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rachel
Savvy October 2015

Bridesmaid Gift for Medieval themed wedding?

rachel, on March 15, 2015 at 4:53 PM Posted in Planning 0 16

I am having a Medieval themed wedding and I want all the little details to match the feeling of the day. None of them are as into "Medieval" as I am, which is fine, but I don't want to get them a gift that they wouldn't like, but I don't want to get them cookie cutter gifts either. I have found a cute carved wooden box and I want to put a couple of authentic Medieval coins inside ( I would be so stoked to get that as a gift, but I am super biased). Please tell me what you think.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/213676667/1-authentic-middle-ages-coin-from?ref=sr_gallery_1&ga_search_query=medieval coin&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery

https://www.etsy.com/listing/130128744/wooden-jewelry-box-ring-box-jewelry?ref=sr_gallery_38&ga_search_query=wooden box small&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery

Other ideas are welcome. Also I'm trying to think of gifts for MOB and MOG.

16 Comments

Latest activity by Staci, on March 16, 2015 at 12:15 PM
  • Kassie
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    Kassie ·
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    That box looks super pretty, but I think I'd prefer a shiny Medieval coin, maybe to be made into a necklace?? Also, have you thought about looking up if there are any traditions/traditional gifts that could be translated into something modern? Maybe sprout some ideas from that?

    ETA: LOVE the idea of your theme Smiley smile I love Medieval themes :3

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  • rachel
    Savvy October 2015
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    Necklace Idea sounds amazing!

    and thank you, we are super excited to see how it all turns out!

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  • Kassie
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    Bump bc I think some other brides could help Smiley smile

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  • Katherine
    Super May 2015
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    Tickets to a renaissance festival. You don't have to be into medieval times to enjoy that!

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  • Kassie
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    @Kathrine, I agree with you, I would love that as a gift! Smiley laugh

    @OP You said your people aren't as "into it" as you are, are they still pretty interested though? Like on a scale of 1-10 where are you and where are they?

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  • Amanda Blue
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    Oooo! Medieval themed wedding sounds like a lot of fun! Especially when dressing up! Have you ever thought about incorporating ideas from a westeros? I think rains of castamere for the first dance would be pretty fun. Smiley xd

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  • 714HBLady
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    I think the box is ok but I wouldn't be intl the coins. Use the box to hold whatever you get them, but get them something you know they will like. It's ok to not have everything be in theme. Shop like it's their birthday. The gift is supposed to be a thank you for participating. Consider a non-wedding related gift. Get something you know they would like.

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  • rachel
    Savvy October 2015
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    @Kassie Well i would say I'm at a 10, one girl would be at a 1 maybe, The others are all into game of thrones, and like medieval times and such, but they would never do a Medieval wedding So i guess they are on a scale of 5-7. I guess im just more concerned about the one that isn't into it at all, but I don't want things to get weird because I get her something different than everyone else.

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  • Kassie
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    That makes sense, I think the coin necklace would be a good way for it to look Medieval but still be modern enough to satisfy your 1. or maybe get the coin engraved with their name or initial?

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    Master October 2013
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    The gifts should be things they would like, not themed. Shop like it's their birthday.

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  • Jeleebeenz
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    I agree with Stephanie - the gifts should not be themed to your wedding. Also, keep in mind that jewelry is very personal when it comes to taste. I can't imagine wishing I had a necklace with a medieval coin. I would thank you profusely, but it would never ever see the light of day.

    shop for them like it is their birthday and don't do matchy matchy gifts - that is what a thank you gift really is.

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  • Rachel DellaPorte
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    Chastity belts? Every medieval maid should have one, lol.

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  • LadyMonk
    Master September 2014
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    I'd be concerned about the girl with interest level 1 as well. The gifts DO NOT have to be themed. We had a medieval theme (sorta) too, and I gave my BM's normal things. What if you gave her the box still but just a pretty charm necklace inside or something like that instead? Or make all of the necklaces different. l'd say I was a 7 on your scale, and while the coin is cool, I don't collect coins and I'd have no idea what to do with it, other than to maybe give it to my husband who likes coins. Boxes are always useful at least and that one is beautiful.

    There are also sellers that make nail polish with fantasy themed names-- that could also be a neat little thing to put in the box.

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  • Maltese
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    I think the box is very pretty, but I'm confused as to the purpose of the coins? What are they for? You said they aren't as interested in this as you are, so if I got those in a gift they would be lost immediately in the house. As was said before, this isn't supposed to be a photo op for your wedding, this is a thank you to them for taking the time and money to support you on your wedding day.

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  • Soon2BMrsB
    Devoted June 2015
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    I think the box idea is nice, but you really should abandon the theme beyond that point, your girls aren't into medieval stuff, so don't give them it as a gift. I love game of thrones too, but my interest or desire for anything medieval is nonetheless in the negatives

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  • Staci
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    I agree with the other ladies. The box is nice but it is pretty expensive for just a box. I would get them each something different that you know they will enjoy, and put it inside the box if you're set on that idea.

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