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Roger James Timothy Davies (rogeringdavies) wrote in finnigans_rpg,
@ 2014-09-30 17:02:00

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Okay, so I have a wedding to go to in a couple of weeks. So I have some questions to ask the glorious masses:

1) What the hell do you get a couple with bank accounts that generate interest comparable to the GDP of number of small countries? I mean I don't think they'd actually care, but you know.

2) Anyone good at avoiding familial obligations and want to teach a boy the ropes?

[Warded to Marcus]
Aha so remember how I mentioned mum thinks we're dating? Apparently the entirety of my family does to. Up for a wedding? I promise you won't have your out ~~Unless you want to. Oh Merlin please~~

[Warded to Melinda]
So my cousin's fiancée wants something "magical" for her cake...

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	quirkybeater 2014-09-30 12:19 pm UTC (link)
	Have you tried looking at their wedding registry? If nothing else, it should give you an idea of things that they like, want, and need. A nice little look into their personalities. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	rogeringdavies 2014-09-30 01:25 pm UTC (link)
	Ugh see Agnes wanted to have a wedding registry, but her mother said it was too common. So I just... sort of am left going WHAT DO I GET YOU? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

quirkybeater
2014-09-30 06:26 pm UTC (link)

Then ask! You won't be left guessing and hoping for the best. You'll be told some ideas at least, and you can pick and choose from there. And, when in doubt, anything homemade and personal/personalised is a good way to go. It shows you put a lot of thought and effort into it. For instance, I assume they'll have a photographer? You could pay for and customise a few frames for pictures that they can put into the frames. If they like coffee or tea or wine, you could have cups or glasses made with their names and wedding date on them, or anything else on them you think they'd like. There's something called a ring bowl that you could make with their initials and dates, and it'd be something to ring bearer uses to carry the rings if they're having a ring bearer. There's also, if you can, getting pictures of them and making custom coasters, which is a little silly sounding but it's got that personal touch. I've also seen some customized pillowcases that match the bride and groom (such as "his" and "hers" and "Mr." and "Mrs." pillowcases).

If you're going for more practical items, there's barware, beach towels for any potential beach holidays, gift certificates to stores or restaurants they might like (which could make for a nice, romantic dinner for them), luggage for the honeymoon, tea kettle with nice teacups, baking ware (especially if anyone is a baker or cook), flatware, fine china, casual china, a nice set of knives, extra picture frames for all the photos they'll likely have from their wedding and honeymoon, possibly a wedding album or a nice album for the photos to go into, extra towels in general, extra bedding in general, and anything storage related. If you know where they're going to honeymoon, you could arrange a couples massage if it's somewhere that has a spa and pay for the massage yourself or pay for one more local. You can buy items that correspond with their hobbies and leisure activities (such as tents if they're campers).

That's all I can think of off the top of my head.

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	rogeringdavies 2014-10-01 03:37 pm UTC (link)
	Oh come on Orla, that's far too logical! But you give excellent advice. I'll talk to Cyprian today sometimes, poor thing is only twenty-two. They did just buy a house so maybe I could get something for that. How are you anyway? Miss me yet? (Reply to this) (Parent)

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