St. Mary Magdalene is one of the most important female disciples of Christ, and the first to witness the resurrection. A faithful servant to Christ, and a reformed sinner, Mary Magdalene is a witness to the power of Christ's mercy.
At first she sought but did not find, but when she persevered it happened that she found what she was looking for. When our desires are not satisfied, they grow stronger, and becoming stronger they take hold of their object. Holy desires likewise grow with anticipation, and if they do not grow they are not really desires. Anyone who succeeds in attaining the truth has burned with such a great love. As David says: My soul has thirsted for the living God; when shall I come and appear before the face of God? And so also in the Song of Songs the Church says: I was wounded by love; and again: My soul is melted with love.
--Sermon by Pope St. Gregory the Great
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Julian --
Our go to gift for weddings has always been sets of dessert plates. They come in so many fun patterns, don't have to match their china, and are festive.
You can find a style that suits anyone and while being fun and celebratory, they are also immensely practical.
You might try something like a beautiful vase as a wedding gift. It seems like most people don't think to register for them, but they're quite handy to have when hubby brings home flowers! :)
One thing I personally like to do for weddings -- where I know the bride and/or groom well, anyway -- is make a mix CD of love songs that I think they'll like. I always buy a gift too, of course, but I think doing something personal like that is thoughtful and fun.
-- Christina
I always go for registry stuff, getting things the couple has deemed they need, but I always make sure to get interesting stuff: waffle iron, ice cream scoop, cheese grater. Useful things. Who wants to give a mattress cover? Or three items from a 24 piece plate set? Not me!
The graduate gift necessity has already passed, but let me share a few thoughts anyway: (1) Grad students already read lots of books. Most don't want more. (2) Consumables are good. I just bought a friend a bottle of Bushmills Black Bush Irish whiskey. (Yes, I prefer single malt scotch, but he's more of a blended Irish guy.) Desserts are always sure winners in my world. (3) Postcards make a nice gift for someone from whom you want to continue to hear. And writing a postcard is quick enough that they can't complain they don't have the time!
Hi Julian,
A wine rack with a few bottles of wine is a fun gift. Although, I guess it depends upon your friends and whether they like wine. But who doesn't love a good bottle of vino?
I also like Napa Needlepoint's idea of dessert plates. That sounds cute.
I'm sure your friends will like whatever you give them. I still remember who gave us what off our registry and think of them each time I use that item.
Good luck!
Darn: Mom (Napa Needlepoint) and Jennie stole my ideas. Dessert plates are always great. And I've gotten a couple bottles of wine for ppl before--wines that should be opened on their anniversaries: 5 year (Mumm champagne), 10 year (a good cabernet sauvingon), and 20 year (champagne, or port).
Thank you for your feedback -- very helpful!
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