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Repost from LIW - Gift Suggestions Needed

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WoodIAm
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Repost from LIW - Gift Suggestions Needed

I'm going to a wedding this weekend and of course waited until the last minute to get a gift. I really don't want to give them cash. They would appreciate a gift more. For my wedding, she had my invite framed. I was going to have that done for her, but she did it first. Any ideas for a really special gift? TIA

Posted 9/7/05 1:51 PM
 
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Shorty
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Re: Repost from LIW - Gift Suggestions Needed

how about a honeymoon basket, or a wedding night basket?

wine, champagne, glasses, snacks, and a few other nice things? (i'm blanking on what else to put in there...)

I don't know how much you're looking to spend, but you could make a very nice basket relatively inexpensively.

Posted 9/7/05 1:53 PM
 

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Re: Repost from LIW - Gift Suggestions Needed

Posted by WoodIAm

I'm going to a wedding this weekend and of course waited until the last minute to get a gift. I really don't want to give them cash. They would appreciate a gift more. For my wedding, she had my invite framed. I was going to have that done for her, but she did it first. Any ideas for a really special gift? TIA



She must have really thought the idea was great and did it for you - I'm sure she would love it done for her wedding too... just a thought.

Posted 9/7/05 1:55 PM
 

WoodIAm
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Re: Repost from LIW - Gift Suggestions Needed

That's a great idea. I could have it put in their room for after the reception. I would spend as much as I would give them in cash. She is the type that really appreciates thoughtful gifts.

They are moving to California the day after the wedding, so no Honeymoon.

Posted 9/7/05 1:56 PM
 

Janice
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Re: Repost from LIW - Gift Suggestions Needed

I recently bought a house plaque from restoration hardware. the couples name, est. 2005, and their address.

or maybe a gift certificate to preserve her dress

have fun!!

Posted 9/7/05 1:57 PM
 

WoodIAm
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Re: Repost from LIW - Gift Suggestions Needed

Thanks! I love the plaque idea! It's ok to put his last name on it even if she is hyphenating right?

Posted 9/7/05 2:04 PM
 

Janice
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Re: Repost from LIW - Gift Suggestions Needed

I would think it is okay. Not sure thoughChat Icon

Posted 9/7/05 2:07 PM
 

dpli
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Re: Repost from LIW - Gift Suggestions Needed

Posted by WoodIAm

Thanks! I love the plaque idea! It's ok to put his last name on it even if she is hyphenating right?



I don't know about that, some people are touchy about it. I didn't change my name, but it doesn't bother me if people call us "the Smiths". I have other friends who kept the maiden name that would take issue with it. Can you ask her discreetly?

I really wanted someone to do the inviation thing for me, but no one did and now I will have to do it myself - just like everything else wedding related.Chat Icon

Posted 9/7/05 2:22 PM
 

WoodIAm
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Re: Repost from LIW - Gift Suggestions Needed

Posted by dpli

Posted by WoodIAm

Thanks! I love the plaque idea! It's ok to put his last name on it even if she is hyphenating right?



I don't know about that, some people are touchy about it. I didn't change my name, but it doesn't bother me if people call us "the Smiths". I have other friends who kept the maiden name that would take issue with it. Can you ask her discreetly?

I really wanted someone to do the inviation thing for me, but no one did and now I will have to do it myself - just like everything else wedding related.Chat Icon



I actually got two.
You can have one of mine Chat Icon

Posted 9/7/05 2:23 PM
 

dpli
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Re: Repost from LIW - Gift Suggestions Needed

Posted by WoodIAm

I actually got two.
You can have one of mine Chat Icon



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Posted 9/7/05 2:25 PM
 

november12003
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Re: Repost from LIW - Gift Suggestions Needed

As a side gift, the best gift I received was a small photo album of our wedding ceremony. One of our groomsmen's wives took a ton of pictures and had then developed at a 1 hour photo in between the ceremony and reception. She gave us the album during our cocktail hour...it was such a surprise and a great gift!!

Posted 9/7/05 2:43 PM
 

dpli
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Re: Repost from LIW - Gift Suggestions Needed

JoAnne, I thought of something I got as a gift that was really special. I didn't register for it, but my mom's dear friend gave us a Lenox nativity and creche. It is really beautiful and very special, and something that I will put out every year and think of them.

Posted 9/7/05 2:43 PM
 

WoodIAm
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Re: Repost from LIW - Gift Suggestions Needed

Posted by november12003

As a side gift, the best gift I received was a small photo album of our wedding ceremony. One of our groomsmen's wives took a ton of pictures and had then developed at a 1 hour photo in between the ceremony and reception. She gave us the album during our cocktail hour...it was such a surprise and a great gift!!



WOW! How thoughtful!

Posted 9/7/05 3:27 PM
 

WoodIAm
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Re: Repost from LIW - Gift Suggestions Needed

Posted by dpli

JoAnne, I thought of something I got as a gift that was really special. I didn't register for it, but my mom's dear friend gave us a Lenox nativity and creche. It is really beautiful and very special, and something that I will put out every year and think of them.



That is something she would cherish! Thanks for the ideas ladies!

Message edited 9/7/2005 3:35:46 PM.

Posted 9/7/05 3:28 PM
 
 

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