Going to a wedding for an Aunt. It's her second marriage. His too. They are in their 50's, established. They aren't having a shower, and probably don't NEED anything. Money would obviously not be right. But we went to give a gift of some sort to let them know we care and to welcome her new husband. Ideas?
2007-02-09 13:49:11 · 11 answers · asked by crazymom 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
I think a gift of money has a place, but we do not want to give money. We want the gift to be special and more thought behind it. I also feel strange giving our aunt money. In my opinion, money is more suitable for a young couple starting out, to get things they need, to offset the costs of the wedding, to put toward honeymoon, house...etc. Not that our aunt wouldn't have these needs on any given day....but the wedding is lowkey...and her second. They have two homes they are combining. I think the fact that she didn't register speaks volumes. And they probably are not expecting anything.
2007-02-10 01:31:02 · update #1
Find out what their hobbies are or something special about where they met. Our friends got us Karaoke items because so many of our dates were out singing. If they like to travel, find travel books. Something that relates to the couple is always thoughtful and always appreciated.
2007-02-09 17:43:43 · answer #1 · answered by wedding planner tx 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If they aren't registering it would be completely appropriate to get them a gift card to someplace like Macy's or Bed Bath & Beyond. Since they are starting a new life together they are bound to want to redecorate something, or maybe get a luxury appliance they don't have.
When I got married it was the first for both of us but we had each been living on our own for quite some time, so we had two of a lot of the basics like toasters & blenders, but a lot of people gave us gift cards. We were able to get some nice things like a power juicer & new bath set and upgrade a couple of other small appliances that were getting old, which we probably wouldn't have done otherwise, even if we could have afforded to. Trust me, a gift card to a practical bed/bath/kitchen type department store will not go to waste. They'll appreciate your thoughtfulness and be able to get something they really can use without you having to guess.
2007-02-09 19:12:17 · answer #2 · answered by Hamlette 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Exactly why would money not be right? Rhetorical. Just because they are in their fifties doesn't mean they don't need (or want) anything. Where did you get that idea? Go with a gift certificate so they can get what they want. And I wonder why the poster above assumes that because they are int heir fifties, they must love the great outdoors. What a peculiar assumption. Some of you are really laboring under weird notions.
2007-02-09 16:20:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
not sure if this will say "Welcome" to the new husband but it is a really nice gift....
Get a photo of the couple & have it framed with space around the boarder for everyone at the reception to sign & leave a sweet message?
There are also special wedding plates that do the same thing.
Check out the site below
2007-02-09 14:25:16 · answer #4 · answered by gianluca 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
on the grounds that that's a 2nd marriage (to no longer point out the couple being o.k. heeled) any present desires purely to be a token. possibly a stunning bottle of high quality wine to bypass with those champagne glasses? Or a present card to their admired e book keep A CD compilation of a few of their admired tracks
2016-10-01 21:40:28 · answer #5 · answered by Erika 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Picture frame for the new wedding photo.
Linens are always welcomed.
Concert tickets or a night out on the town; like dinner & a movie.
2007-02-09 14:15:49 · answer #6 · answered by weddrev 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Why wouldn't money be right? They could put it towards a get away...there's not a lot to get if both of them already have everything. I think a gift of money or a gift card to a fancy restaurant would be nice and appreciated.
2007-02-09 15:20:33 · answer #7 · answered by Kitikat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since they are in their 50's, they must love the outdoors.
I suggest this "COTTON DOUBLE PERSON HAMMOCK"
http://eaglepresents.com/cgi/catalog_index.php?cat_id=2&page=7
for their wedding present.
2007-02-09 15:23:45 · answer #8 · answered by Tony 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How about a gift certificate? to a nice restaurant or something
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2007-02-09 13:57:19 · answer #9 · answered by hailey718 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Send them to a nice vacation.
2007-02-09 13:52:46 · answer #10 · answered by limited_edition78 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋