Since spring is just around the corner, weddings will be in full bloom. Most of the people I know are married so I won't be attending weddings anytime soon. Even if I did have one to go to they were probably married or "mature" adults and pretty much have what they need and don't have to register for wedding gifts. A few years ago I searched for some different gift ideas because I was bored of giving a gift that was requested by the couple to be. Here's one of the two that I found (and used) and now want to share with you. The first one is a letter that has fill in the blanks with numbers that coordinate with the gifts. As the bride-to-be reads the letter she is to open the gift that matches the number. It will look like this:
Dear (Bride-to-be),
We have all gathered here today to wish you much love and luck as you and (Groom's name) enter a new ___(1)___ together. We know that your ___(2)___ will be ___(3)___ and full of ___(4)___ for many years. On your wedding day we will join you and
(Groom's name) as you ___(5)___ your love to each other.
However, (Bride-to-be) there are a few things that you should know. Right now you may be feeling that your life together is ___(6)___ but there will be times when you want to ___(7)___ because (Groom's name) is not exactly ___(8)___.
We are confident that (Groom's name) will come around and that you will ___(9)___ everything and the tow of you will ___(10)___ back to normal. Just make sure you always make time to ___(11)___ before going to bed.
Here’s hoping the ___(12)___ shines on your wedding day and we will ___(13)___ be there to ___(14)___ you on.
With love,
Extra-Zealous Mommy
I also include the finish letter for the bride-to-be with the blanks filled in. Take a look:
Dear (Bride to Be),
We have all gathered here today to wish you much love and luck as you and (Groom's name) enter a new ERA together. We know that your FUTURE will be BRITE and full of JOY for many years. On your wedding day we will join you and (Groom's name) as you PLEDGE your love to each other.
However, (Bride-to-be) there are a few things that you should know. Right now you may be feeling that your life together is FANTASTIC but there will be times when you want to SHOUT because (Groom's name) is not exactly MR.CLEAN.
We are confident that (Groom's name) will come around and that you will RESOLVE everything and the two of you will BOUNCE back to normal. Just make sure you always make time to SNUGGLE before going to bed.
Here’s hoping the SUNLIGHT shines on your wedding day and we will ALL be there to CHEER you on.
With love,
Extra-Zealous Mommy
Did you figure it out? That's right cleaning supplies!!!! Who doesn't need and use them. What a great gift for a couple that already has everything already or for a couple just starting out together. I guess it could even be a great house warming gift, you just would have to change some of the wording.
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Matches - to always keep that spark in your marriage.
Candle - to light a fire under him to get things done.
Flash light - to help you guys see your way out of disagreements.
Pens - men are visual. If you want something done you’ll need to write it down for him!
Post Its - Because you need to remind guys all the time!
Magnet Clips - to hold it together when you feel like walking out the door.
Tape - to make you both stick with it even when it feels hopeless.
Fast food menus - because a girls got to Eat!
Glue - to hold it together when you want to knock him in the head
Krazy Glue - to put it back together after you knock him in the head! (just kidding)
Scissors - When you have a headache you need to tell him to Cut it out!
Rubber bands - to make sure he snaps to it when you tell him too! “OUCH”
Cook Book - to teach HIM how to do the cooking!
Stapler - To keep him around when you need him!
Envelopes - To send him away when you don’t!
Tacks - To pin him to the wall when you catch him misbehaving
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The basket with a blockbuster card, a bottle of wine with two wine glasses, the couple's favorite snack food, a fondue set with chocolate and marshmallows, candles, a soft blanket to cuddle, bath salts, and a wooden massager. In addition, you can include a love poem. Here's an example:
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And a few more of my favorites:
Buy a vase or pitcher that they registered for, then take it to a florist the day of or before the shower. Have them fill it with whites and/or the wedding colors and tie a bow around it. It makes a beautiful presentation.
Find out where they are going for their honeymoon and put together something that they can use for the trip. For example: a big beach bag, 2 embroidered towels, Mrs. (last name) and Mr.(last name), a disposable underwater camera, a honeymoon photo album, "just married" flip-flops, a honeymoon picture frame, and a pregnancy test.
"EVERYTHING YOU WILL NEED FROM A TO Z" basket. For example A is for Aluminum Foil, B is for Bath soaps, X is for X-Rated (lingerie) and on and on. Can also be used for a baby shower.
Breakfast in bed - mugs, tray, pancake mix & forms, coffee, hot choc, etc.
Wooden salad bowls with serving spoons taken out of the box and crinkled dollar bills enough to form a hefty salad (about 25), sprinkled croutons and covered with plastic wrap, then added to a basket with other salad condiments, dressing, jar of olives, salad bowls etc... you can use the wooden salad bowls with serving spoons or use a salad bowl off of the bride’s registry.
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A Basket of Candles for
(happy couple)
A basket of candles that come in a pair in all different colors for you two to share.
The white ones burn first as you begin your new life at home together as husband and wife.
Burn the green pair next and hope no one is thinner after serving the first guests you have over for dinner.
The dark blue candles are for after your first fight Use them to burn while making up all night.
Red candles set the mood and pave the way for your first married Valentine’s Day.
Now, when your first year of marriage is through, the cream anniversary pair will light for you two.
And in time we hope, maybe, just maybe you can light the purple ones on the birth of your baby.
Congratulations (Happy Couple) on the start of your forever. May the two of you always be happy together.
And burn these candles just the way it is said, but please don’t forget…blow them out before going to bed!
Things For The Junk Drawer
Matches - to always keep that spark in your marriage.
Candle - to light a fire under him to get things done.
Flash light - to help you guys see your way out of disagreements.
Pens - men are visual. If you want something done you’ll need to write it down for him!
Post Its - Because you need to remind guys all the time!
Magnet Clips - to hold it together when you feel like walking out the door.
Tape - to make you both stick with it even when it feels hopeless.
Fast food menus - because a girls got to Eat!
Glue - to hold it together when you want to knock him in the head
Krazy Glue - to put it back together after you knock him in the head! (just kidding)
Scissors - When you have a headache you need to tell him to Cut it out!
Rubber bands - to make sure he snaps to it when you tell him too! “OUCH”
Cook Book - to teach HIM how to do the cooking!
Stapler - To keep him around when you need him!
Envelopes - To send him away when you don’t!
Tacks - To pin him to the wall when you catch him misbehaving
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The basket with a blockbuster card, a bottle of wine with two wine glasses, the couple's favorite snack food, a fondue set with chocolate and marshmallows, candles, a soft blanket to cuddle, bath salts, and a wooden massager. In addition, you can include a love poem. Here's an example:
This evening is meant for you two alone
So lock all your doors and turn off the phone
With the blockbuster card rent a movie or two
A romance, a comedy, any genre will do
Next grab the glasses and uncork the wine
Bring the (favorite snack) for you two to dine
Instead of a lamp, use the candles for light
Now under the blanket, snuggle in tight
When its time for dessert, share the chocolate fondue
Dip the marshmallows included and any fruit too
Once the movie is over, your night is not done
Make your way to the bathroom to relax and have fun
Draw a bath with the salts and take a soak in the tub
Use the massager to give each other a rub
We hope you enjoy your night to unwind
Time alone with each other, there is no better kind.
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And a few more of my favorites:
Buy a vase or pitcher that they registered for, then take it to a florist the day of or before the shower. Have them fill it with whites and/or the wedding colors and tie a bow around it. It makes a beautiful presentation.
Find out where they are going for their honeymoon and put together something that they can use for the trip. For example: a big beach bag, 2 embroidered towels, Mrs. (last name) and Mr.(last name), a disposable underwater camera, a honeymoon photo album, "just married" flip-flops, a honeymoon picture frame, and a pregnancy test.
"EVERYTHING YOU WILL NEED FROM A TO Z" basket. For example A is for Aluminum Foil, B is for Bath soaps, X is for X-Rated (lingerie) and on and on. Can also be used for a baby shower.
Breakfast in bed - mugs, tray, pancake mix & forms, coffee, hot choc, etc.
Wooden salad bowls with serving spoons taken out of the box and crinkled dollar bills enough to form a hefty salad (about 25), sprinkled croutons and covered with plastic wrap, then added to a basket with other salad condiments, dressing, jar of olives, salad bowls etc... you can use the wooden salad bowls with serving spoons or use a salad bowl off of the bride’s registry.
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