What to get the officiant... who's my aunt...

[UnderTheMistletoe]

Kind of hit a road block here as we were crossing gifts off our list for the rehearsal dinner. I'm really stumped. She is coming in from the UK, so I don't want anything too large or breakable. We are already doing picture frames for parents (that are in our china pattern).

Also, we're doing Jordan Almond "favors" of sorts. Do we get anything for spouses, dates, significant others outside of that? I don't want them to fel left out, but at the same time, we've alreayd purchased their meals, drinks, etc.

Lastly... readers. We have three. One is my older brother and two are close (like family) family friends of his. They will each be receiving a corsage at the wedding the next day. Should we be looking to get them a small gift?

There are enormous welcome baskets already planned... and, of course, the obligatory Jordan Almonds. We're forgoing traditional favors at the wedding itself.

Any suggestions? Money is starting to get tight, too.....
Thanks girls! You are always so full of ideas!
xoxo

 

[RangerPooh]

We had a family member preside over our ceremony too. As a simple thank you that wouldn't take up too much space we gave him a nice leather Mickey Mouse portfolio that he could take with him to work or what ever he chooses. Inside we placed our vows for the ceremony. I think it may ahve cost $25 at the parks. W thought that was a decent price. HTH.

The gift selection should be decided based on your comfort level, and cost. If you feel that it is necessarily to provide extra gifts than go for it. But if your budget and mind says otherwise than skip it. Personally I don't think that you need to get the 'guests, spouses, etc' extra favors as you are already going the almonds and from the sounds of it, welcome baskets.