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An Etiquette Question

SoonToBeGenaoSoonToBeGenao member
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I'd really rather not post this on the E board just because I'm afraid of their answers lol. But you all please, please feel free to be honest with me.

FI and I are paying for the WHOLE wedding ourselves. Every single detail we are paying for. Now I know traditionally you are supposed to give a gift to you parents/inlaws and I believe it's kind of a "thank you" for everything. Now- my question is, since we are paying for everything, do we still need to buy gifts for our parents to thank them, or is acknowledging them in the ceremony/ reception and their thank you card enough?
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  • DramaGeekDramaGeek member
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    edited December 2011
    It's really up to you.  Some people think the gift is a thank you for being great parents, others say it's for the wedding.  Personally, I don't think it's necessary.  This is a new trend - people didn't really do this when we got married.  I think a sincere, heartfelt card is fine, and maybe a wedding photo later.
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  • SoonToBeGenaoSoonToBeGenao member
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    edited December 2011
    Thanks, yeah they are each getting a brag book, a 11x11 photo and of course their thank you card.
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  • kellya01kellya01
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    edited December 2011
    I'm getting them a nice thank-you card, maybe a gift card to a restaurant, and eventually the photo album.  That's all they wanted... 

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  • faith415faith415 member
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    edited December 2011
    I think what you are planning on getting them already is enough. It acknowledges them, thanks them, and gives them a memento from the wedding.
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  • abbeylynne06abbeylynne06
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    edited December 2011
    A gift for the parents is definitely not required.  It's your choice if you'd like to give them a gift or not... it's not poor ettiquette!
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  • SoonToBeGenaoSoonToBeGenao member
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    edited December 2011
    Thanks girls :) I appreciate the confidence.
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  • iamjoesgurliamjoesgurl member
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    edited December 2011
    I just wanted to say that I agree with Faith.  I think what you are already planning to give them is nice.  If you are doing a program, I always think it is a nice gesture to have a note in it (like on the back of the program) to thank your parents for all they have done for you over the years.  A wedding is (IMO) a symbol of moving from being under your parents' care to being on your own.  If you've had good relationships with your parents, it is a great opportunity to show gratitude for all they've meant to you so far in life.
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  • amongthelilies25amongthelilies25 member
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    edited December 2011
    my FMIL said that my gift to her and marrying her son and him moving out. haha. we are going to give them a photo album and a thank you card. (; but nothing to big.
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