Wedding Gift For Parents
sachishah
11 years ago
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Comments (48)Hmm, I am not "first owner" of anything too old. A French Press I've had since about 1980, is the oldest thing I suppose. As far as "previously owned" stuff, I use a slicer that my father-in-law used when he was a butcher shortly after WW2. It is about 18" long, slim flexible carbon steel, gets very sharp, I think of him when I take it out....See MoreWedding - do we give a gift?
Comments (38)My own parents hosted my "big white wedding", and gave DH & I a check to purchase bedroom furniture of our choice. MIL & FIL gave us a honeymoon for a wedding gift. This was 35 yrs ago, perhaps things are now done differently? Despite that your DH is paying for his DD's wedding (assuming that it was his offer/agreement), I think that something thoughtful i.e., nice gift from you both is appropriate. The gift need not be over the top, just a nice family piece of silver or crystal, or alternatively, visit an antique shop and find something unique if you wish to give a small token-type gift. Thinking that a meaningful gift will not only acknowledge the marriage (big deal to the couple), but will go a long way toward keeping a good relationship with your SD. If you don't, I think the bride & groom's feelings may be hurt, as a lack of any gift other than hosting the wedding seems a little cold... IIWM, I would find something meaningful to give, even if you have to give some sentimental family piece. It's the symbolism, not the amount of $ spent that matters most. Be a good stepmother and take it upon yourself to suggest and then choose something that both you and your DH feel reflect your feelings toward your DH's daughter and her marriage. If money is tight with paying for the wedding reception, it isn't very difficult to find something that the bride will keep for years with a remembrance of your graciousness in acknowledging this milestone in her life. Please take the ex-wife out of the equation, since I am getting the feeling that the gift idea by your SD's DM, may have caused your initial reaction of not giving a gift other than the actual wedding. Congratulations on the marraige of your SD, but do remember that this is your DH's daughter, and your actions at this time will definitely speak volumes....See MoreFavorite wedding gift? Worst wedding gift?
Comments (66)We got two gifts in total. A vacuum cleaner and a pressure cooker. Both most welcome and the pc is still in use. No ’shower’ and only 8 wedding guests. Just parents, siblings and their spouses. DD got married during covid with the permitted 6 guests but a year later we had a party with 100 guests. They requested no gifts, just donations to two charities. The Italian side of the family found this diffcult to grasp and gave a lot of knickknacks they neither want nor need....See MoreAppropriate gift for Bride/Groom from Parents?
Comments (5)I'm not sure about the watches. They seem to me to be very personal. Along with many others, I don't even own a watch, but if I did, I'd want to choose the style myself. Of course, you know your daughter better than I - I'm just talking in general terms. How about landscaping, if they've just purchased a home? Or a set of outdoor furniture? Or bed linens, as they can be quite expensive. Maybe an antique that's been handed down in your family. Maybe a decorative piece - I love to give art glass, and it's always well received. If they cook, you might get a set of cookware they'd like. If they're professionals, you might get good briefcases or portfolios. You can also give experiences, such a tickets to the theater or a concert, gift certificates to dinner, etc. Or even a trip. If you haven't already done this, how about a photo album with pictures of relatives living and dead, with captions including a bit about the person. Things like, "Great uncle Andrew - he once worked as a sword swallower with the circus!" Good luck - I can imagine how tough this would be....See MoreSybilix
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