Engraved Man Jewelry
Q.Can anyone tell me approximately how much you are spending on your attendants? Every wedding I've been in I've been given some cheezy jewelry to wear the day of the wedding to match the dress, only once was the quality and style nice enough to wear at other times. I didn't want to do this to my attendants and I don't know how much some of the jewelry costs. I think I have finally figured out what I want to get all of the attendants, but am worried that I might be coming off cheap looking. The girls will be given a picture frame , personalized or Coach brand key chain, and a aromatherapy candle and I am estimating it all to cost around $30-$40 each. The ushers will get their tuxes paid for and personalized beer mug, and the best man getting a nice car buffer and beer mug. Is this really enough? If I was to give my personal attendant a little extra, should I do that before the rehearsal lunch so the other's don't wonder why she's getting more? Should we do that for the best man too? Should I be spending more on the girls if the men are getting so much? Or am I spending more than most couples actually spend on their attendants?
A.It is really up to you how much you spend on your attendants. We spent around $30 each. They should not expect a gift or a certain priced or type of gift. Get ehm something they can use and will last. I got my BMs crystal clocks with their names engraved on a brass plate on the front. We gave our groomsmen tools from Sears!! I decided that none of our attendants should be *out-of-pocket* for being our attendants. So we have foot the bill for the hire of garments, the purchase of shoes, even jewellery and tiaras for the bridesmaids. Our bridesmaids have cost us so far approximately £200 each to kit out for our wedding and the best man, and other male attendants about £100 each. I was thinking of buying each attendant something in crystal, perhaps Stuart or Waterfoot but my mum says I am being too extravagant as I have already paid so much on their attire. but I am happy to fit the bill for all the necessary attire as they are doing and I the honour of being our attendants in the first place and seeing that I are hosting and paying for the entire wedding, then I feel I am right in our decision.
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