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Miss Oatmeal, Fresno, CA Age and Occupation: 25, Medical Device Sales Representative Fiance's Age and Occupation: 28, Police Officer/Captain in the US Army Engagement Date: February 16, 2010 Wedding Date: May 2011 Venue: Private Residence, Fresno About Me: I am a toast-loving, list-making, occasionally crazy California girl getting dangerously close to marrying her crime-fighting, patient, man's man fiancé. I’ve never left our hometown of Clovis, CA, I love Anthropologie so much it almost hurts, appreciate promptness, love that our 4lb. Chihuahua, Murphy, smells like Fritos, am irritated by windshield wipers that move too fast for the amount of rain, love me some cold weather, have an unhealthy obsession with boots, and wholeheartedly think that my family is everything. Mr. Oatmeal is, oddly enough, my brother's best friend. He's also the best thing that's ever happened to me, and together we are planning a vintage chic, backyard, spring wedding with a few nontraditional touches while trying to keep up with our crazy lives.
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Who Doesn’t Like Gifts?

January 12th, 2011 @ 10:12 am by Miss Oatmeal

Let’s talk about something that everyone likes…gifts! While we’re still a ways away from thinking about bridal-party gifts (I’d love love love some suggestions, by the way!), I did get my main gals a little something at the beginning of our engagement. I included these sweet monogrammed necklaces with my version of a “Will you be my bridesmaid?” card.

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Ritzy Misfit on Etsy was just a joy to work with. I haven’t had a single bad experience on Etsy, and if you’re not familiar with it, I suggest you get familiar. She was running a special at the time I ordered for buy five get one free, so I was lucky enough to order one for yours truly, too. It really couldn’t have worked out more perfectly, seeing as I have five lovely ladies in my wedding party.

These aren’t intended to be worn on our actual wedding day. I simply wanted to extend a “pre- thank you” to my girls for all their support over the years and, of course, in the upcoming months. I know what goes into being a bridesmaid, and I was sure they’d appreciate it. And they did! I love that these necklaces are all a bit unique. And I love that we can all wear them, perhaps, during my bachelorette weekend! I hope it’s something that will always bring them happy memories in the years to come.

Accompanying this token of thanks was an information card for each bridesmaid. I gave an overview of the wedding colors and what to look for in a dress. (It’s all up to them, after all.) I also included each girl’s contact information just to make it easier for everyone. I somehow turned gray card stock, a variety of navy fabrics, some thread, and some buttons into this:

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It turned out to be a great and easy way to convey the look I want to accomplish. I’m so happy with how they turned out! Did you do anything special for your bridesmaids early on in the engagement? And do you have any suggestions for unique wedding-party gifts?

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13 Responses to “Who Doesn’t Like Gifts?”

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eloquence08
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eloquence08 (message)  113 posts, Blushing bee

That was a really great way to start you bridesmaids off, I would totally appreciate that as a member of the wedding party (the gift and info card)

 
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Miss Oatmeal (message)  221 posts, Helper bee

@eloquence08: Thank you! I’m so happy the girls love them as much as I do!

 
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MissCasey
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MissCasey (message)  214 posts, Helper bee

Everyone does the traditional “tote bag,” but I got an insulated lunch tote for one wedding and absoulutely LOVE it! I use it every day! We still got other goodies in the lunch tote, but this is way more practical and eco-friendly!

Check it out:

http://bowdaciousbabyetc.com/item_2/InitialName-Monogrammed-Lunch-Tote.htm

 
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MissCasey
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MissCasey (message)  214 posts, Helper bee

Oh, and I LOVE the fabric swatches and buttons idea… I might use it on my next newsletter to my ladies!

 
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SandraMarie_1986
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SandraMarie_1986 (message)  1,363 posts, Bumble bee

Too cute and what a sweet idea.

 
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Miss Panther (message)  1,046 posts, Bumble bee

So cute!

 
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Miss Tartlet
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Miss Tartlet (message)  3,207 posts, Sugar bee

What a sweet way to start things off! Love the vintage, wax seal look of the pendants, too.

 
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Amy

We had a very similar colour scheme- royal blue and yellow. Lovely!

We gifted each of our bridesmaids with a digital photo frame, and then a smaller gift that fit each of their personal tastes (a necklace, a new book, new running socks etc). After the wedding, we loaded a USB stick with photos of them at the wedding.

 
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Mrs. Locket
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Mrs. Locket (message)  2,837 posts, Sugar bee

I love those monogram pieces! I saw those too when I was searching for gifts.

 
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Sarah

I plan on getting my MOH one of those necklaces for part of her gift as well. I love them!

 
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Mrs. Glasses (message)  2,741 posts, Sugar bee

Such a cute gift!

 
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Mrs. Husky (message)  1,754 posts, Buzzing bee

I LOVE those! Can I be your bridesmaid too?! ;)

 
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Miss Godiva
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Miss Godiva (message)  1,847 posts, Buzzing bee

Love the contact card idea. I’ve been wanting to do something like that for our whole wedding party since they’re on both sides of the country, but maybe now I’ll just do one for my BM’s. Did you fold it or mail it flat? I’d hate to make something that pretty then put creases into it!!

 

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Miss Oatmeal, Fresno, CA Age and Occupation: 25, Medical Device Sales Representative Fiance's Age and Occupation: 28, Police Officer/Captain in the US Army Engagement Date: February 16, 2010 Wedding Date: May 2011 Venue: Private Residence, Fresno About Me: I am a toast-loving, list-making, occasionally crazy California girl getting dangerously close to marrying her crime-fighting, patient, man's man fiancé. I’ve never left our hometown of Clovis, CA, I love Anthropologie so much it almost hurts, appreciate promptness, love that our 4lb. Chihuahua, Murphy, smells like Fritos, am irritated by windshield wipers that move too fast for the amount of rain, love me some cold weather, have an unhealthy obsession with boots, and wholeheartedly think that my family is everything. Mr. Oatmeal is, oddly enough, my brother's best friend. He's also the best thing that's ever happened to me, and together we are planning a vintage chic, backyard, spring wedding with a few nontraditional touches while trying to keep up with our crazy lives.

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