Wedding date on engraved wedding party gifts?

HiddenPaw

I have four girls and one guy in my bridal party.  I'm giving jewelry to my female attendants, and an engraved pen to my male attendant.

Now, a question about the engraving... I was thinking about just having his name on there.  But my mom, who got married in 1978, said that the engraved bridal party gifts she has received and seen have the wedding date on them.  She says it's because it's a memento of that special day that they celebrated with you, like dates on favors.

I kind of like the idea of engraving the date on there, but is that still "done"?  More specifically, do you think my friend will think it's a sweet and kind sentiment, or will he be more like, "uh, gee, thanks, I guess..."?

Thanks for your POV in advance!

SaraAndrew2010

I voted for name only.  I'm sure your friend will remember that he received the nice pen as part of your wedding.  You don't need the wedding date engraved on there to remember that he was in your wedding.  Adding the date just makes it less likely that he will use it on a regular basis. 

deepcovejackie

Name only, I think.

trix1223

name only. 

SarahNicole80

I voted for name only because you want to give it as a gift. With the date on it, it feels more like a party favor to me.

aerinpegadrak

Just the name if you're going to engrave anything.  I tend to think that your wedding date doesn't belong on any sort of gift to someone else, whether WP gift or party favor.  It's not their anniversary, they're not really going to want or need a reminder of the date.

Summer2011Bride

If you want to engrave something, do name only, but I would personally not even do that. Many people don't like their possessions monogrammed. So unless you have seen him monogram a lot of his other stuff, I would probably just opt for the nice pen.

Creese3213

I guess I disagree with most. I LOVE things monogrammed. I order my hostess for my bridal shower satin cosmetic bags monogrammed and stuffed with must have items. I wouldn't do the date though.

trix1223

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_moms-maids_wedding-date-engraved-wedding-party-gifts?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:357Discussion:cb53b8b2-df0d-4f49-a023-856a5b57330bPost:9d9ee440-0456-4935-a0e6-e2a023f4a1e0">Re: Wedding date on engraved wedding party gifts?</a>:
[QUOTE]I guess I disagree with most. I LOVE things monogrammed. I order my hostess for my bridal shower satin cosmetic bags monogrammed and <strong>stuffed with must have items.</strong> I wouldn't do the date though.
Posted by Creese3213[/QUOTE]

Just curious:  what do you consider "must have items"?

music83lover2001

Personaly, I wouldn't do jewelry unless it does NOT have to be worn at the wedding.  I also vote for no engraving. 

graysquirrel

Don't put the date on it. You are right that it isn't "the thing" anymore. Most people are really disappointed with dates on favors or gifts. It is a fantastic date for you, but to everyone else it is just "meh". When he uses it he will think fondly of you already.