Paying for bridesmaid's dresses, hair and makeup. Do I need to give gifts too?

Wow! I can't believe you are paying for all that stuff for them. Thats something no one does anymore. Thats alot of money. My opionion...NO! Don't buy them any more presents. A dress, thier hair, and makeup is a huge gift. They will enjoy it. If not they aren't truely a friend if they expect anything else. I know how all that costs I would have been delighted if someone would have payed for my dress, shoes, makeup, hair in the three weddings I was in. They are lucky girls to have such a good friend like you. You think alot of your friends. But remember budget budget for the life after the wedding.Paying for bridesmaid's dresses, hair and makeup. Do I need to give gifts too?
Wow, that's really nice of you to pay for their dresses, hair, and makeup. I'd say that's already a very generous gift. If you feel that you want to give them something else to remember the day, I'd make it a very small gift. Or maybe just a nice card or note thanking them for being your bridesmaid.Paying for bridesmaid's dresses, hair and makeup. Do I need to give gifts too?
You don't pay for bridesmaid's dresses. I've been in 3 weddings and I've always paid for my own dress. Same with hair and makeup. The gifts yes. You should get everyone in your party a gift. Like got out and get you bridesmaids a necklace or ear rings to wear on you wedding day that go with there dress.
NO, I am a bridesmaid and we (bridsmainds) are paying for everything and I meand EVERYTHING.
It is tradition.
No, I think the free dress should be fine, but you may want to get very nice cards or write a truly heartfelt letter thanking them for their help. You could also dedicate a song to them at the reception or allow them a little bridal perk, like choosing where they sit at the reception or working with the DJ on the playlist.
you are the bride and you are paying for this stuff? if that is the case, i would not give gifts. paying for the dress, hair and makeup should be the gift to them. i am sure they will appreciate it.
With paying for everything else I would say no. You could maybe give them a thank you card/poem or something like that. If you are paying for their jewelry or something small put that in the card with it so they realize your paying for everything is their gift. Which they should realize anyway and give you a big thank you!
That is your choice. It would be nice if they are taking expensive flights, but not mandatory.
No, you don't need to get gifts, too. It's not your responsibility to pay for their dresses, hair, and makeup, so tell them that is your gift to them. That is a very nice gift. I'm not doing all of that for my bridesmaids. The last time I was a bridesmaid, I paid $175 for the dress, and the gift that I received was a $10 pair of shoes. And I never wore the shoes again.
maybe a few years ago you would have too. i am getting married too any paying for everything myself. i say that if you are kind enough to pay for all that, it should be considered a gift! by the way how nice of you too do that
You are very generous to be doing the hair, dresses and makeup. So I say a gift is not necessary. Your girls know you are going all out for them and appreciate them by doing this.





However I would give each lady a unique card with a personal message in it just for them in thanking them for being in your wedding and how much they mean to you.





Traditionally people give the jewelery to be worn on that day for the bridesmaids...if you are doing all the dress stuff as it is - you could package up their jewelry for them and present them with that too...





But I say a beautiful card with maybe a photo of the two of you in it would be very sentimental and perfect. Ask your photographer to capture a photo of just you and each bridesmaid - and then give it to her later. They'll cherish that more than any gift.
A GREAT BIG FAT NOOOOOO! Think about your marriage after this lovely event called a wedding. You will need the money. :)
You are better than I am. I'm also getting married soon. I decided to let my gifts be the bracelets and earrings that my girls are wearing. I refuse to pay for everything. I think what you are doing is great; however, if your bridesmaids even think of getting an additional gift then they are asking a bit too much. I think you are doing enough and they should be pleased with what they get. I know some brides who don't get their BMs anything and they respect that because the bride is getting married not the BMs. I think society has put too many rules on what you should and should not do. Somethings are tradition and I understand that, but you can be an individual and have your wedding different, it'll be unique. Think about those people on this show called Wild Weddings, some of these people have their ceremony at the bottom of an ocean or while their skydiving. Now is that tradition...no! but it's what ';they'; wanted. I'm saving my money on my honeymoon!!! Good luck with everything.
yes, its a specail day for them too. Doesnt have to be much but very important guesture
My answer to your question is if you are paying for this stuff then you need to pick up a sponsor to help pay for the gifts and that will take care of your cost.
Not at all. I would say that you should write a nice note or card thanking them for all the hard work that they've done, thank them for being in the wedding, and for being your friend. You could also write ';hope you enjoyed the dress and makeover.';
those ARE the gifts!