A1.
Traditionally, gifts are bought for the bridesmaids,
best man and both mothers. These gifts are presented in recognition
of the support, financial or otherwise, that the bride and groom
have received.
Usually the pressies to the mothers and the fathers,
are presented during the speeches, with the gifts to the attendants
given either just before the wedding or just after the meal,
depending on what the gift is.
Most of the weddings I have been to, the fathers
have received a gift along with the mothers, at the end of the
Groom’s speech.
However with more and more couples moving away from tradition
because either the top table is not a traditional set-up, there
is no top table as such or no speeches, then it really does
come down to what you feel comfortable with.
(Answered
by Aileen Paterson)
A2. Traditionally
you would buy flowers for the mothers of the bride and groom
and then presents for the best man, ushers and bridesmaids.
The fathers of the bride and groom don't tend to get anything
themselves.
(Answered by
Pippa Miln)
A3. Traditionally,
thank you gifts are given to the Bridesmaids, Mothers of the
Bride and Groom & the Best Man.
However, this seems to have extended recently
and gifts are often also given to the Fathers of the Bride,
Flowergirls, Page Boys, Ushers and even people who've given
readings during the ceremony or those who've just helped out
a lot during the run up to the wedding. I've even
received presents and bouquets during speeches from clients!
Also, people seem to be moving away from the traditional
flowers/jewellery/tankard style gifts to more personal keepsakes
or even to experience vouchers, fine wines and designer gifts.
If you want to buy a present for someone
to thank them for their help, don't feel bound by tradition.
Similarly, don't feel you need to buy a gift for everyone -
it's entirely personal choice.
(Answered by Tamryn Kirby)
A4. Traditionally
gifts are purchased for the bridesmaids, best man, mothers of
both the bride and groom. However, it is entirely up to you
whether you extend this to include the fathers of both bride
and groom and any other person involved in the wedding (and
lots of people do).
As lots of families include 'step'
mothers, fathers etc., they are also often included in receiving
gifts.
It is a gesture to thank the people that mean
the most for their love, support and help in all areas of the
bride and groom's life and, of course, for helping with the
wedding too.
Hope this helps a little and have a lovely day.
(Answered
by Siobhan Barron)
A5. Traditionally you would buy
gifts for the two mothers (usually bouquets of flowers but it
can be whatever you choose), you buy gifts for the
bridesmaids and a gift for the best man. It is not usual to
buy gifts for the fathers, but it is entirely up to you, and
if this is something you would like to do, then break with tradition
and go ahead!
(Answered
by Suzie Gillespie)
A6. Traditionally you would by
gifts for your attendants, which is usually given just before
or on your wedding day.
Traditionally both mothers are presented with bouquets of flowers
after the speeches.
That basically leaves the fathers out - traditionally they don't
really get a gift but if you don't want to leave them out buy
left a gift to remind them of your special day, maybe a hip
flask or if they smoke an engraved cigarette lighter?
(Answered
by Mrs S)
