Worst bridesmaid gifts?

DH was in a wedding shortly after we started dating for a co-worker. His gift: a $25 gift card to Ralph's.

Because of all these threads, I have been thinking about the weddings I have been in as well. It's funny because out of being a BM twice (once for my sister) and a MOH once, I never received a single gift! My remote cousin's (to this day I don't know why she asked me and my sister to be in the wedding, we had barely even met) and my sister's were in the late 1980s. I don't remember if it was a thing back then or not. I was MOH about 18-20 years ago (& I was the only attendant for that one), so the time frame could have played a part in that one too. I'm probably going a little overboard for my two person BP, but I'm loving doing it.

I've been in four weddings and only two of those have I gotten a gift. Both were jewelry

3 weddings I was in I got jewellery to wear during the wedding. Not my style of jewellery either. This is why I'm getting my girls each something they'll personally enjoy that they don't need to use for the wedding. Amongst a bunch of other shit. I like shopping for my girls!

I've been in three weddings; I got a stretchy rhinestone bracelet at one (I think I gave it to a friends's kid later), I think I got earrings at my sister's (don't know what happened to them, though), and an embroidered handkerchief at the third. I still have the handkerchief. I'm really trying to personalize the gifts I'm getting/making for my BM.

I've only been in 1, our gift was our jewelry. Now I know the bride was kinda like, "no but it's not just regular wedding jewelry" cuz it was custom made. BUT it was custom for the wedding, not for us and def not my style. I can appreciate the work that went into it, another bm's Mom handmade everything (earrings and a bracelet, she's a jewelery designer) for 9 of us, but to be honest I'll probably never wear it again.

I was a BM in a wedding years ago and we all got a small plastic make up type bag with a small bottle of hand cream and a pair of pantyhose. They were grey. ???

I've been bridesmaid twice, first time I was 18 and was given a new mobile phone,which I needed at the time.second time was only a few years ago, I got a really lovely makeup set ( brides sister is a beautician so she got a good one at cost price), I still use it.she also paid for my room for the night.both times they also got me the dress..I know not really what the question asked. Have always been lucky and was given nice gifts.I should also mention I was the only bridesmaid for each of those weddings so was easier for the bride.

I've only been a BM once. The bride gave me a necklace with my initial which I love and a pair of flip flops that were too big. I thought it was strange because she had texted everyone asking what our shoe sizes were so it's not like she didn't know what size to get.

I haven't been in a wedding in ages, but I personally don't like robes as gifts. They make great photo ops, but no one is ever going to wear a personalized robe again.

Not worst, but I thought the best gift(s) were necklaces, or other jewelry or decorative hair accessories that can be worn on the day. Also, whenever the bride springs for rooms and meals is a bonus- less money bridesmaids have to spend.

I've gotten jewelry of different types for all three weddings I've been a bm in. It was all very pretty, but I mostly wear the same jewelry everyday, so I haven't really worn any of it since. At one of the weddings, the bride got us each a personal gift, which I thought was great. At one of the others the bride also gave us candy which was nice. For that reason, I'm not getting my girls jewelry and am instead going for non wedding day related gifts.

I was a bridesmaid once, and didn't get a gift, tbh, before I joined this site I didn't even know you had to give bridesmaids gifts.....

I don't get the the monogrammed things. I do not want a wine glass with my name or initials on it....i am an adult and have complete wine sets. I do not want a robe unless it is long and flannel that I can lounge around my house in. That jewerly the bride thought i would wear again....yea, no, it's in a box in my closet. You know what i do like? Wine and food. Get me a bottle of prosecco and a gift card to my favorite restaurant.

I've been in 3 weddings and have appreciated all the gifts. But the worst was definitely the oversized button down shirt we were given for getting ready. The pictures were cute, but it immediately went in the donation bin when I got home. It was purple with an orange A on the pocket (wedding colors).

The only time I was a bridesmaid I did not receive a gift. The bride paid for our dresses, hair, and makeup. Honestly I didn't think anything of it. I didn't do it for the gift.

I've been in two weddings and I've been lucky to like all my gifts. I have received a duffle bag with my name on it (i love stuff like this), a bridesmaid tumbler cup I used until I broke it, flip flops (never used), wedding day jewelry (i only used for the day), and personalized wine glass (still use).

A bag with a bunch of travel size shampoos/soaps/etc. and a cheap eye mask that was probably supposed to say "Do not disturb" on it, but said "Do not disturt" along with a plastic jewelry and earring set to wear for the wedding (A. Plastic?! B. I'll never wear it again. C. I don't even have pierced ears...but thank goodness because the metal on the earrings hurt some of the other girls' ears and made them red). She could have spent less money and just given us each a bottle of wine, which would have been a thousand times better of a gift.

@Jacqui That is a gift, and a very generous one. Those dresses are expensive.

Also, I kind of find this sad that people are focusing on the "worst" gifts they've ever been given. I've participated in a thread like this in the past, and felt bad aftwards for ragging on a gift that I was given and then wondered if my gifts to my girls would make them all happy or if I was giving a "bad" gift. How sad is that? I honestly don't see the benefit beyond the fact that people will probably wonder if their gifts for their BMs are "enough".

I truly don't think it's necessary to give a gift to your wedding party beyond a handwritten note thanking them for being part of your day, and it's just more stuff to worry about and more expenses. When did an elaborate, completely customized, physical gift become mandatory? When was a note and something small not enough? Want to give them something besides a thank you note? How about a small bottle of champagne and OJ with a thank you note? Or a bottle of their favorite wine or alcohol? Or (if alcohol isn't your thing) how about a scrapbook of your friendship? Perhaps their favorite chocolate? You don't have to get them designer bags or customized totes or jewelry for their particularly taste (do you know how hard choosing jewelry for people is? Everyone has very different tastes and what you think one person might like another one hates). Sure you can shop like it's their birthday, but that's added stress as well. How much do I need to spend for this to be adequate? Is this too much or too little? What if they hate it? Ugh. I'm ranting a little bit, but if anyone out there was like me and worried that they hadn't done "enough"... Stop. You probably have done enough and your gift is great. Your BMs will appreciate whatever you get them even if it goes in the donation bin right after the wedding or they never use it again. It's the thought that counts. /rantover

I've been a bridesmaid in 4 weddings.

2 I got jewelry...one was super cheap and turned my neck green at the wedding.

1 I got sunglasses and champagne. The other one, I didn't get a gift, but she wasn't planning to have anyone stand up for her (super small chapel wedding here in Vegas), but at the last minute, asked me to. That was gift enough.

The green-neck turning jewelry was the worst...but I guess I'm just grateful that they did anything. Hell, being asked to be in a wedding is gift enough for me. But that's me.