What are some unique, sentimental yet inexpensive wedding gifts for the bride/groom to give to thier parents?
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I'm in the same boat as you.\n\nWhat I was thinking I could do for my mother is get a silver plated photo album and have it engraved.\n\nIn the front window of the photo album, I would put her and my father's wedding picture in it. Then, I would leave a spot for me and my fiance's pic. I would put my sis and her husband's pic, my grandparents, aunt's and uncles....and so on and so forth. (Only couples that "lasted" though, ya know?)\n\nGetting the pics might be a little tricky, but I think my mother would really appreciate it. \n\nAlso, for my father, I'm going to go fishing with him (Daddy daughter day) and might give him a cool tackle box with his name dremmeled in.\n\nI'm sure anything you give your parents will be much appreciated.
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How about giving them the gift of YOU! You already have an attitude which will probably come through when you give them their gifts and wait for them to open them. Is dad a sports fan - or theater, opera, ballet, etc? How about GOOD tickets to a game (or other venue) -- and the chance for the two of you to go. Ask him to dinner before hand. Let him choose where - or ask his favorite dish and prepare it. LEARN about the sport, ballet, opera, or whatever before you go so you can talk intelligently about it. Dad will see you as an adult - one he raised right, and will probably not blow off your gift - because the gift is  you! \n\nThe same goes for your mom. Most moms would rather have their children WITH them than giving them something. Or try making something for her. I bet she  still has that little clay ashtray you made in kindergarten. Do you paint, write poetry, crochet, knit, etc.? Handmade means made with love. Does she garden. Give her a certificate promising to spend a whole day in the spring helping get her garden ready for the coming growing season. If you are together, she'll love it. Just be sure to honor the certificate - and when you're done, share a pizza and some talk.\n\nAnother thought I have: Was dad (and/or mom) raised during the Depression or was he poor as a child? These people often have difficulty accepting gifts they see as "not necessary" because they had to be such penny-pinchers when they were younger. It's not the gift, but the idea of spending what they see as an unnecessary amount on something not really needed.\n\nGive them the gift of you - and you can't go wrong! And you might even enjoy it!!!\n\nP.S. If they still seem to be unappreciative, accept that this is who they are - and love them anyway. After all, they are your parents. You wouldn't be here to complain if they hadn't given you life.
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Happy Birthday!! Thats sweet that you think of your parents,,why not get them something  :O) I think we give the birthday person gifts to celebrate their life & the fact that they were brought into the world.Maybe you should get yourself a present~ a new bf,,lol.Pamper yourself today,,or go out & see what the wind blows your way,,see what the day shows you :O)
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Perhaps a dinner gift vertificate? Or, something from your country and culture which traditionally expresses gratitude for hospitality. You can explain the significance, when you give it to them. As far as the kids go, until you've known them a while, and are familiar with what they each enjoy - tricky! Why not make a gift certificate good for "A getting to know one another day." The parents and grandparents can make plans and you can "babysit." Share stories of your own experiences, at their ages, and ask them how their experiences mirror or differ from yours.
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You sound like such a thoughtful person! You also seem very well-spoken. You should write her a poem or a nice letter telling her why you appreciate and love her. You could make a frame for it, or if you have a tiny bit of money, you could buy a premade frame at a craft store for under $3 and decorate it.\n\nYou could also take a picture, or have a picture taken of you and siblings/pets/dad/other important family member.\n\nI am almost 26 and my mom still prefers the handmade gifts, even when I have money to buy her something nice.
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Photo albums engraved with their last name or initials on the cover, those are nice.  Or how about some nice silver photo frames in 5 x 7 and 8 x 10 sizes?  My other idea is to think of something that they both enjoy doing together (for example, camping, tennis, etc) and get them something that involves that.  If they both like the outdoors you could get them a BBQ grill set.
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Bring wine for the father and get something else for the mom like a box of chocolates or something.  Nothing too personal but a token gift. If you bring flowers for the mom, she'll be charmed.
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log on to theknot.com website, and you can find many places for not only favors but also other wedding stuff. It is really helpful and you can also get recommendations for florists, caterers, etc.
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If you have the time, create a gift with 40 items. If you have lots and lots of time, find something that will remind them of every year. \n\nFor example, if they went on a honeymoon someplace, try and get a postcard of where their honeymoon was. Year 2 could be a sketch of where they lived, or a toy model of the car they had at the time. For the year they had a baby, see if you can find something from that baby, same with drawings or pictures their kids had made.\n\nThis doesn't have to be something they have to keep, rather it's just a little treasure box of memories. If you'd prefer to keep it really easy and space-saving, look for one special photo from each year, scan the and then create a cd picture album.
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something sentimental\n\nSince you have been together for so long, he doesn't need to be impressed with expensive gifts. Give him something where he knows some thought was put into it.
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Wow, beyond what you have already listed, I can't think of anything really. How about buying each other a gift on eBay (limit how much spent) with the idea that you want to send them something they think the other would truly love.\n\nHow about a mutual blog in planning the wedding? That way when the date is close, you can break out your list with all the flower type, colors, location etc. all ready.
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what about something like off buy a gift .com or even just a simple box with pictures of you and him inside or things that you know he likes, more personal instead of monetry value.... and special little things it isn't always about things that cost alot of money, but more the effort of something that capturing the heart, but them I am an old romantic!!
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You can make a "gift certificate book." Each certificate could be something different like, "A Free Massage," "Home Made Dinner of his choice," "Breakfast in Bed," etc.\n\nOr if you've been with him for a while, you can make him a scrapbook with photos, magazine cut outs, inside jokes, movie/concert ticket stubs, etc... \n\nBe creative :)
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I would say you, but then again you already know this and wouldn't be asking right? \nI did three things for my fiance (husband on Saturday) I made him a scrapbook of us and things that have happened since we met, I got him a bride/groom ornament, and I made him a love letter that explains to him how I feel about him.\nYou could get him a watch, or a bracelet. You could buy him a beer mug engraved, you could get him a picture frame. Here are some websites that you could try out fo some ideas.\nhttp://www.poetrygift.com/bridegroom.html\nhttp://www.findgift.com/Occasions/Wedding/Bride-to-Groom\nCongratulations!!!
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No wedding ring.... How about a 'Mother's Ring'? These are somewhat inexpensive, with only having one child right now. ;-)\n\nHow about a day off, next Saturday. He baby-sits, and you have a day out to have fun. No cost, but every mom likes a day off.\n\nA family portrait? If the frame costs too much, just buy the picture.\n\nYou could make that dinner & move a bit special... how about that special dessert you never order? \n\nWhen I was a newly wed, and we had our first.. funds were tight too. He bought me a nice little wooden jewelry box. Not expensive to most folks, but for us it was. Today that baby is now married with four of her own... and I still have my little jewelry box.\n\nJust remind him, it's the thought not the price.
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any thing that is hand made and crafty looking.  Try hand stamped candles, home made soap with dried flowers tied to it.  Check out Martha Swerts "Weddings" She usually has a lot of good ideas.
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I want to be surprised with anything sentimental or romantic.Nothing expensive maybe something handmade so I know it was more thoughtful.