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Kathryn
Super July 2016

Gifts - more for maid of honor?

Kathryn, on July 13, 2016 at 3:45 PM Posted in Community Conversations 0 10

Should I get an additional gift for my maid of honor? Is that common or no? I have the same amount for everyone currently, but if it's common to get something else, I want to.

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Latest activity by Krista933, on July 13, 2016 at 6:35 PM
  • Jacqui76
    Master May 2016
    Jacqui76 ·
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    I got my MOH the same amount of gifts but I also surprised her by paying for her hair and makeup. (it was not mandatory and she was getting it done)

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  • Theresa Beale
    Master November 2014
    Theresa Beale ·
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    I don't know what other people do but I gave my MOH a different gift but that's because I gave the BMs a necklace and I knew MOH (my sister) wouldn't wear the necklace (ever). She ended up getting the same thing DH got for his wedding party (we also gifted the same to FIL, who officiated our ceremony and got one for our house as well. It was a 4 in 1 emergency flashlight. It is hand powered and can charge cell phones, has a radio and an emergency siren in addition to being a flashlight. We wanted to give them something that would be useful. Everyone seemed to like it).

    That being said, while I was planning my wedding one of my bridesmaids decided to "finally" get married. It was 7 weeks from setting the date until the wedding. I stepped in and helped her plan (the only aspects she did on her own were the church and the cake). She asked me to be a bridesmaid and gave me an additional gift (an engraved jewelry box). I think she gifted her MOH (my sister, the same one that was my MOH) something different but I am not completely certain.

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  • TMNT Bride
    Super October 2016
    TMNT Bride ·
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    If your MOH went above and beyond what your other BMs did (i.e. planned a shower or bachelorette party) I would get her something extra. If you're giving them identical gifts, I would give her the extra gift privately.

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  • MrsA
    Master October 2015
    MrsA ·
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    I got them each of them something very different but I didn't give my MOH anything "more".

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  • 80kt
    Dedicated August 2016
    80kt ·
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    I'm giving my MOH (little sister) extra. She did a ton of work for my showers and I want her to know that I know that and appreciate it. The 'extra' will be a couple of gift cards so that she can treat herself to a relaxing weekend on me.

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  • SummerS
    Master January 2016
    SummerS ·
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    Yes, I did give my MOH a little something extra. They all got a tote full of alot of stuff (I totally went overboard, but it was fun!) and for being an awesome MOH I also gifted her a one year Birchbox subscription. I'll add that I think if you do this, it's best to give the extra gift in private to avoid any possible hurt feelings.

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  • Sandyfish
    Super August 2017
    Sandyfish ·
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    I plan on spending a little more on my MOH. However, they are all getting different items based on their personalities, so I highly doubt anyone will be able to tell that I spent a little more on her.

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  • Kathryn
    Super July 2016
    Kathryn ·
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    Ok I may get her something extra. She is planning a whole bachelorette party for me and staying with me this whole week to help with any wedding things. I'm already getting everyone Alex and Ani bracelets, so I may just get her another one. She mentioned one she really liked to me the other day.

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  • AshleyR
    Master January 2021
    AshleyR ·
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    My MOH has been super supportive, and she's throwing us a shower on her own dime. So yes we will be giving her something a little extra. I actually commissioned an oil painting of her two dogs (she's totally obsessed with them). If your MOH is not doing anything "extra" then you don't need to give anything extra.

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  • Krista933
    Super July 2016
    Krista933 ·
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    I gave my MOH a special bracelet and paid for her hair and make up

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