Gift Ideas for BM''s - What do you think?

[asscher_girl]

Hi Everyone!

So it''s less than 2 monts from our wedding and I would like to purchase the Bridemaids gifts soon. I only have 2 bms. They are sisters and are a lot alike. Here are some ideas, what do you think? Oh and the wedding is on Maui.

I do know for a fact that they both like Coach, and they are def. feminine so makeup type stuff works too.

Coach Wristlet - pic to follow
Coach shimmer power - pic to follow

Other ideas to add to above - something from Philosophy - I love their body products!

Or I may add this: I found this stuff called Kai and it sees pretty cool (pic to follow), here''s the description from the website www.islandtrends.com and it''s one of Oprah''s Favorite things.
Kai Body Buffer infuses the clean island scent with a light blend of natural essences and exotic perfumes, infused in a hypo-allergenic sponge to cleanse, exfoliate and moisturize the skin.

About Kai Body Buffer: Kai Body Buffer comes freshly packaged in a set of two sponges that release Kai scented foaming bubbles when wet. This item was just introduced for the 2005 holiday season.

Provides approximately 30 uses. Each sponge comes individually packaged in a green Kai box.

I''d love to hear anyone''s thoughts or other ideas, thanks so much!

 

[asscher_girl]

shimmer powder

 

[asscher_girl]

Kai body buffer. There is other Kai products, please let me know if thing something other than the buffer would be better. http://www.islandtrends.com/category-exec/category_id/42/nm/Kai

 

[lovehersomuch]

what about a spa package complete with massage, facial, pedicure.. etc

 

[Sparkalicious]

I like all of your ideas, however, think that the wrislet is a great idea b/c it is a more permanent and they will have something around for a while to remember and to hopefully use for a long time and maybe, maybe something that they wouldn''t necessarily buy for themselves but would still love to get?

I also really like the idea of the spa treatments at a fabulously opulent spa. What''s not to like, right?

What about jewelry? Do they like it or wear it? My friend got me some lovely earrings as a BM gift and still wear them and love them and think of her each time I wear them.

 

[asscher_girl]

Thanks lovehersomuch and spark, I like the spa idea but I guess i forgot to mention the budget. I''d like to keep it at $150 per person. And in Maui, that would be very $$$. I do keep tossing around the jewelry idea. One bm does like jewelry but the other, not so much. I think the other does where some if she''s going out but not day to day.

Spark what did the earring look like that you received? I keep looking at Blue Nile for earrings but nothing is wow''ing me.

 

[Sparkalicious]

Date: 3/4/2008 11:48:42 PM
Author: asscher_girl
Thanks lovehersomuch and spark, I like the spa idea but I guess i forgot to mention the budget. I''d like to keep it at $150 per person. And in Maui, that would be very $$$. I do keep tossing around the jewelry idea. One bm does like jewelry but the other, not so much. I think the other does where some if she''s going out but not day to day.

Spark what did the earring look like that you received? I keep looking at Blue Nile for earrings but nothing is wow''ing me.

True! Spa treatments can get pretty spendy and in resort area ... even worse! $150 should be able to get a decent service though ... Even if it is only a pedi or mani or a pedi w/ a mini mani etc? Might be worth it just to "experience" the spa in Maui, right?

My friend got me flat gold hoops med size. They are hard to describe so that''s the easiest description. I wear gold earrings and hoops quite a bit so it must have been easy for her. It''s much, much more difficult if your friends don''t "love" jewelry or have a distinct style.

 

[lovehersomuch]

ive spent 150 each on my gf and her mother for a half day spa... at elizabeth arden red door spa which is reallly nice. it included a massage, pedicure, facial, makeup fresher.. and some other stuff..

but if you want to give them something more permanent then maybe look into jewelry or the sterling silver collection at tiffanys and get it engraved maybe??

 

[VRBeauty]

I think the wristlet and/or body shimmer are wonderful ideas! If you want to add something that reflects your special destination, how about a pair of nice flip-flops that they can use in Maui and back home?

 

[asscher_girl]

I do think someting more permanent would be better. LHSM - I have looked at Tiff''s and I can''t believe how expensive their SS has become. There are hardly any choices under 150.

Minims - I love that flip flop ide, thanks! I have a bunch of Roxy flip flops and they hold up super well. These are pretty cool. http://www.shoes.com/product.asp?p=1013850&variant_id=30792

I also thought about getting cool mirror compacts for their wristlets/handbags and have them engraved, instead of the coach powerder idea.
http://www.redenvelope.com/re/gifts/product_display/product_information.jsp?nc=2812&refPg=endeca_srch&N=0&Nr=searchable%3A0&Ntk=search&Ntt=mirror&Ntx=mode%2Bmatchallpartial&initSrch=search&oid=6454784&nc2=1
or
http://www.redenvelope.com/re/gifts/product_display/product_information.jsp?nc=2812&refPg=endeca_srch&N=0&Nr=searchable%3A0&Ntk=search&Ntt=mirror&Ntx=mode%2Bmatchallpartial&initSrch=search&oid=25370297&nc2=1

 

[becoming_sadie]

I think a wristlet is a great idea! I would consider leaving it at that bc you never know what people are allergic to makeup-wise. Or you can always buy charm or a scarf to match.

 

[gtn]

I've often thought about the same thing. You are right, Tiffany's is way expensive, but you don't need to get tiffany's. You could get a simple necklace with a charm on it. I want to get my bm's charms with their first initial on it. I originally thought I would get the elsa peretti letters, but I don't really like all of the letters. So I'm going custom. You could get it made starting at $60

ETA: your other ideas are great.