Alternative presents for mums

*Louise*

I was planning on getting large bouquets to give to our mums at our reception, but got thinking that, as our venue is 80 miles away, by the time they got them home the flowers could look rather the worse for wear.

So trying to think of something else that would make a ncie gift and convey our thanks for everything.

Any ideas? What's everyone else planning on getting?

lindsey_toffee_girl

what about some nice earrings? or another piece of jewelery

littleredhen

we got ours a nice broach each with their birthstones in

val_84

Im a little confused by this. My OH's parents are divorced and his mum remarried, so to save some awkwardness his grandparents are sitting at the top table. His mum lives miles away so wont really be helping out much, Do I still need to get her a present? Will it be considered exceptionally rude if I dont? My mum knows were trying to keep costs down and doesnt mind not getting a present.

I was thinking of getting his grandma a little present to say thanks but now Im not sure what to do?

lindsey_toffee_girl

I would just get some bunches of flowers out of kidness, maybe a thank you for being there etc. However as I am getting married abroad do I need to do this??
I am getting FI mum some things to open on the day of the wedding so she can feel part of it, got her a tote bag with mother of the groom Vegas 09 and a braclet and a flower ( fake one) but in our wedding colours and I am going to get some flowers sent to her on the day. I have got my own mum just the tote I know she wont mind, not got my Dad anything though, should I?
Sorry for hijacking the post x

*Louise*

I haven't bothered with the Dads tbh, just the mums, I thought they were the traditional ones to buy gifts for.

And they haven't exactly helped out much anyway lol

lindsey_toffee_girl

Its hard isnt it cos you spend so much organising it all then you get presnets for people so you dont offend anyone!

*Louise*

lindsey_toffee_girl wrote: »

Its hard isnt it cos you spend so much organising it all then you get presnets for people so you dont offend anyone!

That's very true, but if we all bought for everyone it would be more like Christmas than a wedding. :rotfl:

Trying to think of costs as well - no point having a wedding budget for us, then blowing it on other people.

lindsey_toffee_girl

*Louise* wrote: »

That's very true, but if we all bought for everyone it would be more like Christmas than a wedding. :rotfl:

Trying to think of costs as well - no point having a wedding budget for us, then blowing it on other people.

This just made me laugh as it is so true xx

roxalana

How about just getting token gifts for people along with heartfelt thanks?

To me the flowers are a token anyway - it is just that they are an expensive token and sometimes difficult for the receivers to take back from the wedding!

how about a homemade gift like coconut ice (see the threads on the special occasions board) or a hamper. Alternatively how about a bottle of wine or make a joke in the speech about how they would appreciate a large glass of wine more than flowers and have the barstaff bring them a large drink!!!

ramk_

We are getting married on Saturday and I've just finished wrapping up all the presents for everyone. We have ordered flowers for our mums but also one of these photo frames each so they have something that will last
http://www.withlovefrom.com/product-Wedding-Frame--Parents-WPF03_POG/

Bought the Dads some nice engraved gifts from eBay.

Let's hope they like them!!