My sister-in-law got pregnant and has decided to get married. Both my sister-in-law and her soon-to-be husband will be living with her parents. What would you give as a wedding gift? The wedding is next Saturday. She's hispanic but doesn't speak Spanish (mentioning only if needed as a hint or clue). Please only serious answers. Thank you.
2007-04-06 12:53:01 · 21 answers · asked by kwfl070405 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
OK, DO NOT get them baby stuff, because the fact she's pregnant may not be general knowledge, and it's completely inappropriate for a wedding gift anyway. As she gets closer to her due date, I'm sure SOMEONE will throw her a BABY SHOWER--that's when the baby gifts would be appropriate.
Honestly, I wouldn't even think about it being a "shotgun" wedding. It's a wedding, plain and simple, so you get them a wedding gift. If they're registered someplace, then get them something off their registry, if not, I like to give towels (because you can NEVER have too many towels), bedsheets (same thing), or a gift card to a store like Bed Bath and Beyond. If you're close, a personalized gift would be lovely. You could even get a pre-made scrapbook for their courtship and wedding, and start it with any photos you already have of them.
2007-04-06 14:10:58 · answer #1 · answered by basketcase88 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Shotgun Wedding Ideas
2016-11-12 02:52:50 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd put a gift card for as much as you can afford attached to something personal they could both enjoy.... nice picture frame? They could put a wedding photo or a baby picture in it later.
No baby gift, that comes at the shower, not at a wedding, no matter how far along she will be. Let her enjoy her moment, they're doing the right thing by getting married, honor that decision.
2007-04-06 13:32:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Forget the fact she's pregnant. This is the COUPLE'S day regardless of the upcoming blessed event. If they are registered, then use that as a guide. If not, then any household item is a good gift. If you still unsure, a thoughtful card, with a wedding theme gift card for Target, Kohl's, Wal Mart, etc. That way they know you about them as a COUPLE not the "situation" .
Good luck... make sure they feel its about them on their day...the baby talk will come soon enough. :)
2007-04-06 13:43:32 · answer #4 · answered by jeaniesfloral 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
These kids, while living in the same house as the parents, will be working toward establishing their own home. Look around the house, and recognize that the two of them will need to eventually move out on their own and will need to collect such things as :
Kitchen items
Bed and Bath items of their own,
memorable photos or music or books
Their own decorating items, rugs, pictures, mirror
Cleaning tools (vacuum, step-stool etc.)
picnic items
Household tools are very helpful.
and, eventually,
baby items including a rocking chair.
Some meaningful family heirlooms.
household furnishings (as space allows)
Even if this couple does not use the item you choose right away, they will find it very useful or sentimental as they move into their own home.
It may sound a little corny, but my dad gave us something we have used again and again over the past years - He bought us $100 or more worth of tools for the yard and around the house. My mother gave us a full-length mirror and some very nice heavy silverware. All of these items we use daily.
If I were moving into someone else's house, I think I would like to use my own sheets, pillows and towels to make it feel like my home too.
2007-04-06 13:20:06 · answer #5 · answered by Hope 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I take it you received a wedding invitation. I always like to use the invitation as the gift. You can frame it or embellish it and frame it. If you're not craftsy, you could find a scrapbooking store that offers classes and pay someone there to make a pretty picture for you. Something they will cherish forever - at least as long as the marriage. But, something that can also be passed on to the child.
2007-04-06 13:00:25 · answer #6 · answered by Jerry W 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sadly, I had almost the same thing happen to me two months ago ... I knew everyone would be giving my sister-in-law money, but I wanted to give her something special. I ran out to the Things Remembered at the mall and had a silver framed engraved with both their names and the wedding date on it. It only cost me around $40 and they did it in under an hour. It was personal and greatly appreciated by both the bride and groom ... it made the day feel more real. Hope this helps!
2007-04-06 12:58:47 · answer #7 · answered by Lindsey D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This question is just begging for all sorts of rude comments. Ouch.
O.K. Let's be nice.
Anyway, how can she be your sister-in-law if she's not married yet? Or, do you mean step-sister?
I really don't know the relationship here, but I guess I'll just assume it's someone close.
How about some sort of kitchen appliance? A nice quality one. It's better to get the expensive version of something small than to get the cheapo version of something bigger.
2007-04-06 12:59:20 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
what about cowboy hat? like in western movies
or belts with toy ammunition. That's really fun wedding idea!
2007-04-06 14:41:28 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are they registered somewhere for gifts? Ask them. If not, I'd say money, because they could probably use it right now.
2007-04-06 13:12:44 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋