Bridesmaid gifts?? I already bought their dresses for them.

I'd stop with what ya have, buy cute stationary and write each one a note, specifically aimed to them.

:-)

I did the same thing with my bridesmaids (purchased their dresses). I also wanted to give them something else. I had personalized bracelets created with their nicknames using their favorite color. Something small, but they can def use after the wedding.

I am also buying their dresses. I am also paying a portion of their hair and makeup - if they want to get it done. From what I've read on here anything you buy for them that is specifically for the wedding isn't technically a gift. Do what you can afford. I am giving them mini jewelry boxes with stud earrings and a thank you gift, I am also giving them small coach wristlets from the outlet store. :-)

I think you've been very generous already.

I might get shot here, but why should members of the bridal party get gifts in the first place, if they have their dress and jewellery already paid for? They get to keep these items, which can come to hundreds of dollars (and then some), depending on the cost of the items and how many bridesmaids there are.

I just think expecting a gift when the couple and/or their family is spending so much money anyway, is a bit...uh..."rich".

Hm. I make jewelry, so I'm making each of them a pair of Swarovski and silver post earrings for the wedding, but, as that's *for the wedding,* I'm also thinking of doing something else. Maybe a bracelet? I don't know. I'm also considering going in a completely different route, since they're already getting a nice, custom pair of earrings.

Anything that they are supposed to use or wear for YOUR wedding is not a gift to them. The gift is supposed to be a thank you to them for supporting you, having ther gift be something that benefits you instead is rude and selfish. Shop as I it were their birthday and it doesn't have to be pricey. You weren't required to purchase their dress (unless you purposefully poked one out of their budget) so that's no excuse. At least give them a heartfelt and sincere thank you note

Thank you everyone for your insight! I feel that I do probably have some time to consider my options. Maybe I will be able to find a cute re-usable tote or maybe a crossbody purse for each one's personality. I like the idea of shopping for their "birthday" more shopping here I come.....

@Ashlee I think you have been very generous and really don't need to give anything else (unless of course you just want to)! If you really want to give them something extra, another thoughtful idea could be to pick out a photo frame for each BM that you think they'd like (not necessarily all the same frame), and then put a photo in each frame that is a personal memory you have with them. My friend did something similar, and i think it's really sweet without being too expensive

@aspiecat- you sound like me right now, Lol. Just the other day someone did a post on "good vs. bad BM gifts". I'm sorry, but I felt it was in bad taste for ladies to go on and on about how they didn't like the fake jewelry, the monogrammed water bottles or the "Day Of" survival kits they received.

I only bring this up because I think it's that very reason brides like Ashlee feel like they have to bend over backwards to make sure their BM's are happy so they won't go on sites like this and complain.

Ashlee, you've done more than enough and even if you did nothing at all but write them each a personalized "thank you" note that too would be enough. Your BM's are there to support YOU and should expect NOTHING back in return.

Not to say your BM's are selfish and want nothing more than to be showered w/ gifts cause I'm sure this is all coming from the kindness of your heart. I just want brides who can't afford to do what you've done not to feel like they haven't done enough.

The easiest most thoughtful gift I could think of for my girls was a poem printed on card stock. Letters were colorful and framed.

If you are a handy/ dyi kinda girl, you could make them a little "pamper pack".

Buy a few small jars and make a few items (suger scrub, hair oil, face mask)- things they can use to doll themselves up the week/ day before your wedding.

I think what you've done is great.

Our bridesmaids are our daughters. We are buying their everything, obviously. The jewelry will be their gift since the necklaces are personalized.

I'm also having their hair done the day of the wedding.

The groomsmen are our sons. We are buying everything for them too. I will probably get them each a personalized tie bar or something to use for the wedding and after.

I think you’ve been generous enough.

I bought their boots for them and my cousin’s dress and boots since she’s flying in from out of state and has to pay for all that.

I’m also making shirts for all of us to wear for getting ready photos.

I think I’m done! Lol

I think you have been plenty generous already. Im buying my girls' shoes and necklaces for the ceremony, and giving them a survival kit, and a gift card to either Walmart, JC Penney, or Hot Topic. The guys are getting either a personalized beer coozie or a personalized pocketknife, a gift card to either Walmart or Academy, and a shaving kit.