I am looking for something original to give our mothers as a wedding gift the day of the wedding and what I mean by that is he will have a gift to give to my mother (his new mother in law) and vice versa? Any good ideas, something that hasn't been done 800 million times. Thanks!
2006-09-15 02:22:29 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
You have gotten a lot of great ideas but let me offer my suggestions.
Why not a handwritten letter given to the mothers before the ceremony. You could thank them for their help and mention how happy you are with their child. Mention how grateful you are they raised their child into the person you love and want to spend the rest of your life with. You can make the letter has long or simple as you want.
One bride I know who wrote a letter also gave the moms scrapbooks she and her then fiance had put together featuring pictures of the two of them from baby to the wedding. She had her "new" mom join her for a private moment before the ceremony to give her gift and her fiance did the same. She also had the photographer take a special picture with just her with her "new" mom and her fiance with his "new" mom. She also had pictures of just them with each mom. It was a beautiful way for the new mother-in-law to see important times to their "new" child. She also gave personalized hankerchiefs to each mom to use during the ceremony.
That would prevent it from being something "old", because the letter and pictures you pick will be personal. Plus the moms can get together and look at pictures with each other. It is great way to open a connection between each family.
These days for weddings you can give anything. I had a friend give her husband's mother a set of cookware and lessons on how to cook exotic foods. Her husband gave her mom a ballroom music cd and lessons to learn.
It just depends on what you want to give. The mothers will be touched you cared enough to take the time to make/buy them something. They will be happy.
Congratulations on your wedding and best wishes for many happy years together!!
2006-09-15 05:50:19 · answer #1 · answered by mbjwithouse 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think the thing I would most like to receive as a mother would be a letter thanking me for raising such an amazing daughter! This would be something dad's would like, too. I already have jewelry and china and tchotckes galore! Something hand written and heartfelt wins with me hands down! And then later on I would also like a picture later of the bride and groom with all of the family.
Good luck! You are so sweet to think of the moms on such an important day!
2006-09-15 07:12:15 · answer #2 · answered by S V S 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think mothers appreciate gifts that are memorable more than gifts that are expensive. Maybe a scrapbooks of pictures from childhood to know. Mothers seem to never have any time to put together the pictures of the family into a photo album because of the lack of time. Or pictures frames with a special family photo. If you want to go for something more expenseive maybe a massage or a reservation to a bed and breakfast
2006-09-15 03:36:03 · answer #3 · answered by Victoria H 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
My husband and I made music cds to give to each new mother in law. For my mother, I put some of the songs that had meaning between her and I, and also some songs that had memories when my new husband started coming into the picture. To that we attached a memo stating why we put certain songs to remind the mothers of the memories. On the covers we put their names and a endearing quote.
With the cds it enabled both mothers to relate what they saw as their kids growing up, and by including some neutral songs it allowed the partner to sort of join the family without just barging in. -- hope that helps and good luck!
2006-09-15 02:39:31 · answer #4 · answered by KCH 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
how about a locket with each of your pictures inside with your names and the date of your wedding engraved on the back. that way they each get the same thing and neither is jealous that the other got the better gift.
i like the idea of each of you writing a letter to your prospective mothers in law thanking them for the terrific job they have done so far in raising your spouse and that you hope that through your marriage your two families will grow into one. oh, just thought of it too... perhaps one of those hallmark family tree picture frames where you can start with each side and leave room for your kids!
2006-09-15 02:42:47 · answer #5 · answered by asian chick 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't know how original this is, but...
How about a package? Put their favorite flowers, perfume (or scent, bubble bath, candles if they don't wear perfume), music (like a CD, or tickets to their favorite broadway show), wine (if they like that), their birthstones (in a locket, or necklace, but put the jewelry in a frame), and then get a picture of your husband-to- be with his mom (and you with your mom) when you were children and put that into a frame (get another family member to help with that surprise).
If that isn't good, maybe it'll serve as inspiration! Hope this Helps. Congrats & Good Luck!
2006-09-15 08:50:27 · answer #6 · answered by dct1218 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could do something themed around Mother's Day -- with a twist, since these are new mom figures in your lives. You could give his mom a "World's Greatest Mom" kind of gift, like a bear (http://www.boydsbears.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=8044) or a frame (http://www.thingsremembered.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_10001_10001_552613_-1_1?fcref=fg552613) or something nice (see http://www.personalizationmall.com/product.aspx?productid=1834&storeid=7&categoryid=1138&itemid=12521&did=23665) ... and he could do the same type of gift for your mom.
And you could each write a "thank you" letter to your new Moms-in-law... a thanks for bringing up such a wonderful son/daughter. (Most Moms would love the sentiment and would appreciate your gratitude!)
Add on whatever else fits your theme (and/or your budget)... like some jewelry, a gift certificate for a favorite restaurant, a spa treatment, or even something you could share with your new "mom."
2006-09-15 04:09:41 · answer #7 · answered by bethiswriting 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What about a beautiful oil painting of you and your new husband on your wedding day? The two of you could go into a studio, where the artist can get to know you, take some pictures of you, and you can show him/her your outfits [if a full view], or just your veil and the color of his tux [if a head shot of the two of you].
2006-09-15 03:33:41 · answer #8 · answered by eric l 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give them each a digital camera so that they can capture the memories of your big day. Or you can give them an i-pod engraved with the date of your wedding and with your wedding song on it.
If you want something more traditional, a pretty pin with your birthstones in it, a designer purse that matches their outfits for that day, or a single stem of your wedding flower wrapped in a hand embroidered handkerchief (with the date of your wedding).
2006-09-15 02:37:10 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A Scrap book of pictures of her son/you. You can have the age progress until you both met and then pictures of the two of you togeather. Reserve a place for your wedding picture in the very back as well as a place for your new family. Ask the photographer to take a picture with both families with the two of you.
2006-09-15 02:32:34 · answer #10 · answered by rebeccalynn_dj 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋