Hi ladies, my h2b is so difficult to buy for at the best of times and I really want to get him something unique and special but my brain won't engage at all. I don't want to do the boudoir photo shoots just too uncomfortable in my skin no matter how much he says he like it ha-ha. the traditional prezzies are too cheesy. Help I need ideas, even if it means making it myself
anyone else have similar problems.
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CommentAuthorbridalmiss
mine always appreciates presents with some sort of use, so I'm going to get him a season ticket for his football team next year - thankfully they're only league 2 so it's not too expensive!
CommentAuthor*Kat B*
lol I couldn't do that would be looking at over £500 and he never goes
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CommentAuthorjennywren
What about a camera so he could take a picture of you to keep in his wallet, or a nice frame for picture of you as a couple?
CommentAuthorSweetchilli
I found a lovely poem about why I love him that I have changed slightly and I've typed up. I will give it to him to open on our wedding morning along with a little keep sake that he can carry with him on the day but I haven't decided on that yet.
jenny - the picture frame idea sounds lovely so does the keeping a picture in his wallet if he carried on :( Sweet - I've seen some poems, was thinking of doing that but thought he'd think I was been cheesy lol
I've been with him 8 1/2 years you'd think I'd know what little thing to get but it's not as simple as it sounds is it lol
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CommentAuthorjennywren
I've bought and rebought hubby to be's gift several times and I dred to think how much I've spent.
I think in the end as long as it's from the heart it doesn't matter as he knows you love him.
CommentAuthor*Kat B*
tbh i don't even think he'll be getting me a gift that's too organised for him ha-ha MEN!
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CommentAuthorjennywren
If thats the case if there's anything you want you could always drop hints the size of a footie field and see what his reaction is, or ask if he has anything in mind.
Another option would be one of those experience things, that way it can be for both of you.
CommentAuthor*Kat B*
lol you know what it's like dropping hints to men about stuff you want you might as well buy it yourself with his money and say o why thank you babe what a lovely thought
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CommentAuthorlala "mod" bunni
i have bought mine ..... Cufflinks - coins that are fret cut out to show just the design ... minted the year he was born silver fob watch and chain silver topped walking cane jet crystal cravat pin
Ive been with my H2B for 6 years and I wouldnt know what to get him! To be honest I doubt it would cross his mind to get me anything either! I like the idea of something personal, like the photo thats a nice touch, and I like the poem idea, not cheesy at all.
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CommentAuthorsamwiseheart
what about making him something? like a few little things youve kept over the year made into a small scarp book? or something like engaved cufflinks or something? sorry if im not much help x
CommentAuthorEmbbem-MrsW
I don't think we're getting gifts for eachother. My h2b keeps telling me he's already got everything he wants in me. soppy get! but if I change my mind I was thinking of getting him a mini nerf gun :) We both have nerfs and he bought me an amazing one for xmas and then bought me a doubl clip with 36 rounds for my birthday. think he's jealous :p
I must be crazy giving myself only 6 months!
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CommentAuthor*Kat B*
Sam - personalised scrap book idea sounds fab think I'll dig out the photo box whilst he's out on the lash tonight :)
Embbem - that means he's going to get you something and the nerf gun sounds cool - i got h2b one for xmas 4 yrs ago but he fired at the cat then nearly took my eye out so confiscated it for a while lol
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CommentAuthorgeordienic
What about a watch with something engraved on it that he can wear on your wedding day and send it along in the morning ? :)
CommentAuthorWifey2be
I am doing a few things a engaged pocket watch a card and letter from his football team and also making a personalised book of our journey together since we first got together even putting in their letters we have sent each other while his been deployed on different deployments hope that helps ;) x x
CommentAuthorJen13
I am doing a scrap book / my groom journal I am making myself with memories of us and why I love him etc... as I don't express my emotions much. I am also going to try and get a letter from his favourite football club to congratulate him on getting married. Most clubs, from what I can gather, will do something for you. hope you find some inspiration :D xx
CommentAuthor*Kat B*
Done the watch thing already got him an engraved royal navy one for his bday hasn't worn it yet said he's keeping it for very special days like the wedding. I'm going to get a few pics from his mum scan them and make some sort of life line story about his journey up to us meeting and then a blank page with wedding date saying the next chapter: living as one
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CommentAuthorSweetchilli
Thats a lovley idea Kat.
CommentAuthor*Kat B*
wouldn't have got the idea without the help of your lovely ladies tho
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CommentAuthorsamwiseheart
thats a gorgeous idea hun, sound beautiful. still thnking on what to do for my mr, x
CommentAuthor*Kat B*
ha-ha spoke to his mam and she said find it hard to find a 'tasteful' pic as he either had his backside to the camera or covered in mud - I just said they were perfect :)
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CommentAuthorsamwiseheart
lol, the only pics ive ever seen on the mr is one hes about 2 in a bucket with his dad throwing water in his face and the other hes covered in mud eating a flower, lol, dont think hed like either of them shown to the world! lol xx
CommentAuthor*Kat B*
that's the thing don't need to be if you make a personalised mini book, I need to browse bay of e / search engines to find a mini A5 possibly smaller scrap book that he can keep with him
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CommentAuthorx Disney Princess x
Men are so difficult to buy for lol but i love the scrapbook idea, i might do something like that x
CommentAuthorLiza247
I'm going to make my fella a special box of things for our wedding day, including a card and poem. Inside the box I'm going to put In a bottle of his fav aftershave, abox of cigars (he doesnt smoke but likes the men to all have a smoke at special Occasions), wAs thinking of putting in a travel grooming set with new razor n products he uses for morning! N maybe some new calvins, socks n cuff links.
CommentAuthor*Kat B*
lol if i did the box thing and my h2b opened it he's expect just cakes and chocolates lol
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CommentAuthorMrs T Hurley!
Maybe get a gift to do with his hobbies. My oh loves fishing ( so do I, but not as much as him!) and will b getting him a gift to do with that, not sure what exactly though, but I've got ages to think that over!
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CommentAuthor*Kat B*
lol Mrs T trust me 18 months isn't long... it feels like yesterday I had that long to go and now eeekkkk 5 lol
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CommentAuthorsparkle
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there was another thread about this on here which i got some ideas from here ive wrote down a piece of gum :- to help is stick together no matter what socks:- so u dont get cold feet crayons or pencils :- so we can colour our future brighter and sunnier button :- sometimes we need to button our mouths jigsaw piece :- your an important part of my life mint :- your worth mint to me eraser :- because we all make mistakes tooth pick :- to pick out the good in me paper clip :- to help hold it all together
i just liked the idea of little items that could be meanifull i have also thought of sending an engraved pocket watch cuff links aftershave
hope this helps xx
omg it now says 2 months to go xx
CommentAuthorLittle Kettle
I did a 'grooms survival kit' for mine. It had: Stick of Gum - To help us stick together no matter what Puzzle Piece - You are an important part of my life Mint - You’re worth a "mint" to me Eraser - Because everyone makes mistakes Highlighter - To highlight the good times together Toothpick - To pick out the good in me Button - Sometimes it's best to "Button" your lip Paper Clip - To help you hold it all together Socks - To stop you getting cold feet Cufflinks – to link us together Feather – for remembrance
I also got him a signed congratualtions certificate from his footie team (Aston Villa), which he was over the moon with.
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CommentAuthorLittle Kettle
Haha! Sparkle - great minds - 43 seconds apart LOL!
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CommentAuthorsparkle
me too heather ive contacted manchester united for the same
omg it now says 2 months to go xx
CommentAuthorMrs T Hurley!
all I can say is 'awww', I really like the 'Groom's survival kit' that is so sweet. *bookmark thread*
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CommentAuthor*Kat B*
Wow that's really good idea - how did you's go about the football club thing?
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