My sweet baby niece is graduating college in May and getting married in August. That's a lot of gift giving opportunites coming up. I'm the "cool" aunt, and I have a family reputation for giving outstanding gifts, so, there's a little pressure here! (No off the shelf blender type gifts from Aunt T.)
For the wedding, I've come up with two pretty good ideas, I think.
I found an adorable Dutch Oven shaped like a Tomato. I think it would be a one of a kind, stand out present that she would have for years to come and never forget where it came from.
I also love the idea of giving her a Hallmark Family Tree Photo Stand and frames for her and new husband. Then they can add to it when they have kids. So maybe the pot for Bridal Shower and Photo Stand for Wedding?
That brings me to Graduation. No flippin idea. She's going right back in for Masters in Communication Disorders.
Our whole family goes to West Texas A&M University in Canyon. Go Buffs!
T.,
I do engraving on glass or metal if you are interested in personalizing something. Let me know if you want to see examples of champagne flutes or wine bottles. I also engraved a scripture on a crystal vase for one couple.
Is she going to school at UTD?
Tickets to a concert, play, other cultural event. Something they can do together on date night but wouldn't normally be able to afford.
My dad sent me to Europe for two weeks for graduation....just throwing that out there. :)
I love the dutch oven idea!
Just another suggestion which I have used with my nieces. I bought them a charm bracelet from James Avery, I personally have the thicker one and love it, and I have bought special charms for whatever special occasion comes up. My husband did the same for me and I never take it off! JA has charms for just about any occasion you could imagine! They have a graduation cap, diploma charm, and a girl in a cap and gown. Once you give it to her, you can continue giving her charms when they have a baby, or any other special occasion that comes up! Good luck!!
