February 6, 2012

Should the Bride and Groom Buy Each Other Gifts?

Should you buy each other a gift for your wedding day? Well let’s look at the past few months… You have probably spent way too much money on the day that you plan on joining yourselves in matrimony and are more than likely at the point of the wedding day… broke.

You have spent countless hours making sure that your guests are going to be happy and that all of the details are looked after. You two have fought over seating arrangements, the food to serve, and what kind of cake that you want. YES!!! You buy each other a wedding gift.

It doesn’t have to be a huge, costly gift, but something that ties the two of you together. A memory of the first place that you met, or a favorite memento that your future partner loves. This is your day for each other, make sure that you two know that and share it with the two of you.

A wedding gift from the bride to groom or vice versus is a must. It lets your significant other know that through all the hustle and bustle of the wedding, “I am thinking of you!” Your gift doesn’t have to be costly, not flamboyant, just meaningful.

Do not give the gifts in front of your wedding party or reception; it is for the two of you to share. It has to be a meaningful gift and one that will be remembered for a lifetime.

A gift card will not work in this situation, it MUST be personal. You know your future husband/wife (I Hope) get them something that they really want. Something that will make them smile.

Your wedding gift to your significant other doesn’t have to be given on the day of your wedding, give a future husband a day of golf with his bachelor party buddies, or buy a case of champagne for the bachorlette party. Just make sure that you do something for each other.

You two are about to embark on a lifelong journey that will be filled with ups and downs, you deserve a present from each of you to each other. It doesn’t have to be much, just has to be something. Don’t worry about the day when it comes to this gift, just worry about the smile that you will receive from your love. Dig deep down and find the best present that will make your future soul mate smile.

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