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Wedding Gifts for Grooms: A Tradition Brides Shouldn’t Ignore
When to exchange them. Etiquette dictates that the hand-off occurs
at one of three times:
1.) the night before the wedding, 2.) the morning of the ceremony or
3.) right before leaving on your honeymoon.
Think it’s bad luck to see the groom before the nuptials? “Many couples choose to courier gifts via bridesmaids or groomsmen just before the ceremo- ny,”
There’s a thin line between “romantic” and
“mushy.” Some of you may be tempted to compile a “love notes” journal of every bit of correspon- dence you’ve ever sent your groom. Even assuming he’s the type who wouldn’t consider that a bit “over the top,” there’s always the chance he might be left wondering, “Okay, where’s my real present?”– especially if his gift to you is a serious piece of jewelry.
The consensus choice. There’s a reason a
The answer is: Yes, it’s expected. But it’s also a chance for all you brides out there to truly show you know that not everything is about you on your wedding day. That there really is anoth- er person involved (that would be the groom) who deserves a bit of recognition, too. We’re talking wedding presents — specifically, yours to your husband-to-be. Tradition does, indeed, hold that both you and he exchange gifts. And while it’s true that some guys are initially shocked to learn your engagement ring doesn’t also count as a “present,” that’s no excuse for you to waver.
“Giving him something that’s just for him will make him feel really special,” advises Bride-
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watch invariably makes everyone’s short list: It’s the perfect statement of who he is or aspires to be. (It’s also a lot more impressive than a flask, which for some reason also gets a few votes). Buying something that reflects his hobbies is always a good idea – if he’s mad about football, why not buy him a season ticket to watch his favorite team play? If he loves a certain band, buy him tickets
to see their live concert. It may seem obvious, but these touches will show your husband-to-be just what you mean to him.
Your gift doesn’t need to cost the earth, either. Your man will most likely be feeling a little jittery before the ceremony, so why not send him a bottle of whis- key and a box of cigars to share with his grooms- men and to calm his nerves? Or, have cooked breakfasts delivered to the hotel suite for the guys to enjoy while they get ready in the morning. What- ever you send, accompany it with a handwritten letter telling him how much you can’t wait to see him – spritz a little of your signature scent on the paper and he’ll be feeling romantic in no time.
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