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DjPiLL
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Need gift advice - Thanks for the suggestions!
Hey guys... i am stuck in a rut right now.
Edit: not anymore
Thanks for the suggestions! 
Message edited 4/27/2006 4:24:00 PM.
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baghag
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Re: Need Wedding Gift Advice - for a "second wedding"
I am confused- is this a second marriage, or like a vow renewal?
For the vow renewal, I had no idea that a gift was proper. Especially since
a. it is so close, time-wise to the civil ceremony?
b. the gift you gave for the civil ceremony was quite generous
c. you are shelling out a lot of $ to attend
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| Posted 4/27/06 1:33 PM |
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Kate
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Re: Need Wedding Gift Advice - for a "second wedding"
Posted by baghag
I am confused- is this a second marriage, or like a vow renewal?
For the vow renewal, I had no idea that a gift was proper. Especially since
a. it is so close, time-wise to the civil ceremony?
b. the gift you gave for the civil ceremony was quite generous
c. you are shelling out a lot of $ to attend
I agree.
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| Posted 4/27/06 1:34 PM |
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Marcie
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Re: Need Wedding Gift Advice - for a "second wedding"
Are they going somewhere for their honeymoon?
Or maybe just give them an American Gift Card for them to use. If it were me, I would probably not give a BIG $ gift, but still give something like in the $200-250 range.
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LadyMaravilla
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Re: Need Wedding Gift Advice - for a "second wedding"
How about a Lawyer...for the next divorce! 
**JOKE**
Money?
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| Posted 4/27/06 1:35 PM |
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jana
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Re: Need Wedding Gift Advice - for a "second wedding"
Where in Europe???
Maybe something corresponding to the country?
This is the one time I wouldn't do $$ for a re-run of a wedding.
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| Posted 4/27/06 1:36 PM |
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LSP2005
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Re: Need Wedding Gift Advice - for a "second wedding"
If this is just a vow renewal I think a gift in the $100 region should suffice since you gave such a generous gift the first time and you have to go to Europe.
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| Posted 4/27/06 1:36 PM |
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Karen
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Re: Need Wedding Gift Advice - for a "second wedding"
Posted by LSP2005
If this is just a vow renewal I think a gift in the $100 region should suffice since you gave such a generous gift the first time and you have to go to Europe.
totally agree!!
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| Posted 4/27/06 1:37 PM |
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DjPiLL
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Richard
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Re: Need Wedding Gift Advice - for a "second wedding"
Well thats what I am saying about not being sure what to give.
They had the civil ceremony here because of her visa issues. They got married in central park the 1st time and had a reception in a bar/restaurant.
They are having this church ceremony to officially "receive the sacrament of holy matrimony". I think her family that lives in Europe are very religious.
But they are doing a "real wedding" this time around. They rented out a catering hall. Going the whole nine yards.
While yeah i guess its a vow rewnewal... its mainly to receive the sacrament. But according to him (and her I presume)... he definitely feels that he is already "married".
They are also getting married on their anniversary... so they will still have one wedding anniversary.
I would imagine this is more for her and her family. But who knows in the end.
Tough situation.
I also have to do another best man speech. What do I say this time around?  He is the only guy I know that got suckered into getting married twice?
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june262004
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Re: Need Wedding Gift Advice - for a "second wedding"
Posted by LSP2005
If this is just a vow renewal I think a gift in the $100 region should suffice since you gave such a generous gift the first time and you have to go to Europe.
I agree.
Id got with amex gift chex or card. Or travels chex. This way they can use it as cash anywhere. And its good for traveling incase they lost they can get new ones.
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| Posted 4/27/06 1:39 PM |
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baghag
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Re: Need Wedding Gift Advice - for a "second wedding"
Ahh, ok. In that case, how about a silver frame with their wedding date engraved on it?
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Ambersmom
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Re: Need Wedding Gift Advice - for a "second wedding"
I would think far less would be appropriate - something like $100.00 - how about one of those fancy champange sets with the wine glasses? Image Attachment(s):
Message edited 4/27/2006 1:45:45 PM.
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| Posted 4/27/06 1:41 PM |
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Leeners
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Re: Need Wedding Gift Advice - for a "second wedding"
What about getting a gift certificate for the spa at the hotel they're staying at, or having a bottle of champagne delivered to their room? I understand your dilemma and I agree, I'd want to do "something" too, but nothing crazy $-wise. I think either of those, or something like that, would be a really nice gesture and probably very much appreciated.
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Blu-ize
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Re: Need Wedding Gift Advice - for a "second wedding"
Find something as a token gift...maybe for about $100. You can order it and have it shipped ahead or bring it with you.
Something elegant, useful and meaningful.
Don't go the money route either in cash or gift card. Gift cards are the same as money. It should be a gift-gift..you dig?
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| Posted 4/27/06 2:27 PM |
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Beth
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Re: Need Wedding Gift Advice - for a "second wedding"
Posted by june262004
Id got with amex gift chex or card. Or travels chex. This way they can use it as cash anywhere. And its good for traveling incase they lost they can get new ones.
just an FYI- you can't use the Amex gift cards in other countries- I got a few for my wedding- and it says on the back USA only
but you can get the travelers check card- same thing basically
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| Posted 4/27/06 2:29 PM |
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dpli
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Re: Need Wedding Gift Advice - for a "second wedding"
Do you have time to mix a great CD for him? If I were the one getting married, a sentimental gift like that would mean a lot to me, especially since you are laying out all that $ to go to the wedding.
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| Posted 4/27/06 2:30 PM |
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DjPiLL
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Richard
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Re: Need Wedding Gift Advice - for a "second wedding"
Thanks for the advice. Still trying to figure it out.
A nice picture frame might be good. Any good places to go to?
I also thought about the spa thing.
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| Posted 4/27/06 2:37 PM |
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Sassyz75
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Re: Need Wedding Gift Advice - for a "second wedding"
How about a GC to a nice restaurant by where they live so they have somethign to do when they get back. .. I always use restaurant GC and it's a nice gift.
Maybe like a Ruth's Chris or something?
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Blu-ize
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Re: Need Wedding Gift Advice - for a "second wedding"
Have something shipped ahead from Fortunoff or Bloomingdales or Tiffanys.
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baghag
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Re: Need Wedding Gift Advice - for a "second wedding"
Posted by DjPiLL
Thanks for the advice. Still trying to figure it out.
A nice picture frame might be good. Any good places to go to?
I also thought about the spa thing.
We received one from Tiffany's. I love it!
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lorich
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Re: Need Wedding Gift Advice - for a "second wedding"
Posted by Kate
Posted by baghag
I am confused- is this a second marriage, or like a vow renewal?
For the vow renewal, I had no idea that a gift was proper. Especially since
a. it is so close, time-wise to the civil ceremony?
b. the gift you gave for the civil ceremony was quite generous
c. you are shelling out a lot of $ to attend
I agree.
Good point...
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june262004
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Re: Need Wedding Gift Advice - for a "second wedding"
Posted by Beth1210
Posted by june262004
Id got with amex gift chex or card. Or travels chex. This way they can use it as cash anywhere. And its good for traveling incase they lost they can get new ones.
just an FYI- you can't use the Amex gift cards in other countries- I got a few for my wedding- and it says on the back USA only
but you can get the travelers check card- same thing basically
hmm good to know. Thanks 
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MrsRbk
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Re: Need Wedding Gift Advice - for a "second wedding"
Posted by june262004
Posted by Beth1210
Posted by june262004
Id got with amex gift chex or card. Or travels chex. This way they can use it as cash anywhere. And its good for traveling incase they lost they can get new ones.
just an FYI- you can't use the Amex gift cards in other countries- I got a few for my wedding- and it says on the back USA only
but you can get the travelers check card- same thing basically
hmm good to know. Thanks
Alot of places in Europe don't even accept the amex card for payment. We ran into that problem alot on our Honeymoon
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Beth
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Re: Need Wedding Gift Advice - for a "second wedding"
Posted by MrsRbk
Alot of places in Europe don't even accept the amex card for payment. We ran into that problem alot on our Honeymoon
same with us in Mexico- it was annoying
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| Posted 4/27/06 2:57 PM |
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dpli
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Re: Need Wedding Gift Advice - for a "second wedding"
Fortunoff's has some beautiful frames - I am partial to the Waterford ones.
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