Do bridesmaids get gifts for bride?

Gifts are never required, but I've always given the bride and groom a wedding gift when I've stood up in their wedding.

If you're a bit strapped for cash, you could always just give something small, and I'm sure they would appreciated the thought.

I'm not sure if the bride is paying for her (out of her pocket) to have her hair and make up done, but if she is that would be a nice gift to give her and surprise her (with the other bridesmaids) and all chip in to cover it.

Or you could bring a bottle of champagne for the pre-wedding gathering with a cute BRIDE (check Hallmark) champagne flute for her.

I did but it was super small. When my FBIL married i was a BM and the bride had...4 showers and yes i went to each and got a gift for each BUT i still got her a small photo frame she was eyeing when we were out doing wedding running.

I think that you've done excellently so far. I'm not expecting any gifts from my bms since they paid for their dresses and I didn't want to be a financial burden. I love gift giving, so I probably would still get he something cute and small, but you have gone above and beyond so you by no means have to.

So you already gave a gift at the shower so I would think a small gift of cash would be fine or a small gift if you prefer. I actually think you've done enough, but some circles or regions or whatever it's customary to give a gift at a shower and cash at the wedding.

We're definitely not expecting gifts from the wedding party, but my MOH/sister already mentioned that she's giving us a cash gift. I told her she's insane and to keep her money. She has done SO much for this wedding.

Small gift with a nice card is perfectly fine especially since you went to/hosted her shower

@Hooker-face Kimberly:

Her friends wedding is THIS weekend.

When I've been a bridesmaid, I brought a gift to the shower only. I didn't get a second gift for the wedding. And I know my bridesmaids are doing the same, because last year they asked me this same question (for another person's wedding) and that's what I told them! I never considered getting two gifts, on top of being a bridesmaid...I'll admit I have cheapskate tendencies though, so take that with a grain of salt.

I would give her something small but personal. I am the type of person that loves giving gifts. So yes I always give a gift even when I'm tight on cash. At the least I would do a card with a personal note.

@maltese I know I fixed it lol biatch.

Ok so I'm going to find her a small personal gift and definitely a card. Thanks ladies!

I would probably just get her a bottle of wine and a card then.

@Kimberly hahaha....OOOOH!!! I am so kicking you out of the wedding, sassy ass! :-p

I have always gotten something small in addition, but I wouldn't judge someone who didn't. I tend to be an over-gifter in all aspects of life.

I have always gotten something small in addition, but I wouldn't judge someone who didn't. I tend to be an over-gifter in all aspects of life.

I've done it every time I've been a BM. That being said, as a bride, I wouldn't expect it. My girls have spent a lot of their money on this wedding already.

Edit - double post

Like Maltese stated it's never necessary to give a gift, but if you are one to gift at a wedding then I think it depends. If the bride paid for everything then yes definitely, with the BP paid for the majority of the item I would be surprised if the bride also expects a gift. Something small is always nice.

I wouldnt sweat it, maybe you and the other bridesmaids can pitch in $10 if you feel awkward not giving a gift.