My MOH is religious, loves kids, the TV show “Friends”, crosses (we just bought her a cross necklace for her bday) and white gold jewelry. She is 24 years old, single and African American.
Here are the sentimental gifts I am getting for my bridesmaid:
1) Bridesmaid #1: A glass plaque that reads “This is the day that the lord has made, so don’t mess it up!” (she’s religious and has a great sense of humor)
2) Bridesmaid # 2: A journal that has a painting of a nurse on it and all this funny, hospital stuff going on around her (She’s in nursing school)
3) Bridesmaid # 3: A bookmark w/a poem about sisters who are different, but love each other unconditonally (it describes our relationship PERFECTLY and she loves poetry)
Ashley – Feel better? I notice you didn’t mention what gifts you got YOUR bridal party. So obviously you’re always a bridesmaid and never a bride.
When and if that days comes for you, feel free to buy YOUR bridal party a string of pearls. As for me, I’m sticking with what I know my girls will like. Have a great night! 
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Did you already get the other gifts? If not, don’t. Everyone who stands up with you should get the same thing, and it should be something tasteful that will comemmorate the wedding and something that will last a lifetime. The gifts you listed are more appropriate for shower prizes, not for someone who has spent a lot of money and time to support you and be there for you. I got my attendants a sterling silver jewelry keepsake box (3″ by 5″) lined with velvet that had their names engraved on the lids. I also got them a watch with a leather band the same color as their dresses. Each gift should be accompanied by a handwritten note of love and appreciation.
You could get them each a bracelet or nice earrings. Women love jewelry, and it lasts. If you want to give something a little extra special for your maid of honor in addition to her attendant gift, do it in private. This is good manners, and it will keep the other attendants from feeling left out or jealous.
I think getting them different gifts is a great idea! They’ll know that you really put thought into what to get them!
For your friend why not a “friends” purse? My mom has one and its adorable.
I’d be so pissed if I got any of those gifts. A bookmark? Wow. Cheap.
I’ve been a bridesmaid twice and got a string of pearls for each one. I thought that was very tasteful and a nice gesture.
i think the thought and personalization of each gift is a great idea!
how about a charm bracelet. Get charms like a cross, something do do with kids, a friends cahrm and otehr things she likes. and a MOH charm or something to resemble the wedding