Comments on: Wedding party gifts that don't suck

By: Angela

Angela — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 03:20:13 +0000

One of my friends, at her cousin's wedding, got an amigurumi octopus in their wedding colors. It was made by the bride.

She showed it to me and it was the most rad thing I'd ever seen.

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By: perkyshai

perkyshai — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 20:54:43 +0000

My mom left me a vintage Stratton compact, with a gorgeous floral pattern on the lid. I carry it among the rest of my purse paraphernalia, even though I've never refilled the powder compartment. I found similar compacts on ebay and a vintage site or two for my attendants. It's a gift that they'll likely use that day and afterward. My mom isn't going to be able to be there, but in a real way, the women who will stand with me are part of her memory.
Plus, the darn things are GORGEOUS. -grin- Look!
http://www.shopcurious.com/content/images/product...

By: Melissa

Melissa — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 21:03:45 +0000

For my wedding, I had necklaces made for my BMs with a twist – it was a Scottish wedding, so each pendant was made with a celtic knot that depicted them; Balance for my Libra mathematician BM, and Strength for my badass world traveller BM. (artist: http://www.wrapturewirejewellery.on.ca/ )

For the groomsmen, one got a set of Scottish crystal Scotch glasses, and the other Scottish Crystal beer mugs. They've gotten plenty of use!

By: Lanna

Lanna — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 17:40:39 +0000

A friend of mine was a bridesmaid at a wedding a while back, and the bride gave them all brass knuckles, engraved with their name and the date. It was kind of awesome.

By: Tara

Tara — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 14:17:17 +0000

Love all the gret ideas here. For our groomsmen we are getting them each a personal cooler then filling them with differt things. Beer and steak for one, movie tickets and a new game for another. Each one is personal and we won't be breaking the bank.

By: Mandyrosy

Mandyrosy — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 00:01:55 +0000

I don't know what I'm doing for my maid of honor yet. she's my cousin and we've been best friends all our lives, so it has to be something special!

For general gifts, though, my favorite tool on Etsy is "shop local." I searched my home state for local vintage and handmade items that wouldn't break the bank. Here's some of the best stuff I found:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23420495

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17544018

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21796317

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21553524

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22650546

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=18646450

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20194792

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23279247

By: Ariel

Ariel — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 20:56:10 +0000

Roxy -- some of the items on this list are in the $15 range.

By: Roxy

Roxy — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 20:20:18 +0000

Do you think you could feature some budget items? I love these, and I love love love my gals but I can't afford to spend $100 on custom jewlery for each of them.

By: Rachelle

Rachelle — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 17:30:00 +0000

We're trying to have a wedding with a conscience so I like the idea of individual gifts that are useful or loved. Organic wine, locally made soap, massage… I do agree that this can all run up the budget. I will likely be having the girls over and making a nice brunch the weekend prior and having well thought out cards for them. You don't become a bridesmaid for the shwag.