I am planning on getting my sister and her groom a gift certificate for a night a nearby resort. They aren't going on a honeymoon and have a toddler son. My mom has offered to babysit (I live out of of town) for them when they want to go. Would you enjoy this or feel that it was too intrusive?
I told the groom's mother what I was planning and she thought it was too intrusive to assume that they would want to go there.
2007-07-15 03:19:14 · 37 answers · asked by NoTurningBackNow 5 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Do IT!!!! I am getting married in March and we have a 4 year old son and won't be taking a honeymoon If I had that gift we would LOVE IT!!!!!
2007-07-15 03:23:52 · answer #1 · answered by jenn p 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I think its a great idea! It is very generous of you to want to give them a night alone! I would enjoy it very much, and I think they will too.
As far as the groom's mother goes, just ignore it. You know you sister better than she does. What couple wouldn't enjoy a night alone together at a nice resort! I don't think it is at all intrusive. It is great of your mom to offer to babysit too! That takes a lot of stress out of trying to find a sitter.
Just a side note, if dinner isn't included at the resort, you could always suggest a restaurant gift card to anyone who asks you what they should get the couple. Then dinner would be covered too! Also, a nice bottle of champagne in the room would be an added touch!
Don't worry about what anyone else thinks. You are getting them a great gift! What a nice sister! :)
2007-07-15 03:28:23 · answer #2 · answered by Mia1385 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think that is a wonderful, thoughtful gift. My fiance and I have a one year old and I would love to receive something like that for a wedding gift! Does your sister feel comfortable leaving her son for an overnight or two? That would be the only problem, I know some moms don't like to be away from their kids overnight. If not, then I think it is a wonderful gift, just make sure the gift certificate doesn't expire too soon as they will need time to plan for it. I don't know what the groom's mother's problem is, maybe she's just old fashioned.
2007-07-15 06:02:06 · answer #3 · answered by lkn4trth 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is very thoughtful gift they are sure to be grateful for!
Since it is a gift certificate (and not a reservation) it isn't intrusive at all! They can pick a day that is great for both of them (and the child) and go enjoy themselves!
As the mother of a one year-old I would be extremely grateful for this gift! I think the mother of the groom is probably concerned that your gift will be better than hers!
2007-07-15 04:30:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A gift is something that is supposed to be unique and is given for the pleasure of the recipients. Don't be swayed by someone's opinion as to "intrusiveness". It sounds like a totally logical gift idea.
If, however, the groom's mother has caused you to doubt your original idea, give the equivalent in cash or gift certificate stating your original idea but giving the newlyweds their own option.
Good Luck
2007-07-15 03:26:12 · answer #5 · answered by snvffy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think that is so gracious of you and I feel it is very appropriate. Your sister and her husband will love your gift and will enjoy their honeymoon night. It is not intrusive at all. Use your own judgement, as your sister is part of this wedding too, so go with your idea and don't consult anyone else. Too many cooks spoil the soup if you know what I mean.
2007-07-18 13:05:17 · answer #6 · answered by cardgirl2 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would love that as a gift. I don't think that is too intrusive. If someone paid for a night to a resort for me, and my mom would babysit. I'd be packed and gone in a heartbeat! Way to think out of the box!
2007-07-15 13:43:42 · answer #7 · answered by LoveWithNoBoundaries 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that gift idea is great under the circumstances of a child being at home, it will give them at least one night of privacy and care free conditions, which would be good for both of them. Just give them what you think they would enjoy and do not bother asking anyone if it would be too instrusive or not. The resort would be much better than a one night stand at some motel.
2007-07-18 22:23:45 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should give your sister and her groom the gift certificate and do not listen to what his mother says or thinks about it. That is a very nice gift. Yes I would enjoy the gift myself.
2007-07-15 09:03:22 · answer #9 · answered by Heidi T 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Typically, I'm not crazy about people giving "gifts" for wedding; however, I do like your concept because you are providing them with a chance to be alone as hubby and wife. However, I do feel that one night is a bit short and the resort might be too local for them. It might be better for you to get a gift certificate for a two-night's stay (preferably a romance package) at chain resort that they can use at a hotel anywhere in the country at any time. Then they could plan a little get-a-way out of town at a place of their choosing. If you can't afford the two nights, make sure the 1 night is a pretty nice package with dinner and champage or something, otherwise it might appear like a more whimpish gift than if it were just a gift of money; you know what I mean? If you do decide to get this for them, you might want to give it to them a day or two before the wedding so that they could have the option of preparing to use it on their wedding night. Great and thoughtful concept!
2007-07-15 03:44:08 · answer #10 · answered by Sondra 6 · 0⤊ 4⤋