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Thank you gift for Aunt?

Christine, on April 7, 2015 at 11:33 AM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 5

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Both my and FH's parents are generously contributing to our wedding and we'll be giving each set of parents dinner at a really nice restaurant as a thank you. My Aunt (Mom's sister) who I'm very close to, kind of Mom #2, is also contributing to the wedding. We're talking paying for the photographer, taking care of a night of our hotel stay, doing running around for me, offering to take off work before the wedding to help...the list goes on. We want to get something for her (and her husband, lol...technically these gestures are from both of them but I know it's really her) but Idk if I should just do something similar to what we'll do for our parents or something different. Monetarily, our parents are contributing more, but at the same time she's probably been just as helpful, especially considering the fact that I'm planning the wedding from abroad. What are your thoughts?

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Latest activity by Christine, on April 7, 2015 at 2:39 PM

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Jillian · on April 7, 2015 at 11:42 AM
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If she is doing that much I would do the same as your parents.
My aunt and grandma paid for my shower. So, I have them the same gift bag as I gave my bridesmaids as they put it all together and paid for decorations/favors, etc.
The same aunt, FH aunt, are doing readings and another FH aunt will be officiating the ceremony. We will be giving them a bottle of wine during the rehearsal dinner, when we pass out the other gifts.
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MS4 · on April 7, 2015 at 11:43 AM
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I don't think your parents will feel less honored if you choose to honor your aunt the same way as them! I'm sure they recognize her contributions and are equally grateful for the help she is giving you.
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Christine · on April 7, 2015 at 11:46 AM
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Yeah, my Mom is well aware of all she's doing and is always reminding me to keep her in the loop about wedding stuff (not that she has to lol). My Aunt doesn't have kids so my brothers and I are her kids in a sense, I think that's why she's doing so much.
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Christine · on April 7, 2015 at 11:59 AM
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Valarie- I totally understand that. I wouldn't wanna make my Mom feel bad either. Maybe you can discreetly give something to your Aunt? Not make a big thing out of it so no one feels left out?
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Christine · on April 7, 2015 at 2:39 PM
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I'm also considering asking her to do a reading at the wedding, to give her a special role.
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