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Dear Mr and Mrs Newly-wed, there's still a list of things you should do after your wedding event, one of which is showing due appreciation to your parents and in-laws for their involvement in making your big day a success.
In case you didn’t know, the success of a wedding event doesn’t only rest on the shoulders of the event planner hired.
When it comes down to a wedding, parents, on both sides, can be quite instrumental to success. In most cases, parents are the main sponsors of the big day. It might therefore be a huge oversight if couples forget them in the flurry of after-wedding activities. Your act of remembrance- a gift, most likely- might be little but it’ll mean the world to them.
Out of the many ways to show your appreciation, we’ve put together a list of some surprise gifts for parents which you’ll find most helpful:
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A getaway trip
Alongside yours, plan a getaway trip for them. They definitely won’t be expecting that. But, please make it a different location from yours. That way, there’s no bumping into one another.
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A customised notepad and fountain pen
It’s a no-brainer that we often take notes, at one point or another. With this, your parents can always remember your token of love when they use it. If you can manage it, personalise it by having their names calligraphed on it.
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Have their photographs engraved
Get a relatively new or old – depending on your discretion- joint photograph of your parents and have it engraved in the most beautiful way possible. It’s indeed flattering for your parents as you celebrate their union which has paved the way for yours.
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Towel-set
Get them a complete towel set and embroider their names or initials on it. Although it might be little effort, you’ll leave them wondering how you could ever think of that.
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A good quality wine
They’ll now definitely have something to have a good time with, whether in spending some me-time or together.
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An exquisite china set (mothers only)
A perfect item to gift mothers who have made your day a memorable one.
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Matching wristwatches
Get a classy wristwatch for each of them to tell the time, in a classy way. This is a quaint approach to thanking your parents for putting their ‘time’ into your wedding preparations. It’ll be a nice way for them to always remember you every time they look at the time. You could do more by personalising them- most likely engraving their names or a note- or both- on them.
Show your parents just how important they are in the scheme of things. They deserve that and much more. We hope you find these ideas as helpful and pleasant.