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    Question I got a question

    Hi,

    I am getting married this coming August. My fiance has bought me a gift for the wedding, question is do I also need to buy one for the groom? Not too familiar with the custom here, been married to an english guy before but it was a registry office wedding he didn't gave me any gift whatsoever (not that I expected anyway) but I just want to know whether I need to get him one because our wedding is less than 3 weeks from now.
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    Quote Originally Posted by aphrodite78 View Post
    Hi,

    I am getting married this coming August. My fiance has bought me a gift for the wedding, question is do I also need to buy one for the groom? Not too familiar with the custom here, been married to an english guy before but it was a registry office wedding he didn't gave me any gift whatsoever (not that I expected anyway) but I just want to know whether I need to get him one because our wedding is less than 3 weeks from now.
    will its up you aphrodite if you want to buy something for him anyway goodluck to your wedding and best wishes.
    all things are possible!


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    Quote Originally Posted by aphrodite78 View Post
    Hi,

    I am getting married this coming August. My fiance has bought me a gift for the wedding, question is do I also need to buy one for the groom? Not too familiar with the custom here, been married to an english guy before but it was a registry office wedding he didn't gave me any gift whatsoever (not that I expected anyway) but I just want to know whether I need to get him one because our wedding is less than 3 weeks from now.
    Hi Aphrodite,

    Best wishes!

    I don't think it's a must that you buy him a present. If that's a part of the culture, then I've never heard of it ever. When my husband gave me the engagement ring, I thought if I should give him one too because I will be as engaged to him as he is to me. But I said nah... I have a lifetime after wedding to pay for this ring!!!


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    Quote Originally Posted by miss.piggy View Post
    Hi Aphrodite,

    Best wishes!

    I don't think it's a must that you buy him a present. If that's a part of the culture, then I've never heard of it ever. When my husband gave me the engagement ring, I thought if I should give him one too because I will be as engaged to him as he is to me. But I said nah... I have a lifetime after wedding to pay for this ring!!!
    thanks miss piggy. that's a nice one. have a good day. btw, you don't mind me asking what part of uk are you? thanks again.
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    Quote Originally Posted by aphrodite78 View Post
    Hi,

    I am getting married this coming August. My fiance has bought me a gift for the wedding, question is do I also need to buy one for the groom? Not too familiar with the custom here, been married to an english guy before but it was a registry office wedding he didn't gave me any gift whatsoever (not that I expected anyway) but I just want to know whether I need to get him one because our wedding is less than 3 weeks from now.
    Congratulations and best wishes aphrodite
    I'm not sure if it's a custom, but me and my husband bought each other wedding gifts.....
    he surprised me and he didn't know i got a surprise for him too....so we sort of exchanged gifts on our wedding night....
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    I didn't thought that my hubby had a wedding gifts for me.. it was suprised! And I got no chance to buy a gift for him hehehe! Btw, good luck and best wishes for the future!


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    Quote Originally Posted by Sophie View Post
    Congratulations and best wishes aphrodite
    I'm not sure if it's a custom, but me and my husband bought each other wedding gifts.....
    he surprised me and he didn't know i got a surprise for him too....so we sort of exchange gifts on our wedding night....
    thanks sophie, i think that's a very good idea . not to sure about the wedding night though. we got 2 young sons (2 y.o. and 6 mos) and they are a nightmare when we are not at home because they are not used to the surroundings. thanks again.
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    Quote Originally Posted by aphrodite78 View Post
    thanks sophie, i think that's a very good idea . not to sure about the wedding night though. we got 2 young sons (2 y.o. and 6 mos) and they are a nightmare when we are not at home because they are not used to the surroundings. thanks again.
    Oh, 2 young makulit sons, hehehe, anyway, you can give each other your wedding presents anytime or when you got the chance.....
    it would still be a special moment.....it doesn't have to be on the wedding night, you could do it before or after when you both got some privacy already...
    and remember, the present need not be lavish, it can be simple but very special in thesame way...after all, it's always the thought that counts
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    Quote Originally Posted by aug06_2006 View Post
    I didn't thought that my hubby had a wedding gifts for me.. it was suprised! And I got no chance to buy a gift for him hehehe! Btw, good luck and best wishes for the future!
    It's not too late to ask for one!!!

    The best present our husbands can give is for them to be the husband they promised to be. A little extra, ie diamond rings and louis vuitton bags ofcourse are also welcome! (Phil...are you reading this post???!! )


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    Quote Originally Posted by aphrodite78 View Post
    thanks miss piggy. that's a nice one. have a good day. btw, you don't mind me asking what part of uk are you? thanks again.
    I'm from Kent... hildenborough


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    In the absence of anything purchased, wait til the wedding night and tell him your gift to him is YOU


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    Quote Originally Posted by MarBell379 View Post
    In the absence of anything purchased, wait til the wedding night and tell him your gift to him is YOU
    LOL, that's given already
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    Quote Originally Posted by MarBell379 View Post
    In the absence of anything purchased, wait til the wedding night and tell him your gift to him is YOU
    thanks i'll bear that in mind.
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    Quote Originally Posted by aphrodite78 View Post
    Hi,

    I am getting married this coming August. My fiance has bought me a gift for the wedding, question is do I also need to buy one for the groom? Not too familiar with the custom here, been married to an english guy before but it was a registry office wedding he didn't gave me any gift whatsoever (not that I expected anyway) but I just want to know whether I need to get him one because our wedding is less than 3 weeks from now.
    I didnt able to read other members reply, but here is my share, Its all up to you, but if I were you I wont bother, its doesnt mean you need to give him too...but if your financial is stable enough, then go


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    Congratulations Aphrodite78 on your upcoming wedding!. I also received a wedding gift and i had also some small gifts with me when i came here. Most of them are presents to the family but i have chosen one special gift to be given on the wedding day. I thought of giving him something unique bought from my country.
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    They are the ones who care about you, take care of you, those who, no matter what, stay close by... "


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    Quote Originally Posted by aphrodite78 View Post
    Hi,

    I am getting married this coming August. My fiance has bought me a gift for the wedding, question is do I also need to buy one for the groom? Not too familiar with the custom here, been married to an english guy before but it was a registry office wedding he didn't gave me any gift whatsoever (not that I expected anyway) but I just want to know whether I need to get him one because our wedding is less than 3 weeks from now.
    Congratulations in advance. To be honest, I'm not sure about the practice of exchanging wedding gifts. But it's a nice idea, and I would be inclined to go along with what Sophie says.

    Quote Originally Posted by Sophie View Post
    Oh, 2 young makulit sons, hehehe, anyway, you can give each other your wedding presents anytime or when you got the chance.....
    it would still be a special moment.....it doesn't have to be on the wedding night, you could do it before or after when you both got some privacy already...
    and remember, the present need not be lavish, it can be simple but very special in thesame way...after all, it's always the thought that counts


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    How about chocolate body paint, in reference to the previous thread.
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    If you want to, you can do so... Maybe something more sentimental or something that you've made yourself would be sweet...

    My fiance (now my husband) wrote me a story, I saved it and made it into a book & had it illustrated. I gave it back to him as a gift, he was surprised and loved it!!

    Aphrodite best wishes and all the best!!!


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