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Brenda
Super September 2015

Gifts for friends that attend bachelorette???

Brenda, on July 9, 2015 at 3:44 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 13

So my bachelorette weekend is in August and since I don't have a BP I asked my BFF to HELP ME plan it and I invited 8 girls to go. Since they aren't bridesmaids I won't have to get them a BM gift but they'll still be traveling to Charleston for the BW and I feel like I should give them something for their time and support. Most of them live in SC but two friends and I live in TN. Has anyone given BM/friends gifts at their BW/BachParty?

I wasn't sure if it would be unnecessary or a good idea. At the last BW I went to the MOH gave us all gifts, so I wondered if my BFF (the planner) would do that. I would love to hear suggestions or what everyone else is doing/has done.

eta- because it offended someone

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Latest activity by Brenda, on July 9, 2015 at 4:14 PM
  • kaylarae
    Master April 2015
    kaylarae ·
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    Depending on what you're doing you could make "hangover" kits or order custom koozies ... I don't think gifts are necessary but I think it would be a cute way to say "thanks for celebrating with me".

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  • Sarah195
    Master October 2016
    Sarah195 ·
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    You can make them a hangover kit or put together a little manicure set for them.

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  • EatKnitRun
    Master May 2016
    EatKnitRun ·
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    I got a personalized metal water bottle at a bachelorette once, and a hangover kit. Tylenol and snacks, I think. My friends and I often do t-shirts from Custom Ink for bachelorette parties, but sometimes we pay for our own and sometimes a bridesmaid buys them for everyone. That is all nice, but I don't think gifts are necessary.

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  • MrsMorales
    VIP September 2015
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    I'm doing travel cosmetic bags, some fun costume jewelry, socks, headbands, hair ties, nail polish, roll up flats, a compact mirror, custom printed tank top and neon trucker hat and a bottle of champagne in a goodie bag for all my friends attending my Vegas bachelorette party.

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  • FFW
    Master August 2016
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    You dont have to call it a gift, more like a bach party favor like you would give anyone who came to any party. your friend might give gifts but nothing wrong w/ you giving something too. I would keep it small bc like you said they arent BMs. I saw a bach for those out there w/ BMs where their was a big group out celebrating the bach (obviously they had a slash & veil on the bride and shirts & tutus) but only the BMs got gift. Please make sure if you're going to have anything distinctive (shirts, tutus, special outfits) allow everyone to be apart of it whose invited. The girls there looked so out of place and seemed to be having a sucky time.

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  • Brenda
    Super September 2015
    Brenda ·
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    Oh I don't know why I didn't think of hangover kits! It's so easy and cute!

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  • Lori
    Master June 2015
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    I gave them customized tumblers and sunglasses. I always think it's sweet when the person of honor gives a type of "favor". I don't think it's necessary but I've received things at some of the bachelorette parties I've attended.

    And this is me ignoring the fact that you asked someone to plan your bachelorette party...

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  • Brenda
    Super September 2015
    Brenda ·
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    Lori I asked her to help me plan it and she asked me if I would like for everything to be a surprise so she's planning it. When you ask someone to help plan isn't that basically asking them to plan?

    Yes, whatever I get everyone will get one. It's all friends I don't have BMs. I wouldn't be okay with singling out anyone! That's mean!

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  • FutureMrsBrbr
    Master September 2016
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    The Hangover kits are such a cute idea! I don't think gifts are necessary but I am sure the girls would be appreciative that you thought of them.

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  • JamieLynn
    Master June 2016
    JamieLynn ·
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    I don't think it's proper to ask someone to throw you a bachelorette party/weekend. I understand that you're not having a BP-but still, asking someone to plan a party for you sounds is weird. You also mentioned wondering your best friend would be purchasing gifts for the eight girls you invited. Again I think this is wrong. If you want a weekend with your girls, that's perfectly fine. Plan it, go out and have fun! Just don't call it a bachelorette party or ask someone else to do all of the work.

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  • Brenda
    Super September 2015
    Brenda ·
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    JamieLynn I updated the OP because Lori mentioned the same thing. I asked if she could help me plan it. She took over on her own.

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  • JamieLynn
    Master June 2016
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    Brenda, I'm sorry – in my opinion, even asking someone to help plan a party on your behalf is wrong.

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  • Brenda
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    JamieLynn thanks for your input.

    Thanks everyone, I think I'll do hangover kits!

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