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Engagement Gifts for HIM

Goldi1021 Posted: Feb 25, 2005 10:02 PM+

Goldi1021 MEMBER SINCE: 1/05 TOTAL POSTS : 12766 WEDDING DATE: Feb 18, 2006

Posted: Feb 25, 2005 10:02 PM

Engagement Gifts for HIM

I have been saving to get FH something very nice for our engagement. Thank goodness he is patient. I am curious to know what some of you ladies have done for your FH's. He does not need or want a watch as he has two very good ones. He doesn't want or need cufflinks either. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance!

OSCARtheGROOM Posted: Feb 25, 2005 10:03 PM+

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Posted: Feb 25, 2005 10:03 PM

Re: Engagement Gifts for HIM

Bri bought me a Sony Vaio Laptop.

jpavig Posted: Feb 25, 2005 10:23 PM+

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Posted: Feb 25, 2005 10:23 PM

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I bought him a ring to wear on his right hand. However his fingers are too fat that it ended up on his left ring finger.

DrBeLLaRoSe Posted: Feb 25, 2005 10:35 PM+

DrBeLLaRoSe MEMBER SINCE: 2/05 TOTAL POSTS : 997 WEDDING DATE: Jan 01, 2011

Posted: Feb 25, 2005 10:35 PM

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I did not buy my fiance anything. We have been engaged for 2 months. i did not know i had to buy him anything... i feel really bad now

lrs2005 Posted: Feb 25, 2005 10:40 PM+

lrs2005 MEMBER SINCE: 6/04 TOTAL POSTS : 2065 WEDDING DATE: Aug 28, 2005

Posted: Feb 25, 2005 10:40 PM

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I bought DF a dress watch and a ring. He asked me to marry him on a cruise to the Bahamas. While there I got a great deal on a nice watch. Over the holidays (December) we went to California and took a day trip to Mexico. I got him this silver ring with a center ring that spins. He wanted to wear that ring as his wedding band but I did not think it was wedding band like enough - so I got him a wedding band. He wears the silver ring on his right hand ring finger.

sophie78 Posted: Feb 25, 2005 10:52 PM+

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Posted: Feb 25, 2005 10:52 PM

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Personally, I don't think it is necessary. I would get him something for the wedding like his tux.

Goldi1021 Posted: Feb 25, 2005 11:21 PM+

Goldi1021 MEMBER SINCE: 1/05 TOTAL POSTS : 12766 WEDDING DATE: Feb 18, 2006

Posted: Feb 25, 2005 11:21 PM

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Buying an engagement gift is something I WANT to do. It is not something I HAVE to do. He has done so much for me that I want to show my appreciation for what he means to me.

Nictoni Posted: Feb 25, 2005 11:34 PM+

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Posted: Feb 25, 2005 11:34 PM

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My mother asked me if I was getting him an engagement band. I didn't know I was supposed to get him an engagement gift. Honestly, we do not have the money and decided not to get anything. Is that really bad?

Goldi1021 Posted: Feb 25, 2005 11:37 PM+

Goldi1021 MEMBER SINCE: 1/05 TOTAL POSTS : 12766 WEDDING DATE: Feb 18, 2006

Posted: Feb 25, 2005 11:37 PM

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I don't think it is bad at all. I hope noone thinks that I think it is mandatory. It was not my intention to make anyone feel bad! I am sorry if I did.

My sister gave her husband a watch. I just wanted to do something inexpensive and sweet - maybe a Playstation.

Boop2704 Posted: Feb 25, 2005 11:40 PM+

Boop2704 MEMBER SINCE: 3/03 TOTAL POSTS : 6048 WEDDING DATE: Feb 07, 2004

Posted: Feb 25, 2005 11:40 PM

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What about tickets to a sporting event or night on the town and tickets to a show. Nice set of cufflinks that he can wear for the wedding.

Nictoni Posted: Feb 25, 2005 11:42 PM+

Nictoni MEMBER SINCE: 8/04 TOTAL POSTS : 90 WEDDING DATE: Nov 04, 2005

Posted: Feb 25, 2005 11:42 PM

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No, I don't think you made anyone feel bad at all. i am actually feeling better to know that I am not the only bride not buying their FH a gift. I like the idea of something small though. Inexpensive but thoughtful.

Goldi1021 Posted: Feb 25, 2005 11:44 PM+

Goldi1021 MEMBER SINCE: 1/05 TOTAL POSTS : 12766 WEDDING DATE: Feb 18, 2006

Posted: Feb 25, 2005 11:44 PM

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Good! I would actually like to combine an engagement gift with a graduation gift as FH is finishing his MBA very soon. I am thinking maybe something like a Tiffany pen. That won't set me back too much.

lrs2005 Posted: Feb 26, 2005 12:03 AM+

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Posted: Feb 26, 2005 12:03 AM

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I spent $100 in total. I wish I could have spent more - but I am in law school and not working. I got him a Skaggen watch for $77 in the Bahamas. It was $250 in the US. The sterling silver ring was $12 b/c I got it in Mexico. I wish I could spend more too, but DF knows that I love him and that is what is important.

I did not mean to make anyone feel badly. Sorry.
L

halfpintny Posted: Feb 26, 2005 09:17 AM+

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Posted: Feb 26, 2005 09:17 AM

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I got FH a digital camera!

Kim51103 Posted: Feb 26, 2005 10:08 AM+

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Posted: Feb 26, 2005 10:08 AM

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I bought my FH a $2000 automatic Omega Watch....LOL
yes i know it was expensive...but i wanted to get him something that will last forever...and it will...he LOVED it!!!

Soon2BMrsA Posted: Feb 26, 2005 12:33 PM+

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Posted: Feb 26, 2005 12:33 PM

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I bought my FH a nice watch also, I think your pen idea is nice too. What bout a desinger money clip w/ his initials engraved? x-box? a TV? if hes into cars, then something to accessorize his car?

Goldi1021 Posted: Feb 26, 2005 12:35 PM+

Goldi1021 MEMBER SINCE: 1/05 TOTAL POSTS : 12766 WEDDING DATE: Feb 18, 2006

Posted: Feb 26, 2005 12:35 PM

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He likes football. I don't want to encourage him!!!

Great suggestions guys!

LuvMyMichael Posted: Feb 26, 2005 12:36 PM+

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Posted: Feb 26, 2005 12:36 PM

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I got Michael a pizza maker and an apron that says 'Michael's Kitchen'. He loves to cook and I thought it was cute!

MandM07-03-05 Posted: Feb 26, 2005 02:35 PM+

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Posted: Feb 26, 2005 02:35 PM

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if i can swing the $$$. this will be his wedding gift.

hmpena Posted: Feb 27, 2005 01:09 AM+

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Posted: Feb 27, 2005 01:09 AM

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I got FI an engagement ring. I bought him a white gold Claddagh ring which he wears on his left hand. He didn't want anything that looked like a wedding ring because we aren't married yet. I got this for FI because I thought it was a nice idea. And I got a really good price on it!