What should I get my parents as thank you presents?
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My parents are helping us out with the cost of the wedding but I'm totally stuck as to how much we should spend/what we could get them as thank you gifts. We're on a budget but I want to make sure I get something that's significant enough to show our appreciation.
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How about if you used the wedding photographs of you with your parents to get them their own individual album made up or get a selection of photographs of you with them over the years growing up and have it made into a DVD? It shouldn't be too expensive and it will be individual to them and a lovely reminder of the years together so far. There are a lot of companies that offer this type of service even if you have old non digital photographs they could be included too. I think it would be a nice keep sake for them and a reminder of your appreciation for everything they have done, not just for your wedding but throughout the years.
I am a bit stuck on this too, but early days yet. I like frenchwoodgirls idea, but you wouldn't be able to give them that on the day. Is flowers too boring? Do they have any hobbies or interests that you could use towards a present theme?
My Dad loves his music so I guess maybe tickets to something. My Mum is very tricky - she lives for gardening but is notoriously fussy when it comes to presents which doesn't help my dilemma much. For instance she's not too keen on getting flowers because they die...
Perhaps a botanical painting then - or something more modern if that's more their style? Or a photo of their garden in a silver frame?
I too like the idea of photos - but maybe you could make the gift a bit different by having an oil on canvas painting or framed watercolour done from one of your old family photos? You can get these done for about £50 (Google 'photo to painting')and it would make a memorable gift for your parents
Or, following on from Frenchwoodgirl's idea, have a photo book made up with pictures of the two of you growing up and together. Then you can add your own captions to the pictures to make it even more personal.
What a nice idea, LittlePiskey! As a parent who has helped out with the cost of a daughter's wedding, I honestly think that most parents just want their daughter/son to have a wonderful day, but i'm sure your parents would be really pleased by a thoughtful thankyou gift. Please don't spend too much though, as I'm sure they'd rather you didn't. Sidesalad's suggestion of canvas painting or framed watercolour sounds like a perfect idea - thoughtful, significant and not very expensive.
thats a really lovely idea! if you've had the wedding already what about a framed photo of you all? with a bottle of wine/flowers?
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