Gift from the MOB to the Groom

momofems

I see alot about the MOG giving a gift to the bride, but does the MOB give a gift to the groom also?  I think I would like to but I'm having trouble coming up with any good ideas.  Whether it's from me or my husband and I, it would be a nice way to say "welcome to the family" officially.

Also, any ideas on a gift that the MOB can give to the MOG?  Just to say thanks for raising your son to be the man of my daughter's dreams?

MyNameIsNot

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[QUOTE]I see alot about the MOG giving a gift to the bride, but does the MOB give a gift to the groom also?  I think I would like to but I'm having trouble coming up with any good ideas.  Whether it's from me or my husband and I, it would be a nice way to say "welcome to the family" officially. Also, any ideas on a gift that the MOB can give to the MOG?  Just to say thanks for raising your son to be the man of my daughter's dreams?
Posted by momofems[/QUOTE]

<div>I have never heard of the parents giving gifts to each other or to one individual of the couple.  Typically parents give the couple a wedding gift or contribute to the wedding as their gift.</div><div>
</div><div>If you want to give someone a gift, think about their personality, tastes and style, but none of these gifts are necessary or customary.  </div>

MobKaz

When my daughter married, my SIL's mom (MOG) and the grandmother of the groom both wrote heartfelt cards to me.  The cards basically "thanked" us for welcoming him into the family and acknowledged the level of "acceptance" from my entire family.  (The bride and groom dated for 7 years, so we all got to know each other well).  The cards also spoke to the love they had for my daughter.  The grandma included a beautiful lace hankie for me to carry on the day of the wedding, and also to use as a keepsake to remember the day.  I use it daily on my dresser as a doily underneath a piece of crystal. 

Grandma also included a generous gift card to my favorite store.  Her sentiment was something along the lines of, "You have worked so hard at creating a beautiful "send off" for the bride and groom...here's a little something to treat yourself after working so hard to make a special day for others".  It was very unexpected.  

At the shower, I did get a few gifts specifically with the groom in mind.  He did appreciate that.  He loves coffee; my daughter doesn't drink it at all.  I made sure a few gifts were geared toward his addiction.

I think even a card would be unexpected and appreciated.  I still have the ones I received.