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sister's wedding

(33 Posts)
sandye Sun 30-Sep-18 18:45:32

I hope this is the right place to post this. My sister is getting married next sat, and as usual I have left it to the last minuet to get a gift. The problem is she was a widow and consequently has everything,so this is marrying for the second time. Money is of no object to them so, what do I get as a present

justwokeup Tue 02-Oct-18 18:14:40

If you're going with the wine/champagne idea then there are personalised wine labels on sites like Amazon that you can order. They will put the couple's wedding details on them and they come in about 4 days, if you want to risk it.

hollie57 Mon 01-Oct-18 21:03:00

Hello what about RHS membership or National Trust membership for the year ,they can then enjoy different outings with each other .

annep Mon 01-Oct-18 20:11:20

I usually buy wine or Champagne. I would appreciate that myself. Afternoon tea or theatre vouchers sounds good too.

grandtanteJE65 Mon 01-Oct-18 16:25:13

We married late and had most of what we needed to set up home. One of my sisters-in-law (I have 3) gave us a voucher for a weekend away at an inn with everything paid. My aunt gave us each a season ticket to the opera.

Other presents were camping/hiking equipment as our friends and family knew we would appreciate it, so if you know what hobbies your sister and soon to be BIL like doing together something they need for that might be an idea too.

Joelise Mon 01-Oct-18 16:07:52

Having celebrated our Golden Wedding anniversary this weekend, and our daughter , son and families hosting a big party , we had restaurant vouchers , as well as John Lewis , and garden centre vouchers as presents . I think that theatre vouchers would be a great idea too .

Lancslass1 Mon 01-Oct-18 15:50:59

An Uber Voucher would be my choice.

sandye Mon 01-Oct-18 14:44:23

Thank you all, they do not garden and as I say money is no object so can book any of the above at any time. I think @jan5 thats a good idea so will go with that. Thank you for all your suggestions

Hm999 Mon 01-Oct-18 14:00:00

I bought a fragrant rambling rose as a 'mature' wedding present.

Shizam Mon 01-Oct-18 13:41:01

How about a charity sponsorship of a child or animal their names? I’ve regularly done this, tailored to person’s interests. When people are older, they often don’t want or need any more material gifts, but appreciate the thought of helping out something they care about.

blue60 Mon 01-Oct-18 13:40:48

Book a table at their favourite restaurant.

4allweknow Mon 01-Oct-18 13:08:54

Voucher for a meal at an up market hotel or restaurant. Garden voucher if they have a garden. I have a couple of trees now from garden gift vouchers. How about a food/wine hamper.

mabon1 Mon 01-Oct-18 12:37:10

Just ask

Margs Mon 01-Oct-18 11:27:00

I wonder if she has one of those olde-fashioned Bentwood coat and hatstands?

You can never have too many places to put your coat, hats, wellies and umbrellas!

Telly Mon 01-Oct-18 10:25:51

I would ask your sister for a hint. Failing that, afternoon tea sounds good or a bottle of champagne.

vickya Mon 01-Oct-18 10:07:07

The afternoon tea voucher idea is a good one. There are unusual ones, You can have an Alice Mad Hatter's Tea Party tea and otehr nice ones, maybe Fortnums?

Jan51 Mon 01-Oct-18 10:04:30

When my SIL married for the second time they received a box of 11 bottles of wine and one of champagne. They were each individually labelled one for each month with the champagne labelled for the 1st anniversary.

HootyMcOwlface Mon 01-Oct-18 10:03:49

Message withdrawn at poster's request.

sazz1 Mon 01-Oct-18 10:01:41

I usually give a luxury bath towel set and a bottle of champagne when I'm stuck for ideas

Fran0251 Mon 01-Oct-18 09:49:28

I gave friends in that position, as suggested above, a (handmade) voucher to a Michelin star restaurant. They would never have paid for that themselves. It was really really appreciated and gave them lots of 'boasting power' among friends!!

GrammaH Mon 01-Oct-18 09:47:14

A voucher for afternoon tea somewhere really special is usually well received & my guide when gifting is usually " would I like it?" & I would so hopefully it's something that would suit your sister.

vickya Mon 01-Oct-18 09:45:22

Would she appreciate an adventure, say a voucher for a flying lesson in a small plane?

labazs1964 Mon 01-Oct-18 09:41:28

if they have a garden you can get roses with appropriate wedding type names or a garden centre voucher so they can choose their own. that aside how about a red letter day voucher doesnt have to be experience days can be things like spa days afternoon teas or even yummy chocolates

HootyMcOwlface Mon 01-Oct-18 09:39:42

What about the Buyagift website, you can get all sorts on there. I got my sister & bil a voucher for afternoon tea for their anniversary . They have other experienced or short breaks etc

M0nica Sun 30-Sep-18 22:21:27

For our 50th wedding anniversary, my sister gave us theatre tokens. In our case for the Royal Opera House as DH in particular loves opera.

wildswan16 Sun 30-Sep-18 20:07:16

Do they have a garden? Maybe a voucher for a garden centre. Or a joint subscription for National Trust or somewhere. Tickets for a big show at Christmas.