In our previous article, we gave some tips on what to give as a thank-you gift, and you could also read about the process of choosing one. As we promised in that article, our next topic is gifts for new parents.
So now the wedding gifts You can find out about another type of gift: a welcome present for new parents.
In this article, you can read about welcome gifts for new parents. What does this mean? Why is it so important, and what does it symbolise? How should you choose what to give? When add There? Today’s article answers these questions.
What is a welcome gift for new parents?
A welcome gift for new parents is a special thank-you gift. Thank-you gifts are given to the guests invited to your wedding; this is your way of expressing your gratitude and joy to them for coming and celebrating this important occasion with you per day.
The welcome for parents is the the procedure for civil weddings one of its key stages.
Generally, all guests receive the same thing, with the exception of parents, grandparents, siblings and, in some cases, bridesmaids.
With this gift, you’re expressing your love to your parents and thanking them for their support, devotion and love over the years, and for putting up with you even when you couldn’t bear yourself yourself.
So, for this occasion, it’s only right to give a gift that’s memorable, that they’ll love, that reflects your shared hobby – in a word, something special to them or to you.
Parents usually receive separate presents; mum and dad each get their own present, rather than just one. But there’s no rule about this – if you feel you’d like to give them something together, by all means do so.
A wedding gift for the parents is usually more generous than those given by other wedding guests. There’s nothing unusual about this, as they are the most important guests at the wedding.
When are gifts to welcome new parents usually given?
As you may have gathered from the previous paragraph, gifts for the parents are part of the civil wedding ceremony, meaning they are presented during the ceremony.
To be precise, it is customary to present gifts to the parents after the vows have been exchanged and the marriage certificate signed. At this point, the couple address their parents as husband and wife, and express their gratitude for everything their parents have done for them throughout their lives. This expression of gratitude is symbolically accompanied by the gift. Symbolically, because there is nothing that, in itself, could adequately express what the gift represents.
It should be noted that the date on which the welcome gifts for parents are presented can be changed. Special requests You can discuss this with the registrar, and a ceremony officiant will adapt to your wishes in every respect.
You should present your gifts to your parents whenever you like. It doesn’t necessarily have to be during the civil wedding ceremony, just because that’s what tradition dictates.
If you’d like to give the gift before or after the wedding, then that’s when you should do so. If you’d like to organise a separate event, such as a dinner, where it’s just the two of you and your parents are able to attend, then the ‘what’ and ‘how’ are entirely up to you.
Gift ideas for new parents
Now you know exactly what a welcome gift for new parents is. If you’ve already got a completely unique idea to surprise your parents with, then you’re in luck. 🙂 Most people don’t usually have any specific ideas, or can’t decide what to give their mum and dad.
If you fall into this second group, don’t worry – below we’ve put together a few ideas for gifts to give your parents, and hopefully you’ll find something you’d like to give them as a token of your gratitude.
Before you start browsing the list, here’s a quick summary of what to bear in mind when choosing a gift:
- Examine the wedding budget Before you start choosing gifts, make sure you know how much money you can spend on them
- Decide whether you’d like to give them presents separately or together
- Make a „definitely not” list. Listing the things you won’t give is also a good way to narrow down your „what to give my parents” list
- Your parents’ tastes – what they like
- Think about their hobbies – do you have any hobbies in common?
- Beautiful, meaningful shared memories can also inspire a gift
- Is there anything you’ve been dreaming about for a long time, but wouldn’t buy for yourselves?
Now let’s take a look at the list of ideas:
A welcome gift for mum
As we mentioned earlier in the article, parents usually receive separate gifts, so we’ve divided the list into gifts for mums and dads. At the end of the article, we’ll give you a few ideas for gifts you can give them together.
Let’s start with the ladies – let’s see what sort of Mother’s Day gifts you could give your mum.
1. Family Recipe Book
Does your mum like cooking? Does she still cook or bake using your grandmother’s recipes from those old, half-torn sheets of paper? Do you have a favourite dish that you both enjoy? Is there a recipe you’d like to share with her?
Get creative and make your mum a personalised family recipe book with your own notes.
If you do everything yourself and only need professional help with the printing, the gift won’t cost much at all. Not that you should feel sorry for your parents, but everyone’s financial situation is different.
Tip: Use the one that’s been mentioned so often on the blog The Canva image editing app. With its built-in templates, shapes and photos, you can create beautiful things in no time at all.
Price range: $–$$
2. Engraved jewellery
Women love beautiful jewellery, perhaps That is why they wear their wedding rings so proud (well, apart from the joy of the engagement, of course). But that’s another matter.
The point is, if your mum loves jewellery, why not treat her to a beautiful engraved piece?.
Price range: $$–$$$$
3. A selection of special sweets
Gourmet mums will really appreciate this. 🙂
Try to include as many sweets as possible that you know your mum loves. As well as these, sneak in a few foreign sweets that are real rarities.
Price range: $$–$$$
4. A special perfume
Surprise your mum with a special perfume. Buy her something she’d love but would never buy for herself.
Price range: $$–$$$
5. Wine Selection
If your mum loves fine wines, she’s sure to be delighted with a mouth-watering selection of wines.
If you want to make the gift even more personal for them, find an occasion to try one of the bottles together.
Price range: $$$
As well as their Mother’s Day gifts, mums often receive a beautiful, huge bouquet in colours that reflect the season. If your mum loves flowers, why not give her a lovely bouquet to go with her present?.
A welcome gift for dad from the parents
Now let’s turn our attention to our lovely dads – let’s see what we can surprise them with, and what sort of things they usually enjoy:
6. Steel-coated beer mug with an inscription
If your dad’s a beer fan, he’ll be absolutely delighted with a timeless piece like this.
Price range: $$
7. A tie embroidered with a personalised message
You’ll hit the nail on the head if you give your dad a tie embroidered with a lovely message. The tie shown in the picture has the „Your little girl forever” text has been embroidered onto it.
You can have the embroidery done for you, but the great thing is that, if you’re feeling a bit creative, you can even make it yourself. That way, your dad will receive a creative welcome-to-parenthood gift that you’ve made with your own hands. Of course, you’ll still need to buy the tie in this case too. 🙂
Price range: $$
8. Funny and touching at the same time – socks (or other items of clothing) with slogans
What dad wouldn’t love to wear a pair of socks like these – so funny and heart-warming – or some other similar item of clothing?
Price range: $$
9. Selection of drinks
If your dad likes speciality drinks, put together a selection of his favourites for him.
Just as with choosing a wine for your mum, if you want to make the wine tasting even more personal for her, arrange a time and open a bottle together.
Price range: $$–$$$
10. Clock stand with inscription
If your dad is a „watch” sort of person, give him a watch stand as a welcome-to-parenthood gift. You can personalise the stand with a unique, even humorous, message.
Price range: $$$
A joint welcome gift for new parents
And finally, let’s take a look at the gifts you can give your parents as a group:
11. An old photo of your parents / Photo album
Find an old photo of your parents from when they were young – perhaps one taken at their wedding – and write a few kind words on it. It makes for a truly touching gift.
If you have several photos, put them in a photo album.
Price range: $$
12. Embroidered or inscribed decorative handkerchief
Just like the embroidered gift ideas featured earlier in the list, this one is also very creative. You can, of course, easily swap this item for something else that you think would suit your parents better. The key is in the personalised embroidered message.
Tip: If you feel creative, don’t hesitate to make your parents’ present yourself. They’ll be even happier with something you’ve made with your own hands.
Price range: $$
13. Gourmet Selection
Put together a gourmet selection. Try to include things in the selection that your parents like.
Alternative version: Make a map for your parents showing your favourite gourmet spots in the city. Why not join them on their discovery tour and tell them about your own experiences?.
Price range: $$–$$$
14. An eco-friendly gift to welcome new parents
If environmental awareness is important to your parents, and they also enjoy gardening, why not give them two spades with lovely, funny or touching messages on them, along with a few saplings? If this is a topic close to their hearts, they’re sure to find joy in this lovely green pastime.
Price range: $-$$
15. Experience gifts
It’s always nice to give someone a treat, and what’s more, there’s so much to choose from.
Are your parents foodies? Do they love fine wines? Are they passionate about art? Do they enjoy sport? Do they love travelling? – Give them an experience that will truly be a treat for them.
Here are a few examples:
- wellness
- wine tasting
- trip abroad
- cruise
- concert ticket / concert series season ticket
- cooking course
- barista training
- chocolate tasting
- massage
- exhibition tickets
- cave tour
- bobbing
- sightseeing flight
- +1 for a bespoke tour lasting a few days, put together by you, with pre-booked, personalised activities – creative ideas are preferred 🙂
Price range: $$-$$$$
+1 Time spent together
Because perhaps that’s what matters most. Of course, we need to make these moments special too.
Choose one of the experience gifts listed above for your parents. So far, it’s all the same as in the previous point, with the twist that you – or you and your partner – will be going with them. 🙂
Price range: $$-$$$$, but its value is priceless!
We hope you’ve found a gift on the list that you think your parents would love, and that you can already picture them in your mind’s eye, huddled together and hugging each other, with a tear or two rolling down each of their cheeks.
Make sure that, whatever you give them, you express your gratitude and love for them both verbally and in writing. After all, giving a gift is just a gesture; what really matters is the love you feel for them.
It could be a few heartfelt sentences, a shared memory or a story, but if you’re not one for words, then a simple Thank you That’s enough. You could even add a nice quote to the latter.
Frequently Asked Questions
The purpose of these gifts is to express our love for our parents. They symbolise our gratitude for their many years of care, love, attention and support. And, of course, they are also a thank you for making it possible for you to be here today on this special day.
The presentation of gifts to the parents is traditionally part of the proceedings at a civil wedding. Within the wedding programme, this takes place after the vows and the signing of the marriage certificate. If you do not feel this is appropriate, please discuss it with the registrar to arrange for it to be done differently.
A welcome gift can be anything from something really cheap to something very expensive. The price therefore depends on what the gift is. However, when choosing a gift, it’s better to start by considering what the parents like, and then weigh that up against how much it will cost.
