Favorite wedding gift? Worst wedding gift?
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Need a good wedding gift for a friend...
Comments (15)Well, we covered the kitchen knife aspect last year, when I told him about Aldi's bargain forged Santuko knives and went right out to fetch him one. (He's thanked me many times for my effort on his behalf.) I also steered him towards their enameled cast iron pieces, so I know he's covered that way. My favorite cookbook covers meat dishes, and since I don't know if he's vegetarian, vegan or what this week, that doesn't seem to fit very well. I did give my favorite cookbooks to two nieces a few years ago (the one getting married, and another to her sister the maid of honor who was feeling like a slave at that point) which didn't make any kind of impression on either of them. I'm not ready to go there again. I'm leaning towards something more fun than kitchen tools. For example, one couple we were friends with received a trapeze they could hang somewhere as they always seemed to be taking people on tours of their beautiful old home. At least it was something to talk about! (I guess this would have been the second marriage, middle aged couple.) No, it's not appropriate for this couple, but I'd love to give them another ''story'' to add to their own. We've known our friend over 30 years, and would like something a little different I guess than the standard wedding gift you might give to someone just starting out you don't know very well....See MoreWhat is a great wedding gift?
Comments (61)Thanks again everyone. I asked Max if he was happy to be married a couple days ago. He said, "I'm VERY happy." Isn't that all a mom really wants to hear? The kids just received news they got an apt in Sebastopol so they are moving out of San Francisco. Courtney has been accepted to Sonoma State for grad school and Max's plans to go to the middle east was upset by all the unrest. The school recommended he postpone his schooling for a semester, much to our relief. Now I doubt he will leave her next semester. I'm loving having another daughter. I do love my girls! She is a grounding force for Max, who has so much drive he can forget to enjoy the present. I love how much respect they demonstrate toward each other and I'd love to think we had a major influence on showing him what a good marriage looks like. While they are young to be married, Max has always been mature beyond his years and values deep relationships. Robert doesn't think they are too young at all. We all knew he was smitten by her and we certainly approve of her. They are both frugal and have managed to accrue savings accounts - impressive for their age! Courtney's mom is younger - only 4 years older than Aimee. She isn't that close to her parents but loves her grandmother. I think there is a cultural difference that can be somewhat common when people move to another country and raise their children in a different culture than they were raised. She was raised down South, near San Diego. Max will stay in the West until she gets through grad school. He is a bit behind her in school due to his middle east travels. While he attended language school, much of his middle east education doesn't count here but he has built an impressive resume, nevertheless. Max has always wanted to go to grad school in the East, where he can obtain more expertise on the Middle East. I hope to be a cool MIL. LOL! Max says she really loves us and I feel that. The feeling is mutual but I had no doubt Max would pick a good one. They plan to adopt rather than have their own children down the road. This goal is the ultimate compliment to us, since Max is adopted. We'll see about that. The biological need to have a child may surprise them and kick in. Dubs is really sick right now so I'm pretty tied to the house but when all is said and done with him, we intend to visit them in their new place and set up their bedroom as a wedding gift. There is a major peace knowing that Max has a partner in life who is willing to support him. I have no doubt that Max will support her any way he can....See MoreWedding Gift-Help
Comments (19)Personally I like giving a gift that I know they'd like - if they registered then I search the registry for a gift that's a "one of" - like a Waterford pitcher or an appliance. My favorite is giving a KitchenAid mixer because I know how much I love mine. The only time I buy place settings of china is when it's someone I barely know and I'm not personally invested in whether they remember what I gave. As for cash - this is always a tough answer because the 'usual' amount varies so much depending on region and economic abilities of the giver. After several years of no weddings we recently had several and I am so thankful to my girlfriends who answered this same question honestly. They also said $100 a person. I think we're in the same area - southeast PA and for a family member or close friend's child we usually give $200 even if we don't attend. One of my kids had a formal wedding last fall in Kennett Square and the most of the cash gifts they received were in the $150 to $200 range. I hope this helps. Good luck....See MoreGift ideas for 50th Wedding Anniversary
Comments (20)I came to this site looking for ideas for my parents who are trying to come up with a good 50th anniversary gift for my grandparents as well. I appreciate the ideas that have been posted thus far. I do have a suggestion for the group - My mom made a cross-stitch blanket that is hanging above my grandparents' bed for one of their anniversaries. It's basically a family tree and includes a square for each person - My mom stiched i.e. "John" (son) and his birthdate and then "Jane" (wife) and her birthdate, and in between the two - their wedding anniversary date. And then below John and Jane are the three kids and their birthdates. In each person's square she stitched a little item that represents that person - like my square has a piano because I play piano... my cousin's has a baseball, etc. It was VERY well received and it's perfect because we know how when you get old you are very good at forgetting dates! I thought this was the best gift idea ever and it was very well received. And every time a new family member is added, my Mom just updates the blanket.... The problem is now, we have their 50th anniversary coming up and this past anniversary gift is going to be very hard to top....See MoreFlamingO in AR
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