| Many engaged couples wish to show | | | | Creative Gifts |
| appreciation to their parents for funding | | | | |
| their big day, yet struggle with finding | | | | Couples may wish to exercise their special |
| ideas for such a meaningful gift. | | | | talents by creating their own unique wedding |
| Fortunately, there are many options for | | | | gift for their parents. A handcrafted |
| unique wedding gifts for parents of the bride | | | | scrapbook chronicling the journey from |
| and groom. | | | | childhood to marriage will bring tears to a |
| | | | parent's eyes. A handmade quilt would become |
| Personalized Gifts | | | | an instant family heirloom. Pottery, lovingly |
| | | | created or painted, will hold a place of |
| One idea is to produce a personalized wedding | | | | honor on the mantel of the family home. |
| gift for parents. Personalized items provide | | | | |
| a special memento of love and family history. | | | | Gift Certificates |
| Engraved frames with a heartfelt message and | | | | |
| memorable photo will be cherished for years | | | | Yet another option is to give the gift of |
| to come. Personal jewelry items such as a | | | | relaxation. After months of stressful (and |
| locket or cufflinks with the wedding date | | | | expensive) wedding planning, most parents of |
| engraved are another option. Plaques with a | | | | the bride and groom would appreciate a gift |
| special poem can be displayed with pride as a | | | | certificate for a relaxing spa treatment or |
| reminder of the merging of two families. | | | | weekend getaway. Couples can get creative and |
| Holiday ornaments may be engraved with | | | | research local recreational activities, bed |
| couple's names. A framed representation of | | | | and breakfasts and formal dining options. |
| the family tree (with the new son/daughter | | | | |
| included) is another option. | | | | Wedding Mementos |
| | | | |
| Classic Gifts | | | | Once married, the bride and groom can provide |
| | | | parents with a special photo album with |
| Another idea is to give a classic item made | | | | candid shots of the wedding preparations, |
| from precious materials. The bride and groom | | | | ceremony and honeymoon. |
| may wish to give the timeless gift of | | | | |
| crystal, in the form of a clock or vase. | | | | Regardless of the wedding gift that a couple |
| Silver candlestick holders or a serving piece | | | | decides to give their parents, the heartfelt |
| provide another option. | | | | message of gratitude will be clearly and |
| | | | lovingly communicated. |