Budget-Friendly Wedding Gifts for Bridesmaids

They've already dished out $300 for an un-reusable dress, $150 for a pair of matching shoes. In some cases, they've paid for a plane ticket, hotel room, and let's not forget, the engagement, shower, and wedding day gifts they're required to purchase. Above all, they assume all the responsibilities supporting the bride from planning to pre and post wedding stresses. The least these tolerantly good-natured ladies deserve is a practical and thoughtful gift to show your appreciation.

You love your girls and are grateful for their support, but after your lavish wedding and your extravagant honeymoon on the way, you have to keep you expenses down to a minimum. Below are ten budget friendly gift ideas perfect for your bridesmaids.

1 - A tote filled with all your, (I mean their) wedding day necessities. Bobby Pins, Hairspray, lip-gloss, Fashion Tape. Buying these items is bulk will be less expensive and can easily be divided into each bag. They'll be thankful and your mind will be at ease knowing any last minute wardrobe, hair, and make-up malfunctions can be taken care of thanks to your thoughtful goody bag.

2 - Consider a group spa treatment a few days before the ceremony. Many spas offer group discounts. It's the perfect way everyone can catch up and unwind together before the big day.

3 - Offer to host a dinner party for all your girls and a few of their closest friends. In Miami, Relish Miami Catering featuring Chef Elizabeth Guerra will cook an entire sit-down dinner for two to twenty people at your home, starting at just $23 a person.
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4- Save the money on the videographer and spend that money on the ultimate bridesmaid gift that's special and timeless. Have a responsible friend videotape and then send the recordings to Well Spun Wedding Films. The producers will create a dreamy Super 8-style music video that you can easily upload to Facebook and then watch.
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5 - Buy a case of wine or champagne and distribute one to each bridesmaid. Buying by the case will surely save you a couple bucks instead of purchasing individually.

6 - Don't feel as though you have to get everyone the same present. Think about giving each bridesmaid a different gift, but all within the same price range. Get creative and build your own personalized gift basket. If she's into aromatherapy, buy her some candles, bath salts anything to make her next bath tub experience revitalizing. Maybe she's an aspiring writer, a pretty journal, stationary, and pens will suit her perfectly. Visit your local craft store, they usually offer great budget-friendly gift ideas.

7- Shop your local thrift store for some unique picture frames. They might need a little refurbishing, nothing a little spray paint couldn't fix. Frame an ageless picture of the two of you from the past. It's a personal and heart-warming gift she's sure to value.

8 - Visit www.mycoupons.com for printable coupons or online coupon codes for participating vendors such as Target, Nordstrom, or Kohl's for discount prices on any gifts that may seem suitable for your gals.

9 - Search for wholesale jewelers who are willing to sell you beautiful pieces in large quantities at cost. You can purchase the stunning studs your bridesmaids can wear the day of the wedding an offer it as keepsake.

10 - The best present might be the one you can't wrap up... Consider covering one of the bridal party's expenses, whether it be paying for their wedding-day hair and makeup, for a suite upgrade at the hotel, or even for their bridesmaid dress. It's a gift you know can't be re-gifted or shoved into the back of a drawer.