Bridesmaid gifts!

I found bags at hobby lobby for under $5, cups for under $3, hoodies to get ready in that are under $10 (can’t remember the site), and rose gold bracelets that have the little knot in them and their initial hanging from a tiny pendant on wish for $2 (they were free just paid that for shipping), I also found sperrys sneakers for them to wear at the reception if they want (they were $19.99 buy one get one for 50% off) at rack room shoes. I have a Cricut so I’m planning on putting their initials on the zip up hoodies, their names on the cups and maybe their initials on their bags as well. I told them I was paying for hair and makeup the day of but they all three refused so I got a little extra than I planned on doing for gifts. I wouldn’t have gotten the sperrys but I had already budgeted out for a sparkly pair for myself and was able to buy us all a pair for less than I was originally paying for the one. You can still get them things they will enjoy and not spend an arm and a leg if you shop around a bit.

People on here usually consider wedding day jewelry as a prop and not a gift. I don't really care either way because I just see it all as junk lol. I would just like to say that I don't think you have to get something expensive to give thoughtfully.

Jewelry for your own wedding isn't a gift for someone else, it's a prop for your photos. I would save the $70 that you're considering spending on water bottles and mints, if you're getting ready together you should probably provide water and/or coffee with breakfast anyway, and spend it on something more personalized to your bridesmaids. A $200 budget puts you at a little under $35 pp, maybe you could do a gift card to their favorite restaurant or store, a bath bomb or some bath salts, and a nice hand written thank you note.

$60 seems like a lot for a tote. I would just let them wear whatever jewelry they want to wear, so it's not an additional expense for anyone. I think $200 per girl is totally fine.

If I were on a budget, no way, no how, would I agree to an expensive bachelorette/shower.