Some of you might already know about my upcoming nuptial…nikkah will be in Pak, on Oct. 4th InshaAllah! so there’s not a lot of time left :-S
I was wondering, what’s the norm in terms of gifts for the brides family? She has 1 younger sis, and 2 younger bros MashaAllah…plus of course, her parents…
I’ve previously helped organize weddings for both of my bros…and it was relatively simple then…we got the brides family members clothes - nice shirts/ties for the men, and shalwar kameez/shawls for the women…and I do want to take gifts from here to pak, for her family…clothes won’t do apparently, cuz of the awesome and huge selection of clothing in pak…
I think we usually do clothes for each member of the immediate family. But if you can't do that, then for the women you could get a small piece of jewelry (a pair of earrings, or a bracelet, or something) or perhaps purses. Guys may still like shirt and tie or nice light sweaters from the US/Canada since the quality of these is appreciated.
Usually the bride’s family doesnt get a whole lot I would suggest either perfume/lotion gift sets or jewellery for the sister and nice dress shirts/pants or some other item that you know they will enjoy. Actually come to think of it, there are some nice perfume gift sets availible for guys too.
I say for sister get something from bath and body or some nice girly jewelry. Bath and Body always has fancy gift sets. For mom and dad get a nice perfume sets and for bro....lol I am not sure about bro. You can also add suits for parents from pakistan. It will look really good.
^ yeah..but woh apni marzi se kar rahay hain.. not out of "riwaaJ" or anything (at least that's not any tradition i've heard of or seen!)..that's why i said..change the tradition and gift them gold :D
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Sara I had a cousin get married in the middle east and her inlaws are (paki but) Arabicized so for dhoodh pilai the bride's sisters got gold rings AND cash.
When my bro got married we gave my bhabhis family (all relatives .. mama chachi whtever) clothes and perfumes. Plus clothes, shawls and mithai for all their servants as well.
Since you are going from the US, you can give some Victoria's Secret products (lotion, body wash etc), which are appreciated:) If they are into western wear; maybe nice dress shirts, or cute blouses for the girl (maybe handbag). hmmm I mean they can always get things form pakistan, it would be nice to give things from elsewhere:)
Sahar: i was also told that jewellery is not a good idea, as it is a very personal taste heh…but u’re right about light sweaters…not sure if i can find some these days though…will definitely look around…and i guess nice shirts/ties will still work for the guys
Ira, Lusi and BlushingRose: perfume/lotion gift sets might work for the girls…we don’t have VS stores here in canada…so unless there are some gift sets at other places, don’t think i’ll be able to find anything for that brand…perhaps something from The Body Shop?
this one’s really good…and there are more in store if u go look…
for the dad… probably get a nice and decent watch…and usually mothers prefer dresses over anything else…or a piece of jewellery from People’s …doesnt have to be too pricey…I got my Mother in law a ring from there…and she really appreciated it…
For the brothers…get some shirts from Guess, Espirit, Ck, etc.
DM, this may be a personal preference for me but i do not like VS lotions at all whatsoever. And i dont think my relatives in pak would like those fragrances either. I would rather buy brand name perfume sets and use those for gift giving purposes. you cant go wrong with stuff like D&C, RL or some other nice perfume. Not sure if you have Bath and Body works in Canada, but they also have some nice lotions. I find that ppl in Pak dont like fruity smelling stuff so stick with flowery notes. Moonlight path at Bath and Body is a personal favourite.
Thanks in advance!
I would suggest either perfume/lotion gift sets or jewellery for the sister and nice dress shirts/pants or some other item that you know they will enjoy. Actually come to think of it, there are some nice perfume gift sets availible for guys too.
heh…but u’re right about light sweaters…not sure if i can find some these days though…will definitely look around…and i guess nice shirts/ties will still work for the guys 