|
|
Post by Kpatch on Feb 5, 2015 11:05:54 GMT -5
I was invited to a wedding by a woman I worked with 10 years ago. I see her once a year and would call her more of a friendly acquaintance than a friend. She and her fiance are 60+ years old. I am planning to attend the wedding. It will be a great opportunity to catch up with people I used to work with, and of course to wish the couple well.
So under these circumstances, what's an appropriate gift? I don't know if she's registered anywhere. The invitation did not specify, so let's assume for the sake of this thread that she's not.
Help.
|
|
|
|
Post by mae00 on Feb 5, 2015 11:12:51 GMT -5
A gift card to like Bed Bath & Beyond or a store like that would be good, a gift card to a nice restaurant, or just a prepaid Visa card that they can use anywhere. I'm sure they probably have most of what they need already, so that would allow them to get/do something that they may not do for themselves.
|
|
|
|
Post by fluffysmom on Feb 5, 2015 15:03:29 GMT -5
I like the idea of a gift card to Bed Bath and Beyond or somewhere else that they can purchase new towels, sheets or kitchen items.
|
|
|
|
Post by stickywicket on Feb 5, 2015 17:16:25 GMT -5
Yes, I think a gift card either to BBB or a nice restaurant would be a great gift!
|
|
|
|
Post by kathyj on Feb 5, 2015 18:57:50 GMT -5
I agree, the gift cards are a great idea. The restaurant idea is nice - they can relax after all the wedding planning, etc.
|
|
|
|
Post by unavitasegreta on Feb 5, 2015 19:49:14 GMT -5
Yep, gift card. Or something family-oriented or a housewares item specially for hosting large groups/a blended family.
|
|
|
|
Post by Kpatch on Mar 8, 2015 11:45:23 GMT -5
Okay, I took your all advice. I just got back from BBB. I bought a frame and a gift card. I put the invitation in the frame and the gift card on top of the frame. This is the frame. Pretty, right?  They had a wrapping station and I can't wrap to save my life, so a lovely young lady who works there took the time to wrap it for me. It's not perfect, I think I will true up the sides a bit, but now I am done.  I wrote a note on the sleeve of the gift card. Should I get a regular card also and put it on the outside of the box? What does everyone think? |
|
|
|
Post by UhSir on Mar 8, 2015 12:03:17 GMT -5
Lovely! I like to put a regular card with gifts.
|
|
|
|
Post by unavitasegreta on Mar 8, 2015 12:52:49 GMT -5
It looks very pretty! Yes, get a small card to put on the top of the box.
|
|
|
|
Post by fluffysmom on Mar 8, 2015 16:28:20 GMT -5
The gift looks very nice. I would include a wedding card.
|
|
|
|
Post by stickywicket on Mar 11, 2015 7:43:39 GMT -5
Kpatch, awesome idea! It looks great! The frame is very pretty. You could put a wedding card on it if you wanted.
|
|
|
|
Post by janette on Mar 15, 2016 3:22:58 GMT -5
I see that topic died one year ago, but i came here thanks to google... I have the same problem now, and I have few ideas:
just money, maybe this gift card (as you advised here), or what about some totally crazy, original, like buying a star? Not only name a star, buy owe it? I found Kingdom of Universe shop and I'm wondering if it's good idea...
|
|
|
|
Post by DancingDays on Mar 15, 2016 7:12:59 GMT -5
I saw the thread title "Wedding Gift Ideas" and thought it was about Chad's and Abby's wedding. HAHAHA!!!!  If that were the case, I'd buy lots and lots of therapy with anyone BUT Marlena. Both and Chad and Abby could use a ton of therapy. |
|
|
|
Post by UhSir on Jun 4, 2016 12:52:41 GMT -5
I took your idea for the wedding shower I'm going to. The couple are established in their home so I got a multi-picture frame that is several small frames attached. I might go back and buy one for myself. LOL
|
|
|
|
Post by kenelm3 on Mar 7, 2017 23:01:17 GMT -5
Next week have to attend my friend’s wedding. Planning to give wrist watch to the couple. Along with that will have flowers to show my love for them. Will order fresh and his favorite flowers from Floral Delivery. They give amazing flowers at decent price. |
|
