So now that I'm less than one month from my wedding and feeling very short on time and money, I'm realizing that I probably should have gotten our parents a gift to give them at the rehearsal dinner. Ah, am I horrible if I don't do this!? If so, any ideas for a thoughtful gifts that is quick and cheap? I can think of tons of expensive things that they would like, but now is just not the time to be dropping a lot of money. Or should I just suck it up and stop being selfish and get them something expensive because they've spent so much time and money on this wedding? (I just found out yesterday that my finace's parents are paying for a brunch the next morning - on top of also paying for the rehearsal dinner and contributing 10k to the wedding).
Thing is, I don't think our parents are expecting a gift, and wouldn't even notice if they didn't get one. Can I just give them something really nice as a Christmas present and when they're overwhelemed with my generosity say that it's also a Thank You for everything that they've done for the wedding? We're having a Christmas wedding and won't be exchanging gifts until after we get back from our honeymoon in Jan. I just feel like I'll have more time and money at that time and be able to give a better, more thoughtful gift.
Let me know your thoughts! If anyone has any ideas for gifts that are thoughtful but not expensive or take a lot of time, I'd love to hear them so I don't feel like a jerk at my rehearsal dinner giving them nothing.