1. Personalised photo albums…for the entire family!
If you come from bigger families, you might want to prepare gifts for all your immediate, and closest, relatives. Personalised photo albums – including pictures of you both with the person in question on your big day – may need some time to prepare, but the thought which has gone in will shine through.
2. Edible themed thoughts
Who doesn’t LOVE heart-shaped donuts to remind both sets of parents of the care you all share? Edible gifts – whether these are chocolates, or something a little more savoury – may not last for long, but they will be relished.
3. A visual reminder of stunning memories
Do you remember dancing with your father on your wedding day? While that memory will never fade, gifting a photograph of that mental image is sure to bind you, even when you’ve moved away.
4. A day at the spa
Experiences are a perfect way of saying ‘thank you’ for all the help you received in the lead up to your ‘I do’s’. And, a day at the spa – for both your mum and dad – will allow them to relax and de-stress after the hectic time you’ve all had to manage.
5. Wine tasting
If you’re looking for a boozier way to get them to relax, set up a wine tasting session at one of the island’s vineyards. Here, they’ll be able to step away from their daily routine and sip on diverse vintages, but, most importantly, spend some time together at this cusp of a new stage in their lives.
6. Plants to love and grow
Help your parents look positively to the future – now that their son or daughter has flown the nest – with a house plant, orchid or, even, seeds to sow if they have a large garden. These will symbolise your hope in the future, filled with potential and growth.
7. Some time to get away from it all
You’re off on your honeymoon, so don’t your parents deserve a little break? After all your expenses, this is probably the last thing on your mind, but you don’t need to splurge. Book a fancy hotel room for the night, or a weekend to Gozo for something closer to home, and to give some time away within budget.