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One of my close friends has finally, after 44 years of being single, decided to get married!
This is his first, as is his wife-to-be. Neither have any children. They are both successful career people who are in need of nothing. They already have homes, cars, furnishings⦠you get the point. The wedding is going to be small, only about 90 people. It is a Catholic wedding with a reception dinner following at a resort hotel.
I have not been to weddings in years with people that are not âkidsâ just starting out.
My question, what would be a customary and normal gift to give to this couple?
One last point, I am one of two Best Men in the wedding party⦠So I donât know if that matters one way or another.
Answer
having been married with a huge shower where the women got me all linens (table, bed, towels), silverware, crystal, formal china, even this one, it's so great: a TOOLBOX with everything that i still use, then, at the wedding, nothing less than $100 in each couple's envelope (this was in 1980, so today, it's $250), which helps pay for the wedding and honeymoon,
since you are in the wedding party, you MOST DEFINITELY give a gift of distinction and expense.
why don't you make their life after marriage a life of leisure?
1. paid moving and packing expenses;
2. paid maid services (make sure he or she doesn't steal);
3. paid dry cleaning and laundry/ironing services for a year;
4. water filtration system for their kitchen along with a set of very thick, old fashioned, large water glasses (nice after a heated night together);
5. gift certificates for professional masseuses to come by with their tables and give them massages (no, no escort service: certified massage therapists);
6. paid services at the beauty parlor and barber;
7. to the groom: gift certificate for 12 months of flower deliveries;
8. their invitation, framed professionally, tasteful decorations included in the frame--ask the professional framer for ideas;
9. always, cash is a good idea, but combine it with something else, such as putting twenties, tens, fives, fifties, etc., into different picture frames: a combo gift.
that is what i would like if i were to marry again at my age: i would like for my life to be easy. i'd especially like that if i work full time. how nice it would be to come home to an immaculate house without worrying about anything but a tip--i think you get my drift.
have a lot of fun at the wedding--you have a very special role!
having been married with a huge shower where the women got me all linens (table, bed, towels), silverware, crystal, formal china, even this one, it's so great: a TOOLBOX with everything that i still use, then, at the wedding, nothing less than $100 in each couple's envelope (this was in 1980, so today, it's $250), which helps pay for the wedding and honeymoon,
since you are in the wedding party, you MOST DEFINITELY give a gift of distinction and expense.
why don't you make their life after marriage a life of leisure?
1. paid moving and packing expenses;
2. paid maid services (make sure he or she doesn't steal);
3. paid dry cleaning and laundry/ironing services for a year;
4. water filtration system for their kitchen along with a set of very thick, old fashioned, large water glasses (nice after a heated night together);
5. gift certificates for professional masseuses to come by with their tables and give them massages (no, no escort service: certified massage therapists);
6. paid services at the beauty parlor and barber;
7. to the groom: gift certificate for 12 months of flower deliveries;
8. their invitation, framed professionally, tasteful decorations included in the frame--ask the professional framer for ideas;
9. always, cash is a good idea, but combine it with something else, such as putting twenties, tens, fives, fifties, etc., into different picture frames: a combo gift.
that is what i would like if i were to marry again at my age: i would like for my life to be easy. i'd especially like that if i work full time. how nice it would be to come home to an immaculate house without worrying about anything but a tip--i think you get my drift.
have a lot of fun at the wedding--you have a very special role!
Gift ideas for my 18 year old cousin?
ConverseBu
we are total opposites so i really need help coming up with ideas
she is a cheerleader, works at a tanning salon, rides horses, is really girlie
i know she loved hollister but that's all i got her last year
she already has a laptop, ipod, digital camera, and camcorderer
she lives where it is cold and snows a lot
any suggestions help
thank you in advance
Answer
Maybe something warm and comfortable and just kind of nice, like a cashmere or alpaca scarf, gloves, had, even socks? It depends on your budget. I just ordered from this place, so I'm hoping it's a good idea, and the woman I bought them for will like it, but, here's a link to Alpaca scarves (there are lots of pages there, and prices range from about $30-$90). Other cool stuff, too:
http://www.alpacaboutique.com/Alpaca_Scarves_s/140.htm
Other than that, a certificate for having her hair done or peek if you know what brand her favorite make-up and stuff is, you could look for something else in that line.
Maybe something warm and comfortable and just kind of nice, like a cashmere or alpaca scarf, gloves, had, even socks? It depends on your budget. I just ordered from this place, so I'm hoping it's a good idea, and the woman I bought them for will like it, but, here's a link to Alpaca scarves (there are lots of pages there, and prices range from about $30-$90). Other cool stuff, too:
http://www.alpacaboutique.com/Alpaca_Scarves_s/140.htm
Other than that, a certificate for having her hair done or peek if you know what brand her favorite make-up and stuff is, you could look for something else in that line.
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