My husband has two brothers and three sisters...a very large and very close family! We have been married for close to 14 years, but until now both of his brothers have been single. Well, one of the brothers is finally getting married soon and I am so excited. The girl is very sweet and a bit nervous about marrying into such a big family. We have discussed how nice it will be to have each other to talk to because we know what it is like to marry one of the "brothers". I would like to get her a small gift for the wedding and I need ideas. I would love to incorporate our special "bond" as wives to the brothers, but I am stumped! Thank you for any ideas. Annie
I like the idea of something personalized that can be to the Mrs. Smith from the other Mrs. Smith...or something along this lines.
Very sweet and thoughtful of you to do something to welcome her!
A blank stationary set which has as its header- from the desk of Mrs. XXXXXX. I think this would be useful, esp as she might have some old fashioned correspondence to do, with gifts, invitations, and thank yous coming around the event. It would also point to your SIL bond.
Good luck to you and yours,
F. B.
So this sounds like a personal, gift to her, aside from the wedding or as a wedding gift????
I imagine she is a bit overwhelmed.
My Husband's family is big... and the wives are all in each others lives.
They are not a nuisance, but they are all close I guess, and tell each other things and tell each other what to do etc. Its almost as though there is no "privacy" as a wife to one of them. I don't like that.
For me, being from a small family... it is a bit much.
But it is VERY nice, that you are so welcoming to your future Sister In Law. that is sweet.
But also, go by her cues too. Not all people "adjust" to things like this, quickly. And even more so, once she has a baby. She has her own family too. My In-Laws, being they are a big family and "close"... they tend to dismiss my own family's ways. Or traditions. But the In-Laws don't live here. But they still, do this. So its like they live just right next door, even if they don't.
One of the wives, sends me e-mails asking me personal questions etc. She means well and is just friendly, but its a bit overwhelming. For example. And she doesn't understand my own culture or life.
Anyway, just my personal story, sorry for TMI. But, I sorta feel a bit overwhelmed for your sister in law.
But you are nice, to be so kind to your future sister in law.
Maybe, get her a nice souvenir type thing that says "welcome" on it.
From Etsy.
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Or, personalized address labels w/her married name on it. www.vistaprint.com or maybe Etsy has those too.
Or, a journal.
If you want something really personal, get her a pretty and dainty but trendy/modern necklace or earrings - something she can wear on during Sunday family dinners or picnics, for your casual family get togethers, maybe with her birthstone. Nothing fancy or she might not wear it.
I would do the stationery and wine and a nice wine glass - with kind of a wink, wink note about how she might need these things to deal with the large family!!!
You might also try http://www.personalizationmall.com/ for any number of personalized gift ideas.
How about creating a family photo album from your family. If you have some photos with both of them, incorporate them into it, too. Leave some empty pages at the end, for her to add their own.
I also adore my soon-to-be SIL. When they got engaged, I gave her a recipe box with her new monogram filled with "family recipes"... some from my MIL, my SIL, the grandmothers, my family. She loves to cook and loved the idea of something with her married monogram.
For the wedding, I bought her one of those hangers for her gown that says "Mrs. P___". I saw it on Pintrest and ordered it as part of her shower gift. I know she will love it because she's "pinned it" several times! I'm doing the toast with my husband at the rehearsal dinner and have a few "daughters-in-law married to twins" jokes that we share in my speech. She's great and we laugh often about being married to eachother's "other half".
How about two "girlie" decorated wine glasses (like you can find in Walgreens or other novelty shops). Include a note that says "let me know when you want some "sisterly girl time" and I will bring the wine.
I would get her a Living Locket from Origami Owl. You can pick out charms that might mean something to her. Either that or a Pandora type bracelet.
From your title, I thought you needed the gift of a new sister in law....hmmm
Let me know if you find a place for that!
What about the start of a Pandora bracelet. I love love love mine, every bead means something to me. Such a nice way to tell her you want to be close.
I agree that some stationery or notepads with her married name on them would be a good idea.
