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