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Author Message dee_0076 Yahoo User Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2007 6:22 pm    Post subject: Wedding gift? What should we get (boyfriend and I) for a friend of his that is 57 years old. This is his first marriage (to highschool sweetheart) but they have everything. They also have more money than they need, so that is not an option either. Is the appropriate time to go for the "gag" gift? Something sentamental isn't really an option either since we don't really have any pictures of them together or anything. Ideas? Back to top Erica W Yahoo User Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2007 6:28 pm    Post subject: If you are really close to him, you could get a "gag" gift... but thats not so appropriate as an only gift. You could get the typical "sentamental" stuff that people typically only get at weddings (since it is his first marriage)... like a nice engraved frame, or monogrammed his and her bath sets... Back to top hollywoodmelody Yahoo User Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2007 6:31 pm    Post subject: Why not make something. That comes straight from your heart and they would appreciate the time and effort it took both of you to do. Back to top beach mama Yahoo User Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2007 6:31 pm    Post subject: I like giving a pic nic basket with wine, crackers, something sweet, glasses (you can get their names on them), candles, maybe a blanket. All they need to do is supply the fruit and cheese! Hope this helps Back to top xinerevelle Yahoo User Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2007 6:32 pm    Post subject: How about something that is more of an experience or something that is really special and personalized? Like a couples massage, or a fishing trip for the couple, or a book/wine/beer/fruit of the month club, or monogrammed towels/silver/crystal? I had friends who got married in their late 40s (second marriage for each) and I got them a really neat stone that has their last name and their year of marriage engraved in it. For Example: "Smiths, Established 2003". They have it by their front door and see it every time they walk into their house. Back to top Library Eyes Yahoo User Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2007 6:32 pm    Post subject: no gag gift...it is a wedding, a formal and solemn occasiongo for a Lenox or Waterford Christmas ornament with their year of marriage Back to top Toni Yahoo User Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2007 6:32 pm    Post subject: If they did a registry get them something off their registry. You can also get them a gift card for a home improvement store - every family loves that. Back to top kntsmommy Yahoo User Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2007 6:32 pm    Post subject: If they haven't already had the wedding and reception, take a camera and during the day take pictures and make a collage of the pics. We did this for my grandparents they loved it. Back to top gileswench Yahoo User Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2007 6:39 pm    Post subject: Sentimental doesn't have to mean photographs. You could give something that means something to them without a picture at all.A beautifully illustrated book of love poems, a good bottle of wine and a picnic basket, or a CD of classic love songs would all be sentimental without needing images or information you don't have.Other possibilities include: a day of pampering at a spa, a gift basket of small consumables (coffee or tea, chocolates, jam, crackers, candies, etc.), pretty candles, or even a long letter about what his friendship means to you and how happy you are that he's finally going to marry his high school sweetheart.Just think about your friend and what he means to you. I'm sure you'll find the perfect gift if you look in your heart.And if you do give them a gag gift, be sure to give them something a bit more serious, too. Back to top marabierto1961 Yahoo User Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2007 8:02 pm    Post subject: a porn movie? if nothing else, they will always remember you...... Back to top Kristi H Yahoo User Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2007 8:35 pm    Post subject: I am assuming they didn't register anywhere, or you obviously wouldn't be having this problem, so have you thought of making a donation in their name? I am sure that there is some organization that would be meaningful to them. I think that this would be a senitmental gift that isn't cheesy and makes everyone feel good. It is especially nice when a couple already has all the household items they need and are financially stable. Back to top Dino Yahoo User Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2007 8:37 pm    Post subject: I like beach-mama's idea Back to top

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