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re: Ideas: best or most memorable wedding gift you received

Posted on 4/14/26 at 8:24 am to
Posted by AwgustaDawg
CSRA
Member since Jan 2023
14899 posts
Posted on 4/14/26 at 8:24 am to
I married a second generation Italian from Chicago. Her family and mine would seem to be like oil and water but rednecks exist everywhere so there isn't that big a difference. Her aunt made a wishing well for our reception. No one in my family knew what it was but apparently the aunt and 2 of my Wife's cousins explained the concept to my family. When we left for our honey moon the family packed up my Blazer with the gifts and stuff from the wedding and left it at the hotel we spent the night at before flying to Jamaica. When we got back 10 days later we were worn out so I left most of the stuff in the truck, including the wishing well. My mother in law asked my wife about the wishing well about a week after our return...it was still in the truck. I went and got it, opened it up, and there was just shy of $11,000 cash in the damned thing. It had been in my truck, doors unlocked, a mile from Hartsfield airport in an unsecured Hotel parking lot and unlocked in our driveway for about 3 weeks. Pretty good wedding gift!
Posted by oliver646
Member since Jun 2024
116 posts
Posted on 8/27/26 at 8:12 am to
For a second marriage, experiences usually hit harder than stuff, they already have two households worth of things. I'd go with a nice weekend getaway package, a cooking class, or even a piece of jewelry she can wear on the day.
I got my wife a necklace from Ashcroft & Oak for our anniversary and she still wears it. Good quality, doesn't feel like a random gift. If they're foodies, a dinner at a great restaurant with wine pairing is also a solid bet. Just avoid the usual registry stuff.
This post was edited on 9/1/26 at 10:37 am
Posted by Hangover Haven
Metry
Member since Oct 2013
35254 posts
Posted on 8/27/26 at 8:20 am to
$300 check from a Vietnamese Cardiologist friend of mine...

Evidently it's common to give nice amounts of money as wedding gifts in the Vietnamese culture.
Posted by laxtonto
Member since Mar 2011
2885 posts
Posted on 8/27/26 at 8:22 am to
Been married for a while and the only wedding gift we still have and use is our Turkey roasting pan with lid. I know its old school, but if they are the "rotation" of having to host family Thanksgiving/Christmas dinner it is worth it..

Posted by dyslexiateechur
Louisiana
Member since Jan 2009
36899 posts
Posted on 8/27/26 at 8:24 am to
When I married my ex, we were 2 broke 18 year olds who didn’t have much. His grandmother was pretty wealthy.

She got us term life policies with her listed as the beneficiary.
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