNurseMom78
    TexasNurseMom78 Posts: 897 Member
    Same as above! A nice pedi is always a great gift!
  • jrhstarlight
    jrhstarlight Posts: 867 Member
    I got some earrings that were also to be worn during the wedding and then of course ours to keep after lol
  • ValNFla
    ValNFla Posts: 1
    How about picture frames with a picture of you and the bridesmaid or a group picture of you and all the bridesmaids?
  • JBennis1013
    JBennis1013 Posts: 377 Member
    When I was in a wedding the bride got us pocket mirrors that were engraved with our names on them.
  • ♥_Ellybean_♥
    ♥_Ellybean_♥ Posts: 1,646 Member
    I got all my girls a necklace to wear for the big day.

    You could also do:

    Earrings
    Make them flip flops to wear at the reception
    bracelet
    key chain
    You could buy wine glasses and decorate them to each individual
  • ceschwartz
    ceschwartz Posts: 240 Member
    Box of chocolate (Godiva kind) and movie theater gift card.
  • crazycat80
    crazycat80 Posts: 121 Member
    Necklaces, earrings, little ring holders, bracelets, coffee cups or mugs, giftcards, treat them to pedis or manis, little wallets for their purses, spa kits (lotions/soaps/sponges/etc)
  • lilRicki
    lilRicki Posts: 4,555 Member
    i like the pocket mirror idea, or makeup bag with their names on it. or buy them a kit with tide pens, those dr. scholls black shoes in a bag, lipstick, a mirror etc...so they can touch up at the reception
  • rmsrws
    rmsrws Posts: 639 Member
    A nice photo album. You can pick them up failry inexpensive.

    Make gift baskest for them. Go to a dollar store, and pick a theme. You'd be surprised at some of the neat things you can put together.

    Candles are always nice.
  • godblessourhome
    godblessourhome Posts: 3,892 Member
    totebags with their name embroidered on it? the company '31 gifts' has some really cute things for a really reasonable price.

    a nice picture frame with a picture of just you and the bridesmaid from the wedding or reception.

    you can never go wrong purchasing their jewelry that they are wearing for the wedding.
  • Womona
    Womona Posts: 1,770 Member
    What is your budget per bridesmaid?
  • AnaBananaChan
    AnaBananaChan Posts: 36
    Yes, jewelry and gift certificates are great. Going off the candle idea...perfume? Bath supplies?
  • anubis609
    anubis609 Posts: 3,966 Member
    Necklaces to wear & keep?

    Pearl necklaces are always good to give bridesmaids.
  • kerriknox
    kerriknox Posts: 276 Member
    You mentioned you were on a budget so it made me think of a friend of my sister. She was on a very tight budget for her wedding and my sister was a bridesmaid. They are all fairly outdoorsy and love camping / beach time etc so she went to a local store and bought everyone those folding lawn chairs (about $10 - $15 each) and then bought fabric paint at a craft store and wrote each person's name and the wedding details on the back. That was over 10 years ago and my sister still uses her chair.

    It was a really neat idea but only useful if your bridesmaids are likely to be doing outdoor stuff......
  • Tereztaylor07
    Tereztaylor07 Posts: 200
    I scored some super cheap body spray/perfume from Victoria's Secret when it went on clearance. Keep your eyes peeled, something like that might pop up.
  • skittybang
    skittybang Posts: 1,525 Member
    I did flasks the color of the dresses with their initials etched on. They wore them on their thighs throughout the whole thing.
  • writtenINthestars
    writtenINthestars Posts: 1,933 Member
    I second the gift certificates or necklace and/or earrings that they can wear day of and after.

    I had necklaces and earrings made for my bridesmaids and put them in a gift bag with a little pedicure set from Bath & Body and a candle....then again, I only had 3 bridesmaids.
  • MrsCon40
    MrsCon40 Posts: 2,351 Member
    I gave my bridesmaids mani/pedis the day before our wedding. Since I only had four, I also paid for their hair and makeup.

    One of my girls said it best... "it's about the experience and not the things."

    Now that I have my photos back, I am having framed a cute pic each of them as an after-wedding surprise :heart:
  • natashajb1
    natashajb1 Posts: 1
    I'm getting married in a few months and I'm in the same delima! I think I'm going to give my girls a brooch. It goes with my wedding theme, and maybe a little something else! Good luck :)
  • brewingaz
    brewingaz Posts: 1,136 Member
    Necklaces to wear & keep?

    Pearl necklaces are always good to give bridesmaids.

    This is true. I offered to give all of my wife's bridesmaids this for the wedding but my wife said it was too much.
  • fitnhealthyccthatsme
    fitnhealthyccthatsme Posts: 359 Member
    Gift card
  • red01angel
    red01angel Posts: 806 Member
    Try looking for jewelry at kohls. They have lots of inexpensive, but beautiful options that wear well and are made from genuine materials. I think my sister got the necklaces she gave us as a gift from there and they were around $50 each. I love mine!
  • Fochizzy
    Fochizzy Posts: 505 Member
    My sister gave: My Big Fat Greek Wedding DVDs pretty cheap these days (under $10)

    I think when I get married I am giving: Mama Mia DVDs
  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
    I did flasks the color of the dresses with their initials etched on. They wore them on their thighs throughout the whole thing.

    I wish I was your bridesmaid! :love:

    When in doubt, a bottle of wine always fits. :drinker:
  • AHEALTHYAKA
    AHEALTHYAKA Posts: 16 Member
    If you have picture with each one make a copy... Place in a frame with a note about why you chose them as a bridesmaid
  • alyssa92982
    alyssa92982 Posts: 1,093 Member
    I bought an earring/necklace sets for them to wear w/ their dresses that day w/ a nice card. They loved it!
  • ms_blonde_2008
    ms_blonde_2008 Posts: 81
    When I was in a wedding, the Bride gave us a gift bag. She went out and bought lotion's, body sprays, hand sanitizers, (all from Bath and Body Works) nail polish, hair ties, (ect) to put in the bag for each of us.
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