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Fortunately for most grooms, wedding planning is done largely by the bride, and he need do little more than get measured for a nice suit or tuxedo, pay for the wedding ring and show up for the wedding rehearsal and dinner. Some engaged couples, however, choose to exchange gifts as part of their wedding, either privately or as part of the ceremony. If the groom is lucky, his bride has been dropping hints or has mercifully given him a list to choose from. If you are a groom who hasn't gotten any clear direction from his beloved about what she'd like, though, here are some interesting gift ideas:
• Something customized - nothing says love like a gift that can't be returned - a customized picture with her name on it, or jewelry engraved with a personal message from you. If she has a favorite pretty poem or inspirational quotation, hire a local calligrapher or artist to put it on paper (or perhaps some other attractive medium) and have it framed. Or, do this with your wedding vows.
• Something alive - a common practice to memorialize significant events is to plant a tree or other long-lived plant as a living symbol of enduring love or remembrance. If your bride likes to garden or even if she just likes having a few houseplants around, a plant can be a touching living symbol of how you feel about her. If you both like animals, a gift of a pet could convey a similar sentiment. However, since many pets also require a significant ongoing commitment of time and money (and, well, some plants do too!) you may want to clear this gift idea with her before you buy it.
• Something non-material - it's a cliché that a lot of people like "long walks on the beach" but the reason so many people do is that it's just so darn romantic. If your bride likes fresh air and sunshine, giving her a "coupon book" of five long walks on the beach, or hikes in her favorite park, just the two of you, says that you want to spend time with her alone in a beautiful setting, even after the wedding. It's a gift of your time in honoring her and something she likes to do.
A wedding gift from groom to bride ideally expresses a number of ideas - love, commitment, and that you know her well enough to get her a gift that she really will enjoy. Thoughtfulness is key, backed up by good listening skills. Hey, maybe you are lucky that she didn't give you a list - this is your chance to prove that you really are the great guy she thinks you are!
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