Gifts for wedding members?

Question

My fiance and I would like to give our gifts to the wedding members on the night of the rehearsal dinner.

1) Who did you give gifts to?

Bridesmaids, Groomsman, Flower girl, Ring bearer, Pianist, Soloist, Readers? I just feel like I am going to forget someone.

2) Did you give gifts to parents? We would really like to but are not sure what to get for them since they have helped so much, and anything seems too little!

Answer 1

You usually give gifts to all members in your bridal party (bridesmaid, groomsman, flowergirl, ring bearer, etc.)

If the Pianist, Soloist and Readers are invited to the rehearsal dinner I think it would be nice to get them a small gift as well. All of the readers at my wedding were family - so they were at the rehearsal dinner. I got them each a small gift - not quite as big as the bridal party gifts, but still a little something for them participating.

We gave the parents gifts at the rehearsal dinner as well. I also gave my mother a special gift just from me after the rehearsal dinner because she had helped so much.

I am sure anything you get them they will appreciate. I know it's hard to find a gift that would say thank you because they have helped so much - but I am sure that just the gesture alone will be nice.  

Answer 2

Traditionally, gifts are given to the members of the bridal party at the rehearsal dinner. Bridesmaids, groomsmen, ushers, flower girl, ring bearer. Now, if you'd like to give gifts to parents, just be sure all parents get a gift, otherwise give these in private. Gifts can also be given to soloists or anyone else you'd like to thank for their help and support. But remember that no one can tell you the best gift to give. You should decide based on your relationship, the role the person played, their personality and your budget. It's always nice to get some sort of personalized keepsake gift; one that will remind the recipient of you every time they use the gift.

Answer 3

We gave:

1. Bridesmaids - the jewelry they were going to wear in the wedding plus a card.

2. Groomsmen - Swiss army knives

3. No flower girl or ring bearer

4.  We paid the pianist.

5.  Soloist and readers were good friends/family - gift cards, or a book that they would like.

Parents - we did not give gifts, but made it up to them on Christmas.

Congratulations!  I hope your day goes great!

Answer 4

I think you just need to give gifts to the bridesmaids & groomsmen.  Parents, well I think they would rather you spend your money on the honeymoon or getting started with your marriage.  You can get some good gift ideas at  www.aweddingfavorite.com  They have some really cute & unique ideas.  Happy Wedding Day!

Answer 5

everyone involved gets some sort of gift.  usually the bridal party gets nicer ones and the soloist/readers would get something smaller, or maybe none at all.

It's up to you, you usually give it to them the night before at the rehersal dinner.

Answer 6

Something sentimental would be nice for your parents ... an album of your wedding or you growing up, a letter of thanks, a music CD with songs about parents, something like that.

Answer 7

I dont think you've forgotten anyone, unless there are other family members that have helped out.. (maybe whoever threw your bridal shower)

as for the parents I got my parents something because they are paying for half, but Im not getting anything for my future parents in law because they are pretty much just showing up and thats it!

but this is what i got my parents, i think it is really nice and you can start with a pic of you and your new hubby:

http://www.thingsremembered.com/webapp/w...

and its on sale so that doesnt hurt either lol

Answer 8

1) Bridesmaids- jewelry & a monogramed tote bag

    Groomsmen/ushers- monogrammed money clip

    Readers - most likely a gift card

    Pianist & Soloists are being paid

    Flower Girl - jewelry & teddy bear

2) Parents- the moms will get a hankie that has a nice poem

                 Dads- probably the money clip as well

Answer 9

We spent $300 on each of our parents and got them trips away for vacation. I am pretty sure you have everyone covered as for gifts. What I did for the girls was got them engraved bags and filled them with stuff that they each liked so it was more personal. My husband got the guys flasks filled with their favorite alcohol and then got them each something personal. He gave his bestman an engraved bottle opener since he drinks beer that you can not twist the cap off. These are the bags I got in the colors of my wedding and they loves it!

http://www.exclusivelyweddings.com/Perso...

~MLF~

Answer 10

You only need to provide gifts for the bridal party....

Bridesmaids - examples - wedding jewelry, compact mirror with name on it, tote bag, something personal, etc.

Groomsman - examples - mp3 player, knives, mugs with name on it, something personal, etc.

Flowergirl/Ringbearer - something cute...like a t-shirt, toys, us savings bond, something personal to cherish forever, etc.

Parents - optional - nice dinner out, weekend getaway...or a nice album from your photographer, etc...

Honestly, no one other than the bridal party, parents and pastor should be invited to the rehearsal...save your money...the rest can come to the main event...this is supposed to be a private party just for the bridal party....

You do not have to provide gifts to anyone else unless you desire to do so...