HELP!!! what do i get my bridesmaids ???

[sweetvanity]

hey girls... i'm at a loss for what to get my bridesmaids for their gift...

i know jewelry is standard, but they're all wearing different dresses-- 2 of which i haven't seen. so i don't know how that's gonna work.

so any other ideas? i was thinking about putting together tote-bags for them, like for the weekend of the wedding with a little "survival kit" for the actual wedding (mini lip gloss, eyeliner, mascara, etc...) but i need some other stuff!!!

thanks in advance!

i'm trying to keep my budget around $30-50/ each... alittle over if necessary. it sucks we're on such a tight rope right now.

[Am]

I got mine monogrammed canvas totes and filled them with stuff. It's a beach wedding so I got a towel, flip flops, jewelry, tissues, and liquor (since our reception is beer/wine and none of them drink either).

I think a survival kit would be awesome.

ETA: I've spent $11 each and only need the towels and liqour. I've found some amazing deals.

[Amber]

Dude...those mugs we saw, and fill them with little goody bags. Mini mani/pedi sets or something. I think that would be AWESOME.

[ArtsyBelle]

I gave mine earrings. Their dresses were high cut with thick straps, so necklaces weren't necessary. I found earrings that perfectly matched their dresses. Also, I got them manicures.

VERY cute idea for the survival kit tote bag! Make-up is a good idea, maybe a pack of tissues? Travel size deodorant (the kind that doesn't leave white marks).

[sweetvanity]

Originally Posted by Amber Dude...those mugs we saw, and fill them with little goody bags. Mini mani/pedi sets or something. I think that would be AWESOME.

omg i forgot about the mugs! mani/pedi set would be great too. i like the canvas bag idea as well. but our wedding isn't themed.

[pinkpolkadots]

I was about to write monogrammed bags before I saw the previous post.

I am about to be a bridesmaid and I would love that. I would rather receive one nicer gift than a bunch of little things. The survival kit is such a cute idea, but if it's going to get expensive, I would stick with just the bags. They probably already have their own make up. Or you could put some little snacks & water bottles for the day (might be cheaper)

[sweetvanity]

Originally Posted by CarolinaHokie I got mine monogrammed canvas totes and filled them with stuff. It's a beach wedding so I got a towel, flip flops, jewelry, tissues, and liquor (since our reception is beer/wine and none of them drink either). I think a survival kit would be awesome. ETA: I've spent $11 each and only need the towels and liqour. I've found some amazing deals.

do you have a website for the tote bags?

[pinkpolkadots]

p.s. make up would be a good idea if they are doing their own make up for the wedding and you want them all to have a specific lipstick & eye shadow color.

[sweetvanity]

Originally Posted by pinkpolkadots I was about to write monogrammed bags before I saw the previous post. I am about to be a bridesmaid and I would love that. I would rather receive one nicer gift than a bunch of little things. The survival kit is such a cute idea, but if it's going to get expensive, I would stick with just the bags. They probably already have their own make up. Or you could put some little snacks & water bottles for the day (might be cheaper)

thanks for the input! ooh i saw really cool stainless steel waterbottles at Old Navy today...

[Am]

Originally Posted by sweetvanity omg i forgot about the mugs! mani/pedi set would be great too. i like the canvas bag idea as well. but our wedding isn't themed.

It doesn't have to be themed to do a tote. Here's some ideas for stuff to fill them with if you decide to do that. http://www.shop.classygirlgifts.com/...3?productId=10

I really wanted to do pedicures for them since we're all going to be barefoot but the salons at the beach are EXPENSIVE. So I'm just inviting them to go with me the day before the wedding.