2006-11-04 15:50:01 · 27 answers · asked by me 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
I don't think it's required, but some do just out of love. But the groom has already bought an engagement ring so if he doesn't buy anything I wouldn't be offended. I'd just chalk it up to him being a man & just not thinking of it.
2006-11-04 15:52:22 · answer #1 · answered by Michelle *The Truth Hurts 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the budget. Traditionally, the bride and groom buy each other a small gift for the wedding on top of the rings and anything directly associated with the ceremony. This is to be a token of thanks for acceptance. However, over the last century or two, this tradition has started to die off and is now only considered appropriate if the couple can readily afford gifts after the expense of the wedding. However, they should talk it over. This should be a mutual sign of thanks, so both parties should give a gift if they decide to do so. Not just the groom or just the bride.
2006-11-04 23:54:22 · answer #2 · answered by uncletoon2005 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He already purchased the engagement ring and the wedding ring!.
On the other hand is the bride to buy the groom anything?
Let the poor guy be............If he has any money left over, then he will need it to start their life anew...! Goe easy on the guy.......don't expect everything to be about the bride....(sorry).
that's not a good way to start a marriage
2006-11-04 23:59:53 · answer #3 · answered by mom of a boy and girl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
By ancient tradition, really only the wedding ring. Oh yes, and he
*MIGHT* pay for the officiate, by tradition. Depends on which culture
we're talking about. The concept, as archaic as it may seem, is that he is providing her room and board for the rest of her life.
This is why the bride's family is supposed to provide him a dowry.
If you want to go with tradition, go ask your father to provide a
dowry. I dare you. I double dare you.
Even today, the bride's father theoretically pays for the marital
festivities as part of the celebration of getting rid of the bride...
Um ... finding another source of room and board for her.
Nowadays, with a more equitable arrangement, the assumption is
that both genders will provide for the household and support any
offspring that may occur. Since their contribution is (theoretically)
equal, presumably gifties would be equal as well.
However, this is the 21st century. People get married jumping out
of airplanes.
Do what you two agree on. Be happy. Make him happy.
Screw tradition.
2006-11-05 00:03:23 · answer #4 · answered by Elana 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Traditionally both the bride and groom exchnge gifts on their wedding night, but it originated when lots of married couoles did not know each well. I think some couples do and others don't.
2006-11-05 00:08:54 · answer #5 · answered by jazzman6812 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in some cultures the groom and bride exchange private gifts after the ceremony, but its not necessary. Do what feels right.
2006-11-04 23:52:02 · answer #6 · answered by parental unit 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well there is the matter of the (at minimum) gold wedding band-the symbol of love full circle
is anything else needed-depends on your ethnic & religious background
what would you want/why would you want nay more money spent on one day.
Unless the gift is a house, car to drive to work or something handmade and symbolic it may not be necessary
These are just my opinions-if religion and culture are not a factor do what makes you happy
Congratulations on your pending nuptials
2006-11-05 02:17:48 · answer #7 · answered by msijg 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was always under the impression that oyu both are supposed to buy or make a wedding day gift to one another
maybe i am backwards as many would argue but hey that would be what I would expect
2006-11-04 23:53:03 · answer #8 · answered by ploobis 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I dont know about "supposed to", but my groom had a dozen long stemmed roses delivered to me the morning of our wedding to let me know he loved me and was looking forward to spending the rest of his life with me :) I know how I felt when I got the flowers...it was a nice gesture.
(of course he had to put that on a golf card so he didnt come across as "too sappy") LOL
2006-11-05 00:20:51 · answer #9 · answered by Cariad 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yea ya'll are both suppose to get each other gifts and the bride is suppose to get the bridesmaids something too.
2006-11-04 23:57:24 · answer #10 · answered by chamblee_84 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋