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Thank you gifts for parents

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Augustwedding · 09/06/2014 15:54

We have been lucky enough our parents have paid for our wedding and we want to get them a thank you.

I have got them lunch at the ritz but would like to get them a small individual present each.

Both mums don't wear a lot of makeup or have any stand out hobbies.

Dads like fishing, cycling abd both about to retire.

Budget about 30 each. Any ideas!?

Thank you!

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Youarejustwordsonascreenpeople · 09/06/2014 16:01

We had two olive trees in pots either side of the altar, dressed with ribbons to match our colour scheme. They were given to the parents as gifts and are now planted in their respective gardens and are a lovely reminder of our wedding day.

psychicpaper · 09/06/2014 16:05

We had personalised vases made for the mums

Augustwedding · 09/06/2014 16:05

Oh that's a lovely idea

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GertyD · 12/06/2014 21:21

I spent forty quid each on my dad and stepdad. Got them both from Amazon at a discount. Normally sell for a bit more apparently. I expected them to be thankful, but they were SOOO impressed and grateful and both loved them. My mum and stepmom got vintage brooches and they were happy too, but they only cost about twenty each - again from Amazon.

GertyD · 12/06/2014 21:22

Dads got watches Grin I didn't type the word.

Stars66 · 12/06/2014 21:23

Get something personalised from not on the high st, they have some great quirky stuff

ColdCottage · 27/06/2014 23:08

We bought two rose bushes/trees to go either side of the alter (outside) and gave then to the mums in place of bouquets. Cost 35 pounds for both of them and they are growing in their gardens still 3 years later. My MIL only commented on hers last week.
Last years not days.

SalvatoreGirl · 02/07/2014 12:52

Friend of mine got a memory book made for each couple.
It was like a small scrapbook full of photo's of the bride (for the bride's parents) and the groom (for his parents) from birth to the wedding day - milestone events - baby, christening, growing up, holidays, first day at school, favourite pet(s) graduation, engagement etc

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