Wedding Gifts for future daughter in law

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Anonymous wrote:The only good answer in this thread is the tree. But don't pick the tree out for this woman, let them pick it out.

I think a tree is great if they are in a forever house. A newly married couple likely isn't in their forever home.

There is no such thing as a forever home. Live in the moment.

then why do you think a tree is such a great gift? MIL wants them to treasure it. Not the next homeowner.

It’s almost as if MIL should talk to DIL or the son to ask what would be a welcome gift.

THIS. You can suggest some possibilities so she can gauge your price range, but make it clear that you’re open to suggestions from her because the important thing to you is that she loves the gift, not that you thought of it.

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I am hoping that when people say they don't want quilts, they mean store-purchased quilt.

There may be a legacy of hand-sewn quilts which have been in their family for generations, made by grandmothers or great grandmothers. The fabrics and embroidery may tell a story of the family's history. They are truly made with love, care and thought. Years ago, women may not have had the money for new fabrics so they used worn family clothing to build the quilt.

Not long ago, I was at a flea market and bought a beautiful hand-made/hand-stitched cotton quilt from a woman in her 70s whose mother had made it. She said no one in her family wanted it.

I happily told her it would be in a loving home, with me. It cost $20.

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Anonymous wrote:I am hoping that when people say they don't want quilts, they mean store-purchased quilt.

There may be a legacy of hand-sewn quilts which have been in their family for generations, made by grandmothers or great grandmothers. The fabrics and embroidery may tell a story of the family's history. They are truly made with love, care and thought. Years ago, women may not have had the money for new fabrics so they used worn family clothing to build the quilt.

Not long ago, I was at a flea market and bought a beautiful hand-made/hand-stitched cotton quilt from a woman in her 70s whose mother had made it. She said no one in her family wanted it.

I happily told her it would be in a loving home, with me. It cost $20.

A quilt should be offered to the son, then. You know, the actual member of the family. Don’t put that pressure on a DIL just because she has a vagina. I dislike quilts and stuffy, old-fashioned things.

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Why not pay for their honeymoon? A relative had their travel agent call us to plan our fabulous two-week honeymoon. Best gift ever!

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What about some lovely lingerie? Every bride needs some

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Anonymous wrote:What about some lovely lingerie? Every bride needs some

haha not from their MIL, they don't!

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Anonymous wrote:I am hoping that when people say they don't want quilts, they mean store-purchased quilt.

There may be a legacy of hand-sewn quilts which have been in their family for generations, made by grandmothers or great grandmothers. The fabrics and embroidery may tell a story of the family's history. They are truly made with love, care and thought. Years ago, women may not have had the money for new fabrics so they used worn family clothing to build the quilt.

Not long ago, I was at a flea market and bought a beautiful hand-made/hand-stitched cotton quilt from a woman in her 70s whose mother had made it. She said no one in her family wanted it.

I happily told her it would be in a loving home, with me. It cost $20.

No. Most people under 45 don't want quilts, homemade or store bought. It will end up at a flea market.
If this is a legacy item, it's more applicable to the son, not the DIL.

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Bride and groom yard gnomes. If she hates them she can hide them in some obscure corner of their yard. If she loves them she can hide them in some obscure corner of their yard. Because that is what you are supposed to do with yard gnomes.

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Anonymous wrote:What about some lovely lingerie? Every bride needs some

This is why Boomers need to really just stop.

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Anonymous wrote:Bride and groom yard gnomes. If she hates them she can hide them in some obscure corner of their yard. If she loves them she can hide them in some obscure corner of their yard. Because that is what you are supposed to do with yard gnomes.

Best suggestion yet.

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Anonymous wrote:My mother in law got me a classic Chanel purse. It’s a quilted black bag with a chain and I can’t really see it ever going out of style? I only use it 3/4 times a year but out of the 22 years I’ve been married I always find a few occasions to wear it. I’m not a “bag girl” but it has some practical and elegant purposes.

This x1000. I would die if my MIL got me this.

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Sort of like luggage but what about an expensive high quality weekend away bag? Something that is not marked with obvious logos.

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Silver candlesticks. My mom used hers every day and so do I. Will likely get them for all of our kids.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am hoping that when people say they don't want quilts, they mean store-purchased quilt.

There may be a legacy of hand-sewn quilts which have been in their family for generations, made by grandmothers or great grandmothers. The fabrics and embroidery may tell a story of the family's history. They are truly made with love, care and thought. Years ago, women may not have had the money for new fabrics so they used worn family clothing to build the quilt.

Not long ago, I was at a flea market and bought a beautiful hand-made/hand-stitched cotton quilt from a woman in her 70s whose mother had made it. She said no one in her family wanted it.

I happily told her it would be in a loving home, with me. It cost $20.

No. Most people under 45 don't want quilts, homemade or store bought. It will end up at a flea market.
If this is a legacy item, it's more applicable to the son, not the DIL.

It is so sad we have come to a point where a generational quilt has no value. But hey, keep voting for those Chanel bags!

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am hoping that when people say they don't want quilts, they mean store-purchased quilt.

There may be a legacy of hand-sewn quilts which have been in their family for generations, made by grandmothers or great grandmothers. The fabrics and embroidery may tell a story of the family's history. They are truly made with love, care and thought. Years ago, women may not have had the money for new fabrics so they used worn family clothing to build the quilt.

Not long ago, I was at a flea market and bought a beautiful hand-made/hand-stitched cotton quilt from a woman in her 70s whose mother had made it. She said no one in her family wanted it.

I happily told her it would be in a loving home, with me. It cost $20.

No. Most people under 45 don't want quilts, homemade or store bought. It will end up at a flea market.
If this is a legacy item, it's more applicable to the son, not the DIL.

It is so sad we have come to a point where a generational quilt has no value. But hey, keep voting for those Chanel bags!

See this is about you and your love for quilts. Which is fine but not a great gift for a DIL. Has OP mentioned she likes to quilt and will be hand making this from fabrics that are significant to her? Then how is it special?