At the rehearshal dinner??
I know we give all the bridemaids and groommens gifts but how about the parents??
PS- we are hosting everything so we are on a tight budget so gift suggestions would be wonderful.
2007-03-20 02:20:25 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Mostly its a time where folks give you gifts, but I have seen several of my friends give parents a gift certificate to their fave restaurant so they can have a recover from the wedding night....but beyond that I haven't seen it much, I had wondered too, but I think a small gesture would be ok.
However with you paying for all of it, I really don't know that its necessary considering you don't have anything (in this case) to thank them for, not to mention how bad you mother has been!
2007-03-20 04:36:07 · answer #1 · answered by ASH 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
On a tight budget? Are you white trash? Because that's what you assumed I was when I said I wasn't going on a honeymoon right away. You shouldn't make assumptions when you know nothing about the situation. Both my fiancee and I are college educated and have good jobs. I just don't put as much stock in a fancy wedding as you do and would rather spend my money on other things.
If you want a gift to give your parents, how about a nicer, more sensible daughter?
2007-03-20 04:06:40 · answer #2 · answered by Galoshes 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I've never heard of the bride or groom giving their parents gifts at the rehearsal dinner unless they were in the wedding party. You give roses to the mothers on the day of the wedding, if you would like. Otherwise, only the people in the wedding party should receive gifts. Thank you and GOD bless.
2007-03-20 02:41:22 · answer #3 · answered by cookie 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I've always understood that the gifts to the wedding party are to thank them for standing up with you... sort of a gift in return for the expense of buying their dress/renting their tux, etc.
I've not seen gifts for the parents before, but certainly if you want to do that, it's perfectly fine.
2007-03-20 02:23:25 · answer #4 · answered by Jarien 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
well, my husband and i gave them old hand drawn pictures of our parents when they were in their 20's....they paid for a lot of the wedding so we wanted to do something nice for them....
i say make some thing for them. that makes it from the heart and more personal
2007-03-20 02:48:28 · answer #5 · answered by Bee 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I'm unaware of gifting to the parents, his or yours. Heartfelt thank yous are always in good taste.
2007-03-20 02:40:34 · answer #6 · answered by Sandy 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I don't know if it is expected but it would certainly be a lovely gesture.
2007-03-20 03:36:59 · answer #7 · answered by imjustasteph 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
SOME STARBUCKS GIFT CERTIFICATES WILL BE GOOD, THIS WAY THEY HAVE SOMEPLACE TO GO TO FOR A CUP OF COFFEE AFTER THE REHEARSAL!
2007-03-20 02:24:10 · answer #8 · answered by livinhapi 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
when my son got married 3 years ago...the only thing we got at the rehearsal dinner was the $2000.00 food/bar bill!
2007-03-20 02:23:04 · answer #9 · answered by Joannie W 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I thought they were supposed to give you something.
2007-03-20 02:23:07 · answer #10 · answered by Stuck in the middle of nowhere 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋