Father-in-Law Gifts

The Simplicity of Dad

Here’s what’s most important to dad, in no particular order: 

• Is the fridge stocked?
• Is his lawn cut?
• Is his wife happy?
• Are his kids okay? 

We can’t control the first 3, but with a wedding, he knows for a fact his son or daughter is doing just fine.

Is There a Difference Between Father of the Groom and Father of the Bride Gifts?

No, there doesn’t have to be a difference. The fathers of the bride and groom are already receiving the ultimate gift — their child's happiness. But if you want to go the extra mile, photos are the way to go.

Depending on the personality of the fathers, you could go a couple way with this. You could give the father of the bride a picture frame that has a photo of the groom when he was younger. You could do a series, so he can create some sort of life narrative of his daughter’s husband before the two met.

This is somewhat of a gag gift, so if you want to play the safe route, get the father of the bride a gift he’ll put on his desk at home forever. Take the bride’s favorite photo of her and her dad together and put it in a sturdy, personalized picture frame.