Wondering what to give your bridesmaids before your wedding? Here are some suggestions.

Bridesmaids gifts don't need to be extravagent, just thoughtful. Think of gifts that will show them how much they mean to you as friends and will help them remember that they are each an important part of your wedding.

The easiest way to shop for a bridesmaid gifts is online. There are many websites that cater to wedding gifts, favors, and bridesmaids gifts. Some gift suggestions are:

Anything engraved or embroidered adds that personal touch. Suggestions are votive candles, jewelry like a necklace or bracelet, an embroidered hankie or evening handbag. Engraved wine glasses, fancy barrettes or combs for their hair, printed bud vases or a personalized jewelry box, or potpourri box.

Kits are always fun. Aromatherapy or spa kits will hit the spot. An antique silver-plated tussy mussy is always elegant, as are friendship bookmarks, and monogrammed towels or pillows. You could also give them chocolates or a subscription to the chocolate of the month club. What woman doesn't like chocolate!

If she likes to write, give her a Cross pen set or personalized stationary. If she's into photography, give her a picture frame with a picture of the two of you or a photo album. Cologne is always nice or a gift set of fancy soaps or a makeup brush set. Be creative. You could also give each bridesmaid a special gift that she would like. Anything to say thanks for being a part of your wedding and for being a close friend.

I have being asked to do bridesmaid baskets and so far your is the best site I have found regarding this area. I am still looking for information aout the maid of honor

My wedding is on Decemeber of this year and I am having eight bridesmaids...I am always on the look out for sales...this past Sunday I bought my bridesmaids some really nice jewelry boxes that were 60% of the lowest red tag sale and I ended up paying $1.29 per box and the total I paid for all thejewelry boxes did not even add up to the retail price of one...so I recommend to just look out for those sales even if your wedding is months away because you can get great gifts for a fraction of the price.

I really need some ideas for groomsman gifts. I am looking for something a little more than a money clip or a flask with there name engraved on it. Any one have any creative ideas?

My fiancee and I were just in a wedding and the groom gave the groomsmen a Swiss army knife. All of the guys though it was a really unique idea. Plus it is actually useful!

My wedding is in September of 04. I'm going to have 6 bridesmaids. I found some nice lenox heart frames on ebay. I plan to also give each maid a lenox vase to hold her silk flower bouquet.

I had a hard time coming up with bridesmaids gifts, because I didn't want to just give them the usual jewelry for them to wear that day. I ended up getting them all the Waterford Wedding Ring Dish, and wrapping it in a personalized jewelry bag with each girl's initials.

My fiance came up with the idea of taking his best man & ushers to a sporting event. He was originally going to take them all to a baseball game, but I think he will end up taking them to a hockey game that is a little closer to the wedding. They won't have a physical gift but they're sure to have some great memories!

I am getting married in Sept. and for my bridemaids I got them all little personalized trinket boxes and for the groomsmen beer mugs that are also personalized. I am trying to think of something to fill them with, especially the beer mugs. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated!! Thanks.

Gift ideas for your groomsmen - We got them shaving/shower bags and had them monogrammed and filled them with travel-sized tolietries. Another ideas is the Igloo coolers (round, 1 gallon) and fill them with 4-6 bottles of different kinds of beer and/or a fun t-shirt.

My fiance is an avid outdoorsman and for his groomsmen he bought them each a fishing pole. It worked out great for his group of friends, because they each get alot of use out of it, and it is fun. Buy them something that they will use for years to come rather than something they will just stick on a shelf.

My fiance wanted a unique gift that the guys would actually use. He got them all pull over jackets with their initials engraved on them. They are great for golf or any outdoor use and were affordable.

I am having my 3 sisters as my bridesmaides so I am thinking of having rings made with four diamonds in them representing myself and my three sisters. This is a wonderful way to remember my wedding day and my three sisters when we are not together. What do you think?

My fiance won five pocket watches off of ebay and he's having them engraved with their initials. I'm also making potpouri out of all the roses he gave me while we dated and I'm putting them in little boxes with bows for my bridesmaids cause they've watched our love "blossom and bloom".

I am having a hard time coming up with something to give to my bridemaids. I want something different for them. I have one that is a school teacher and she is my sister, the one is a hair stylist and is my best friend. and the other one is a very close friend that has let me adopt her son as my nephew. so all three of these people play a special part of my life and i want to get them something that they would really enjoy and rememeber this day when we are so far apart. any ideas. pleae help.

My fiance & I wanted to give our bridal party unique gifts. We're giving the groomsmen Coach wallets & the bridesmaids Coach wristlet bags.

I found wooden jewelry boxes for my bridesmaids and I am going to put necklaces with amethyst charms- each one unique in each box. For the guys, we found Tommy Hilfiger wallets on sale and we are going to include a gift card for each guy's favorite store.

This is in response to Patricia's entry on Jan. 22, 2004. "Coach" is so overrated and expensive.

I still don't know what to get my bridesmaids or the groomsmen for that matter! However, my friend bought her bridesmaids silver engraved/monogrammed jewelry trays and bought her groomsmen silver engraved/monogrammed business card holders.

I have no idea what to get my bridesmaids either, however I did like the idea of the engraved vase to put the silk flowers in. I will probably have that in a basket filled with goodies like unique shades to wear on the day of the wedding, perfume samples, and maybe spa stuff, but it still seems like something either doesn't sound right or is missing. Anyone out there have some more ideas? As far as the groomsmen definitly swiss army knife ( engraved)

I like the idea of having engraved pocket watches for the groomsmen, but I am still at a loss for the bridesmaids. We're paying for everything ourselves, so every penny counts. We are still not sure about wedding favors for the guests. Any ideas?

Respone to Ether, 2/21/04...We're getting married in Aug of this year and it will be an outdoor reception so rather than go with the traditional chocolate/candy favors, we've decided to give bulbs so that our guests can plant them in the fall.

I have no idea what would be good to give my bridal party as gifts when six out of the bridal party are children between the ages of 101/2 to 15 years of age. any ideas

If anyone is interested I design handmade gifts for every occasion. These items are very unique and are personally made by me in my spare time. I create baskets woven from silky cords, entwined around a metal frame. I decorate the baskets with colorful feathered butterflies, crystal accessories and ribbons. the basket can also be turned upside down to be used as a lamp shade. (the bottom of the basket is mesh wire). I also design keepsake boxes in a variety of sizes. I decorate lucite boxes with gems, stained glass tiles and crystals. I give my personal creations as gifts to my friends and loved ones.

Call me it you need any ideas.

Carmen - Check out www.foofoozie.com They are perfect for that age!

My wedding is on the 12th of June, 2004 and I am currently looking for gifts for my bridal party. I have decided to purchase monogramed tote bags and fill the bags with spa kits, candles and or makeup brush kits, articles that the girls like and can use.

I am getting married May 15th...we are having 8 attendants on each side. For my bridesmaids I am doing engraved jewlery boxes, their bridal jewlery, tussie mussies with preserved roses (look and feel just like real but last for years) and engraved small totes. For our Groomsmen we did personalized beer mugs and a jacket of their favorit sports team (NASCAR, NFL, NCAA, ETC).

I would like to put together a canvas tote bag for each of my bridesmaids for them to take with them to the wedding since it is out of state. I was planning on decorating the outsides with their names and stuff. I would also like to put some little goodies inside that they could use the weekend of the wedding and I am in need of some ideas. Anybody got any?

I am having an artist make a unique piece for each of my girls, she is going off of things I have written about each so they will be unique and individualized. Sounds expensive but each piece will be $20.00. for a 5x7 picture. Just an idea if anyone has a starving artist friend or family memeber. They would probably be honrored.

I bought the outfits of my 5 bridesmaids including their shoes - i made their jewellery for them - and so for their gift i bought a matching bag to wear with the shoes later on and i just dont know what else to get to finish it off? should i go pamper kit or picture frame?

Joanna, I would go pamper kit. That is a little more unique than a picture frame, unless you plan on getting the frames ingraved.

I am putting baskets together for my girls, with plush bath robes, pajama's, 2 Victorias Secret bath product per each girl, Candles, and a necklace I handmade for each of them. Bath robes you can by at www.cypress.com 1-866-347-7623 (10.50 per robe) they sell to hotels & spa's so you can get a great rate. Victorias Secret has buy 5 products for $30 - get 10 products at $60 and split them up between the girls, Candles you can make yourself, by wax and wicks at Michael's (40% off coupon in Sunday Papers) and use square milk carton as a mold, and beads and lanyard from a craft store for the necklaces. Pajama's I bought at Walmart in plain black and I am having "Bridesmaid" printed along the "butts" of the pajama shorts. kaliaribird@aol.com if I can help anymore!

Lori I love your Idea, I will have to consider it. I would love to recieve that. For the groomsman we are going to a local Bewery that Allows you to make your own beer and you get to creat your own lable also. So we are going to give them some of our beer and an ingraved beer mug.

Lori, that sounds like a wonderful gift. I am thinking of getting each of my girls a bottle of Vera Wang perfume and the guys a bottle of cologne. We are also kicking around the idea of throwing the whole bridal party a thank-you barbeque bash when we return from our honeymoon.

I so badly want to be a bridesmaid and so does my sister, if you need two medievil bridesmaids contact...

anna@solutionzone.co.uk

Thanx

I am giving each of my bridesmaids a Waterford Crystal picture frame along with a stone choker necklace to wear the day of the wedding. During the wedding I am asking the Photographer to take a picture of each bridemaid and me to put in the frame.

Lori, I love your idea. I tried getting on the website you gave, www.cypress.com, and it is some sort of communications webiste. I am not seeing anything about robes. Are you sure that is the right website?

Lori

Thank you I really like this and the stuff is useful. I think i will do this PJ's are great mainly because all my girls are flying in for my wedding for all across canada. I know they will all forget some things

An other Idea for those traveling guest are a basket with wine and things from the local area. I'm doing this for the family that travels in from England as a thank-you for coming so far!

Haley- the correct website is: cypressbathrobes.com

I am throwing my sister a bridal shower and need some ideas as far as gifts/special favors to give at the shower to the bridesmaids and flower girl. Any ideas are welcomed.

Thanks

Lori or Jami - can you tell me how to buy the robes off cypressbathrobes.com without having a corporate account?

Sorry - I just figured out how you buy a robe off cypressbathrobes.com - you have to e-mail the people if you are a private customer.

Sorry - I just figured out how you buy a robe off cypressbathrobes.com - you have to e-mail the people if you are a private customer.

Lori - I am definitely using some of your ideas...thanks so much!

Does anyone have any ideas for where to get engraveable crystal jewlery boxes.

www.thingsremembered.com has a lot of great things that you can get personalized

I'm trying to find a gift for my bridesmaids. I have 7. They are all different ages. Starting from 14-30. Also looking for a great gift for my husband to be. If anyone has any ideas, please let me know.

Thanks, Kristie

To all of those wishing to purchase robes from Cypress Robes, you can do so by emailing us at the address listed on www.cypressbathrobes.com or by calling our toll-free number 1-866-347-7623. The price listed by Lori is incorrect. Our waffle robes start at 24 dollars and up. The terry velour robes start at 46 dollars and up. Our microfiber robes are $125. We also have terry, waffle, and microfiber shower wraps.

We have received so many emails and calls about the robes we have for $10.50 that I felt compelled to find the site listning them at this price and correct it.. so that you all would know before calling.

Thanks so much.

M. Mitchell CypressBathrobes.com Administrator

Help-- I love picture frames but i have 3 from other weddings and so do most of my brides maids. I wanted something different and I'm having a hard time picking a gift for my Bridesmaids. I was thinking of very small diamond earings they are at the jewellers where I got my ring it will be about $45 can. each pair. They are very small is it not worth it because they are small. or is it nice because none of them have diamond earings, and they can where them for the cermony if they like I was thinking of going with the Diamonds are forever so are best friends for the card

If anyone had great ideas but not too spendy for bridesmaid gifts, please let me know! Thanks

We are doing cuff links for the guys and having their initials engraved in them. Something that they will use again but probably never buy for themselves.

For the girls we got bathrobes and had their initials embroidered on them along with a gift certificate to a spa for a massage.

Esther...

wedding favor for the guest. Think about making a wedding music cd. You can get 50 cd-rom's for under $20. Then just burn music that means something to you and you fiance.

To all of the brides that are interested in making the great baskets that Lori mentioned and need cheaper robes to put into the baskets,go to www.jcpennys.com, jcpenny's is having a great sale on there terri cloth robes, $15.00 per robe, and there are many colors to choose from.I am getting married 9/17/05 of next year, am I am starting to grab things here and there, I also suggest going to ikea for the baskets, they just had a sale for very nice (small medium, and large) wicker baskets, I bought 9 large baskets for 3.99 a piece,about 40.00 total for all 9, I thought that was a great deal. Good luck to all of you brides :) Jessie

Lori, I love your idea. I am definatley going to use it.

I'm getting married in September of 2004, and I'm trying to come up with unique and heartfelt gifts for my bridesmaids: 4 best friends and soon-to-be sister in law. I don't want to do the traditional jewelry or picture frames, so here's my idea. Tell me what you think. I'm going to buy pretty photo albums, and in the first few pages, include some of my favorite memories of each girl (sort of writing a book, if you will) and then leave the rest of the pages blank for them to fill w/ their own memories. What do you think?

As part of our wedding party's gifts, me and my finace asked each member of the wedding party for their 2 favorite love songs(telling them the DJ needed them) then we are compiling them all on a CD and ginving them as part of each person's gift.

I am looking for monogrammed lampshades do you have them.

Thanks to Lori I now have a unique ides for my bridesmaids. Giving them bath robes and including spa stuff is a GREAT idea. Thanks Again!!

I bought my bridesmaid the LL Bean tote bag with the color of their choosing ( I had to be sneaky about this) with their monogram on it. Everyone can always use another bag to tote things around with.

I found wonderful favors online at the oriental trading company. Granted, my wedding will be a little unusual I ordered twisted flavored marshmelloq ropes. But they have hundreds of ideas and favors to choose from!

Kerry and Ester...watch ouf for copywrite infringements on the CD idea....

I am getting married in August. I thought about giving my bridesmaids Tiffany's key chains. For the groomsmen, monogramed professional baseball bats.

I am getting married in August. I thought about giving my bridesmaids Tiffany's key chains. For the groomsmen, monogramed professional baseball bats.

For my wedding I am giving the bridesmaids... Claddagh rings (Love, Friendship, Loyalty)..which they know is very special to me I was wondering what else I could give with it.. I thought of a jewlery box with the wedding date on it.. but I was looking for something more creative.. I love the baseball bat idea for the groomsmen!! My fiance wants to do football helmets now!:)

i am getting married in november. i don't have a lot of money to spend on the gifts and wanted something that each of them could appreciate. since most of the ladies have been in other weddings and received keychains, frames, jewelry, etc. i decided to hand sew matching handbags and place tickets for free drinks at the reception. i realize that it may not be a "personal" gift such as having their names engraved on something, but i know that these girls would appreciate it more than their name on a keychain.

Just an idea - our entire wedding party came from other states...we paid for one night in the hotel and then I gave the bridesmaids jewelry (not very unique) and my husband bought a Leatherman for each groomsman (like a Swiss Army knife but different) and engraved them with a nickname or few words that triggered memories of an inside joke that they shared.

To the person who said that Coach is overrated, I disagree. I think lots of girls (and guys) would love to get something from Coach. It's definately something that you won't buy for yourself everyday. Not that I can afford it though. My fiance got personalized baseball bats too! They're great! He also got another friend a leather toiletry kit from Kenneth Cole since his friend travels a lot for work. I got my bridesmaids Kenneth Cole travel sets too.

I am sorry, but a majority of you girls seem like you have tons of money to spend (Tiffany keychains, coach bags) Lori is the only one who had an idea that would be manageable for someone who is paying for their wedding themselves. Anyone in my boat have any creative, inexpensive ideas?

For my "girls" I have been shopping for approx. 1 year! Every sale I see I hit and get great bargins!!!!!!! I not only hit "brandname" stores but also flower shops for trinkets. I actually got a picture tree(s) for $2 each, in one of my wedding colours. If you know of people who work in the retail industry this is also helpful in the respect that he/she can tell you when there will be a sale or where to find all of the great deals.

I planned a slumber party for my bridesmaid. I got them all matching pj's odered pizza, rented chick flicks and exchanged "boy" stories. We had a wonderful time and most importantly a night we will always remember.

I am getting married in October, I am getting toilet paper for the guys and lube for the women.

All of my bridesmaids are scrapbookers (or wannabes), so I just purchased the Creative Memories 7x7 Promise album, the page protectors and the wedding snap pack. They will each be able to order pictures off of my photographer's website and put together a small scrapbook of the day. And, it will be a great excuse to all reunite a month or so after the wedding and talk about the wedding and all the memories. The total was less than $50 per bridesmaid and completely worth it as they will have the scrapbook forever!

Jennifer - I'm getting my bridemaid all totes (bought at a hobby store for 2 dollars a piece) and in them, I put stuff for a day to relax after the wedding for all of their help. I'm thinking of getting them things like bath salts, candles, lotion, and other relaxing things. It will probably end up costing around 30 to 40 dollars.

I am getting my bridesmaids silver compact mirrors with thier names engraved and a makeup bag with pictures of thier kids on them. The bags are only $20 and they are so cute-

Shannon,

Where did you get the bags? That sounds great!

We are getting married in Jamaica, February 5, 2005. My fiancee and I currently live in NC and all of our family & friends are from MA. Needless to say, we have about 20 guests flying in to Jamaica to celebrate 3 to 7 days with us. I am having a MOH and 2 BM's.

Since all our guests are spending the money to join us, I believe that each should receive a gift bag. I am having a hard time trying to decide on cost effective gifts for my guests.

I also find myself having a dificult time trying to find maid of honor/bridesmaid gifts. I was thinking of getting my girls an monogramed handbags and filling the bags with goodies, but what?

If anyone has any suggestions, they would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!!!

im from australia and all these ideas sound great, i am only having 3 bridesmaids and we were thinking of giving each of our bridesmaids and groomsmen a video or dvd with a special message of thanks on it. its something that they can keep forever.

My fiance is taking his groomsmen on a golf trip. For my bridesmaids I went to Old Navy and bought ribbed tank tops (2 for $6) and Swarovski crystals. I made the word Bridesmaid on the shirt with the crystals and fabric glue. You can get 72 crystals for $4.45 and you only need about 70 for each shirt. The shirts already made in the stores were running $30-$40. I also made them flip flops with the crystals to match the shirts (those cost $145 in the stores). To finish my gifts I got them Coach wristlets because I love Coach and they are doing so much for me. The wristlets are only $48 and if you can afford it or don't have that many bridesmaids why not?

My fiance is taking his groomsmen on a golf trip. For my bridesmaids I went to Old Navy and bought ribbed tank tops (2 for $6) and Swarovski crystals. I made the word Bridesmaid on the shirt with the crystals and fabric glue. You can get 72 crystals for $4.45 and you only need about 70 for each shirt. The shirts already made in the stores were running $30-$40. I also made them flip flops with the crystals to match the shirts (those cost $145 in the stores). To finish my gifts I got them Coach wristlets because I love Coach and they are doing so much for me. The wristlets are only $48 and if you can afford it or don't have that many bridesmaids why not?

I started early for my bridesmaids, but I am putting together a spa/bath & body basket, I found some great sale items at several stores I bought bath confetti, loofahs, pumice & brush bars/ floating candles/ pillar candles, mosaic compact mirrors, facial scrub, foot scrub, bath fizzies all in my wedding colors and each item was $2.00 or less, I am constantly on the lookout & adding more things as I come across them (I still have 6 months) I'll put everyting in a galvanized bucket you can get a craft stores & also a monogrammed bracelt. For the Guys we are getting Buck knives & havingthem engraved (they are all cowboys and/or hunters so it is agift they can all use!

I am getting married on Sept. I really want to make it special for my bridesmaids. I have 10 of them. Of course, I bought them the jewery, but I really want something unique to go with it. I really got some good ideas but nothing thats perfect yet. I was thinking about getting them each a gift certificate for a half hour massage. I figured they might like that after all the craziness of everything during the wedding. Tell me what you think. I have no clue for the groomsmen yet so please keep posting your ideas. Thanks!

My fiance and i are paying for our wedding ourselves so we are definetly on a budget. So i went to Ross and purchased 4 really nice Kenneth Cole large tote bags and i went to our local embroidery shop and got their intials put on the front. Each bag was originally $58.00 but since it was at Ross i only paid $15.00. What a deal-huh? And i even bought myself one to match. I thought that would be perfect for all of us to bring full of all our wedding day neccessities. One last thing that i thought was great,each letter was only $1.00 to put on -Look into it. If you don't have a place to do it another great idea is at Michaels(craft store) they sell rhinestone iron on letters that you can put on yourself-also very cheap in price. I am also going to fill them with cool bags with stuff like candles and lotions and other girly stuff.

My Maid of Honor has been my best friend since we were born. She is practically my sister. I am also having my 3 sisters in the wedding. We have had this little saying going in our family. "Forever sisters, Forever Friends, Love Always" When my last sister got married she had that engraved on a picture frame with a picture of all of us in it. It was awesome. Anyone got any ideas how i can get that engraved or sewn on something other than a picture frame? Any suggestions would be appreciated! Thanks so much!

My fiance and I are young, in college, and paying for our own wedding -- so that means tight budget! For the girls I got some cheap totes at Michaels that I will iron their initials onto. The bags are going to be filled with all sorts of girly stuff like lotions, pj pants and fun socks, face masks, candles, etc. For the guys, we are doing wallets with a Starbucks gift card (they're all coffee-aholics) The key is to start shopping now! Keep your eyes peeled for sales and clearance!

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I'm having a beach wedding...any good ideas for B-maid gifts, I'm having 10? I've been in several weddings and most of my b-maids are already married and have been in several weddings and have received all of the same things that you would think of... I want something neat and original and "beachy" any ideas? Thanks!

I think all of you have fabulous ideas! I had fun just reading the replies. I am thinking about getting the totes from L.L. Bean and having them monogrammed and then filling them with fun goodies that aren't expensive!

My fiance doesn't have any ideas for his groomsmen, but I like the pullover jacket idea. That's cool. Also, thought I'd tell you that for our wedding favors, we decided to do small paper sacks with tags(not sure what they'll say yet) filled with our favorite treats/snacks...kind of like a "goodie bag" for our guests and they learn a little bit about what we like. I don't know about you...but I have a box in my closet full of wedding favors that I'll never be able to put to use:)

Every year, Wedgwood puts out an "annual box," and this year there are two which are ideal for bridesmaid gifts. One is a blue jasperware egg with cupid on the front, and the other is a pink jasperware heart. They are both just under $50 which is a little pricey, but if you have room in your budget, they make really beautiful keepsakes and definitely deviate from the traditional key chains and picture frames. You can find them at cashs.com if you're interested. Best of luck!

I have 7 bridesmaids all with different personalities, what do i give them as gifts?

I love all the ideas! I have 11 bridesmaids and i got them all Tiffany earrings for the wedding. A great gift idea is Lillion Vernon tote bags. You can give the girls the color bag that matches their dress color. The bags are $5 each. I think it is a great idea! Best of Luck!

Angie--- I am having a cruise wedding and was so stuck on what to buy the bridesmaids. So I've decided to get them a straw beach bag and fill it with beach towel, sandals, lip balm, tank top, bottle water, suncreen and all sorts of stuff for the beach. And a engraved jewerly box with thier jewerly for the wedding in them. I'm also thinking of candles and maybe after sun lotion.

Nothing I think of or read seems to be what I want to do for my girls in the wedding. I am getting married in may and I have no idea what to do for each of the 7???? HELP ME SOMEONE!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm having a Hawiian themed wedding on the beach. I'm giving my bridesmaids bags I got from the Oriental Trading Company, very inexpensive, filling the bags with things for the beach. For the wedding favors we wrote a verse thanking everyone for celebrating our day with us. I bought unfinished frames from Oriental Trading company. They were $10.00 for a dozen. We stained them and stuck the verse inside the frame. Instead of giving everyone a frame, we're giving one per family. It cost us about $40.00.

laura, have a manicure pedicure party before the wedding for your girls. take them all to a salon or do it at home and have a girls night (facials, pizza, movies, etc.).

I just foung the cutest monogrammed silk tote bags at filigreemonograms.com, and also really cute small monogrammed jewelry pouches at vivandingrid.com. I only have 3 bridesmaids, so I can spend a little more on them, but the tote bags were $57, and the little jewelry bags weren't too bad either.

Hi, I loved reading your emails on gift ideas for the bridal party. I am getting married this weekend. Here are some of my ideas: www.foreverwed.com $6.85 silver plated mirros www.filigreemonograms.com-monogrammed tote bags www.exclusivelyweddings.com-$13.00 silver plated heart shaped box with candle inside, embroidered cotton hankerchiefs for mothers, s/s plated beer monogrammed beer mugs, money clips, pic frames for guys www.lilianvernon.com-monogrammed tote bags www.sephora.com-doowop lipsticks and beauty products www.sweet soiree.com-inexpensive unity candles, everything including chinese take out boob enhancers www.thingsremembered.com

Mikasa has the cutest crystal candle holders that are like 3-4 dollars each. I am having 7 Bridesmaid and all are wearing a different color like the rainbow in the wedding. Each candle holder I am putting the color candle that they are wearing. I can't think of anything else to go with it. Any ideas? I need simple...and inexpensive.

I am putting together baskets in my theme colors-- bright pink and green. Here are my gifts: freshwater pearl triple strand necklaces. I got the idea from turqbridal.com but found something just as cute and half the price at TJ Maxx ($30 each). Got all 7 necklaces at only two different store locatons (I'm from a big city). I went to the garment district in NYC and bought button freshwater pearls to make earrings ($2.10 each pair). ALL REAL PEARLS! My mom found some bright green "faux pashmina" shawls on clearance at the department store ($10 each). I'm making "J. Crew ish" grosgrain ribbon belts (each will have their own design in pink and/or green)-- go to strandodesigns.com for a good selection. I have little pink canvas totes from a GAP outlet with green liners and brown leather handles that I am going to get monogrammed (8.99 each). And I might make green toile jewelry bags too. Go to outlets, TJ Maxx, Ross, Marshalls, start hunting early, and I suggest not spending the money on expensive engraved frames. She will really only be able to display a picture from your wedding, which makes it difficult if she would like to use the frame to display pictures of other people.

I love the Coach bags idea. Any girl would love to get a designer purse, especially if it's a gift. Like someone said, it's not something you would buy everyday. It's expensive. But everytime you see one at the store, you always wish you can afford to buy one.. So i think they'll love this one.. I'm already set on getting purses, just need to go to the Outlet store to look for sales. My maid of honor is my sister and my bridesmaids are my bestfriends. I don't mind spending a little bit more because they deserve them.

I am getting married March 11,2005 ! I need ideas for my bridesmaids and groomsmen. My fiance wants to get the guys zippo lighters with their names engraved (they are all smokers) it will be something they will use. Either that or a money clip, but the ideas are so original. I am having trouble coming up with ideas for my bridesmaids ! I bought their jewelry for them to wear in the wedding , but wanted to get them something more personal. Any ideas for parent gifts as well!!?

I have an Irish themed wedding coming up. I got my bridesmaids horseshoe necklaces. It is something that they can wear again and it is said in Irish tradition that horseshoes will bring the couple good luck.

I am getting married in June, 2005. I love the idea of a monogrammed tote bag filled with beach stuff since we all live near the beach. My fiancee has no idea what to get the groomsmen though. They all love to work on/fix up cars. Tools that we could engrave possibly? Any thought or ideas?

This gift idea is rather big but get them each a set of jack stands. They run about 20-25 $ a pair. You could engrave them if you wanted. Also buy ones in you wedding colors (if its not pink or purple)

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I'm getting married in June and have four bridesmaids. I've decided to treat them pick something out for each one individually. So, I'm just treating it as I would a birthday or Christmas gift. For my friend who LOVES to cook, I bought her a cooking class at Sur La Table. For my spa friend, a mani-pedi. Most of us know our BM's pretty well, so I think it's easier to buy them what you know they would like vs. getting them all the same thing. Don't do things the same way just because it's always been done that way. :) Congrats to you all.

Thanks for the idea Ryleigh!

I know this sounds expensive, but my FI is getting each of his groomsmen(6) and each usher (4) a really nice Fossil watch...it's something they will use a lot!

Thanks for the ideas girls! You all rock!!

We are getting married in my best friends backyard-where we had our first date at a barbeque. She is also my Maid of Honor - so we are giving her an early gift... flowers & bulbs of her choice to plant in the garden she started last year. We are getting married in front of it. I am also gettting her & my cousin (my only bridesmaid) bath robes & spa certificates. I plan to also do a small scrapbook for each of them starting with past moments/memories & ending with wedding pictures. We do, however need ideas for the men... I like the swiss army knife idea... Congrats to all & Best Wishes.

For my bridesmaids, I bought them each a book about friendship, and one about being sisters for my matron of honor. I also bought each of them a large ceramic bowl from Crate and Barell Outlet. I am putting the book, monogrammed make-up bags, and confetti bath productsin there. I then bought each of them something that is more personal. For example, a yoga mat w/ a patchwork shoulder bag, a jewelry box that says: Hope, Faith, Love, etc. I'm still shoppping for 3 of the girls. For my 2 ushers I bought cardboard popcorn containers. I am going to fill them with popcorn and put Cubs tickets in there for this summer.

Bridget- I like the swiss knife idea too but since you met at a BBQ and the wed is outdoors it would cute to with a set of grilling tools, or even grill marinades. I bet that would be a great hit. Just some ideas.

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Hi All, Great site with great advice. I was wondering if any of you had any ideas for favors for a Butterfly themed wedding. Aside from all the soaps, candies, candle things that everyone does. I want to be a little different, but just the same I don't want to have to spend an arm and a leg either. By the way, I am getting married August 27 this year in PA. I also need ideas about Bridesmaids gifts. Oi... the stress of it all. Thanks all!

Michelle--what about butterfly wind chimes? You can find cheap ones all over the place.

I am getting married in June 2006, but starting early. I live in GA. and am putting together spa kits for my 8 bridesmaids. I found wire crome baskets, bath salts, body wash, pumice brush, and lotion at Target in a dollar section. Everything was a dollar, so I only spent about $50 total for gifts for all of my bridesmaids!! It was a great deal... and I just bought them so they are still at target if you want to buy early or are looking for a last minute idea.

About the Fossil watches for the groomsman....There is a Fossil Outlet in Commerce GA and several more...Try doing an internet search for locations of one near you! Watches at a Fossil Outlet can run about $20 ...which is a great inexpensive gift for the guys!

What about a butterfly bush/tree in the center of the table?

I am getting married - Oct 1 2005 and I am using bare trees that are painted white and have white lights in them for my centerpiece

I'm getting married this august.... and i am having a little bit of trouble deciding on bridesmaid gifts... we are on a budget so i need inexpensive... but i would like to do something fun any ideas would be appreciated!!! thanks!!

I know the question about flower girls gifts was months ago, but i guess lots of people have flower girls. When i was about 5 i was a flower girl for my uncle, and he bought both my cousin and me pearl necklaces. They are adult chokers, so as a child they were quite large, but as I've got older (now I'm 21) its got tighter and sexier. The little girls grow up into women!! I really love the necklace, and it's lasted far longer than the marriage!

Anybody who is thinking Zippo and comes from the UK should get to pipeshop.com, they are the cheapest I have found who ship to britain, and offer free customization if you buy more than 50 units. I imagine they will do fewer than 50 if you were to pay... They have all sorts of clever things they can do with them. No i don't work for them, I just like to exploit the strong pound to aid my collection!!

for my girls i'm getting their jewlery and make- up bags from Kenneth Cole. For my maid of honor and matron I am getting a little something extra that is more personal. My maid of honor travels a lot so i'm getting her personalized stationary and an engraved business card holder. For my marton of honor I'm getting her a photo album that she has always had her eye on. For the guys , we are getting leatherman utility tools that are going to have their initials engraved, a gift they can use eveyday!

For my wedding I am having one of my best guy friends stand up with me. As this eliminates the jewlery, smelly bath stuff etc from the list of possibles I am giving each a little "fun pack" depending on their personalities! I am putting everything into wicker baskets I found at Ikea with ribbons matching my colors weaved in. In each basket I am putting a bottle of their favorite alcohol or tea (I have a non-drinker) and the proper glasses with a filler item - I am giving the guy in the party a bottle of really nice Tequilla, 2 margarita glasses, kosher salt and a lime. For the wine drinker a really nice bottle of wine, 2 proper glasses, and a fancy corkscrew. The tea drinker is getting a selection of loose leaf teas, 2 tea cups and a small tea pot.

I am also looking for unique gifts to give my bridemaids. I thought about art work that reflected each ones personality, since I am an artist. Then I also found recipes for sugar scrubs and bubble bath, and thought about including a robe and a bottle of wine. I have until September to decide. A favor for this time of year is gourmet nut wrapped in burlap.

I wanted to share my ideas in hopes that I can help someone else. I got for the entire wedding party including ourselves engraved beer mugs. We will all have them at the head table during the dinner event, which should be lots of fun... We even bought a small mug for our flowergirl. We then got something a little more personalized for each person. A bottle of wine for the wine drinker. A flask with his favorite whiskey inside for our Whiskey drinker. A pearl necklace for my sorority sister. A cute T-shirt for our flower-girl. A candle holder and assorted votives for the candle lover. Think about their hobbies or things that they really enjoy, and get them something that relates to that. If you know it interests them, they are going to love their gift.

Hey thanks for all the great ideas, because me and my fiance are getting married really soon and i need as much ideas as i can for everyone. We don't want to leave anyone out.:)

I'm getting married October 8th and we came up with a fun idea for our guests. We are getting everyone socks. They will be monogrammed so when you look at your foot it will read "Thanks for starting us off on the right foot" and our names and wedding date will be on the sock sleeve. We thought it was pretty unique!

I am getting married on 8-13-06. I have not asked any bridesmaids or the Maid of Honor yet. I was going to give them a tote bag filled with a journal and a tank with "bridesmaid", etc written on it. Is it ok to give them these things when you ask them? Or is the proper ettiqute to only give a gift closer to the wedding. I still have over a year to go!

That is a really really good question Christine! I was wondering that myself. I just got engaged two weeks ago and it was a total suprise! but anyway we're thinking about 6/07 so it's a bit out but I read each of the suggestions on this page and I think I'll be good to go when looking for wedding party gifts.....does anyone know of a good place to look for gifts for my fiance? or have any unique suggestions? that is going to be the most important gift I give that day and I want to do it right! I'm sure you all know what I mean!!

My fiance has a hobby, he is a drummer in a band and would love to have a new set of drums for himself. With all the wedding planning he doesn't have the money to do that right now! I have decided to get him that new set and give it to him at the wedding. The guys will hopefully help me pull it off. It is expensive, but he will like that better then an expensive watch!

Everyone has great ideas. I'm getting married in September 2006. Is there a proper time to give your bridesmaids their pesonalized gifts?

I am getting married on September 17th 2005, what should I get my bridesmaids? I also want to give my maid oh honor something different!

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I'm getting married next April and I've been looking online for some gift ideas for my bridesmaids. I just found the perfect gift. On Bagettes.com, you can order cosmetic bags that display whatever picture(s) you'd like. You can even personalize each Custom Photo Bagette them. Each bag costs about $20 depending on how many extras you add. They're great because they're personal, completely unique, and useful. Even if one of your girls doesn't wear makeup, she can still use it as a carrying case for just about any small thing. Plus, it showcases your favorite photos. Congratulations to all you ladies and good luck with your search for the perfect gifts!

All of these ideas are great! I have three bridesmaids and I'm giving them each a monogrammed bag. I have a friend who is making their jewelery and that will go inside the bag. Each of my girls love coffee so I'm putting a fun travel mug (different color and style to match the girl's personalities) and a bag of some flavored coffee. I was also thinking of some comfortable pjs to go along with. I really like personalized travel kit for the guys!

A good wedding gift for the guests--we ordered small yankee candels "wedding day" scent and made clear lables to stick on each candel with the bride and groom's name and wedding date

Kristen, give them at the rehersal dinner

I bought cute miniature oil candles as wedding favors. They don't have them displayed on the website www.Luster.ca but if you send them an email, they will give you all kinds of details, samples and design suggestions.

I was wondering if anyone had any unique ideas on how to ask your bridal party to be your bridal party??

I booked each of my 4 bridesmaids (and myself) a 4 hours treatment package at a local day spa. And I got them each matching velour tracksuits. I got them at Walmart of all places. The zip up hoddies and matching pants were each only $16.98 each!! And they are so comfy I got myself a set too!!I will get them each embroidered for my girls.

Forgot.........you can book facials, pedicures etc., at any beauty school for a more reasonable rate than a day spa.

When we picked a date, we invited the people who we wanted to be in our wedding over for a dinner party. I had all my girls there and asked them to be my bridesmaids. They were so touched,..They know how much they all mean to me. It was a good night. I also thought about taking them out to dinner and asking them over dinner,...just the girls, ya know, a few cocktails...fun!

I am getting married in July 2006 and i am geting my girls pink garter belts and i am wearing a black one (black and pink theme) then i am getting small heart charms with thier names on them ans tieing that to the garter belts. I can;t wait to take a picture of all the girls lifting their skirts and showing their belts.

I thought I'd share my bridesmaid gift idea. I'm throwing a thank you bridesmaid tea for my girls the day before the wedding. I'm having it at a small layed back tea room. Each place setting will have a place card that is a little chair holding a note that says "thank you." I'm giving them earrings, a framed photo of the two of us from my shower, and a makeup bag embroidered with their monogram. I'm going to put lip gloss, lotion, and hand sanitizer in them. I think I'm going to get monogramed mirrors for my made of honor and my matron of honor too. For the guys, they are going golfing the day before the wedding. We are giving them monogramed money clips and the two best men domino sets that have their monogram on the top of the case.

I thought I'd share my bridesmaid gift idea. I'm throwing a thank you bridesmaid tea for my girls the day before the wedding. I'm having it at a small layed back tea room. Each place setting will have a place card that is a little chair holding a note that says "thank you." I'm giving them earrings, a framed photo of the two of us from my shower, and a makeup bag embroidered with their monogram. I'm going to put lip gloss, lotion, and hand sanitizer in them. I think I'm going to get monogramed mirrors for my made of honor and my matron of honor too. For the guys, they are going golfing the day before the wedding. We are giving them monogramed money clips and the two best men domino sets that have their monogram on the top of the case.

I am looking for silk tote bags that I can have monogramed for my bridesmaids. filigreemonograms.com had really pretty ones put they were a little too pricy. Does anyone know where I can find less expensive ones?

As my "material" gift for my bridesmaids i'm going to pay for them to get their hair and make-up done the morning of the ceremony, but there real gift (as well as for the groomsmen) is going to be more sentimental. my fiance and i are going to put together a sort of hodgepodge of items that remind us of the special people we have chosen to be part of our day. we're going to think of stories/memories that make us think of each individual and we're going to put together some type of bag for each of them with these memories enclosed. i'm also thinking of having my videographer (who's also doing my video montage for my reception) put together a separate one for my wedding party like a memory type thing.

How much is too cheap for bridesmaid gifts, me and my fiance have a baby on the way so we are pinching pennies..... any ideas?????

I hand painted some terracotta pots in theme with the wedding and put the bridal party names on them too. the pots themselves were $2 each. I can give to each with some seeds or a candle.

I'm giving my girls their evening purse fill with their jewellry, a pack of tissues, tic tacs, mini purfume, disposable camera, things they'll need that day and pretty flip flops to match their dresses for later on in the night.

Michelle, I really liked yoru idea about the tanks w/ crystals. I am getting married in 7 weeks, Oct 7,2005 and have yet to finish what I want to do for my bridesmaids. I have some spa things to give them, but nothing to put the stuff in yet and I felt silly jsut giving them a few things, so I really like that idea about the tanks and the flip flops! Thanks a bunch!!! I have a tight budget at the moment and this idea is great!

All of you looking for canvas totes... you can get VERY cheap ones at www.myshopangel.com. There are many different types, styles, and sizes available from $2.00 to $7.00 each! That way you can spend your money on the gifts to go in them rather than just the bag. My fiance and I are both in grad school and are paying for our wedding, so anywhere we can cut corners is a BIG help.

I REALLY LIKE THE ROBE IDEAS BECAUSE THE DAY BEFORE THE WEDDING ALL OF MY BRIDESMAIDS AND MYSELF ARE HAVING A SPA DAY (THEY CAN WEAR THE ROBES)THEN A SLUMBER PARTY THE NIGHT BEFORE

I am getting my bridesmaids Egyptian cotton sheet sets monogrammed with their intials. I think its important to give them something they can use instead of something they need for just my wedding. But, I'm also getting them a necklace and earring set from Claire's to wear for the wedding that are less expensive.

hey I'm a guy and probably shouldnt be in here in fact I know I shouldnt! I'm gettn married in November and desperatly need grooms gifts that are not sooooooooo overdone! Ive been nosing around yas old messages and found some really good ideas.so if somebody could help the poor lost groom Id greatly appreciate the advice. sincerely, me

My fiance is getting our groomsmen cigars (cuban, of course) and humidors - thought this was a pretty unique gift that they will all love!

My fiance is getting our groomsmen cigars (cuban, of course) and humidors - thought this was a pretty unique gift that they will all love!

I went to the Coach Outlet and purchased wristlets for about $25 each; soft slippers that match their dresses for the reception, on sale $5; a book; and a travel jewlery roll, $15 each. I spent approximately $50 on each attendant. My fiance went with humidors for his groomsmen.

I got my girls all of their accessories for the day. I know it is a little overdone, but always appreciated. They put out the money for the dress. So, I bought them each a nice small fancy handbag (their dresses are black) and filled it with a jewellery set to wear that day, a small shawl, flowers for their hair and little toiletries (mini deodorant, hand lotion, breath mints and perfume spritzer bottles to fill with their favourite) Huge hit!