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Beginner April 2021

In need of help for a memorial surprise gift to groom on wedding day

Grace, on February 1, 2021 at 1:07 AM Posted in Wedding Attire 0 10

Hi all,

My fiancé and I decided to move forward with our wedding in April because we did not want to postpone our date again. Luckily wedding receptions of up to 50 percent capacity or 150 people will be permitted in our state starting March 15. What great timing!

Now that we are moving forward with our wedding, I'm trying to find a personalized photo gift I can give to my fiancé on our wedding day to incorporate his mom. I unfortunately never got to meet her but she raised 3 wonderful children on her own and she sadly left this world due to cancer. I can't seem to find that special gift that has sold me. I would like to keep the gift between us where it's not obvious to guests, something he can carry or wear throughout the day.

Here are some gifts I have come up with:

1. Photo Tie clip and photo tie patch - My top choice would have been a tie clip but he'll be wearing a bowtie for the wedding

2. Photo boutonniere charm - Too visible

3. Pocket watch or jewelry - Not something he would realistically like or use/wear

4. Photo Memorial Charm Pin - One option on my list which he can pin inside the tux of his chest pocket

5. Photo Cuff Links - My top choice if I can't find anything else

I've hit a wall and can't think of anything else. If anyone has any suggestions they would like to share, I would greatly appreciate it. I can use all the inspiration I can get!

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Latest activity by Claudia, on February 1, 2021 at 8:01 PM
  • Givemeallthepups
    Expert February 2020
    Givemeallthepups ·
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    What about a metal wallet size photo? He could easily tuck it into his jacket pocket on the day of and then carry it in his wallet in the future. You could include a picture on the front of the two of them with a note about how great of a mother she was on the back.



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  • Givemeallthepups
    Expert February 2020
    Givemeallthepups ·
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    In need of help for a memorial surprise gift to groom on wedding day 1
    Something like this, not sure why it wouldn’t post with my first comment 🤷🏼‍♀️
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    June 2021
    Dj Tanner ·
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    Do you know if any family members still have his mother’s wedding dress anywhere? You could have a tailor use some of the fabric and sew it into his jacket without him knowing?
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  • Michelle
    Rockstar December 2022
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    I like this idea and it isn't visible to others who don't need to be in on it
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    Beginner April 2021
    Grace ·
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    Isn't is @Michelle?! This is a great idea🙂

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    Beginner April 2021
    Grace ·
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    Thank you for the idea but unfortunately don’t think anyone has her dress.
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    Beginner April 2021
    Grace ·
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    This is such a great idea! Def my #1 pick now. Don't know why I didn't see this while I was doing my research. Thank you so much @Givemeallthepups

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  • Michelle
    Master April 2021
    Michelle ·
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    Is he wearing a jacket or vest? You can still give him the tie pin & he can pin it on the inside of the vest or jacket, on the left side, close to his heart.
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  • Cyndy
    Master May 2019
    Cyndy ·
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    I bought my husband a boutonnière pin but he actually wore it on the inside of his jacket. He lost both parents very young and his brother about 6 years ago so he doesn’t have any family. He cried when I gave it to him and he still wears it every time he puts a suit on. I bought it from Etsy In need of help for a memorial surprise gift to groom on wedding day 2

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    Dedicated November 2021
    Claudia ·
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    I'm having a piece of my mom's dress sewn into my dress and a pocket square made out of the same dress for my dad. Maybe something along those lines?
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