I’m giving my sister away Saturday. I have no clue what to get her and her soon-to-be. I don’t want to give something generic, and I don’t want to give a glorified birhtday present. She moved out on her own about two months ago, and he will be moving from his parents house into her appartment, so I believe they do not fall into the “for those who have everything” category. So… what’s a very useful item that you would appreciate recieving as a gift, but no one gave you for your wedding?
A decent, fancy coffee maker if she has a need for one, or any other major kitchen appliance you think they might need (toaster, toaster oven, blender).
50 lottery tickets, or those scratcher games (they’re more fun, but the prizes are smaller).
I like to give picnic baskets or ice cream makers…the kind you have to sit around together and crank. Can’t stay mad when you’re sharing ice cream-cranking duty, and it’s the perfect time to talk. Couples need to do things together!
As an aside, I was helping a customer select a wedding gift for her cousin, who had asked for something personalized for herself. I asked the customer if her cousin realized the wedding gift is for two people, and not just something for the bride herself. Apparently this bride is a bit self-centered.
Yes! Remember the groom. Two young people just starting out need some basic tools. Screwdrivers, hammer, some nails, some screws, stuff like that. Decorator duct tape! You can make up a basket of nice bath oils and stuff for the bride, or go get her a really fancy silk wrap.
I would consider their fanancial situation. If they’re struggling then make it something practical, like towels or linens or an appliance that they need. If they’re doing well then you might consider something more frivolous, like the hotel getaway or the event tickets.
I would consider their financial situation. If they’re struggling then make it something practical, like towels, or linens, or an appliance that they need. If they’re doing well then you might consider something more frivolous, like the hotel getaway, or the event tickets.
One thing I noticed when I moved out (not got married) was that you don’t really get to take pictures with you because they belong to mom and dad.
Do you have any pictures of you and her as kids? How about you, her and him? If not, can you arrange to take one of the 3 of you before Saturday? Get the pics and put them in nice frames.
If I got this from my brother I’d fall over, I’d be so touched Obviously you are important to her if you’re giving her away.
I would suggest some two-player board games. Ivylad and I enjoyed Pente and Mastermind, you know, games where you don’t need more than two players to make it worthwhile (Monopoly, Parcheesi, etc.).
Do they like to play computer games together? Ivylad and I enjoy strategic/role-playing games, where he’ll play and I’ll keep track of where he needs to go next and what he needs to find next and look up stuff in the compendium for him (no, that weapon is not worth it, whoa, that bad guy is 500 hit points, watch out) and warning him when his characters are low on health, etc. Basically, he drives and I hold the map.
You’d have to know their tastes and style and how they are setting up their place…but…can any bed have too many king/queen sized goose-down comforters…? This is their first apartment, and whether you want to hear it or not, it’d be getting a lot of use.
How about a box full of all the kitchen gadgets? The costs can add up if you have to get them all at the same time, and you usually don’t realize you don’t have one until half way through cooking dinner. Measuring spoons, spatulas, a can opener, a cork screw, potato peeler, etc. Basically, walk into the kitchen aisle someplace, look at the wall-o-stuff, and buy one of all the ones you ever use.
Wrap them all individually, or put them all loose in a box and have the most mysterious sounding present there.
Obviously you are important to her if you’re giving her away.