Oct 23 2010
Is purchasing bridesmaids Wedding jewelry as gifts a good idea?
A bridesmaid gift is a way to say thanks to your bridesmaids for supporting you on your wedding day. But is presenting your bridesmaids the wedding jewelry you intend for them to use on the day as their bridesmaid gift the smart thing too do?
To be honest if money was no problem then sure it would be nice to give your bridesmaids jewellery to wear on the day and a further gift to show your appreciation at the reception but thats not always possible. So to help you with this problem theres a few questions you should ask yourself.
At other weddings youve been to did the couple give their bridesmaids other presents as well as the jewellery they wore on the day?
If the majority of your friends or relatives gave their bridesmaids jewellery for them to have at the wedding as their gift then you should be pretty safe doing something similar. if any of your bridesmaids are married and they gave their bridesmaids additional additional then you may need to as well.
Could the wedding jewellery be worn again, not just at other special occasions but for more every day?
If the answers yes, then its acceptable to give wedding jewellery as the bridesmaid gift. However if you think that it is very unlikely that they will be able to use the wedding jewellery again or it isnt their normal taste, get them a second bridesmaids gift, something that they will get enjoyment from. Remember a gift doesnt mean anything it theres no thought behind it.
Will the men from the wedding party be wearing / using their wedding presents during the wedding?
If the best man and ushers are also wearing or using their wedding present during on the wedding day then its fine to assume the same of the bridesmaids. However if the men have been given a gift to use at the wedding such as cuff links and then given another gift at the wedding reception then the bridesmaids should too. If youve paid for quality wedding jewellery already for your bridesmaids then a simple token such as a bouquet of flowers would be a nice gesture.
Do I have the money to give my bridesmaids wedding jewellery plus another present?
At weddings, money places huge restrictions on your options so if money is a worry either give your bridesmaids wedding jewellery which can be reused and acknowledge their help on your wedding with something that that is low in cost for example poem created specifically for them to show how much theyre appreciated. Or opt for simple and less expensive wedding jewellery such as a crystal pendant and use the money you were planning on spending on another gift.
If If you just cant afford wedding jewellery and anextra bridesmaid gift but youre worried that your bridesmaids are expecting this, then dont be afraid to tell them you just cant afford it. If they dont understand they shouldnt be your bridesmaids in the first place.
Depending on the social norms that work within your family and circle of friends will will give you an indication whether you can give your bridesmaids wedding jewellery as their gifts or not, this is also influenced by whether the men in the wedding party will be getting additional gifts.
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