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Don’t Forget a Gift for the Bride … or Else
Just because you dropped two months salary on the engagement ring doesn’t mean your shopping days are behind you. As a new husband, this will be a good time to start sharpening your gift-giving skills. It’s not a hard and fast wedding tradition, but if you and your bride agree to exchange gifts, you better not blow this one.
The wedding will be one of the most memorable and cherished moments in a woman’s life. Now is not the time to present her with a vacuum cleaner or can opener as her gift. Your selection, and your presentation, should be first-rate and first-class.
Of course, the definition of a special gift varies from woman to woman, so employ some standard guidelines. The gifts can be exchanged before, during or after the wedding. There’s no protocol in this area. And the gift doesn’t have to be expensive, but make sure it’s thoughtful, original, and has some flare. It can be as simple as a day at the spa or a photo album of your pre-wedding memories. Here are some other ideas:
Anything monogrammed: The name change is something a groom can’t really associate with, of course, but it is a big deal for the bride. She will appreciate towels, jewelry boxes or other keepsakes with her initials. If she’s not changing her name, try a gift featuring her two initials.
Star power: You can’t buy a star, but you can buy the name. For $54, you can register your bride’s name with the International Star Registry. The package includes a framed certificate, dedication date, and telescopic coordinates of the star. A booklet which charts constellations also comes with the package.
Wedding wear: A necklace or bracelet to wear for the ceremony is always a winner. Make sure you give this gift before the wedding.
Honeymoon-minded: The location of your honeymoon can yield many ideas. If you’re heading for Hawaii, a nice beach outfit, snorkeling gear or pair of sunglasses. If you’re honeymooning in the mountains, a cashmere sweater or scarf would be a good fit.
Lingerie show: Now, this is the gift that keeps on giving. While the groom enjoys the benefits of this gift, a bride won’t mind being reminded that she’s beautiful and sexy. It depends on your bride to be, but as a wedding gift, lean toward tasteful over trashy.
