Gift idea help

alaforniagirl

Hello!

My best friend Ed and his fiance James are getting married in a month. My gift idea for Ed was the traditional "something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue." His family is not participating in the wedding (his choice) so I want to do something special for him. I have the new, borrowed, and blue picked out. It's the 'old' I'm stumped on. These are always things that are carried on one's person during the wedding, if I understand correctly, so I'm limited on how far I can carry this. And unless I come up with a better idea for the 'new' it will not actually be something he can use during the wedding...help!!

Thanks!

PS: The 'new' will be a cake serving set with their names and the date engraved. The 'borrowed' is a coin I've had for about 25 years, which can also fill in as the traditional 'penny in the shoe'. The 'blue' will be a monogrammed handkerchief, also with their initials and the date. If someone has a better idea for the 'new' I'm all ears!!

Debbie4020

First off my question is if you have asked the couple if they had plans to do this tradition originally. If they were, they may feel a little awkward about being given yours right before the wedding. They also may have a few ideas or a few of the things already (if they are wearing new suits/ shoes/ ect.) 

That being said, here are some ideas. This all depends on what they will be wearing for the wedding initially but have you thought about a pair of vintage cufflinks? How about a vintage bout pin? 

For new why don't you look for a belt? Depending on the couple and theme how about a funky pair of socks? A tie?