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Caitlin
Dedicated July 2016

Additional gift for MOH?

Caitlin, on May 3, 2016 at 7:10 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 18

Hi everyone, I'm starting to plan and purchase my bridesmaids gifts and was wondering if you purchased an extra gift or if your gift was more substantial for your MOH? Not sure if ettiquette states if it should be about equal to my gifts for my bridesmaids or a little something more.

Thanks in advance!

18 Comments

Latest activity by Angela, on May 4, 2016 at 8:37 PM
  • Kristen
    VIP May 2016
    Kristen ·
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    I spent about $50 more on my MOH.

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  • TMNT Bride
    Super October 2016
    TMNT Bride ·
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    I think if your MOH is more heavily involved with planning and such then you could spend a little more on her. For me, my entire bridal party is planning and contributing equally to my bridal shower and bachelorette party so I plan to spend the same amount on each of the girls. I haven't decided if I will get them the same gifts or get them each something different that's more personal to them.

    ETA - If you do get your MOH something extra, I would maybe consider giving it to her in private.

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  • mimitrue
    Master January 2016
    mimitrue ·
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    I had 2 MOH's and while I got everyone nice bracelets to wear outside of the wedding, I bought those 2 diamond bracelets instead. Probably about $100 more each.

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  • Steph
    Super August 2016
    Steph ·
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    I'm planning on taking my MOH and mom for a massage the week of the wedding as an extra thank you.

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  • M
    VIP September 2016
    MrsInSeptember ·
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    I think I'll do something extra. Tbd but on my mind!!

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  • NowASeptMrs
    Master September 2015
    NowASeptMrs ·
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    If you do something substantially extra, do it in private. Like others said, if they helped out extra I would. I had two friends who helped out above and beyond the two sisters in law so I took them out for dinner and drinks after the wedding as a thank you!

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  • Heather
    Super October 2016
    Heather ·
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    I'm spending a bit more on my MOH maybe about $50 more

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  • Caitlin
    Dedicated July 2016
    Caitlin ·
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    Thanks everyone! My MOH is my sister so maybe I will gift her something a little more substantial in private. I appreciate the advice

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  • Reggie
    Master September 2015
    Reggie ·
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    I got additional gifts for my MOH because she truly went above and beyond for me. She co-hosted my shower, planned my bachelorette, helped with DIYs (even hand painted my cake toppers), went with me to bridal fairs, etc. So I really wanted to show my appreciation for all her hard work. I think it's totally fine and to be expected that if you MOH does a lot to help she might get an additional gift esp since she is typically your closest friend/family member.

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  • Becoming a Mrs
    Master July 2016
    Becoming a Mrs ·
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    I got my MOH a swear adult coloring book. She is obsessed with the adult ones and she's got quite the mouth on her (prob one of the reasons she's my best friend lol) It was an extra $15 and it was just "too her" not to buy lol.

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  • May Bride
    Super May 2016
    May Bride ·
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    I spent substantially more for my MOH. I'm closest to her so it feels natural. Plus, while the other ladies are just buying their dresses and standing by my side, she planned the bachelorette party and has been supportive throughout. Plus, I think she'll really love her gifts and totally deserves them.

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  • francesca
    Savvy May 2016
    francesca ·
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    I got them all the same gifts but got my MOH a rhinestone headpiece to wear on the wedding day to difference her out.

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  • Jeanne
    Master August 2015
    Jeanne ·
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    If you do something different, please do it in private. Publicizing the different dollar amounts attached to your friendships could be incredibly hurtful.

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  • P
    Expert December 2016
    Pahina2016 ·
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    Right now all gifts are identical but I plan to get MOH something extra, as PP mentioned I plan to give that to her in private so the other two aren't upset by it.

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  • Sandyfish
    Super August 2017
    Sandyfish ·
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    I plan to get my MOH a little something extra; however, all my BM gifts are different based on their personalities, so it's not like it'll blatantly look like she got more.

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  • EatKnitRun
    Master May 2016
    EatKnitRun ·
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    I spent a bit more on my MOH's gift. That won't be obvious because they are all getting different gifts, mostly hand made stuff from etsy so you can't easily guess the price/value. I also gave her an extra gift in private after my bachelorette party because I know she spent more than everyone else on that.

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  • Karen
    Expert June 2016
    Karen ·
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    I'm not- my MOH is from out of state, and for every trip she has made up here wedding related, I paid for her meals so that's enough

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  • A
    Just Said Yes April 2013
    Angela ·
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    I actually got my bridesmaids some bath bombs and they loved them! It was an awesome way to say THANK YOU for all that I put you through, now go pour a glass of wine, light some candles, and relax in the bath! haha

    Here's the link to the set I bought:

    http://www.amazon.com/Large-Luxury-Bath-Bombs-Set/dp/B01BPYIDPI/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1460754121&sr=8-1&keywords=bath+bombs

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