My aunt married for the first time at 65. They combined 2 households into 1 small one. Some of the things the family got them included towels, linens, new stainless silverware, and gift certificates to bed and breakfasts. Their church threw her a personal shower- which she said was "silly", but she enjoyed every minute of it. They already had plenty of linens and towels, which were donated. I know my aunt enjoyed having new things for their new life together. This was about 30 years ago.