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lauren s
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 Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 2:36 pm Post subject: Best wedding gift to give to a couple who has everything? |
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| We are three bridesmaids (in our 20s) who are looking for a wedding gift for our childhood friend. She is very wealthy and already owns her own home. We're looking for a unique gift without just giving them a check. They've already paid for everything on the honeymoon and they are not very artsy (so theater is out of the question)...please we need some good ideas...we're running out of time!! |
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TotalRecipeHound
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| Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 2:46 pm Post subject: |
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| This won't help you, but I just had to say it. I attended the wedding of a filthy rich co-worker. I liked both him and his bride, but had little money myself. Based on a joke that I won't be sharing here, I bought him a cap with fabric peas and butter on top and her's had armadillo ears. I understand it caused quite a sensation with the family when they opened the gifts after returning from their honeymoon. He wore the cap into work to show it off AND they even wore them during their 20 year anniversary party.The point here is that you've known this gal all her life and you can get her something very personal to share with her new hubby that nobody else could possibly understand. |
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Suz123
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| Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 2:47 pm Post subject: |
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| Tickets to a concert, play, movie, or sporting event you know they would enjoy.A good bottle of champagne.Gift certificate for dinner at a romantic restaurant.Rose bush for the yard, or plant for the house.Fruit of the month club from Harry and David?http://www.harryanddavid.com/gifts/store/gift____fruit-of-the-month-club-giftsGift card to Lowe's or Home Depot. Everyone needs something for the house eventually.Gift certificate to a grocery store. Everyone has to buy groceries.Sheets, Towels, Glasses. They wear out eventually or they break and need to be replaced. Everyone enjoys Egyptian cotton sheets with a high thread count.Gift cards for the car wash. I know that is not expensive, but it is useful.Gift certificate for couple's massages at the spa.Subscriptions to their favorite magazines.Have their wedding invitation prettily framed for them. |
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September 08 Bride
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| Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 2:48 pm Post subject: |
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| give her something personal. a photo frame college of all of you that she can put up in her house (nothing to over the top or tacky or she may resent you). or a scrapbook of your lives together growing up. |
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jahvar's mama
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| Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 2:49 pm Post subject: |
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| My friend was in the same situation and she had pictures of the bride and groom, from the time they first meet until they got engaged, matted and put in a frame. They loved they idea and it was there fav gift. |
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emma c
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| Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 2:55 pm Post subject: |
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| what about something from your childhood - like a photo of fun day out etc or a book of memories - it'd be compltly personal and unique. |
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protectedbybatman
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| Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 2:58 pm Post subject: |
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I agree with "jahvar's mama." If this is a childhood friend, you girls should have lots of great pictures of you all through the years. Do something fun with them. Make a collage, for instance, and have it professionally matted and framed. Or, if they're philanthropic, make a donation on their behalf to their favorite charity. Basically, in this instance, it truly is the thought that counts. The more thought and effort you put into a gift that is truly meaningful, the more the bride will truly appreciate it.  |
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riversconfluence
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| Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 3:15 pm Post subject: |
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| The first 3 answerers have some good ideas, if they have everything, you do have to get creative. Gift cards to their fav restaurant, you could even plan an eve for them, movie gift card, ice cream gift card, restaurant gift card, even gas card. Get a keepsake that will go with their household. Some lovely candlesticks, a piece of crystal, something that will remind them of you everytime they see it. Get something silly. A icecream maker and recipes, a snowcone maker. There is a margarita maker out there now. A tea maker with a selection of teas. Be sure and include whatever it takes to make whatever it is, as possible. and pick something they love. Kits are cool right now, a wine and cheese kit[a bottle of good stuff and a cheese cutter], a margarita kit[you could really go nuts with that one, Margaritaville t-shirts, flipflops, a line of tropical lights, silly napkins, the glassware, the booze and the mixer]. Pick a country, buy a pan, and fill it with things needed to cook it, and a cookbook. A wok, a cook book, the gizmo to stir with, some oils and flavorings would appeal to someone with basic cooking skills. Do Italian, Chinese, Mexican. Someone suggested a picnic basket, filled with the appropropriate picnic items. Some of those come with the utensils and plates and glasses. Add a tablecloth, a bottle of wine, a nice steady candle[and matches].A evening at home kit: hot chocolate, a tin of cookies, a snuggly acrilic blanket, a gift card for Blockbuster, even some popcorn. If they have a real woodburning fireplace, think of something there. Some of those pinecones that have colors, a box of long matches. If they don't find one of those videotapes that have a movie of a fireplace. Even put in a cd of romantic music, their idea of that.A selection of gormet coffees. |
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emmie
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| Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 4:06 pm Post subject: |
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| anything personalized with their monogram |
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corrine
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| Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 5:52 pm Post subject: |
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| I have given this on quite a few occasions, including my mothers second wedding. Everyone Loves this, these are great gifts!! http://www.chimesofyourlife.com/This company personalized wind chimes, you can say anything, show your love, blessings, whatever. They even have an inscription page if you cant think of anything to say. Great selection of chime colors,sizes, and different wind sail shapes. |
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truefirstedition
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| Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 6:48 pm Post subject: |
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| I'm in a wedding in August, and all the bridesmaid got together to get the couple these personalized mugs:http://www.raredevice.net/item.php?item_id=294&category_id=21There is also a platter and a bowl that can be similarly customized. |
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Grace
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| Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2008 2:29 am Post subject: |
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| I think you should give the wedding couple something memorable from the heart. Custom handmade figurine is a unique gift for everyone!I would highly recommend you visit http://aweddinggiftidea.comTheir professional artists will make a wonderful figurine of them. I sent them my favorite pictures of my sister and they made incredible "mini-me". That was awesome! My sister was very, very touched and pleased when I gave it to her as wedding gift. |
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smile k
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| Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 7:33 am Post subject: |
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| how about order qdolls?you can visit this link to see detail!Special Gift, Unique Gifthttp://www.qdolls.com |
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hellenwashington
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| Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 12:09 am Post subject: |
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| Check the following website, maybe helpful. Good luck. |
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