Tranquility7 Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 My stepson is getting married in a couple of months and I've been invited to a bridal shower for his bride-to-be. We adore her, don't know her all that well (they didn't date very long before getting engaged, but we know her family). She tends to be rather casual and not materialistic or formal at all (I think their wedding will be somewhat casual and yet special and beautiful). She is a wildflowers and beige linen kind of girl :) Any ideas of a good gift? I'd like something personal, but I really don't know her that well... I'm somewhat crafty/creative, but not *terribly* so, and it is only 3 weeks away, so time's a tickin'! On their registry they have a lot of the typical stuff, including a set of pots and pans for a couple of hundred dollars that I know would be a huge blessing to them (and not something easily afforded on their own). I *think* they will become new homeowners soon after the wedding, and I *think* she enjoys gardening and flowers, so what about making up a gift basket with packs of seeds, bulbs, fertilizer, gardening tools, etc, and a gift card to HD or Lowe’s??? Something that would be personal and special and would help her beautify her new home as a wife? Maybe with a meaningful letter (hopefully not TOO sappy!) about how thankful we are to have her joining our family, and how thankful we are for the beauty and joy she brings into stepson's life (she really does!)? Or is that not so good, since nothing remotely like that is on their registry? Other ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrganicAnn Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 A good all purpose cookbook? A good all purpose garden book? His and Hers pillowcases? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 I *think* they will become new homeowners soon after the wedding, and I *think* she enjoys gardening and flowers, so what about making up a gift basket with packs of seeds, bulbs, fertilizer, gardening tools, etc, and a gift card to HD or Lowe’s??? I would send the above quoted as a housewarming gift when they get the keys. I'll pick a gift off the registry for the bridal shower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 A favorite gift we received was a casual vase and flowers every month for the first year! (one month anniversary etc.) Also, I love all the practical gifts that came from my mom, aunties etc. (still using them 20 years later!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebacabunch Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 Get something from the registry. It's easy and you know she will like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carriede Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 For the shower, I'd get something from the registry. Make seething special for the wedding gift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettyandbob Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 I'd stick with the registry for the shower and wedding. Maybe look at something personal when they buy a house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pippen Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 I agree that I would buy off the registry for her shower and save the garden basket for a housewarming or "just because" gift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 I'd buy her something nice from her registry, and write something meaningful (sappy is okay!) in the card. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tranquility7 Posted March 7, 2013 Author Share Posted March 7, 2013 Thanks for all the helpful advice, y'all! I just got stuff off of her registry. I will do the other for a housewarming gift, as suggested. Great idea! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 My stepson is getting married in a couple of months and I've been invited to a bridal shower for his bride-to-be. We adore her, don't know her all that well (they didn't date very long before getting engaged, but we know her family). She tends to be rather casual and not materialistic or formal at all (I think their wedding will be somewhat casual and yet special and beautiful). She is a wildflowers and beige linen kind of girl :) Any ideas of a good gift? I'd like something personal, but I really don't know her that well... I'm somewhat crafty/creative, but not *terribly* so, and it is only 3 weeks away, so time's a tickin'! On their registry they have a lot of the typical stuff, including a set of pots and pans for a couple of hundred dollars that I know would be a huge blessing to them (and not something easily afforded on their own). I *think* they will become new homeowners soon after the wedding, and I *think* she enjoys gardening and flowers, so what about making up a gift basket with packs of seeds, bulbs, fertilizer, gardening tools, etc, and a gift card to HD or Lowe’s??? Something that would be personal and special and would help her beautify her new home as a wife? Maybe with a meaningful letter (hopefully not TOO sappy!) about how thankful we are to have her joining our family, and how thankful we are for the beauty and joy she brings into stepson's life (she really does!)? Or is that not so good, since nothing remotely like that is on their registry? Other ideas? I like the gardening idea. I have to say we are boring. We've been to so many newlywed houses in which they do not have wedding pictures up because they've never bothered to have them framed. So, we give gorgeous picture frames...usually an 11x14, an 8x10, and a 5x7 usually the 5 x7 is a desk model and the other two are for the walls. We use 40% off coupons for Hobby Lobby to keep the cost reasonable. Faith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
********* Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 If you can afford that nice set of pots and pans, get that for her. She will appreciate it for years, and likely use it every day. My inlaws are a blessing to me in regards to supplying my kitchen. Every year for Christmas, they want a gift idea from me. Right now in my kitchen from my in laws: my wonderful set of stainless steel pots and pans that are used daily, my plates and bowls that are used at practically every meal, my very nice set of knives that are in constant use as well, my kitchenaid stand mixer that I'd never have bought for myself, and a much fancier toaster oven than I would've bought to replace the one that broke. Really, they spoil me. It's what they do. Buy her the nice, quality set if you can. I can tell you that I think of my inlaws frequently when cooking, and thank God for the blessings they give me. To have good quality kitchen things makes my 'job' so much easier and more enjoyable, you know? Some day I hope to be the mother in law that spoils her daughter in laws like that. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer3141 Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 I would send the above quoted as a housewarming gift when they get the keys. I'll pick a gift off the registry for the bridal shower. I would do this. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creativish Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 I like to personalize practical items... like etch their names on glass storage containers, cake pans, etc. Or if you were to give a gift of pots & pans, include your son's favorite recipe/s-- maybe with a little note explaining a memory of him enjoying it. For a wedding gift, we were given a pan with the ingredients and a handwritten brownie recipe from DH's great aunt, and I always smile whenever I come across it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
history_junkie Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 I'm a new bride, and I really appreciated when people bought us things off our registry. I had several people who thought the registry was impersonal and wanted to do something else, but really, I would have preferred the things on our list. That's just me though :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saraha Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 For several bridal showers, I gave a Betty Crocker cookbook, you know, the one everyone is supposed to have, and a fire extinguisher. At first everyone laughs at the joke, but really, what young person has ever went out and bought a fire extinguisher? I didn't think to when I was young, until we had a kitchen fire. In my circles, the bridal shower is the place for homemade/sentimental/cutesy/clever gifts. The wedding was for stuff off the registry. I guess because here, the wedding presents are opened later like after the honeymoon or when they get home. At showers, you get to see them open the gifts and the bride can give a personal thank you, along with a card later, that means a lot to someone who makes something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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