Gift idea for father of the bride/groom - help needed!

RainbowDrops

Right ladies (and gents), I've ben agonising over what to get the fathers.
All the usuall suggestions (cufflinks, pens, tankards, watches etc) just aren't right.

But I've come up with an idea that I think both Dads will like.

I want to give them something (like a framed certificate) with the origin of both of their surnames and both family coats of arms.

I've been googling for a while, but can only find either double origin or surname certificates, or double coats of armout certificates.
Nothing with both.

Can anyone help?

RainbowDrops

Ok, so I've found an example of what I mean, but it's WAY to expensive:
http://www.family-name.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=25&products_id=37

Can anyone find a more MSE version :money:

double_mummy

Hiya Rainbow if you are willing to put ome work in then this could be very MSE

Have 2 word documents each formatted at the desired size

http://www.pullingers.com/P~SS_PARCHMENT~A4+Parchment+Paper+++Card+Packs - parchmenty looking paper - £2.90

http://www.allfamilycrests.com/ find the family crest on here

do a careful job cutting around it in paint and then put into a word document

google the meaning and history of the surnames and then add that to the word document changing the fonts to make it look old

google antique banner and find one you like put that in paint add the text that you want and then cut around it and put it into word,
have a fiddle with the layout and repeat for the other surname

for the frame either just buy one or to add some more MSEness go and buy a cheap one from wilkinsons etc and some pieces of coving from a DIY store paint them the colour that you want and stick them on - brilliant frame 1/4 of the price

xxxxx

RainbowDrops

Thanks DM - if all else fails I'll have a bash!
Found this though, which is a bit more reasonable.

Will keep looking though....

sammy_wheeler

aww what a lovely idea

LEJC

Nothing useful to add...except I think its such a thoughtful present...well done...I hope you can buy or make it easily....

RainbowDrops

Thanks - I was really struggling, and didn't want to get them any old gift.
I think they'll both find it really interesting to read about each others origins

sammy_wheeler

hmm really really like this idea! i may just do the one crest- my surname as this may also be my h2b name when we get married

really geat idea rainbow

RainbowDrops

Glad to have inspired you!
It's great to share ideas on here - I've picked up loads of ideas so it's nice to return the favour