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lordmisrule2004
Joined: 27 Dec 2007
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 Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2008 1:48 am Post subject: What should I get my "been there, done that" bridesmaid? |
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| In my wedding party, I have two bridesmaids, both of which are close cousins, and my sister is my MOH (it's a small wedding). The wedding party gifts have been really easy so far, except for my one bridesmaid who's been in at least 15 weddings over the years and has every single bracelet, charm, personalized travel bag, jewelery box, etc. gift that's out there. She's in her early 30s, single, doesn't really see herself as the marrying kind and is a very successful manager at her company. She's very trendy and has pretty much everything she wants. I have NO clue what to get her as a gift. I'm getting my two BMs and my MOH massages and then one small little thing (everyone's is different). My sister is getting a crystal necklace I found at a boutique and my other BM is getting some hand-painted glass pens because she's an artist. I'd like the presents to be thoughtful to show them how much their help means to me, but I'm stuck on this one. Help!To reiterate, everyone is getting a massage, plus one additional small gift in the $30-$40 price range. This BM is getting a massage, I just can't figure out what else to get her. |
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LoogsFallvows
Joined: 24 Dec 2007
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Location: Ukraine
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| Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2008 2:52 am Post subject: What should I get my "been there, done that" bridesmaid? |
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| Why not give her a spa/massage also???? |
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LopUtinorip
Joined: 31 Aug 2007
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Location: Australia
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| Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2008 3:56 am Post subject: What should I get my "been there, done that" bridesmaid? |
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| What are her hobbies? Does she enjoy being pampered? A gift card to a spa is always a good idea...or a gift card to one of her favorite restaurants?Edit...does she enjoy wine or champagne? You could get her a nice bottle of something like that. Without knowing what kind of stuff she is in to, I am stuck for ideas. Mani/pedi gift card? |
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Lopasoex
Joined: 14 Oct 2007
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Location: AU
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| Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2008 5:00 am Post subject: What should I get my "been there, done that" bridesmaid? |
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| get her a gift certificate to a spa, or maybe a house-cleaning gift certificate (is shes a successful professional she probably doesnt WANT to always have to clean, especially if someone else is offering). maybe a restaurant gift card, or better yet, take her to dinner and buy her a drink! showing your appreciation in any form is better than doing something generic and unthoughtful. good luck! |
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LoogsFallvows
Joined: 24 Dec 2007
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Location: Ukraine
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| Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2008 6:04 am Post subject: What should I get my "been there, done that" bridesmaid? |
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| what does she like to do? worst case get her a night at a bed and breakfast near a beach or in the country where she can unwind from all these weddings.well change that due to all it is is like 30 to 40 dollar giftwhy not do a car detail or wash. i love them i dont ever have time to clean my car properly.or even buy her a bottle of her favorit perfume. |
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LoraineF
Joined: 26 Nov 2007
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| Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2008 7:08 am Post subject: What should I get my "been there, done that" bridesmaid? |
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| If you know this girl well then you will know what to get her. It seems like you are very creative with these gifts ideas as is. I would say still get her a massage as everyone likes one of those. Maybe after that get her a silly something that makes a joke of the "always the bridesmaid" idea. Get her a copy of the book "Always the Bridesmaid" (a funny chick lit book), and then something small. Maybe something nice with her company logo on it, or something that every single woman could use....not sure what that is anymore though....Good luck. I'm sure you'll think of something. |
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LooseChange
Joined: 27 Dec 2007
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| Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2008 8:12 am Post subject: What should I get my "been there, done that" bridesmaid? |
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| Perhapes a bit of bling. - an appropriate charm that she can attached to her cell phone. A bottle of bubbly with a champayne glass that has been engraved 'with thanks'. |
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LooseChange
Joined: 27 Dec 2007
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| Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2008 9:16 am Post subject: What should I get my "been there, done that" bridesmaid? |
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| So, if you want to do something unique that she doesn't have, find a picture of the two of you when you were young, go to a place like Things Remembered and get a personalized frame. Its very cute and sentimental and definitely something she wo';t already have. |
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LoraineF
Joined: 26 Nov 2007
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| Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2008 10:20 am Post subject: What should I get my "been there, done that" bridesmaid? |
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| How about a gift certificate to her favorite restaurant?Maybe a gift card to Bath and Body Works?http://www.bathandbodyworks.com/home/index.jspDoes she like to read? Get her a gift card to Barnes & Noble, or her favorite local bookstore. |
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LooseChange
Joined: 27 Dec 2007
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| Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2008 11:24 am Post subject: What should I get my "been there, done that" bridesmaid? |
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| Her favorite book in hardcover. |
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Lopeds
Joined: 16 Jan 2008
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| Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2008 12:28 pm Post subject: What should I get my "been there, done that" bridesmaid? |
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| This may sound odd, but ask her what she likes but in a roundabout way so she doesn't suspect anything. Or just tell her(a white lie) and say one of your friend's is having a birthday and you need ideas what to get her, ask her what she'd like to get if it were her.Or what about a couple of Yankee Candles in her favorite scents. Or ones you think she might like. |
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