Unlike most couples today we had nothing and were grateful for all practical household gifts. The sheets and towels have long gone as has tge china and most of the Pyrex)but I still have a load of stainless steel dishes (all the rage in the 1960s) and cutery and some of the now very dsted and mostly unused glasses (smoky, dimpled, tall & thin with low handle for jug -most impractical!) Luke another poster we had a single handwritten list which was sent on request to guests who crossed off what they were going to buy.
I remember all the presents,complete with gift cards, being on display on my mothers dining table gor everyone to view!
How different it is today! Presents ordered online from a store list and delivered to their home so you never actually see what youve bought. Or worse, requests for money towards the honeymoon as they live together and have everything they need already.
Alphabetical girls and boys names January 2024