i am a bridesmaid for my bestfriend, what is a good amount of $ for the gift(i want to make sure its enough)?
472175
I have never worried to much about the cost.  I like to make something or get something that I know she/they will really like.  There are many things that you can make that will look expensive and with the time involved show how much you care without spending a fortune.\n\nIf you are crafty you could start a scrapbook for her. I have done this for a couple of friends and they loved it. I have also decorated the front of a photo album and used the invitation on the cover. You could find a really nice one or have one made out of fabric, lace, etc. I'm sure she will have a ton of pictures to fill it with.\n\nDecorated a basket (bought at a second hand store) filled with Hershey kisses and hugs, bottle of cheap wine and glasses (could even be second hand) or strawberry's etc. put it in their vehicle or room for their wedding night.\n\nYou could also make a towel cake with things from her registry and fill it with as much or as little as you want depending on your budget. http://www.thinkwedding.com/art-wedding_...
750046
There are alot of "heartfelt" gift u can give that don't cost alot of money, and women like gift that thought was put into. One gift that is very inexpensive is a scapbook of the life the two of u have shared. Gather pictures of u and her since the beginning of your relationship and put them in a nice scrapbook and write little sayings beside each one on how u feel about her and your relationship, I guarantee she will love it. Keep in mind that with women it's not what the gift "is" but what the gift "says" that means something to us. Good luck :-)
815995
I'm not sure, I was never really good at that but I can tell you one thing.  you don't need to be spending $200 on a girl you've been going out with for 5 months, especially at your age.  I know you want to get her something nice but $70-80 tops.
399795
Depends on the wedding and what the bride and groom want.  I've been in weddings that did it both ways...  When I was a Maid of Honor, I gave one along with the best man.  When I get married this fall, my Maid of Honor will be giving one, too.\n\nTalk about whatever feels right to you...  I'd stay away from just saying, "Congrats, good luck, I love you" because that makes it seem like you didn't put any time into preparing something.  Talk about your friend, when she met her new husband, something funny about her or the two of them (be appropriate, of course), and offer good wishes for the future.  Spending a minute or two talking shows that you care enough about the two of them to spend some time preparing a speech.
504782
I always give $75 or $100 depending on how well I know the person.  But if you haven't seen him for 7 years, less might be appropriate - say $50?.  Are you invited to the wedding?  If not, no need to send anything but a card.  If you're only invited to the reception, maybe $25?  The online registry answer is a good idea.
1105504
If the guys went in on the gift... and it's for the couple not just the bride... than give it to her at the rehearsal... have the best man and the maid of honor during the toasts tell them "your bridal party got together to give you this..."  Either that or just attatch a card that all of you signed and put it with the rest of the gifts at the wedding... when they open the rest of the gifts they will get the gift from all of you. \nDon't give it at the shower because the husband and the groomsmen won't be there...
779534
To directly ask for cash is in very poor taste.   The best way you could handle this is when you send out your invitations or requests to attend your wedding.   Make a note in it that you only want "Best Wishes"  and that you have everything you need.\nMost people will understand, but you have to prepare yourself that some may not give you anything.  Usually a Best Wishes is your way of saying you don't need any material items.  And most people understand they want to give you something.  So you may end up with gift certificates or cash or nothing.   Do the right thing and accept whatever you recieve graciously and send a thank you note right away.
623418
I like the gift card idea. I would not go over $50 and not less than $25. If your going to do anything it would be an insult to send less. Good luck
921704
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.
783385
If its a gift exchange where you only buy one present, then perhaps you should ask your group to establish a spending limit. I would say $20 and under would be fine!
990361
Try buying a less expensive gift off the registry. That way it is thoughtful, useful and sensible. You can find out where they are registered by asking around to other guests you know who may be closer to her. Generally I think $50.00 is a minimum gift but it is based on your conscience and ability really.
677632
I had a large wedding party: Matron of Honor, (2) Maids of Honor, Jr. Bridesmaid , 6 Bridesmaids, 2 flower girls...\nThey all received jewelry :earrings and simple bracelet w/ heart for all over 15 years of age. The younger 3 girls received a charm bracelet. It was not that expensive.... (I did receive a great discount by purchasing from same merchant where we purchased our wedding bands )it was about $45.oo per girl and bracelets were $20 or $25.(with tax about $5oo.oo  That was almost 20 years ago.)\nYou can do so much without spending alot of money...it doesn't have to be something "materialistic"...it could just be a day of "Fun" ...a day at a "Spa"...and this can be done at your place.\nThere are so many fun ideas out there.... do some searching on the web or if you have a wedding planner ask her, she would be more than happy to present you with some ideas.\nIf you are on a tight budget...there isn't a rule / law that says you "have" to purchase a gift...since it is your special day and they are your special friends..maybe have your photographer (or a someone else) take pictures of you with your bridesmaids throughout the day of your wedding ( don't forget one with your new husband) , have copies made..and make a photo album for girl with a personal "Thank-You".\nCongrats...may you have many years of happiness together.
868991
$600 of clothes from Hollister is too much, in my opinion.  a sweet gesture would be to get her a shirt or an outfit from Hollister that she really liked... a $600 shopping spree would be her taking advantage of you.\n\nif you want to let her down gently, just say that you want to save the money to do a lot of special things with her, instead of just spending it all at once.  or if it's heading this way: you could tell her that you're saving up for something really special for her (like a ring or a trip).  but don't use that excuse if you're not really saving up for something special for her.\n\nor if you don't want to sugar coat things, tell her that $600 worth of Hollister clothes is a bit excessive to ask of you and that she can get a job where she can pay for it herself.  if she's making you feel bad about it... ask her if she wants you to struggle with paying your bills.\n\nthis sort of demand makes her sound like a manipulative gold-digger...
1005685
Explain your situation to Erin.  If you are close enough friends that she picked you to be her maid of honor then she will understand.  You can't spend the money if you do not have it.  When I got married, my maid of honor did not come to my bachelorette party.  We went to St Louis to party downtown.  She is already married and has a son and is in her 30's.  Partying is just not her thing.  I completely respected that and did not expect her to come.  She did not come and we are still best friends to this day, 5 years later.  It did not hurt my feelings or bother me one bit that she did not want to come.  Your friend will understand too.  Good Luck:)
675254
Best-friend = $50\nIf not, $20 is good
747235
it depends on the occasion and also the personality of the person you'll be giving the gift to. it must be useful and CUTE. this coming nov29 is my best friends birthday. so a week b4 her birthday, i already bought her kikay kit.
710601
depends how much that you want to spend and if your trying to personalize. Whenever I cant think of something for my friends (im 23), i normally go to bath & body works and pick up a gift basket, every girl loves that stuff, itll run you around $30. If your looking to spend more than that, gift certificate to a spa. If you can spend higher, concert tickets for a band that you both enjoy.