My sister's wedding is in January and I have to buy her a gift, with no price limit i would like to buy her something she will always have to remember. What is It?
2006-10-06 13:50:43 · 19 answers · asked by Luke 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
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-Julie
2006-10-06 16:17:53 · answer #1 · answered by Julie S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are very thoughtful.
A piece of jewelry is a good idea, but make sure you aren't competing with your mother or the groom. Jewelry, especially for the wedding day, is a traditional gift from both the mother and the groom. Or, buy a piece that she would not typically wear on her wedding day. You could buy her a piece that symbolizes the two of you, or you could buy a piece that symbolizes her with her new groom.
You could buy her a piece for her cake topper--something in porcelain that could become a keepsake.
You could be the candid photographer on the wedding day. Yes, there will be a professional there, but he won't be taking candid shots. Take photos of everyone in attendance, and ask them to write a wish or a piece of advice to the newlyweds. Then, create a scrapbook of the photos with each person's handwritten comments and wishes.
You could write her a letter wishing her happiness, and welcoming her husband as your new brother. Treating him like a brother may be the most meaningful thing you can do for her.
More traditional, lasting gifts could include:
Pieces of china, silver or crystal
An heirloom quality clock
Candlesticks
No matter what you do, your thoughtfulness about the occasion is stellar, and I'm sure she'll appreciate that for its own sake!
2006-10-07 10:24:29 · answer #2 · answered by knowitall 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would give her a scrapbook that has pictures and things that you did together that both of you enjoyed. also i would include a letter or something saying how much she has had an impact(changed your life)on your life. tell her that your going too miss those times,but you will always remember the things you did together. then on her wedding day at the reception i would give a speech that everyone including her will remember for a long long time. Example: I have something to tell everyone especially to my sister, " i just wanted to let you know that throughout the years (her name) my sister has showed me how to (respect her, she has showed me what is it like too have a good time.) or say something that will have every one shocked or surprised. don't be afraid to poor out your heart to her, and make sure that you don't read it off of a piece of paper. let her know that you really mean what your saying.
at my best friends wedding her brother did that and it really had a very good effect. everyone started crying, and she commentated that that was the best wedding gift that she ever received.then when your done give her a HUGE hug and tell her that you will miss doing stuff with just her....
2006-10-06 21:20:12 · answer #3 · answered by malinda 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well first I suggest buying something from her registry but I would get something like china because that is something she will have forever. Each time she uses it she will think of you. Don't be buying household appliances they are not that personal. Another suggestion I have for you is what I did with my bridesmaids as gifts. Get her a tree to commemerate the day and have it planted that day on her yard (hoping she has a house). However this is a little tricky because trees can take over the landscaping I would inquire with her or her fiance first before doing this or get her a gift certificate to a nursery so she can pick her own out.
Anothe idea would be to write her a poem about your childhood together and give her a photo of the two of you as kids.
2006-10-07 08:50:04 · answer #4 · answered by Violet 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try a Hallmark store, they have some very nice things. In some Malls they have stores with glass frames to which you can have something engraved. If it is just between the two of you (brother to sister) then you may want to perhaps get a great old photo of you two and have it restored and placed in a great frame and a beautiful card w/a note of how special she is to you. Hope this helps.
2006-10-06 21:04:11 · answer #5 · answered by sideways 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
buy her nice pearl earrings or earrings that are her birthstone. give it to her a few days before the wedding. then get them a "couples gift" and get them a hotel room for the night of their wedding. Have flowers in the room and put on the card, "I want to be an Uncle soon." Personally, I would have loved it. It's nice you want to do something special for her.
2006-10-06 23:47:18 · answer #6 · answered by Melissa R 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes priceless- means no PRICE at all. Have you thought about a picture album of you two? Or a picture album of the bride and groom from birth until now? Or a CD of her favorite music? Or her favorite book? Or her favorite painting? Or her favorite poem? Or a weekend getaway - just you and her--being brother and sister again? I don't know you - or your sister -- but mostly what people want -- is your love--Just Show It.
2006-10-06 21:02:23 · answer #7 · answered by Linda s 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go through your parents old photo albums and find a picture of the two of you together... something memorable. Have an enlargement made, maybe an artistic effect done to it (black and white with some spot color is popular nowadays), then get it professionally matted and framed. She'll treasure it always.
2006-10-06 20:54:51 · answer #8 · answered by Suzuki_Mouse 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask her what she thinks she couldnt live without. check her registry, make a dvd(you can have this professionally done or do it yourself) of you gys growing up, or put together a photo albm she can treasure you can put these on disk to. theres always pearls. they go with every wedding dress and you could get her matching earrings to that could be givin to her right before she walks down the isle. they could be her something new. and she is sure to cherrish hem forever,
2006-10-07 02:57:29 · answer #9 · answered by evilella 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you guys are really close...then how about one of those really nice memory books. You could put pics in it of you and her growing up. Maybe put in some of the funny stories you remember from then. If your sister is very sentimental she will love that. It will also show her that you care about her just as much. Memories are priceless...as are pics. Hope this helps
2006-10-06 20:56:18 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋