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Maven


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Drum rolls and maybe some tuba music--not exactly sure what is right for this announcement: I'm going to be a MOG. Yes, my 37 year-old son is getting married late this summer. This will be his first marriage and my first time being a MOG. He lives in the Chicago area, I live in the SF Bay area.

I'm invited to the batchelorette party. I need gift ideas.

In my day, we had bridal showers and put the bows in the Brides' hair and giggled a lot and drank punch and had cake--no alcohol. (I grew up in Mormon country.) I've never been to a batchelorette party, so I have a few questions. I don't know the bride-to-be very well. She and my son got to know each other at work.

She's been married before. Her own parents have passed away. I know that the bridal attendants will be her older sister, her friends and her daughter, and that there will be all ages--from middle-aged to teen-aged at the party. It's going to be on a boat (I'm assuming Lake Michigan.)

I've read some of the old posts on batchelorette parties. I want to give her something nice, and in this case, I wouldn't feel comfortable giving her a jokey or sexual present--I'll leave that for her old friends. (I've met her sister and her daughter.)

I was thinking of maybe a charm bracelet from Tiffany's, with maybe a special charm that would relate to my son. Dh suggested a key, with "Key to DS's heart" engraved on it. I thought that was a cute idea at the time--we'd just split a bottle of champange. In the daylight, that doesn't seem like such a good idea. My son, left home for college when he was 18, and except for a couple of years when he lived at home while getting a master's, he's been on his own for nearly 20 years. While I love him and adore him, I don't think I've owned the "Key to his heart" for quite a few years!

Sorry this is so long. I'm treading softly here. I've never been a MIL, but my own was the MIL from hell and my own Mom wasn't much better, so I'm learning as I go.

So please, any ideas, tips, feedback you have--I will be grateful for.





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gruiz


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First of all, congratulations MOG! Second of all, I think something from Tiffany's is a fantastic idea...but not something related to your son. Every girl wants that little blue box, and I think it would be a very special gift from you especially since her mother has passed. Here are some safe options that I think would fit any sort of taste:



These come in different letters depending on her first (or new last) name. This is the "A".


"Eternal Circle" also comes in silver


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mikacat


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i think the tiffany jewelry would be nice


or a really nice wedding album


a spa day at a nice place and a monogrammed bathrobe with her new monogram


you are right---no sexy stuff


maybe nice Lilly Pulitzer PJs and a monogrammed robe and some Aveda products



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halleybird


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First of all, having seen you on thread style, I cannot believe you are old enough to have a 37 y/o son -- you look incredible!


That said -- congrats! I like gruiz's idea. I actually have this, and love it:


My little sister gave me these for my wedding, and I adore them!


(they're much whiter IRL).


I am sure whatever you come up with will be great!



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Maven


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Thanks for the good ideas. I've been going through the Tiffany site, looking at all the pendants. They do have some beautiful things. I especially like the pieces halleybird posted. I also like the day at the spq idea.

Thanks for the compliment, halleybird. I owe it mainly to good genes and the good example of my fashion plate grandma and aunts who never gave up and settled into "old-lady" clothes. I also inherited bad feet and my Dad's forehead (bangs forever) so it does balance out.

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congratulations on your son's upcoming wedding! you sound like you are going to be a great mother in law. you are being very thoughtful and considerate and she will really be touched by that, i think. have fun at the party!

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