Do i have to give bridesmaids gifts ?

Yes, you should. Even if its something small, a thoughtful gift is appreciated.

If it's not in the budget. Get them a card at the least. Just give them something that shows you appreciate them.

For instance, my BMs are only responsible for buying their dresses and showing up to the wedding. They're not planning my shower or Bach party. I already bought them TOMs shoes when I asked them to be my BM.

To show them thanks for standing by me, I'm getting them a small duffle bag and they each got cute robes.

It's a very nice gesture. Colleen put it well

@Colleen Thx any ideas?

I agree with others. yes, something as a thank you even a nice card.

@Emily it wasn't on my budget but I'am gonna check on Amazon

ETA: Never mind... All of my comments consisted of alcohol, which you dont host. Bad ideas, sorry.

ETA2: you say you dont want to please anybody so dont bother with any of these suggestions. Do you BooBoo!

@MrsToBe I am gonna check it out

Yes. I really think you should. If you are expecting them to pay for their dress and stand with you on that day, then yes, I definitely think a gift should be given. Gifts are ALWAYS the thought that counts, but IMO, how much they do for you should be reflected. If my BMs got their dress on time and showed up on time and that was it (all that's expected of them), I would still get them a gift to say thank you. If my BMs, flew in for my wedding, and another time for a shower, threw me a shower, attended my bacherlotte, gave me gifts for the shower, bach an wedding AND bought their dress, yeah, I would feel obligated to get them something very nice/thought out.

IMO, if you choose to have a bridal party, this needs to be put in your budget just like venue and caterer and flowers. I wish you the best in finding something perfect in your price range.

I am doing bottles of wine from a great local winery, in each girls favorite flavor. I am also going to add in a few other items, I can't figure out what yet so it may be gift cards to their favorite restaurant.

My girls are buying a dress, paying for hotels and planning my shower and bachelorette so I want them to feel appreciated. I bought them lunch the day they bought their dresses and I try to buy extra rounds of drinks when we go out.

In my opinion, it is important to show them appreciation. If it isn't in your budget smaller items are ok, or put $10 per week away to save to get them something.

I'm sure a token gift would be really appreciated!

Etsy has a lot of affordable options! I saw initial necklaces on there before that were really cute, I don't remember the exact cost but it wasn't outrageous!

Maybe you could offer them some free drinks at the bar...

@lmac glad I'm not the only one that noticed that! Sheesh

You have to gift your bridesmaids and you have to properly host your guests.

Buy them drinks a'plenty at your cash bar.

You definitely should! I have 4 girls as well and am on a budget so I'm spending about $50 each on gifts. I bought Kate Spade wristlets during a sale ($30 each) & am getting them cups with vinyl names on them. Will fill cups with nail polish & such. I also got hangers with names & zip up hoodies with names for them to wear day of but those don't really count as gifts.

Make room in your budget for bridesmaids gifts. They do not have to be anything fancy or expensive. Look at Pinterest or find something that is DIY.

Yes! and a gift should be something not required for the wedding.

I found some really great stuff on Etsy and Amazon that didn't break the bank. I got my girls personalized totes and water bottles with their names on them that they can use after the wedding and a cute bracelet that says Bridesmaid on the charm. Since I live in Florida and all of my girls are in NY, I also found cute travel jewelry boxes for them on Amazon. I think I spent about $50-65 per girl.

And if you are a prime member with Amazon, a lot of stuff has free shipping!!!