Wedding Gift For Parents

11 years ago

I want to give something special to my parents on their wedding anniversary. But i didn't get best ideas regarding what to give?

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PhoneLady

9 years ago

Bridejenna - as I get older and have more "stuff" than I know what to do with, time spent with family and friends making memories is the greatest gift of all!

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sweet_pea10
11 years ago
Do your parents have a hobby or an activity they enjoy together? If so, choose something related to it. Another option is to choose photos through the years beginning with their wedding photo, if available, and create a special album or photo book for them.
gellchom
11 years ago
I think the best gift we ever gave our parents was an album of memories from friends and relatives, for their 40th anniversary. We wrote to as many as we could think of, asking them to write and send a favorite memory of our parents, and perhaps a picture or two, which I would copy and return. Then I put them all in a pretty album.

It's a job, but believe me, not as much as when we did it -- there were no internet or photo scanners then. And it was really fun to do. One of my dad's childhood friends sent me their whole high school yearbook!

It's also a nice way to include out of towners.

My husband did something similar for my 50th birthday, and I loved it as much as my parents did. He included a photo section from our own albums.
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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.
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Well, actually, I was thinking of a new item that would become the platter, birthday plate, or whatever, that THEY would use over and over. Like, maybe a really nice, well balanced, beautiful glass pitcher for water/lemonade (try it out full of water, before you buy, to be sure it's really comfortable to use; we were given two, and one was crystal and SO heavy to lift, plus tippy bcs the bottom was too tiny; the other is still in use often, and will be until I die). The secret is that it's beautiful AND it's really comfortable to use. I know that the aunt who bought it for me paid attention to the sleek, contemporary choices I'd made on my registry, and did NOT buy me a floral, ornate cut-crystal one, which wouldn't have struck such a chord for me. I'd say crystal is probably OK, lead-wise, for a water pitcher, but I know I stopped using crystal for anything when i was pregnant, and when my kids were little. I don't worry about it so much (though I wouldn't store wine or serve lemonade in a crystal pitcher) But i like gellchom's idea of passing on something that's sort of an heirloom to you folks now; my mom gave me the depression-glass plate we always used for cakes, and I'm so pleased to have it. A cake plate might the another sort of thing that would get used on special occasions. (Maybe not, for some folks, though) But any lovely serving dish will get used a lot. Here is a link that might be useful: a really great cross-section of water pitchers
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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.
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Sybilix
10 years ago
Practical, diligently,it is good~~~
Karen88
10 years ago
When your parents reach a wedding anniversary, it's a thing worth celebrating. Taking time to remember the life they have built together is important. The idea - retake the old pictures and make a photo album through their life - is inspiring, indeed.
Alan-01
10 years ago
I think the best gift for them is to collect their old memories and make a photo album for them. They will definitely like it.
Bridejenna
9 years ago
The photo suggestions are great too.

However, if budget isn't really an issue, I would recommend giving them a chance to have a luxurious and pampering out-of-state vacay- more like a 2nd honeymoon! :)
PhoneLady
9 years ago
If there is enough budget and perhaps siblings to defray cost............my DH and his 4 brothers and sisters pitched in and bought their parents a week stay at a favorite resort in Maine (most all lived in CT) for a milestone anniversary.

But what made it really special is all the children stayed for a weekend and turned it into a family reunion. Relatives came and stayed for varying lengths of time. Some stayed at the resort, some in neighboring motels, and some stayed in campers.

If that's not in your budget or not logistically feasible, I'm sure they have more than enough "stuff" so I think the ideas of putting together some sort of photo tribute are fantastic.
Bridejenna
9 years ago
@PhoneLady - Oh, I love that reunion idea! A portrait with the whole family and relatives on the resort (or the venue shachisha has chosen), with the sea as the backdrop would be an awesome gift too.

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