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What did you get for your daughter's 18th birthday?

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Selok · 16/09/2022 23:35

That really! I am trying to think of a special, memorable present! Want to have some suggestions Thanks

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ElizabethBennetismybestfriend · 18/09/2022 18:51

Forever violin

bevelino · 18/09/2022 18:53

I bought my dd’s a Boodles initial necklace which has a small diamond. They wear the necklace every day and it means so much to them and me.

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Selok · 18/09/2022 20:37

Thanks all for great ideas! My DD likes jewellery, earrings etc but terrible with keeping them safe however she should treasure this one so it would mean a lot to me- I guess my budget is within reasonable limits maybe up to £500 maybe could stretch a little as she is my only child- one 18🥰
A Tiffany necklace is good, also looking for good quality locket necklace - think it is lovely -
Mulberry Bag- she hates carrying bag mind you she will need that
Cello- she plays piano and she wanted to start learning cello but it is too big not sure how to fit with a piano in the room but spot on suggestion that!
A good suitcase - good idea- looking at ted baker ones

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ABoynamedsue2022 · 18/09/2022 23:35

no, she wouldn’t t, she would worry if she lost it/ stolen, she willl get some money and then 18 gifts,
some may be jewellery, but cheaper jewellery, 1 so far is Pandora earrings x

Honeysuckle16 · 18/09/2022 23:40

We gave our 18 year old DD a Cavalier King Charles puppy and the family went together to give her an aquamarine cocktail ring similar to one I had and which she loved.

youcantry · 18/09/2022 23:44

My ExH and I bought her a car (we had invested money from when she was a baby) and I had my platinum and diamond engagement ring made larger for her to wear on her middle finger, as something to treasure and keep.
Plus some other personalised gifts including a star chart from the night she was born, champagne glasses with her name and 18 on with a bottle of champagne, my parents gave her money and a Tiffany necklace. Her grandma paid her car insurance for a year.
Got my son's in January and I'm so glad we put a little money away each month for their big birthdays as I've no savings now!
Hope your daughter has a lovely birthday and treasures your chosen gifts.

MessyBunPersonified · 18/09/2022 23:54

I got 18 gifts for my dcs 18th.

I wrote a little note about what they were like at every age and put them in a bag and they did a lucky dip, so if they pulled out number 4 there was a little bit about they were like at 4 and they opened gift number 4 etc.

The gifts were things like art supplies, a new jacket, scratchcards, an engraved watch, a gorgeous book by David Attenborough, weights, labyrinth chess set, I also customised some trainers and made some other things too. There was a mix of cheaper things and more expensive things, but my dc absolutely loved it and had a little cry over the notes.

exLtEveDallas · 19/09/2022 06:39

Mine will be getting a bike for getting herself round Uni and a Clogau necklace.

deedledeedledum · 19/09/2022 06:48

bevelino · 18/09/2022 18:53

I bought my dd’s a Boodles initial necklace which has a small diamond. They wear the necklace every day and it means so much to them and me.

This sounds delightful. Good choice

Smileandtheworldsmileswithyou · 19/09/2022 06:59

For lockets look at Astley Clarke, they do beautiful ones.

Maybepossibly22 · 19/09/2022 07:16

My DD is a long way off her 18th, but my parents got me my gorgeous cocker spaniel boy for my 18th. He was my best friend and I lost him a week before my 30th. They also paid for a trip to Rome for me and now DH for my 21st. Both wonderful memories that I will treasure for my whole life.

surlycurly · 19/09/2022 07:32

I got DD a Mac book for uni. She also got a matching necklace and bracelet from me and her brother so she had something to keep. She was absolutely delighted.

SBAM · 19/09/2022 07:40

For my 18th I got a ring, which my parents had had made by a local jeweller in a design to match one I’d always loved of my mums.
My brother got a nice watch for his 18th.

ihatethecold · 19/09/2022 07:43

hattie43 · 18/09/2022 06:38

Wool

😳

SpiderinaWingMirror · 19/09/2022 07:47

Dd1 had a macbook. Dd2 a car for similar price.
Both were given a locket that my grandmother bought them for their first birthday, knowing she wouldn't be around for their 18th.

PandaOrLion · 19/09/2022 07:48

I got flying lessons.
my parents didn’t want to buy something that I may go off at some point so felt an experience was better. I did ten hours of flying and loved it.

AuntieMarys · 19/09/2022 07:48

Money. She hated jewellery.

puddlesofmothers · 19/09/2022 13:31

I am currently looking at a weekend bag my dad bought me 30 years ago. It's been around the world a couple of times and is still looking fantastic. It's a classic bag that cost less than £50 I'm sure but I'm so glad to have it and the memories.

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Selok · 19/09/2022 20:38

@puddlesofmothers it is so lovely

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DrMadelineMaxwell · 19/09/2022 20:50

We decided to not get super expensive gifts, but to have something to remember. The DC had the choice of an 18th party with friends, or a trip away with me (DH doesn't travel).
DD1 hates all jewellry and doesn't wear makeup. She had an engraved glass, a bottle of prosecco, a couple of special books and some stuff for uni. As she loved ancient history I took her on a long weekend in Athens seeing the sights.

DD2 is 18 soon and has perfume, some nice quality but not designer necklaces and earrings, and we are having a short break somewhere sunny at half term.

AboutDamnThyme · 19/09/2022 20:54

DDs just had hers. I did 18 tiny presents...bath bomb, chocolate, novelty pasta, personalised key ring etc.

XH and I, in a rare moment of teamwork, got her ring that she wanted from both of us.

He also did a spa day and Harlem Globetrotters tickets and I'm taking her to London for a long weekend on Friday.

AboutDamnThyme · 19/09/2022 20:56

Which I realise sounds really indulgent but she didn't want a big party so the weekend is in lieu of that really and has been a year in the planning and saving for!

Flatandhappy · 21/09/2022 06:07

Some special jewellery and a family city break where she was able to bring her boyfriend too.

141mum · 21/10/2022 16:32

I got our dd a personalised number plate for her car

cheninblanc · 21/10/2022 23:04

A watch she wanted, some jewellery and little bits like keyring and gin

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