Laina Daina or Pehnoani

muspus · December 3, 2014, 9:56pm

MQM backs ANP proposal to change Pakistan's name

Imran Khan Singer

Who on earth invented this silly, leading families to near bankruptcy, tradition?!

I’ll be finding my own wedding (inshallah, inshallah, inshallah) and have wanted to keep things simple from day one. However, my family is insisting that I follow them in buying a whole load of gifts for the immediate in-laws (him, MIL, FIL, granny and 2 SILs). I love giving and receiving presents but this is becoming a really stressful task for me. I haven’t got much money to spare but have already been forced to buy the MIL 3 suits and a shawl and banarsi sari, the granny a suit and shawl. Its cost me a lot. Now I’m wondering what to get the 2 men and the sisters. I’m stuck for ideas.

For the girls I thought a jora each with matching choorian and earrings? Him dress shirts, a lovely jumper and an aftershave. What about the dad? What do dad’s usually get?

Please help with your ideas. What did you all give? And, am I right to assume I’ll get presents back as well? Not being greedy, just asking!

Since its hard to change customs on short notice and you want to start on right foot, search Groupon.

Not sure what your budget for gifts is but they have diamond gift sets/necklaces for $40-$60 (with face value of 150$-300$). I’d rather give these instead of splitting it into 2-3 small items for each person. Now diamond quality is not the one you want to give to your Fiancee/wife but hey, its DIAMOND.

I would not go with “dont give anything”. Gifts are supposed to increase the bond b/w relationships if given within reasonable limit without any pressure. I am sure you want to gift something to your mil and fil. I would not go as far as phuppo, khala, etc etc

Decent Chora- I love you! Hadn’t even thought about Groupon! Thanks