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Matron of Honor Gift

MrsC, on October 19, 2022 at 5:25 PM Posted in Planning 0 9

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First, I should mention that we are (very young!) "sixty-somethings", married 38 years, who are planning a "convalidation" ceremony. This is a Catholic marriage service for couples who were married outside the Catholic Church. I am Catholic and divorced so back then, we couldn't have a Catholic wedding. My prior marriage is being annulled. So we are planning a very simple church service next year, nearest to our wedding anniversary. My Matron of Honor, who is also my dearest and very best friend, and also the church choir/music director, (I am in her choir) and who has helped, encouraged and supported me for many years, most recently in the annulment process. She is a very young 70-something with very simple taste. She doesn't wear earrings at all, she wears only 2 necklaces, one a cross/heart from her husband, the other a religious medal that was her grandmother's. She does have bracelets, quite a few already, 1 of which I gave her. We are also "Prayer Partners" so I was thinking perhaps of a very special set of Rosary beads, something in a wedding motif perhaps, in sterling silver and perhaps real pearls (or very good created pearls) (the wedding is in June). Although she has many sets of Rosaries, I think a set from me for this occasion might be nice, and I'd be willing to spend at least $100 on a gift for her. I would like to hear any ideas, especially from any of you who are Catholic or devout Christians. My other thought was a charm bracelet in either sterling or 14K gold with an appropriate charm - something that could be engraved. Thank you.

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Grace · on October 19, 2022 at 9:26 PM
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I think a rosary is a great idea. If she already had too many though maybe you could get her a customized rosary box or bag. It could be engraved with her name and a prayer. You could also consider getting a customized small travel jewlery box. They have a lot on etsy, although that wouldn't be religious.
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MrsC · on October 19, 2022 at 10:07 PM
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Thank you, Grace! Great ideas! I especially like the idea of the customized rosary box with her name and an appropriate prayer, or perhaps a Bible quote - there are several that we both like. Thanks again!
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Michelle · on October 20, 2022 at 7:35 AM
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How about a small statue of Mary. There are some beautiful ceramic or stone figurines that are nice for a small altar in the home. A trip to your local church gift store may bring up nice ideas as well.
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Michelle · on October 20, 2022 at 12:41 PM
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Skip the jewelry. Pick something related to her personal interests that you would buy for her birthday.
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Paige · on October 20, 2022 at 1:16 PM
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Do you know what saint she chose for her confirmation name? Or is there a patron saint of some activity she likes? I got my husband-to-be a keyring of the patron saint for his career field that he keeps at his desk, and he seemed to really like that.
Is she the type who would enjoy a daily devotional book?
I do think a nice display case for her rosaries would be a nice gift too (assuming she doesn't have one already), and when you give it to her it could have a new one from you in it.
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MrsC · on October 21, 2022 at 9:07 AM
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Good ideas, thanks! Both about the statue of Mary (her middle name is Marie, also her Mom's and daughter's name) and a trip to the local religious articles shop, we have a nice one nearby. Thanks!
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MrsC · on October 21, 2022 at 9:11 AM
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Great ideas here, thanks! I don't know her Confirmation name (probably the only thing we don't know about eachother! She is a retired music teacher and our church music/choir director. And she's been organist for most of the parishes in the county for over 60 years! The patron saint of music is St. Cecelia - perhaps something about her. Devotional books she has in abundance; she's given me several and recently my husband gave her some he bought for both of us on a recent trip. A display case for the Rosaries, with my gift in it is something I did think about, perhaps engraved with her name/initials/and our ceremony date. Thank you!
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MrsC · on October 21, 2022 at 9:13 AM
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OK, yes, thanks, I'll think about that too!
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MrsC · on November 4, 2022 at 10:52 PM
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Hi, Grace! I did get a Rosary for my MOH - white cultured pearls (nice for our June wedding) and sterling silver, hand made. I'm getting a tiny sterling heart charm with her initial to be put on the Rosary. I also ordered a silver plate trinket box lined in blue velvet, and engraving on the top - her name, my name, "thanks for being my Matron of Honor". I also ordered a MOH porcelain ornament with her name, and the wedding date. I think she'll be pleased.
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