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Trying to decide on what to do for my bridesmaid gifts. What is the proper amount to spend on each one? They have all paid for their own dresses, but

Jerrica, on May 28, 2019 at 8:31 AM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 6
Trying to decide on what to do for my bridesmaid gifts. What is the proper amount to spend on each one? They have all paid for their own dresses, but my future MIL and my mom are planning my shower so the bridesmaids aren't taking on any of that expense. I tend to go overboard when I give gifts, but dont want to spend too much. This is what I have come up with, but wondering if it's too much...personalized totes in our wedding colors, personalized cosmetic bag, 2 hair ties in our colors, personalized tumbler (not the expensive kind), and a necklace with their initial. Also considered one of those floral robes for each girl, but not set on that yet. Aside from those things, I was also thinking of putting small, inexpensive things in the bag for day of such as flip flops, Kleenex, hand sanitizer, candy/gum/mints, etc. Would love to get some feedback. I dont want to do too much, but I dont want to do too little either.

Also, what did/are your bridesmaids going to wear for getting ready? Are the floral robes really worth it?

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Latest activity by Melle, on May 31, 2019 at 6:04 PM
  • Caytlyn
    Legend November 2019
    Caytlyn ·
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    I don't think there's any such thing as too much or too little, it's really based on what you can afford. If that's a bottle of wine and a hand written note showing your appreciation, that's great. You're thanking your closest friends for being by your side on your wedding day, it doesn't matter that they aren't hosting your shower, hostess gifts are completely separate. What you have planned sounds great, as long as those are items that all of your friends would enjoy. We aren't doing robes and I personally don't think they're worth it. The ones people typically use for weddings and cheap and not comfortable for all body types (or almost any, really.) We will either do matching flannel pajama pants and have everyone wear a black or white shirt, or we'll just tell everyone to wear black leggings/shorts/yoga pants, whatever they're comfortable in.

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  • Nikita
    VIP April 2019
    Nikita ·
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    My husband and I set a price point for both the sides of the wedding party. $40-50. But it's entirely up to you. I went with a garter flash for my matron of honor, a matching comb to my hair piece, and a nice bottle blueberry mocktail. My bridesdude got a box with his name and a knife engraved with a thank you.

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  • R
    Dedicated October 2017
    Rachael ·
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    I think it depends on the person. I honestly would prefer a gift that's specific to me over another tote/tumbler/ect. Same with the necklace with my initial. I honestly probably wouldn't wear it because I'm super picky with my jewelry. While these gifts are nice and I wouldn't complain if I got them, I also probably wouldn't use them that often after the wedding. Also, I would stay away from the wedding colors. While it seems cute, the gift should be about them and not necessarily tied to your wedding.


    I think a more individual gift like a bottle of wine, good coffee, gift card to favorite breakfast place, something related to a hobby they like, or something you would get them for their birthday would probably be the same cost but would be much more heartfelt.

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  • Jo
    WeddingWire Administrator May 2015
    Jo ·
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    This is totally up to you. What would you normally spend on a birthday present for one of them? That might be a good guide on how much to spend, as well as what to give! Your ideas sound good already and I don't think you need to add on anything extra

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  • Jess
    Super September 2019
    Jess ·
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    For my bridesmaids I am getting them each a robe for getting ready, a tote bag with their names on it, and writing them a personalized note thanking them for being by my side on my wedding day. For each of them I spent about $25 per bridesmaid. As PP have said its not about how much or how little it's just about being appreciative to them for being a part of your day.

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  • M
    Legend June 2019
    Melle ·
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    Based on what you already listed out that sounded good to me. a gift you give them would be out of your politeness and courtesy. but i do understand where you're coming from because i felt like my bridesmaids spent a lot on me and i didn't want my gift to feel disproportionate to what they've spent on me.

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