Show of Presents
When I had my visitors last weekend, I wanted to make my breakfast table look pretty and needed some glasses for orange juice. Looked in cupboard - didn't have six matching glasses! Then I remembered that somewhere in my "big" cupboard (you know, the one you only venture into in emergencies!) I had a couple of boxes with old fashioned glasses. They would have to do!
Found three lots - two sets of wine glasses and a set of sundae dishes - they had all been wedding presents.
Must have been a popular make in the 70s - actually think I've seen some of these in the charity shops!
Even found the little gift cards inside - aren't they cute?! But I have absolutely no recollection of the people who gave me them - the names inside don't ring any bells! Perhaps they were Mum's friends.
Do any of you remember having a "show of presents"? Don't know if this was a local custom or if it was popular all over. Don't think they happen any more. This was when you displayed all your wedding gifts and then all your friends and aunties came round to view them. It was the bridesmaid's job to take wee groups round and tell who had given what! It was also a great excuse for the aunties to have a wee sherry or two and a good gossip!
Of course in those days, presents were usually of the practical variety, as most of us were setting up home from scratch and needed absolutely everything. Looking at this photo - I am still actually using the mixer and the electric knife! Some of the other bits and pieces were in use until quite recently! Also still use the cutlery.
Even if I hadn't told you - I think you could guess this was the 70s! Now, what gives it away ..... hmm ..... could it be the plethora of orangness?!
Have a great weekend.
Love, Liz
Comments
If/when I get married, I'd love to have a 'show of presents' and I'd be really pleased to have a show as impressive as yours.
Thanks for sharing your fantastic haul which proves some things were meant to last (love, electric knives and mixers!)
Lucy x
Sophie
Liz
My poor sister and her husband had 10 decanters given to them,even though they did have a wedding pressie list! :0)
I LOVE your glasses and the cards are so poignant and sweet!
Karen
I have never heard about a "show" of presents. Sounds like a fun idea. Glad you found some glasses in your cupboard and how funny that you still had the little gift card inside!
I read your profile and have to agree....you are lucky to live in such a beautiful place. Last summer we vacationed in the UK and we were lucky enough to spend a little time in Scotland. We really enjoyed it.
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Enjoy your weekend.
Jane
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Catherine
Bet you had a lovely trip down memory lane.
Madison xxx
Liz
I'm loving that you got a dusty bin for a wedding gift! I had one of those as a child - I then took out the red inner bin and continued to use it as a teen who was too cool for a fluffy bin ;-)