Best and worst bridesmaids gift ever received !!

I have always received jewelry.

I would NEVER skimp on my girls. They are devoting time, money, and effort to my wedding. The least I can do is find a decent gift.

I'm spending about $100 on each. I really liked some of the necklaces on Blue Nile, so I may do that. Or I was thinking a pashmina wrap and a clutch.

Worst gift: A weird Cinderella Christmas tree from Walgreens, funny part was she said "oh there was a Tinkerbell one but I didn't think you liked Tinkerbell (right behind her were my two Tinkerbell snowglobes). She gave the other MOH a cinnamon scented candle (from Walgreens as well)... she hates cinnamon. It was awful. Keep in mind she gave us these a month after the wedding. We had to help her plan and do every aspect of her wedding... including buying her decorations. It was a nightmare.

I'm getting my MOHs each a necklace/earring set, and a spa day. My bms are getting bathrobes with their names embroidered on them. All the bms and MOHs are getting handmade bracelets and I'm throwing them a nice lunch. Wish I could do more : /

I think I've posted this before... but the worse Bridesmaid gift was handed out during the rehearsal dinner. (I was a guest at the wedding- not a bridesmaid)Everyone that came in from out of town was in attendance as well as all the families & bridal party&dates. The bride handed out bags that contained 1 pair of thong panties for each girl. It was very obvious she got the 5 for $25 at victoria secret. She then announced "This is why it was so difficult trying to match the girls with the groomsman - I wanted to be sure everyone in our wedding party had as good as time as me & FH will tonight!!!" ....the groomsmen were all married/engaged or seriously dating. No one was amused.

Best: Silver Bracelet I got from the last wedding I was in. LOVED it - so simple!

We don't have a wedding party... but I'm planning on getting my MOH Tiffanys Jewerly for the big day. :o) I'm also paying for her MOH dress & shoes she may need.

I got a white gold bangle from my sister when I was in her wedding. It was very nice. And that is the only time I was in a wedding. LOL

I got my BMs freash water pearl and swarski crytsal bracelets, and i'm looking for a charm to make each one personal is that ok? cause you guys are so making me doubt my gifts.

Let's see....best I got was a big fluffy bathrobe with my initials on it. Worst was a necklace that gave me a rash (I don't wear necklaces, which the bride knew, because I find them super uncomfortable - but she insisted).

Since my BMs all have more stuff than they know what to do with, I got them pretty shawls to wear for the wedding, and then had them all over for a thank-you brunch the day before the wedding. I figured they'd rather have jambalaya, spicy cheese grits, fruit, mimosas, and Bloody Marys than more "stuff."

Well I can't say I have gotten any bad gifts. I have received coach wristlets for most another was a bath and boy works gift set in a personalized carry bag. I think the beat was the one where the bride got us each a personalized hand painted martini glass which had stuff all over it that reminder her of each girl. It was totally awesome so sweet and thoughtful.

I got my girls earrings and a bracelet for the day of the wedding, a clutch, a personalized pashmina to match the clutch and a velour zip hoddie with their names on the back in swarovaki crystals. I am also thinking of making tanks for under the hoodies that say bridesmaid maid of honor etc.

These girls did a lot for me and I love them dearly. I wish I could give them more.

Soon 2B Mrs Phillips, those are fine gifts!! They will love them

Kimi....that's horrible, I cannot believe she did something that disrespectful....not funny

I was in my friends wedding, and she got everyone engraved glasses. They were nice, but she put earings inside all the tissue stuffed in the glass, and half the bridesmaid through the tissue paper away with the earings. SO, wrap things seperatly

@Rebecca: My FH was a groomsmen... I was less than thrilled. I have titled that event "The wedding weekend from hell". The bridesmaid he was paired up with apparently planned on 'hooking up' with him. When she found out he we were in a serious relationship she made my night miserable... but that's a long story for some other time! :o)

@Shannon: The big fluffy robe is an excellent idea!! How comfy!

I've only been in two weddings - one we received a monogrammed canvas bag from LL Bean filled with some little body washes and lotions from Sephora - Loved it! I use the bag almost every day. The other one we received a pearl necklaces and earrings to wear at the wedding - they were perfect, and I still use those as well.

I've gotten my girls a necklace to wear for the wedding and a gift card to have their hair done the day of the wedding. Definitely taking the time to write each a personal note thanking them as well - I think that is so important!

I got my eight girls a khaki colored Coach wristlet. I also gave them a pair of earrings or a bracelet that best fit their personality. I wanted to get them something that they would be able to wear on a regular basis, not just wedding wear. I have enough bridesmaid jewelry sets to last me a lifetime and they are just sitting in a drawer in my room.

Worst: The wedding I stood in at 20, and spent a small fortune on. I went above and beyond to ensure the bride had a beautiful shower/all the help in the world on her wedding day. She repaid me with a $10 jewelery set which turned my skin green and infected my pierced ears.

Best: The wedding I stood in last October. My girl friend paid for our hair to be done, and also bought us each a pair of GORGEOUS chandelier earrings to wear for the wedding. Plus, she wrote us each a super thoughtful thank you card which made me tear up. The card was actually the best part. We also slept over at her house the night before the wedding and had one last "girls night". It was so much fun, and I will be doing it with my girls, too.

I plan on paying for my girl's hair and makeup. I also wanted to get them something else and am presently on the hunt for the perfect gift. Ideas I'm tossing around are clutches/jewelry/tote bags/hand painted wine glasses.

I got to keep my parasol from the wedding. I've only been in 2 weddings, and the other one I didn't get anything (the wedding total budget was $1000) but I wasn't bummed. I didn't realize BMs got gifts until I came to this site (thank goodness I found out, my BMs might have known better!)

I've only been in one, but LOVED the gift-- a 10-color Urban Decay eyeshadow pallete!! They are really pretty colors and I use it every day!

I've only been in one wedding and was given shoes and jewelry to wear for the wedding. Not a fan of either but it was what she wanted us to wear so I wasn't concerned with it.

DS and I paid for two nights of accomodation for each person (and their date) in our wedding party, we also had a welcome bag in each of their room upon arrival which had a beach bag, beach towel, sunscreen, Maui Babe tanning lotion, fat hula dancer bobble head for the guys, and a couple other things.

I gave my girls pearl earrings and necklaces to wear for the wedding, and hair flowers made out of air dry to wear for the wedding. Here's pics!

1.) Hair Flowers

2.) Necklace

3.) Me with my girls and their gifts

For my BMs I'm going to give each personal gifts that I know they'll like and use again plus their jewelry and I'm getting their hair done for the wedding. These girls are the most amazing bridesmaids any girl could ever wish for and I will make sure they know exactly how much I appreciate and love them. :-)

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I remember way back in the day, when it was just an honor to be asked. It was fun, and you felt special cause she picked you. I would never think to even expect a gift, let alone label them good or bad. I am there to help/support a friend... for me it goes with the territory, and I would hope she would do the same for me.

BTW, to all those who will think I am evil... I have no bridal party.

Actually, TFMJTW, I agree with you. To me it has been an honor to attend any bridal party I have been asked to be a part of. I thought most women felt that way but apparently not. I was very surprised when I did receive a gift as I didn't expect anything, especially knowing that the bride was on a super tight budget.

The only thing that makes me sad is that this same bride has now declined my invitation because of circumstances that are out of my control and in God's hands.