Wedding Forum - What would you get for them?...

If both sets of parents gave you appox £6000 each for the wedding, What would you buy them as thank you gifts?

To start with I think I'd ensure they were well looked after on the day. Pay for the fathers suit hire and for mothers to have hair and make up done. Set up a tab behind the bar for them that you'll pay off so they don't have to pay for any drinks.

As for presents, I think I'd go with the large bouquet of flowers for each Mum, and maybe a personalised item for each of them. I'd also ensure lots of nice things are said about them in the speeches, thanking them for their contributions (no need to mention money or how much), support etc. You could also say during the speeces that you'd like to thank them by taking them out for a meal when you return from honeymoon.

I think the main thing is to make them feel special and appreciated.

I agree with littlemissworry! Also, how about getting them photo albums from the photographer?

very generous parents :) yep id prob bookthem a luxury weekend away somewhere or maybe a nice cruise xx

I agree with the photo album idea. We're doing that for our parents, though they don't know it yet. Also, maybe you could get the photographer to print a larger version of a photo of you two with each set of parents?

I am glad I spotted this thread, my parents are contributing a fair amount to our wedding and wanted to get them both the usual personalised gift but after seeing this thread its helped me decide that I want to thank them properly for all they have done for me not just the wedding so I might look into them seeing a Broadway show and stay over night as I know when they went for their 30th anniversary they both loved it :) xx

Lol if both sets of parents gave us 6000 each i would give them half of it back ! Lol

Thank you to all of you what has replied. You all have great ideas. Claire88, i was the same and its not until you read something like what littlemissworry and the other ladys said, That you realise what You could be getting them. Just wanna say I also know its hell of alot of money. Im not gunna waste a penny of theirs or ours, I bargain hunt before buying anything. We always planned it with what we could afford so was not relying on them. My sil married in april and her parents paid for it and her inlaws paid for most of her honeymoon. My mum gave my sis the same amount as me. We also got engaged at 19 been together since 15, So will be 30 this year. Moved out at 17 always paid for everything ourselves lol. We are also the only couple out of the other 4 with no kids, My bro has 4.. sis 2.. bil 3..and sil 1. So like our parents say they have had plenty of time to save and dont have to spend a fortune on our kids lol. Lana2BMrsHands, My h2b now has alot of family coming from abroad from his mums side what we have never met and they take up quite abit of the guest list lol so i dont think she would want it back lol.

Yes, includes breakfast too.

I know what you mean, the 'W' word just increases the price on EVERYTHING!!

His dad and my parents each gave a very generous amount for our big day, the suits hired were all paid for by hubby, they got small simple gifts on the day, they will be getting parents photo albums too x

we are paying for all 10 suites and i got them all shoes and socks lol as i think its only right as we asked them to all do us an honour. I know what you mean lana2BMrshands, I think if we catered 6k all in i would of give them half back lol, Our venue is 6 alone so we are real happy with the help and just want to make sure we get them all something they will all lovexx

FernP - a cruise would cost more than £6k per pair of parents!
But I like your idea about a weekend away - loads of great groupon deals to be had for that kind of thing!