Bride included me/thank you gift

Micki2000

This is my first post.....hello;)  I have 3 sons.  My middle son is getting ready to get married next month. He is the first to get married from my three sons.   My FDIL has included in me in every step possible.  It has touched my heart to the point that I get teary eyed sometimes when I think about it.   I really want to do something special for her or give her something special on their wedding day to show my gratitude.  I would love to hear some suggestions from you special ladies out there!!

MairePoppy

Micki, congratulations. It's nice to hear about mils and dils that get along with each other. You and fdil are very lucky ladies.

I would try to think of some type of keepsake item that she might one day pass along to her daughter or daughter in law. My mil gave me a fine linen handkerchief to carry. My daughter will be using that to wrap her bouquet. My grandmother loaned me her cameo ring for my wedding for my something borrowed. She later gave it to me as a gift, when my daughter was born. I will 'loan' that to my daughter for her wedding and then gift it to her later.

Since you think so highly of your fdil, I'm sure she will treasure whatever you give her.

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That is so good to hear. MIL and I get along great and we have a good relationship. She was there every step of the way with planning our wedding. She was more involved than my own Mom and I feel closer to her than I do my own Mom.

I like the ideas from pp. I think something keepsake is the way to go. Perhaps a frame or special plaque. Things Remembered has some great ideas. I love that store for special memories and celebrations.

sarah42nd

I also agree with PPs. THings remembered is a great website and they have all sorts of stuff.

Catwoman708

Depends on your price range, and her tastes/preferences. 

Maybe some family keepsake, like a piece of jewelry, a really nice jewelry box, or something for her weddidng she might like but is skipping due to the budget. 

My DD's MIL purchased engraved toasting flutes and cake serving set for them, the guest book and pen set, a groom's cake, the RD, and a set of jewelry DD had picked out to wear with her wedding gown. 

A few things I bought my DD that were special to her were a family bible, a pretty rosary, her fancy wedding corset/undergarments, and an antique Irish linen handkerchief with a small crocheted shamrock in one corner (she especially likes shamrocks).

Maybe pay for her wedding dress to be preserved, or some special decorative storage boxes or a trunk to store her wedding keepsakes in.

asialee2

I would suggest a family keepsake. It would symbolize you welcoming her into the family and strengthen your bond. 

My FMIL lives far away and its hard to involve her but I do what I can so she wanted to say thank you for it by purchasing my jewelry and other accessories. 

Micki2000

I ended up getting her a personalized clothes hanger for her wedding gown.  It said Mrs. Price.  I thought from one Mrs. Price to another:)  I went ahead and gave it to her at our church shower, so that she would have it to use.  I also, included a personal note with it.  Thanks all!!!