How much do you have to spend on your bridesmaids?

Hey Amber, it really depends on every person's situation. You can also see Rachel's discussion today: How much to spend on bridesmaids or these gift ideas: Bridesmaids gifts What were you thinking of giving them originally?

I am planning on getting them terraniums and a hand-written letter. Might add in one or two mor things though.

I personally don't think it's required to get them a gift, but I do want to show my appreciation towards them.

If it's not in your budget it's fine, at least make/get a card and write a hand written letter to show them how much you care

I've purchased necklaces for my girls so far but don't really care for them so I'm unsure if I'll use them. We are buying the guys ties and likely a pair of socks or something and for the girls I'm not sure yet. I like the idea of the matching robes.

I am thinking bracelets for my ladies and ties for the men

Yes. I everything you said in here!

Of course not. A gift is a nice token of appreciation but I didn't NEED a gift. The honour of being part of her big day was enough. My dress was only $20 for her wedding because she let us pick our own. The other girls paid more but I spent what I could afford on a dress I loved (and wear often) but I did take a week off work to help her set up, as did my fiancee (boyfriend at the time). We saw it as a mini vacation kinda but realistically I lost more income than anyone would ever spend on a dress because I paid for my own food the whole week because we were the only vegans, plus the gas because there was so much running around to do. I would do it all again, even if I knew I wouldn't receive a gift at the end. She's my best friend and that's what friends do. Your bridesmaids will understand you're on a budget. Be thoughtful, write a letter, give them soemthing that means something to you and they will be grateful!
Sorry for the long message!

Spend as much as you are comfortable spending. I am sure they will appreciate the thought no matter how much you spend.
I am making my girls personalised hangers, buying robes and I got them a pearl pendant necklace from Etsy.

Did you care about how much they had spent on it for you? Even though you had to pay for your own dress

I think it's up to you how much you spend. I'm sure they will appreciate the thought that goes into whatever gift you get them.

My girls will each be getting a tea cup (free-famoly collection), a personalized hanger I made myself ($15 for materials for 5 hangers), a hankie ($3). My girls will be spending $100 for dress, hair and makeup. Our guys are getting a pocket watch ($6). I think we will write them each a nice letter, but honestly I think people over spend all the time. I'd love to give them each a custom robe or something more extravagant but I just can't. When I was maid of honor my best friend gave us each a pair of slippers and a compact mirror from the dollar store, and a $4 robe.