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Post by scrapulous on May 29, 2015 2:36:35 GMT
who have each been married before, and have two or three of everything?
I thought of a laser engraved cutting board/cheese board with their names and wedding date.
Any other ideas? Around $100? I wish everyone would register, but I understand why they didn't. They don't really *need* anything. But I still want to get them something.
Thanks!
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Post by ntsf on May 29, 2015 2:42:31 GMT
get them an experience...theater tickets.. or annual pass to museum or a wine tasting or something.
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Post by mom on May 29, 2015 2:43:31 GMT
How about a donation to a civic organization in their honor?
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Post by 950nancy on May 29, 2015 2:45:48 GMT
A gift card or something they can do together as a married couple. Living Social (or any Groupon) always has great ideas like zip lining, pottery, cooking class, etc.
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Post by lucyg on May 29, 2015 2:48:26 GMT
I would give them an experience. I know it's not what you're looking for, but they probably really don't want to collect more stuff at this point in their lives. I would either take them out for a really nice dinner some time after the wedding excitement settles down, or get them a $100+ gift card to a great steakhouse (or seafood, or Thai, or vegetarian restaurant, whatever applies), or if you're in or near a big city, theater tickets or concert tickets or some other moderately expensive but highly desirable event.
If they're actively saying No Gifts, Please, then I think another nice option would be to make a $100 donation to a favorite charity (of theirs) in their honor.
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Post by ~summer~ on May 29, 2015 2:48:45 GMT
I like your idea. Or tickets to a show or restaurant. Or a small sculpture, wooden bowl etc
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Post by akathy on May 29, 2015 2:54:12 GMT
Honestly I'd probably just go with a nice card but if you want to give a gift, make it an experience. People that age are starting to look at downsizing, not adding more stuff. I don't like stuff and no matter how nice the stuff is I don't want any more.
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Post by scrapulous on May 29, 2015 3:21:45 GMT
Thanks everyone. They live in a small town across the country from me, so unless I ask them I don't know if there's a restaurant or hotel they like. There's no live theater or ballet or anything anywhere near them, and I don't want them to have a gift they can't use unless they choose to travel to a big city.
I could do a wine of the month club. Even if they don't like a bottle here or there, they can serve it to guests. They will live in his house on a lake and they both love to cook and entertain, which is why I thought of the cheese board. But I'm still thinking.
I really do love the idea of giving an experience, but that's hard given the distance and the circumstances.
Thanks!
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Post by roundtwo on May 29, 2015 3:38:50 GMT
scrapulous, this describes dh and I recently and while I think your idea is pretty neat (the engraved cheese board/cutting board), I'll echo what a lot of the other posters said - a card and best wishes was all we wanted. If you would like to get them something, (and many of our friends did and we were very thankful and surprised to be honest) maybe check trip advisor or yelp or a similar site and find a nice restaurant in their area and send a gift card for a dinner or dessert out. A couple of friends gave us gift cards to restaurants we hadn't been to and we really enjoyed trying a new place.
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Post by Restless Spirit on May 29, 2015 3:44:41 GMT
I was just talking to a friend about buying a gift for my hard to buy for older sister. My friend recommended I check out AmazingCubs.com The site has a wide assortments of gift clubs. You can customize how frequently the gift of the month is sent. You can even mix & match and change each month. Disclaimer : I haven't ordered yet, I'm seriously considering a 3 month subscription for my sister, shipped every other month: first month WINE, 2nd month CHEESE. 3rd month  I'm not sure. They have a lot to choose from such as Cheesecake, cookies, cupcakes even BBQ sauce if someone is a griller! It might be worth checking out, if only for an example of all the different "clubs" that are out there! |
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Post by bc2ca on May 29, 2015 3:46:58 GMT
If they love to cook you could put together a gift basket from somewhere like Dean & Deluca. A cheese of the month club is another option. Are they going away for a honeymoon? Could you get a restaurant gift card for their destination? |
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Post by scrapulous on May 29, 2015 4:10:09 GMT
Thanks! They're in the Dominican Republic now. They got married with only two weeks notice, because they decided to do a small wedding instead of a large one. So only their kids were there. I'm the groom's niece. I love the website about all the clubs! I'll check it out.  |
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Post by Deleted on May 29, 2015 6:28:35 GMT
Just give them money and a card.
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Post by scrapulous on May 29, 2015 15:33:33 GMT
No, the last thing they need or want is my money.
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Post by lucyg on May 29, 2015 16:36:46 GMT
Money is a great gift for young people just starting out. It's kind of weird and tone-deaf for an older, established couple.
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Post by anonrefugee on May 29, 2015 16:42:07 GMT
Money is a great gift for young people just starting out. It's kind of weird and tone-deaf for an older, established couple. This! I'd default back to the engraved cutting board. Even if they're downsiIng, it's about their new life together. We have way too much, but would appreciate it because there was a plan and effort. I've found good experience gifts on Groupon, and it's easy to check for distant locations. |
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I'm not sure. They have a lot to choose from such as Cheesecake, cookies, cupcakes even BBQ sauce if someone is a griller!
