Though our wedding isn't until March of next year, I am trying to figure out what we're going to do for gifts for parents for budget purposes.I grew up with a really "boring"/normal nuclear family. They've been so supportive of our relationship and are paying for the majority of the wedding. I'd really like to get my mom and dad a small gift as a sign of our appreciation and as a memento of the day (I have some ideas, nothing that would be over $30 per parent), though my mom insists that giving them gifts is not necessary.My Fiancé's parents are divorced and live 1000+ miles away. They also aren't the greatest...without going into too much detail, they took advantage of him financially, his mom was physically abusive, and they strongly favored his sister (and still do). His dad has done his best to make amends in the last few years, but there's still some distance. His mom, however, has not. we weren't even sure if we were going to invite her, but FH decided it'd be easier to invite her than to have to hide everything from her (there's still a good chance she won't show up, though...that's just the kind of person she is). I have some ideas for a small gift for his dad, and absolutely feel we should get him something--He is paying for the rehearsal dinner--but I have NO idea what to get his mom, if anything. There's only a 50% chance she'll show up, and the things that I see everywhere are engraved with "thanks for raising the man of my dreams"... I can't stomach the idea of giving her something with this on it. He turned out to be a great person in spite of her, rather than because of her wonderful parenting.Are we required to get gifts for all parents? Any suggestions for things to get FMILs? If we knew her better I'd try to get her something inexpensive, but that I knew she would like... But neither of us seem to know her very well. via /r/weddingplanning http://ift.tt/2t6c2eq
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