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Groom to bride present

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Taskmasterlover · 16/06/2021 21:33

Posting here for the traffic...

Wanting some recommendations for jewellery brands. Want something this kind of style lilyandroo.com/products/rose-gold-six-pearl-bracelet ie quite dainty for around £300/400 for my fiance to buy me for our wedding day, any suggestions please?

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Nishky · 16/06/2021 21:58

@topwings I bought my husband nothing and he bought me a joke gift as part of his speech. We are still together 20 years later

breadbinbaby · 16/06/2021 22:02

@Justmuddlingalong

Not bitter, but not controlling or grabby either.
What is controlling or grabby about getting a present from your spouse on your wedding day? Honestly, what a reach!
Justmuddlingalong · 16/06/2021 22:03

She wants to choose it! If it's a gift from her h2b he should choose it.

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Taskmasterlover · 16/06/2021 22:04

All these bitter comments are just making me laugh to be honest. I don't need any reassurance about my marriage, whether it'll last etc just advice on jewellery haha

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katy1213 · 16/06/2021 22:05

I'm sure you'd find something nicer from an independent jeweller - maybe on Etsy - than a brand. Don't think I'd want Pandora to symbolise my marriage!

breadbinbaby · 16/06/2021 22:06

@Justmuddlingalong

She wants to choose it! If it's a gift from her h2b he should choose it.
Because you say so? Hmm maybe he thinks it’s a good thing for her to have some input into the choosing of a piece of jewellery she’s going to keep for a long time. Entirely normal and lovely. Really, really nothing to be snarky about.
Nishky · 16/06/2021 22:07

@katy1213 makes a good point in all seriousness- maybe a one off piece that is unique would fit the bill

topwings · 16/06/2021 22:11

@Nishky good for you! People should have the weddings they want.

wanderedlonelyasacloud · 16/06/2021 22:13

Missoma?

Astrid and Miyu do nice pieces but I think they're quite a lot less than your budget

khakiandcoral · 16/06/2021 22:15

My now DH gave me some beautiful earrings (he thought I could hide them with my hair if needed 😂 - I didn't).

AGirlsGotToDo · 16/06/2021 22:17

My husband surprised me with a Tiffany bracelet. Made me tearful as I wasn't expecting it and it had my new initials on it. He got nothing... well that's not strictly true as he got me Wink I guess my point is, you don't need to buy each other stuff but if you wanna, you can suprise one another! Dont tell him what to get you. Let him surprise you.

tornadosequins · 16/06/2021 22:19

@Taskmasterlover

All these bitter comments are just making me laugh to be honest. I don't need any reassurance about my marriage, whether it'll last etc just advice on jewellery haha
Do you not know what bitter means?

I suppose it is a little amusing of you to pronounce that random strangers are jealous of you just because you don't like them querying your plans.

Nishky · 16/06/2021 22:20

@AGirlsGotToDo that’s very romantic!

Nimhof · 16/06/2021 22:20

For our wedding my DH gave me… himself. Smile

We had a massive wedding (not a small miserable affair alleged unthread) and are still together 20 years later.

Can’t help you on jewellery. YABU. But congratulations!

khakiandcoral · 16/06/2021 22:26

Posters are so rude. Just because they didn't want (or didn't get...) a present doesn't mean it shouldn't happen to anyone else either.

That constant misery competition is boring.

Pretty much all the friends I can think about got a wedding gift too.

ScottishNewbie · 16/06/2021 22:28

Woah people are stressy!
I picked, designed and organised my engagement ring and just put my fiance in touch with the jeweller to pay.
I will also be choosing a necklace that he's giving me to wear on our wedding day.
preparing to be shunned from mumsnet
Everyone does things differently and I am really particular about jewellery and he wants me to have pieces that I will wear forever and be thrilled about.
Having a special gift you can cherish forever and pass down if you have kids is beautiful.

OP, the bracelet is lovely. I second PP suggestions of both ETSY for jewellery and possibly a perfume.

My Fiance and I went to a department store and sniffed loads of perfume and chose one for the other person that we loved. It would be super special for him to choose one for your big day, that you can bring out for dates and anniversaries etc.

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Taskmasterlover · 16/06/2021 22:31

@ScottishNewbie thanks! Picking perfume together sounds like a lovely idea :) I think getting a special piece of jewellery was a great idea, screw the haters haha

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ScottishNewbie · 16/06/2021 22:35

@Taskmasterlover haha exactly!

I think whatever you choose will be so lovely and I hope your day is perfect! Good luck!

SparklyLeprechaun · 16/06/2021 22:37

I'm no good with jewellery but if it was me I'd go for diamond studs - versatile, you get a lot of wear out of them and they don't go out of fashion. Congratulations on your marriage!

BadLad · 16/06/2021 22:38

We did this. Each of us spent a few hundred on presents for the other. Surprise presents in our case. But we didn't have a wedding - I'm not sure we would have done it had we had one.

Catswithflamingos · 16/06/2021 22:40

All these women are jealous they’re not getting £400 gifts on their wedding day.

I think it’s lovely!

Justmuddlingalong · 16/06/2021 22:43

Presents are lovely to give and to receive.

Groom to bride present
3Britnee · 16/06/2021 22:45

@Taskmasterlover

I just want suggestions for pieces of jewellery...
Good luck with that. According to mn, you should get married in a bin bag and only ever adorn yourself in twigs and ashes.
mrsmacmc · 16/06/2021 22:46

My DH got me earrings to wear on our wedding day to compliment my necklace which was my grandma's engagement ring diamonds remodelled. I got him a sgian-dubh and cuff links

breadbinbaby · 16/06/2021 22:49

@Justmuddlingalong

Presents are lovely to give and to receive.
You can’t seriously think it’s uncommon for people to have some input into gifts their spouses are buying them Confused such a weird, weird thing to push!
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