I was thinking of putting their wedding song into a frame with fancy paper and script. I recently lost my job and the bride knows this..Is this a silly idea? I want to make something that they can cherish.
2006-08-18 03:31:02 · 24 answers · asked by ? 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
I am very close to the bride. I am in her bridal party and she orginally wanted me to sing her wedding song but I was too nervous so I thought maybe this would be a good idea.
2006-08-18 03:35:33 · update #1
I think it's a lovely idea. I prefer personal, sentimental gifts like this - I think it's a shame that people are so busy that they just buy a gift off a list or registry, without putting any thought to feeling into the gift-giving. I think your friend will appreciate it and understand your financial situation. You can always buy a gift later on - perhaps for their 1st anniversary once your financial situation has improved.
2006-08-18 03:39:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
Great Idea! Very personal and thoughtful.
Just be careful that you get a frame that will go well in their home. My fiance and I have a frame picture from his father, but the frame is black and I prefer brown tones, especially with our decor (pale yellow, toffee brown and other nautral khaki colored walls). I really dislike metal frames - brass, silver and gold. Yuck! You're close to them so you should have a feel for what they like. Try to check out their decor, even find a frame similar or just like one they already own. I like the photo his father gave us, but I would have rather he had given us just the photo and let us frame it ourselves.
If you know what they like and choose to get the frame yourself, I would suggest getting one of those frames that sits on top of a table and holds two pictures (one on each side) and put the song in one spot and a cute picture of the couple in the other spot. They could change the picture to one of their wedding photos later. But again if you're not sure about their style and decor be careful - what you think is beautiful may not be what they are looking for. It will put a lot of pressure on them - they could absolutely love the idea and thoughtfulness, but have no place to display such a wonderful gift and make it look right.
2006-08-18 15:12:38 · answer #2 · answered by serndip80 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't do it for me, sorry. Having a non-stick pot is much more important than having my wedding song framed.
But, what I would do is possibly give the framed item with an IOU for a gift from their registry at a future date. You have up to a year to buy a gift for them, so that way when you are back on your feet you can get them something a little more useful.
Good luck and have fun at the wedding! : )
2006-08-18 12:39:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hiya,
I personally think time is more precious than money, and with the amount of time you'd be putting into packaging this for her, this would be considered a 125$ gift, or possible much more. It would be a one of a kind unique gift that was custom-made for them, and I don't think she could ask for more, especially as a good friend who knows your intentions.
I also wanted to recommend to you a software I've been using to compose music that is quite affordable, if you are finding it difficult to find that perfect one page-frameable version, and you have the time to learn how to write the musical notation. In fact, if you were to use the trial version of the software and know how to make a screen grab, you could actually print your sheet music completely free. It's a pretty cheap software, anyway.
Email me if you want more details or help with that. Good luck with the wedding and I hope you are just as blessed with such a friend as you.
2006-08-20 16:04:56 · answer #4 · answered by sandra_panda 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is a nice idea. If she is your friend then she will understand why you didn't buy anything. And this sounds pretty cool cool and I bet nobody else will get her somethinf like it. Maybe she could put her wedding photo in the frame. If you can scrape any money together maybe you should think about getting the frame engraved with their wedding date or something like that on it. You should think about singing for her if that is what she really wants.
2006-08-18 10:42:33 · answer #5 · answered by bridget36 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Is a beautiful, creative and sentimental idea. If you are doing it right, then you are going to spend at least $ 50 anyway if you are framing it.... so why just not give her a gift?
Good luck
2006-08-18 11:17:32 · answer #6 · answered by Blunt 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is a sweet idea. Your friend didn't ask you to be in her wedding so you can spend at least 125 dollars or whatever amount. You were asked to be in her wedding b/c you are someone she loves. I think your friend (regardless of knowing your employment situation) will enjoy it for year to come.
2006-08-21 21:24:34 · answer #7 · answered by Sara K 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think thats a great idea! It's something personal and sentimental. The bride will love it!
2006-08-18 11:48:33 · answer #8 · answered by loshea65 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That sounds like a WONDERFUL gift! Very thoughtful. It's not about the money, dear. I would much rather receive a thoughtful gift than an expensive one with no meaning.
2006-08-18 10:56:34 · answer #9 · answered by camotx 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Under the circumstances, that should be fine since that's what you can afford and if you are close, they should understand. If you feel that you didn't get them "enough", you can always get them a nice 1st anniversary gift next year when your finances are in a better place.
2006-08-18 10:42:51 · answer #10 · answered by OOO! I know! I know! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋