Originally Posted By Labuda Ok, kids, I need some help here... Sunday night one of our actors who is filthy rich is hosting a post-show party at his home. I'd like to do my usual thing when someone hosts a post-show party and give him a gift of some type, but I honestly have NO idea what to get him... I mean, I think maybe a bottle of wine would be nice, BUT I know NOTHING of wines and don't even know what dollar range to get into in order to make sure it's a GOOD wine, ya know? Soooooooo, a little help here, please, my lovely LPers! I really like Tom (super nice dude) and don't want to be scared off of giving him a gift just because he's worth so much more than I am, nor do I want to screw up and give him bad wine or cheap wine if I do end up settling on a bottle of wine. Hmmm, maybe a nice Port instead? I dunno... soooo confused! lol
Originally Posted By Pixie Glitter I can't advise you on wine (although I am sure others here can *coughNorthernCalLPerscough*). But depending on how well you know this guy and how much effort you want to go to, perhaps a framed copy of the playbill or a show poster? Or maybe even a significant page from the script? I once received something similar, and everyone had signed the matte (mat? You know, that border thingie around a picture or print), and it meant the world to me.
Originally Posted By chickendumpling If he is a super nice dude, he will appreciate whatever you get him. He must be somewhat gracious to host a party like this and I bet he would feel kinda bad if he thought you felt awkward about his wealth. My advice? Just be yourself and get something for "Tom - Super Nice Dude" not "Tom - The Rich Guy". Oh! I just got an idea. brb
Originally Posted By chickendumpling Okay. Just a thought but how about a personalized wine bottle? That way it won't matter how bad the wine is! LOL! Here's a site that a quick and dirty search found <a href="http://www.party411.com/custom-labels.html#custom" target="_blank">http://www.party411.com/custom -labels.html#custom</a>%20bottle Maybe you have a little creative shop where you are that could do something unique to the show for ya?
Originally Posted By chickendumpling Here's a company in Austin. Looks like $24 for a bottle of champagne. <a href="http://www.personalwine.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=26&sort=1a" target="_blank">http://www.personalwine.com/ca talog/index.php?cPath=26&sort=1a</a> Not sure how long it would take to ship but just a thought. Good luck and have fun!
Originally Posted By ReadingMom Does he drink coffee? or tea? If so, you can get him a nice coffee set a Starbuck's or Peet's.
Originally Posted By Kala How about a nice box of very good chocolates, or box of chocolate dipped strawberries. Then he could share them with everyone! Beluga caviar, crackers, grapes, and cheese in a nice basket. a box of nice french pasteries. Good luck, and have a good time!
Originally Posted By Lisann22 Bake some cookies and put in a nice basket. I would do something home-made, a personalized gift so that it cannot be judge monetarily by him or others and it's from your heart. I like Litter's idea but don't tell her.
Originally Posted By goodgirl I like PixieGlitter's idea too. It's unique and memorable. When he sees it he will think of you. If you do go the wine route, keep in mind that not everyone enjoys port. If you know he does then you can comfortably go that route. Otherwise go with wine. Stop in at your local wine shop. If for some reason, you don't have one in town then check out an upscale grocery store; they usually have a wine expert on staff. Explain your situation. Give them a price range. A good bottle of wine can be had for as little as $15 to $20. The key is to finding the right one. The wine shop owner or expert can offer you lots of choices. If you don't know your friend's tastes--red or white, cabernet or chardonnay--then defer to the wine expert. Have them show you several bottles. Choose the one that appeals to *you*. It might be the name of the wine, or the label, or where it was bottled. Something will stand out that appeals to you; trust your own judgement. They make some really interesting wine bottle wraps and bags to present your wine in.
Originally Posted By JazzCat I think ChickyD has the right idea. What would you do for anyone else? Do you have to do something *extra*-special for him just because he's rich?
Originally Posted By debtee Well anyone I have ever met that is filthy rich really likes the thought and consideration that goes into hand made items! I like the baked cookies idea of Lisa's!
Originally Posted By goodgirl And a home made food item shows you put time and effort into it which says you care.
Originally Posted By Lisann22 Hey.....do you have a program for this production? Get a box with a lid, preferably an attached lid that opens up. Glue the pages of the program on the box, seal it or preservation and shine. Fill with cookies or something. After cookies are gone it's a keepsake box. If you have tickets studs from the show they could go on there as well, maybe on inside of the lid for opening night. Or put the cast and crew on the inside of the lid. ;>
Originally Posted By Lisann22 ticket studs? LOL - where's my head at at 11:11pm. I mean ticket stuBs.
Originally Posted By SuzieQ I'd definitely go with either home made goodies or a bottle of wine. Goodgirl gave you good advice about the wine experts. When one of my dearest friends got married, our goal was to help them start their wine cellar. They collect wines and, in fact, are in the process of opening their own winery. I love wine, but didn't know what to pick out for them. I went to a local wine shop and told the person working my delima. He asked my budget, one bottle or a few, red or white, then did the selection for me. I was very comfortable that I was gifting good wines.
Originally Posted By DVC_dad I would skip the gift, instead follow up a few days AFTER the party with a nice thank you note.
Originally Posted By Lisann22 I could never show up at someone's house without bringing something. My mama would kill me even at 43. ;>
