Bridesmaids gifts are a nice 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 wear on big day as their bridesmaid present the smart thing too do?
To be honest if money was no problem then yes wouldnt it be nice to give your bridesmaids jewellery to wear on the day and a another to show your appreciation at the wedding reception but thats not always an option. So to help you with this problem theres a few things you should ask yourself.
At other weddings youve attended did the couple give their bridesmaids other presents as well as the jewellery they wore at the wedding?
If the majority of your friends or relatives gave their bridesmaids jewellery for them to wear at the wedding as their present then you should be ok doing the same. if any of your bridesmaids are married and they gave their bridesmaids additional presents then you may need to as well.
Is the wedding jewellery wearable again, not just at other special occasions but for more every day?
If yes, then it should be ok to give wedding jewellery as the bridesmaid present. However if you think that there is very no of them being able to wear the wedding jewelry again or it isnt their usual style, get them an additional bridesmaids present, something that they will enjoy. 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 day?
If the best man and ushers are also wearing or using their wedding present during the big day then its ok to expect the same of the bridesmaids. Make sure there are no double standards though, if youve given the best man and ushers something for the wedding and then give them an extra present at the wedding reception then its only fair that you do the same for the bridesmaids. if youve already bought your bridesmaids high quality wedding jewellery which they are likely to wear again then show your appreciation at the reception by purchasing for them a cheaper present but something with a some thought behind it.
Do I have the money to give my bridesmaids wedding jewelry plus another present?
At weddings, finances places huge limitations on your choices so if money is a concern you can always buy your bridesmaids wedding jewellery which can be reused and thank them for their help on your big day with something that that is low in cost such as a poem created specifically for them to show how much theyre appreciated. Or opt for simple and less expensive wedding jewellery such as a or pearl bracelet and use the money you were planning on spending on another present.
If If you just cant afford wedding jewellery and anadditional bridesmaid present but youre concerned that your bridesmaids are wanting this, then dont be afraid to tell them theres just not enough money in the wedding budget. If they dont like this then maybe you should repick your bridesmaids.
Deciding whether you can give wedding jewellery as bridesmaid presents depends on the social norms that operate within your circle of friends, the expectations of the men in the wedding party, the wedding budget you have allocated and whether the jewelery you intend to give as a present is right for your particular bridesmaids.
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