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Gift from Sister

SwanyGirly911SwanyGirly911 member
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My Mom told me yesterday that my sister is looking to buy me something for my shower. That would be more meaningful then just say, some silverware. She said she wanted something that I would look at and think of my sister. I told her I had no idea what that would even be?

I've also had a few people ask something that we really want....But isn't that was the registry is for....

Help! Any thoughts?
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Re: Gift from Sister

  • quotequeenquotequeen member
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    Ugh, I hate when people want to buy something more personal, but want me to tell them what it should be.  I have a friend who is doing that, and I don't mind at all that somebody buys me something from off the registry but if the point is for you to pick out something with more thought that is more personal then you need to be the one to put that thought into it and do the picking!
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  • Swiftsong8Swiftsong8 member
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    What about some KICK ASS silver frame that says sisters and some sort of poem on it. Things Remembered has some beautiful ones. Then when you get married have some pics with just the two of you. Then when you get the pics back, you decide which one you like the best and put it in the frame.
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  • gottahavashortigottahavashorti member
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    I think registry gifts are still very personal.  You'll think of the gifter when you use your shower gifts.  My parents still remember who gave them many of their wedding gifts.

    When people ask what you want, tell them that you're registered at X and Y for various things you'd love to have.  If they know where you are registered but want something more specific, give them a general category with a large price range like "kitchen things, mostly" or several more specific options in different price ranges from low to high.
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  • angel2210angel2210 member
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    FSIL sent me a text asking what we wanted. She said "and don't name something practical. I don't do practical gifts. Notice the use of the word want." The problem is, the things we want are kind of pricey. I know she'd get us something we wanted, but I hate feeling like I'm asking for it, even though she asked, KWIM?
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  • cschuma2cschuma2 member
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    My favorite shower gift that I received was a beautiful silver frame that was matted for an 8"x10" photo with our names and wedding date engraved on it. 

    I'm agree with a pp though, your sister needs to figure out a more personal gift if that is what she's after.  I'm a firm believer in the "it's the thought that counts" philosophy, and asking you to figure it out takes no thought on her end.
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