2006-10-10 06:59:24 · 12 answers · asked by dab1235 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
The Honeymoon.
2006-10-10 07:00:46 · answer #1 · answered by shughes2000_2000 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on what you, the parents, want to give. Do you want to give a gift that is equal value to the bride's parent's gift, or something that has more meaning to the bride and groom?
There are lots of websites that will tell you the proper etiquette, but I will give you my own personal experience - a gift is about giving and thoughtfulness, not the $$ put into it.
When I got married, my husband's mom put a lot of time and effort, but not a lot of money, into getting us holiday decorations for our new home together. And I don't mean just Christmas, she put together storage bins labelled with each holiday - New Years, Valentines, St. Patty's, Easter, 4th of July, Halloween, Thanksgiving, etc. The decorations were everything from tableclothes and napkins, to centerpieces and oven mitts! Lots of little craft things, like wreaths for our front door and signs for the windows, even holiday flags for us to hang and themed door mats. Some were not my taste, but I loved them anyway and continue to use them every holiday! It was probably THE most thoughtful gift we received. And I am thankful to his parents everytime I use the decorations, and it makes them so happy when they come over and see them all over the house!
Good luck!
2006-10-10 07:39:31 · answer #2 · answered by TWBensgirl 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Truly, anything that you can afford. You probably don't want to hear that because it is so vague but it's true. If you could afford to give your son and daughter-in-law $2500.00 in cash then I think that's an amazing gift. If you can afford to give them a $50 gift from their registry (if they have one) then I think that's a wonderful gift as well! Really, anything goes. Your son and daughter-in-law should realize that the rehearsal dinner was a lovely gift and something many parents do not pay for nowadays!
I am not expecting my father-in-law to give us a gift. He's a very sweet, kind and generous man. He will pay for the rehearsal dinner which I think is more than generous and if he gives us a gift on top of that I think it will be incredibly generous (and unnecessary).
2006-10-10 07:15:46 · answer #3 · answered by PT&L 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Traditionally the grooms parents pay for the rehearsal dinner and the honeymoon. Most of the time the dinner and honeymoon still don't add up to the cost of the wedding.
2006-10-10 07:03:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I just want to point out in regard to the comment of "keeping up with Jones'"... that I did not see you mention that your son and his bride expecting a gift... correct?
With that being said, I agree with the honeymoon- or a contribution towards. But anything you give would be greatly appreciated. You could give cash, gifcards etc.
I know of someone who received a giftcard for 12 different restaurants (a night out per month) along with 12 movie rentals, and a pretty hefty grocery gift card... to ensure they eat while getting on their feet ;-)
2006-10-10 07:12:01 · answer #5 · answered by J D 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Honeymoon
2006-10-10 07:07:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-10-10 07:04:14 · answer #7 · answered by . 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definately Money for the Honeymoon...at least!!
2006-10-10 07:02:05 · answer #8 · answered by Supposedly Pregnant But Not 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
here's a site where you could ask some experts in the field if you would like to:
http://www.twincitybridal.com/q_and_a.aspx?category=18
2006-10-10 07:03:43 · answer #9 · answered by sweets 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well..it's not a contest is it? Do they really need to keep up with the Jones'? It makes me crazy that young couples feel that the world owes them.
2006-10-10 07:02:42 · answer #10 · answered by KathyS 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋