Wedding Gifts For The Parents Of The Bride And Groom
It is traditional for the happy couple to present their parents with special gifts which can be keepsakes from the wedding day.
The wedding of a daughter or son is a very happy and proud day for the parents. Typically the bride and groom will buy a separate gift for each parents. The gift may be anything you choose as their are no rules. However many couples these days will buy a keepsake gift which the parent can treasure forever. Some keepsakes are also practical.
For example a wedding tankards can be engraved with a special message, and used if the recipient wishes to. Similarly hip flasks and pocket watches make excellent practical keepsake gifts.
Many gifts for mother and fathers of the bride and groom can be engraved with text and even photographs. The technology allows for fine engraving to be carried out and some gift stores will give this service free of charge with gifts purchased.
Some couples buy flowers for the mothers. This does not take much imagination and as flowers already form part of the wedding ceremony it is nice to think a little further and buy a gift that will keep for years and hold memories.
There are some beautiful gifts available for mother of the bride and mother of the groom. Ideas include handbag mirrors, engraved glass gifts, photo frames, business card cases, carriage clocks, wine boxes, and personalised slippers.
For the father of the bride and father of the groom ideas include hip flasks, tankards, engraved glassware, photo frames, chess sets, cigar cutters and even funny t shirts.
Because there are so many gifts available on the market it is crucial to consider the individuals personality and likes and dislikes to ensure that hte recipient will appreciate the gift.
Regarding how much money should be spent there are no hard and fast rules apart to say that a similar amount can be spent on each of the four - the mother of the groom, mother of the bride, father of the bride and father of the groom.
The parents may not still be married, and there may even be tension if the parents are divorced and other partners are involved. A wedding is an occasion where everybody is expected to make the ultimate effort for the bride and groom.
Some couple may choose to buy the partners who are not biological parents a gift, especially if this person has given them support and positively influenced their lives. The wedding is your wedding and so you must make the best decisions which will make the day perfect for your and your intended.
More couples marry abroad and celebrate the wedding with a party on their return home. If this is what you plan to do then the gifts which would normally be presented during the wedding reception can be presented in the same way at your wedding party. Videos can be played back, and photo banners pinned up at the venue.
However the bride and groom can help by considering the finer details such as involving relevant parties in photographs, and the seating arrangements for example.
When you are looking for an online store check out the reviews and social bookmarking sites and you will get a true picture of the type of company that you may be dealing with.
Check if there is a charge for personazing your gift and if it will be printed or engraved, and finally check delivery prices and times.
Wishing you a wonderful wedding with cherished memories.
by: Suzy Powell
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