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Gift Ideas for my Hosts

Hi all. My wedding ceremony and reception is going to be at my fiancee's aunt and uncle's house. They have been great helping us plan and prepare and everything. We aren't paying them anything to use their house, of course, but I feel like we should get them a thank you gift. I would say a restaurant gift card but they aren't they type who like to eat out. Any suggestions?! Thanks!

Re: Gift Ideas for my Hosts

  • I would recommend putting this question on another board. This one is for technical issues and you won't get many responses.
  • Hi there! I am going to move this discussion to Etiquette for you to get more advice.
  • Could you give them a gift card to a bed and breakfast for a weekend away as their schedule permits? Find something they like to do and give them a gift card for that. In addition, I think a heartfelt card is what they'll appreciate most. 
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  • harper0813harper0813 member
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    edited June 2013
    Deleted post. WTF was I on today at work that I thought this was about shower thank-yous?
  • ditto the idea for an experience gift if there's something they'd like to do and it's in your price range (concert tickets? theater tickets? B&B?).  Otherwise gift baskets with things they enjoy (maybe coffee?  chocolate?) or a special item you buy on your honeymoon?  Edible Arrangements are also usually a big hit...
  • itzMSitzMS member
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    A gift card for a local gourmet grocery store?

    A gift card to a local performing arts center?

    A gift card for a cooking/art/other hobby class?

     

    Whatever you do, I'd suggest it be in the $150+ range.

  • I like the cleaning service idea, and if they drink wine that is never a bad gift! I'd also make sure the photographer gets a great shot of you guys with them and frame it for them with a heartfelt note.
  • I know this isn't as "personal" but you could also pay for a cleaning service to come in after the wedding to help them get things back to normal in addition to another gift as suggested by PP. If the entire wedding is outside, you could also pay for a lawn service to come in and do mowing/weeding before/after the wedding. Again, not as personal, but could be appreciated.
    I love this idea - great one, @alisonmarie658!
  • Love the cleaning service idea (after my friend's shower cleaning up took aaagggggeeeees - after a wedding there must be ten times that to do!), perhaps paired with a small, more 'personal' gift?

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