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Opinion on First Anniversary/Birthday Gift.

halfbaked Posted: Apr 26, 2011 12:17 PM+

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Posted: Apr 26, 2011 12:17 PM

Opinion on First Anniversary/Birthday Gift.

Soooo I'm surprising DH with a trip to Jamaica for his 30th birthday in September. At first, I didn't want to tell him until like the week before his birthday. I had it all planned out- I was going to give him a hint everyday and it'd be a big surprise.

Butttttttt our first anniversary is in 3 weeks and I didn't get him anything. He said we weren't going to exchange gifts, but part of me doesn't believe him. I was going to get him something small- the next 3 books in the series he's reading, but I'm worried that it won't be enough.

So, my question is- do you think I should tell him about Jamaica? It'd be like a first anniversary/birthday gift. Or stick with the original plan and hope like hell he doesn't go all out (which he probably won't)?

cateydee Posted: Apr 26, 2011 12:22 PM+

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Posted: Apr 26, 2011 12:22 PM

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i'd say stick to the original plan cuz it sounds awesome!!

StaceyWill Posted: Apr 26, 2011 12:23 PM+

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Posted: Apr 26, 2011 12:23 PM

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Posted by cateydee

i'd say stick to the original plan cuz it sounds awesome!!

Ditto

halfbaked Posted: Apr 26, 2011 12:25 PM+

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Posted: Apr 26, 2011 12:25 PM

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Aww thanks! I'm so bad at keeping (good) secrets. LOL! I just wanna tell him so bad!! And I'll feel like a bad wife if he gets me something big.

Byrne2Be Posted: Apr 26, 2011 12:31 PM+

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Posted: Apr 26, 2011 12:31 PM

Re: Opinion on First Anniversary/Birthday Gift.

Posted by StaceyWill

Posted by cateydee

i'd say stick to the original plan cuz it sounds awesome!!

Ditto

This, definitely! I am THE worst gift giver in the sense that I burst at the seams when I have a great surprise lined up. But, I think it is DEF worth keeping it to yourself bc it is an amazing surprise!!!!

halfbaked Posted: Apr 26, 2011 12:37 PM+

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Posted: Apr 26, 2011 12:37 PM

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Posted by Byrne2Be

Posted by StaceyWill

Posted by cateydee

i'd say stick to the original plan cuz it sounds awesome!!

Ditto

This, definitely! I am THE worst gift giver in the sense that I burst at the seams when I have a great surprise lined up. But, I think it is DEF worth keeping it to yourself bc it is an amazing surprise!!!!

I'm the SAME way! I could never hide an engagement ring, or plan a surprise birthday party. I should've waited til July to book this because I'm biting my tongue trying not to say anything!

In fact, I bought a dress the other day thinking 'Jamaica!' and Dan asked what it was for and I almost said Jamaica!

But I recovered and just shrugged and said 'I dunno- a cruise, I guess? I still want to go someplace tropical this year.'

Bride825 Posted: Apr 26, 2011 02:46 PM+

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Posted: Apr 26, 2011 02:46 PM

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I think you should tell him on your anniversary...if the secret is already killing you, i dont think youll make it to september!

Rosalind_75 Posted: Apr 26, 2011 02:51 PM+

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Posted: Apr 26, 2011 02:51 PM

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Posted by Bride825

I think you should tell him on your anniversary...if the secret is already killing you, i dont think youll make it to september!

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halfbaked Posted: Apr 26, 2011 03:01 PM+

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Posted: Apr 26, 2011 03:01 PM

Re: Opinion on First Anniversary/Birthday Gift.

Posted by Rosalind_75

Posted by Bride825

I think you should tell him on your anniversary...if the secret is already killing you, i dont think youll make it to september!

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I take that as a challenge!

I know I'll be so disappointed if I tell him now though.

ourwedding9510 Posted: Apr 26, 2011 03:02 PM+

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Posted: Apr 26, 2011 03:02 PM

Re: Opinion on First Anniversary/Birthday Gift.

Posted by StaceyWill

Posted by cateydee

i'd say stick to the original plan cuz it sounds awesome!!

Ditto

DEF! I LOVE THAT IDEA!

2010BTB Posted: Apr 26, 2011 04:49 PM+

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Posted: Apr 26, 2011 04:49 PM

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Stick with the plan. After the big reveal for the birthday he'll understand.

kris_gets_hitched Posted: Apr 26, 2011 04:51 PM+

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Posted: Apr 26, 2011 04:51 PM

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Posted by 2010BTB

Stick with the plan. After the big reveal for the birthday he'll understand.

I agree!

And that's one sweet gift!

MikesBride2B Posted: Apr 26, 2011 06:08 PM+

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Posted: Apr 26, 2011 06:08 PM

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Definitely stick with the plan and tell him on his birthday!!

Also...can you be my wife? I want surprise trips to Jamaica!

SoonToBeMrsCampos Posted: Apr 26, 2011 09:17 PM+

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Posted: Apr 26, 2011 09:17 PM

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I wouldn't be able to keep it a secret, esp w 1st anniv coming up. Id do a combined gift. Fab gift! I took DH on a cruise for his 30th in 2009, couldn't suprise him though, I'm so bad..

halfbaked Posted: Apr 27, 2011 09:34 AM+

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Posted: Apr 27, 2011 09:34 AM

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Thanks everyone! I decided to wait and tell him in September. If I feel like caving again, talk me down!

And yeah, it's a great gift- but it's only half for him... half for me.

jaybee217 Posted: Apr 27, 2011 09:58 AM+

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Posted: Apr 27, 2011 09:58 AM

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Posted by jilliibabii

Thanks everyone! I decided to wait and tell him in September. If I feel like caving again, talk me down!

And yeah, it's a great gift- but it's only half for him... half for me.

what an awesome idea! I def agree you should wait until his bday to spill the beans!

my friend's boyfriend did this for her bday and she was so surprised and excited!