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What is an appropriate gift for the Parents of the Bride & Parents of the Groom?
I am getting married in three weeks and just found out that I am supposed to get gifts to give My Parents and my Fiance's Parents to give at the rehearsal dinner. I was planning on getting them both a coffee table book of our wedding pictures but I won't get that until months after the wedding. So what is an inexpensive gift that I can get them for the rehearsal?
My daughter got married a month ago and gave her m-i-l a lovely shawl in one of the wedding colors. She gave me a great pair of slippers (isotoner - arch contour) and a new umbrella (clear and the kind that hugs your body).
They (dd and her new hubby) chose these based on her knowledge of us. I just lost many things, like my umbrellas, in the floods this spring in Iowa.
I don't know what, if anything, they gave to the fathers (I'm divorced), but I suspect she used the same criteria in deciding.
I suspect the total she spent on each person was between $25 - $50.
Think of it as any other gift - if you show a knowledge of the person's interests and/or needs they will feel special and appreciated . This is the reason for giving a gift after all
Whether you and your fiancé are of Italian heritage or want to try something unique a theme for your wedding, then you may want to consider an Italian wedding theme. An Italian-inspired wedding is more than just any other wedding theme. Food is the heart of the celebration, which can have as many as fourteen dishes.
When planning an Italian wedding theme, you can slightly pare down about five to seven courses. Usually, beef or chicken is served as the main dish although you may substitute them with Italian sausage or pork. Serve an array of side dishes such antipasto, cheese, pasta, vegetables and seafood. Have Italian bread and fresh fruits like kiwi, sweet pineapples, grapes and strawberries as well. Moreover, you can pile a table high with Italian cookies or have sweet, delectable treats such as fried dough drizzled with powdered sugar. These treats are said to bring prosperity to the wedding couple.
An Italian-style wedding cake usually has several layers with figures of the bride and groom on top of the cake. It is best served with Italian coffee. Don't forget to serve plenty of Italian wine too. Merlot and Chianti are excellent wine picks.
Music sets a great mood for your Italian-inspired wedding. Play to the tune of Italian opera singers beginning the reception and during dinner. Then, when it is time to dance, switch to upbeat Italian music.
When choosing a location, a quaint church or a historic mansion would be an excellent choice. You can also hold your wedding ceremony in a lush garden or overlooking acres of grapes. And since Italians are predominantly Roman Catholics, a mass is usually observed.
Also, a white Italian-silk wedding gown with a train is traditionally worn by the bride to represent purity. You may, however, go for an ivory gown, but you should probably stick with any of these colors. Also, a white tulle veil is important for the Italian wedding ceremony too. This is traditionally worn to cover the bride's face until it is the groom's moment to kiss her. In addition, the bride should have a tiny satin bag handy during the wedding rites. This is where she will stash the money that her guests will hand her.
Of course, no Italian wedding is ever complete without giving away small tokens to guests. You can hand out colorful candy almonds in small tulle wrappers and tied with satin ribbons. Also known as confetti, this traditional Italian treat is a great way to let your guests to cherish your beautiful Italian-inspired wedding.
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