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Okayyyy so I was wondering, what’s the best BM gift you’ve received?
I’m kind of stuck on what to get my girls. I really like the shirts with the crystals that spell out “bridesmaid” or something of the sort. But I was thinking… if I received this as a gift, would I wear it more than once? After the wedding is over, I feel like it would get demoted to a pj top. I guess there’s nothing totally wrong with that. But I want to get them something that they will really like and make them feel appreciated. Of course, I’m on a tight budget so it’d have to be within reason.
So yeah, what was the best BM gift you recieved? (or the worst?) Or what would you like to receive if you are/will be a BM? Any particular thoughts on those crystal shirts?
I’m torn on the shirts too. I think I might get their first initial instead of “bridesmaid”.
those crystal shirts are topical…you’re right, after a while you won’t wear it. at least not in public.
my best gift was the jewelry we wore the day of the wedding and something i’d totally wear again given the right circumstance [i hardly have a reason to dress up and it's not your everyday jewerly].
though the worst was this HUGE heart-shaped candle. the thought was nice but now it’s just taking up space in my room.
i’d say, if you’re not giving them something to wear the day of, get them something small and personal to each girl. i’d prefer that to a candle any old day [unless i REALLY liked candles...but i don't. at least, not that much]. when i get married i plan on doing that for gifts.
nay on the shirts.
i would rather get something that i could wear on that day and wear again later, like maybe cute earrings or a necklace. it doesn’t have to be expensive, but maybe something to go with the outfit. maybe pay for the shoes? or maybe for a manicure right before the wedding?
I agree on the bridesmaid shirts. If it helps I’ve bought, so far, Vera Wang love knot compacts (try bed bath and beyond, you can use their 20% coupons), Lovcat wristlets and tissues with their first initial. You could buy them clutches to go with their dresses, obviously in a neatral color so they can use it again and again. Buy them those pashmina shawls … pearl jewelry … etc. I hope this helps.
I’m thinking of going the jewelry route for my BM, too. My favorite BM gift was my stepsister’s wedding– the necklace all of us wore and I love. However, for mine, I am thinking of a unique necklace for each of them in my colors. That way it’s personal, but it’s something lovely they can wear for our wedding (and again and again).
I got a necklace of a butterfly once. I definately agree with giving them something they’ll want to use/wear after the wedding.
jewelry. my bestfriend just got married and gave us each a set of black pearls - earrings and a drop pendant which matched our dresses perfectly. i wear them all the time now.
When I was a BM my favorite gift was these personalized experiences that the bride put together for all of us as a thank you for devoting all the time & energy we had into the wedding. For our group foodie she bought her cooking lessons, our pampered princess got an amazing pedicure package, I received a handful of private yoga lessons… it was just nice because she put some thought into it. 
i received jewelry to wear the day of. one was a costume jewelry set and the other was a semi-precious stone pendant. although they were both beautiful, i haven’t worn them again because they weren’t my style/taste. perhaps try thinking of something you would get them for a birthday present; something individual, yet sentimental.
great question…picked up some tips from the replies! thanks for posting! 
Well, the best gift I ever got was my bridesmaid dress! But jewelry is always appreciated, what girl doesn’t like something sparkly?
I was a bridesmaid for my cousin when I was younger. Her dresses were navy, it was tough to find a purse. She found navy purses online and got everyone a different style. I like the idea of the tank with the initial. I don’t know if I would wear a shirt that says bridesmaid after that day. No reason to waste your money on something for one day. But I would totally rock the rhinestone initial!
nay on the shirts.
i got the tiffany’s necklace with the elsa perreti letter. loved that.
one year i got running shoes, the nike ids that we got together and designed on our own. I still have em and put great use to them.
I’m not a fan of the “bridesmaid” shirts- they never get worn again. For my girls I got each of them a bed hed pj set and jewelry for the day. That way it is something that they can use again.
I think gifts that are somewhat personalized are the best, jewelry is good to, but the jewelry I’ve gotten I’ve never worn again because it wasn’t my style. And I realize I’m often the minority on things like this, but I *hate* those bridesmaids shirts. It’s bad enough bridesmaids have to wear whatever dress the bride picks out, why force them to wear a specific shirt too?
I’d have to say no to the shirts too….my favorite gifts I received as a bridesmaid was jewelry. I’ve gotten it for 4 weddings now, and I have been able to wear them all again afterwards. One of my friends gave us all really adorable makeup bags with some goodies in them that she knew we all liked. I was my one friend’s MOH and she picked up the tab for getting my hair done the say of the wedding … a nice suprise for me!
Ixnay on the shirts.
The best gifts I received were day-of jewelry and a small Coach wrist wallet. Flip flops are always nice to have too. I’m usually sick of dress shoes by the time the dancing starts!
I think the shirts are kind of overdone. I got a whole bunch of Crabtree&Evelyn lotion/bath gel stuff once, that was great, I got a wrap to go with a BM dress (also great), my sister gave out little purses that were all unique and handmade (v. cool). I think something slightly more personal is better, and it doesn’t have to be expensive.
I meant the “day” of the wedding
Sorry for the silly typo!
a jewelry box.
i’m giving my girls jewelry and pashminas.
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