Recently, one of my readers asked me the question, “should I buy my bride a gift on our wedding day?” This got me thinking about how much weddings have changed over the past twenty years, from the large-scale traditional weddings to the new getaway destination wedding/honeymoon combinations. You’ve sacrificed to save for a wedding ring that was more expensive than you expected, a party that cost a bunch more than you expected it would, and to boot, an extravagant honeymoon on top of everything else! So, is it important to ALSO get a wedding gift for your bride?
The exciting news is that there aren’t many articles out there written by “Miss Manners” about the dos and don’ts of wedding gifts for your beloved bride. It’s not necessary that it cost a certain amount of money or be as big, as often discussed with engagement rings. Instead, if you do buy a gift it should be something really memorable that she will always treasure about your special day. This is certainly one of those moments where from the heart will mean so much more than from the wallet. Here’s a few ideas from Your Smart Money Moves:
- Personalized Photos of the Two of You– What will she remember two years from now or twenty years from now. The first day you met? Your first vacation together? Your first Christmas together? It’s amazing to see photos years later of the two of you when you were just starting out your relationship. Put it by your bedside or in your family room. It’s something she will want to have forever; so make it thoughtful and make the frame a durable one.
- Special Piece Of Jewelry– If you go the standard jewelry route, I don’t recommend having to spend tons and tons of money. However, it is important to pick out something that you think she’ll wear forever and ever at different times during the year or just a little love-reminder that she can wear every day. Think about if she loves bracelets, watches, earrings, or necklaces. You might even consider something with her birthstone. A great jewelry gift that won’t cost you a penny is also a family heirloom. Ask the elder women in the family if there’s anything they’re willing to give up, it’ll be thoughtful on your part, and make her feel like a more integral part of your family, a win-win!
- First Anniversary Vacation Spot– You could be thinking ahead to her favorite vacation place on the planet and book a trip for your first anniversary. This will give both of you something to look forward to one year from now, and will let her know how much you think about the things she loves.
- Personalized Painting– If you love to paint, this can be an incredible gesture. Even if you can’t paint, there are many artists through websites such as www.etsy.com where you can find (or even sometimes have them create) amazing art that won’t cost you a fortune. Since you’ll be sharing your lives together, consider buying or creating something that has significant meaning for her.
Remember that there are no wrong or rights answers with the gift that a groom will give their new bride. You really just want to let her know at the end of the day how much you love her and how excited you are to spend the rest of your lives together.
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