I need some cheap but tasteful gifts for my guests at my wedding, and for my bridesmaids. something fun?
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A bridesmaid/groomsman gift that I've seen and thought was cool was pocket bartender from Sharper Image.  I've seen them other places too.  Would fit the laid back and alcohol aspects.
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Gift Certificates are always nice...\n\nBut my favorite wedding present that I got was a crystal vase from friends of my grandparents, whom I had never met.\n\nGet them something nice they can put on their mantle... or a nice antique mantle clock.
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HOW COOL! \n\nwhat a fantastic "concept" wedding!\n\nI would go to the goodwill, vintage shops and on ebay..see if you can find a vintage tea length wedding gown and maybe some taffeta bridesmaids dresses (or have reproductions made) and "old style" tuxes. (it sounds to me as if you are going more for the elegant lounge thing than the fonzie thing here?)\n\nlook up some old bridal magazines and see if anyone you know has photos from their weddings in "the day".\n\nmaybe you can either get some vintage invites or have repo's made that are reminiscent of that romantic era.\n\nI would see if you can either get an oldies band or start burning cds with some frank, dean and other classic crooners. and find a dj. \n\nfor decorations just fine linens and a cake. but check out the old bridal mags...i f you want guests to "dress the age" then on the invite i guess you could put "sharkskin suit and crinoline skirts optional"\n\nit sounds wonderful! I just found a box of old photos of my parents and uncles weddings....they look so elegant!\n\ngood luck!
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Check out http://Announcements.com. They have Precious Moments themed invitaitons as well as gifts and reception items. \n\nJust click on the wedding link or gifts link, and do a search for Precious\n\nBonus is most items ship in 48 hours.\n\nhttp://announcements.com\nhttp://announcements.cceasy.com/order/index.cfm?sjumptoproductline=bridal\nhttp://announcements.cceasy.com/order/index.cfm?sjumptoproductline=WedEns%20
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I've been in this exact same situation recently. The bride was my best friend from college, so I still bought something that they could use but that wasn't super expensive. Buy something off of their registry but pick something that you think relates more to whichever party you are closest too. i.e. if you are great friends with the bride buy something you know that she would like but that the groom could care less about and vice versa. I know it sounds a little harsh but if it should happen not to work out then your friend or relative is more likely to get to keep your gift.
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I just went to a bridal shower and they had some cute activities that were fun -- and not embarrassing for anybody.\n\nBuy some cheap plastic wedding rings (the kind that are sometimes used to decorate favors). Give each woman a ring when they arrive and tell them if someone catches them saying the word "love" during the shower, they get the ring. At the end of the shower, whoever has the most rings wins a prize.\n\nBefore the shower, ask the bride for a word, associated with wedding, that starts with each letter of the alphabet. At the shower, give each woman a piece of paper with the letters printed down the side (and a pencil/pen). They are to write the word that they thought the bride said. Whoever has the most correct words wins.\n\nThis activity was a lot of fun, if you have enough women to participate. Divide them into groups of 4 or 5 and separate them. Then give each group 4 rolls of toilet paper, some ribbon, and some elastic bands (or anything you have handy). Each group is to pick someone to be the "bride" and dress her (using the toilet paper and ribbons) as they think the bride will look on her wedding day. The bride picks the team that she thinks did best and each member of the team gets a small prize. This is a great one as an icebreaker. Lots of fun. Be sure to have a camera ready!
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Don't worry, you are not being rude, your friend is.  She might be being a bit thoughtless because she's busy arranging her wedding.  Gift vouchers are perfectly appropriate.  Just give as much as you can afford and include a card with some heartfelt words about how much your friend means to you and how glad you are that she's getting married.
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My favorite wedding favor was a CD with the couple's favorite songs.  I still listen to it three years later.\n\nI saw this cool wedding favor at friend's wedding recently:\n\nhttp://www.weddingthings.com/gourmet_tea.htm
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The bride is to puchase for her Attedants - Bridesmaids, Maid of Honor, Guestbook Attendant, Gift table Attendant, Flower Girl. For her mother and father. For the Groom's mother and father(groom and bride together), and for the groom.\n\nThe groom has to purchase gifts for his Attendants- Groomsman, Bestman, Ringbearer, Paige, $100 dollar donation to pastor or officiant, both sets of parents, and the bride.\n\nGrandparents aren't usually included, but that would be a nice jesture. Just think of everyone that is involved in the actual wedding ceremony and there is your answer. Also, if you have a wedding planner or coordinator - I'm sure they would appreciate a small gift......Think of your wedding like a weird christmas.........good luck!!!
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I bought by Bridesmaids cute fleece blankets and then on them i am putting the wedding dated July 8, 2006 and then below that Bridesmaid or Maid of honor! Cute and cheap! only cost me $30 for three blankets and embroidering! I also with that bought a cute little bath set! Good Luck!
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There is something called ecofetti that dissolves instantly with water - it is fairly cheap and you can mix it with flower petals like lavender and it smells so good!!\n\nYou can blow whistles - that was fun - loud but fun!\n\nI have also seen paper airplanes being thrown AROUND the bride and groom.  That was cool as well.
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Hope these help.\nhttp://www.bettergroomsmengift.com/cheap.htm\nhttp://www.americanbridal.com/\nhttp://www.eflasks.com/groomsmens-gifts.html\nhttp://www.dealtime.com/xGS-Cheap_Gift_For_Groomsmen~NS-1~linkin_id-8001496~r-1~CLT-INTR\nhttp://www.groomsonline.com/
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Go to a bridal shop. They can custom make something for you.
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I think maybe something small for the couple, but if you made and gifted her the jewelry for the bridesmaids, you have already given them a great gift.
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Here are a couple cute ideas all under $2. or you could check out some other sites for other ideas. The dollar stores are your best bet. They usually have nice stuff that can be dressed up cheap. Since it's summer a package of flower seeds in some tulle(wedding colors) in a mini flower pot would be cute, classy and inexpensive.
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My church hands out single red roses to the women. you could give every mom a simple pretty flower or dishtowels or something like that. chocolate, the like. Flowers are a good cheap gift. you could even buy small potted flowers, just shop a bit, see what looks good.
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they could do some readings, be ushers, coordinate with wedding planner, an emcee at the reception, in charge of music and drinks, be responsible for the entertainment or gift bags. do you have maids of honor already or groomsmen? would somebody be lighting candles as a symbolic gesture?\nanyway, have a happy marriage. congratulations!