help! - need advice on what to get father of groom and girlfriend for rehersal dinner

whitma87

Hi, our rehersal dinner is on Thursday, and we have no clue what to get them both. We normally get separate gifts for them, normally we get her a bottle of wine and him a nice pack of beer (he's the type of guy that likes the simple things in life). For rehersal dinner, we're spending about 30 dollars per couple. For example, we gave his mom and step dad a gift certificate to one of their favorite restuarants. I was thinking something similar for them.. but they don't go out to eat much, and if they do it's to applebees. I want to get them a somewhat nice gift for the both of them... please help! Would a nice frame with one of our engagement photos be a good idea?

Summer2011Bride

It's hard to say because we don't personally know them. I think the GC idea is fine. Even if what they like is Applebee's, what's wrong with a GC there? Nowadays, $30 goes quickly, even in chain family-type restaurants, esp. if they want to have some drinks.

MairePoppy

Since you will be giving the other parents restaurant gift cards, the Applebees gift card would be perfect for them. If it's their favorite restaurant, they will really appreciate it.

The framed picture of you and fi would be ok, too, if the father and his girlfriend live together.

Allycat11

I think the gift card to Applebee's would be perfect and you know they will use it.

kyliebird01

Your FI sounds like a practical guy(like my dad)...so I would assume he would enjoy a practical gift! You know that your $ would not be wasted!

whitma87

I bought them the giftcard.. i know they'll use it so we're happy about that.