Best gift you've received for being in a wedding?

Question

I'm trying to come up with ideas for bridesmaids gifts. I haven't been in a wedding so i'm not sure what people usually give and what's most appreciated. We're having a destination wedding so I think the gifts need to be pretty nice. I was thinking of a Coach wristlet and some other small gifts (jewelry?) for the girls. What was the best gift you received for being in a wedding??

Update:

Oh! the hair and makeup idea is a good one! I know the resort has in-room services. That would be fun, if it's not outrageously priced!

Adrianne · Accepted Answer

A pair of tickets to a hockey game with food vouchers and a parking pass.  I know it's not very girly, but I'm a fan, and it was honestly a ton of fun and something that was actually useful instead of something collecting dust.  You could modify the idea to a concert, spa, any other sporting event, etc.

Although if I got a Coach wristlet, that might be my new favorite. :)

Luv2Answer · Answer

Pearl earrings and a gift card to my favorite fancy restaurant were the best. I think a Coach wristet with a bracelet or something it it would be awesome! 

The worst is always some kind of personalized tote, mirror or some other thing from Things Remembered. I don't like getting hair and makeup as a gift because it's for the wedding, which is really for the bride, not for me.

Danielle · Answer

well the jewelry never amounts to much, I only have 1 necklace left out of all the jewelry I was given for the 4 weddings I was in!  1 bride did pay for the whole wedding party- 4 bridesmaids and her mom and grandma- to have our hair and makeup done the day of the wedding.  it felt very posh to be alone in a salon that was open just for us that morning!

TJ · Answer

For my bridesmaids, we paid for manicures and pedicures the day before the wedding and then I gave them nice earrings (from Nordstrom), a small clutch that matched their dresses and a monogrammed tote bag to carry all their stuff around for the wedding day (hairspray, make-up etc.)  A Beach bag and monogrammed beach towel would be cute if your destination is a beach.

kill_yr_television · Answer

A $100 bill to help with all the expenses involved in being in the wedding.

Anonymous · Answer

I would do something that relates to the trip, like if you're at a beach, give them a bag to put their wet bathing suit in. If you're in the mountains, or going skiing, give them a nice scarf.

Don't forget the groomsmen gifts too! I would do cuff links, they are always a nice thing.

Anonymous · Answer

omg!! the coach wristlet will be a sure hit!!! you'd be my favourite bride definitely!!!

beggin09 · Answer

well at my aunts wedding she gave out those cute little spoons I guess there colleter items if you know what i mean. she handpicked al of them out for her guest and she has 140 people damn  prob expensive tho

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