I know there are so many topics out there for bridesmaid gifts, but I'm not seeing my questions covered, so here goes. : )
Between friend, sisters, and future sister-in-laws, I have an age spread from 17 to 36 between my gals. I'd like to get them a nice (but not too glamorous, small budget wedding) gift, but I'm having trouble deciding what genre of item will make a nice gifts for all the girls. Either I go with something cutesy I know the younger ladies will love, but too childish for those older. Or I choose something classy and sophisticated that will be actually used by my older friends, and I'm afraid it will seem boring and drab to the younger ladies.
I'd also really prefer to not get them different types of gifts. I'm afraid it can make an awkward social situation, when some girls will likely prefer their gifts more than others do. If they are all the same, then you have what you have.
Currently I'm thinking of a nicely made leather makeup bag (I know that they all at least occassionally wear makeup) in attrative colors that suit their preferances. I'll probably gift a hair comb to wear for the wedding, nail polish, and other wedding day supplies in the bags, but the bag itself will be the main gift. I haven't decided whether or not I'll customize with their name (definitely not putting 'bridesmaid', etc. on them). Not sure if this is too 'mature' of a gift for the younger gals?
Thanks in advance for the advice!
Emily