Gift for bridesmaids ?

I’d say it’s bordering on necessary depending on your circumstances. If they spent their own money on their outfits, your bridal shower, and bachelorette party, you really should be showing your appreciation somehow. Perhaps something small like a pair of earrings or handmade like a body scrub or candle.

View Quoted Comment Well they didn’t spend money on my bridal shower because I didn’t have one and they didn’t show up for my bachelorette party

I was going to do a separate gift for my bridesmaids, but I've decided that their jewelry for the wedding will double as their gifts due to budget. I already gave them proposal boxes and will be paying for their hair and makeup. I'm going to box the jewelry nicely and write a nice note to each of them.

I think it could be a lot simpler and affordable than people think. Like making a kit with hair ties and a compact mirror and a nice card that says thanks for helping me tie the knot.

Definitely should. Unless you bought their entire outfit and they aren't having to spend any time helping you or celebrating, etc. But even then it's rude. I almost skipped gifts and then almost bought cheap gifts before realizing how crappy that was. If we could splurge on other wedding areas and go over budget, then our bridesmaids shouldn't be the one taking the cut. I know you have a lot of bridesmaids but that was your choice and not their fault. Something most bridesmaids would love is a note, a $10 Starbucks card (or a personalized tumbler), and a small bottle of champagne. It's like $15 a piece.

I agree that if your bridesmaids are paying for their own dresses, your bridal party and/or bachelorette party, and taking time to help plan your wedding - it would be nice to give them a gift as a thank you.

Even if they didn't spend money on your shower, or show up, you should still get them something to thank them for being part of your big day. Dresses, shoes, hair, and make up can end up costing hundreds of dollars for a wedding that isn't theirs. It's the nice thing to do

At the very least you could give them a ni e handwritten thank you and maybe a small gift card to their fave restaurant?

What about taking them all out to an inexpensive but nice restaurant and treat them all to drinks and food? I think that would be SO nice!

In my opinion, it's 100% necessary. Large bridal parties are expensive, and you shouldn't have a large bridal party unless you can afford the gifts, flowers, rehearsal dinner, etc. for the additional people. I would write everyone a thank you card that is personalized, that is free to do. Then I would bargain shop. Target sells cute socks for $1 a pair, the dollar tree sells things like sunglasses, wine glasses, nail polish, totes, etc. My mom hosted my bridal shower, 3 BM came (only 1 of my 9 BM are in state). 6 out of 9 came to my bach. One wasn't able to come to the shower or bach. They all still bought dresses, made it to the wedding, supported me throughout the engagement.

Just write them a nice heartfelt thank you note. It's fine.

In my opinion, some type of gift is necessary. It can be something small like a gift card or something like gift baskets

These are great ideas! I have 8 in my bridal party and I want to make sure that I can have ample appreciation for the flights, dresses and everything else!