Things to do for my bride on the morning of the wedding

JoeyJones

Just wondering about the morning of the wedding, I am planning to send a bouquet of flowers to my bride to be, at the house on the morning of the wedding. Is there any other gestures that you would advise. Just trying to be sure I know I am not missing any other gestures that would be good.

Toast4532

That is such a thoughtful idea. What about sending her a little love note/letter too?

Maybe a box of her favourite chocolates/sweets and a bottle of champagne for her and her bridesmaids/family to share before the ceremony?

John Mason

the flowers are lovely idea BUT i received 6 bunches of flowers days before the wedding, i didnt have enough vases, so if you are buying her flowers make sure they come with a vase!!

Gatica

A nice card with a thoughtful and loving message is nice. Jewellery always goes down well, but she may be disappointed not to be wearing it on the day if she already has her accessories picked.

Wibbles19

Soo sweet to think of it, my hubby sent me a note and he wrote about the first time we met and how he felt then. He then told me about what he hoped for our future, really set the day off for me.

Dostoevsky

JoeyJones wrote: »

Things to do for my bride on the morning of the wedding

Put her watch forward by a half an hour and save yourself waiting for her.

lazygal

Dostoevsky wrote: »

Put her watch forward by a half an hour and save yourself waiting for her.

Hilarious. Nice stereotyping of a bride there.


I was on time to the minute, as I promised my husband I would be. Not every bride turns up an hour late. :rolleyes:


OP, I think a card or note with heartfelt sentiments would be the way to go. I wouldn't send flowers, if you're off on honeymoon she won't really get to enjoy them! Also a nice bottle of champagne she could enjoy while getting ready would be lovely.

Astala

lazygal wrote: »

Hilarious. Nice stereotyping of a bride there.


I was on time to the minute, as I promised my husband I would be. Not every bride turns up an hour late. :rolleyes:


OP, I think a card or note with heartfelt sentiments would be the way to go. I wouldn't send flowers, if you're off on honeymoon she won't really get to enjoy them! Also a nice bottle of champagne she could enjoy while getting ready would be lovely.

Sheesh, it was a joke! I, for one, found it hilarious!

Senna

My bestman had to go up to to the wife's house on the morning of our wedding to pick up button holes, but he forgot the champagne and flowers the first time so he had to drive out to me and pick them up. Herself seen him coming back the second time and panicked "O JESUS, what's he doing back, has Senna run off or something":D:D

Sunny Dayz

I wouldn't be mad about sending flowers, I got them and as beautiful as they were, I didn't get the enjoyment out of them as we were busy all weekend and then had honeymoon. But a potted plant would last a deal longer.
one thing I would recommend is organising a local cafe to send them breakfast that morning. You can include your note with it. she will need a good breakfast as you will get nothing until the meal.

AoifeCork

A bride was telling me her hubby sent up a little survival for the morning. There was a smoothie, a single red rose, a travel size version of her favourite perfume, the first picture of them ever together, a packet of tissues, a little packet of chocolate ricecakes (private joke I'm sure!), a bottle of rescue remedy and a few more bits, but they're the things I remember. Thought it was the most lovely idea instead of the traditional bunch of flowers. Very thoughtful and very sweet...

..Use your imagination OP!!

The Davestator

AoifeCork wrote: »

A bride was telling me her hubby sent up a little survival for the morning. There was a smoothie, a single red rose, a travel size version of her favourite perfume, the first picture of them ever together, a packet of tissues, a little packet of chocolate ricecakes (private joke I'm sure!), a bottle of rescue remedy and a few more bits, but they're the things I remember. Thought it was the most lovely idea instead of the traditional bunch of flowers. Very thoughtful and very sweet...

..Use your imagination OP!!

Oh Sweet - getting married in 2 weeks and I'm all over this!

wicklori

My husband had great intentions of all sorts! He sent me a sky lantern which was so lovely to see on the wedding DVD afterwards.... V romantic but very particular to us....
He also sent flowers which he had hoped not to do as he is quite imaginative, but I think the stress got the better of him in the end! The flowers were beautiful but the note was the more important thing-it was beautiful, not long but made me cry (unhelpful as my eyes were just finished!). The photographer even took a photo of the note and it is in our album.
I sent him a bar of chocolate with 'Keep Smiling' as the wrapper- you can buy these all over the place with different messages.... And a note with a symbol of particular significance to us at the end. (again photo in album)

Just some thoughts..... I think try and make it something quite specific to you as a couple?

average_runner

Just buy her a present, that her mother will give to her when she wakes up. It be the only time that wont be hectic. My wife loved it.

Flowers are a waste of time as she wont get to enjoy them as be going on honeymoon!

ladypip

I seen this on a blog a groom sent a tiny lock on a safety pin to his bride asked her to wear it inside her dress and he had the key pinned inside of his jacket. I think it was very cute. I dont know where you would find a tiny lock and key though.

Dostoevsky

Seriously, flowers and the like are nice but ...

on the morning of your marriage send her a letter saying why she is the love of your life, how the little things make your day every day, how they sustain you through the bad times and deepen your appreciation of the good times. Mention those little things that she has probably even forgotten about - mention her kindness, her love and the simple things. There is incredible love in the simple things of life - that smile, that gesture, that touch, that softness, the kind word in times of trial, how she showed love and care for somebody weaker.... Note that love in the letter.

Mention the cute things - her divilment, her roguery and all the wonderful and funny things which make her the only woman for you. Mention her silly things, and how you always grow in love for her, and empathy with her, at those times. You accept her, and especially love those parts of her that she is unsure about. Give examples of how she deals with problems differently to you and how you grow and learn by watching her. She inspires you to think differently about things, even about the world. She has broadened your heart. Turn her "things" into positives, because they are. Mention that you respect her for these reasons, giving examples.

Mention incidents and times when you felt protective of her and could only see both of you spending your lives together. Mention things she has done that you've never even told her about that put a smile on your face. Mention how you feel, how you feel just right, just comfortable, with her - that she is home. Home.

Mention how each and every day you live with her in your life she makes you a better man, and she makes you want to be a better man. I felt, and feel, that particular sentiment so ineffably deeply. Let her know that you know this is it, that it's just the two of you now in this very short life we all live. As you write, be acutely conscious of how momentous your marriage, your commitment, is in this specific context of the shortness of our lives. Let kindness and heart triumph in every word of that letter as it should in your deeds. To be loved is the most wonderful gift you could be given. Let her know you know it, and that you feel that deep, abiding sense of goodwill from her. Let her know that love, above all else, will guide you in how you relate to her through your life together. Let her know you will honour her with the same love and sincerity for the rest of your lives (but that judging by things so far, your love for her will no doubt grow even deeper), that you will never take her love and support for granted and that you will cherish her and the beauty of her every little thing each and every day of your life.

Firegaurd

Dostoevsky, im getting married next year, any chance you'd write my letter for me

El_Dangeroso

Dostoevsky wrote: »

Seriously, flowers and the like are nice but ...

on the morning of your marriage send her a letter saying why she is the love of your life, how the little things make your day every day, how they sustain you through the bad times and deepen your appreciation of the good times. Mention those little things that she has probably even forgotten about - mention her kindness, her love and the simple things. There is incredible love in the simple things of life - that smile, that gesture, that touch, that softness, the kind word in times of trial, how she showed love and care for somebody weaker.... Note that love in the letter.

Mention the cute things - her divilment, her roguery and all the wonderful and funny things which make her the only woman for you. Mention her silly things, and how you always grow in love for her, and empathy with her, at those times. You accept her, and especially love those parts of her that she is unsure about. Give examples of how she deals with problems differently to you and how you grow and learn by watching her. She inspires you to think differently about things, even about the world. She has broadened your heart. Turn her "things" into positives, because they are. Mention that you respect her for these reasons, giving examples.

Mention incidents and times when you felt protective of her and could only see both of you spending your lives together. Mention things she has done that you've never even told her about that put a smile on your face. Mention how you feel, how you feel just right, just comfortable, with her - that she is home. Home.

Mention how each and every day you live with her in your life she makes you a better man, and she makes you want to be a better man. I felt, and feel, that particular sentiment so ineffably deeply. Let her know that you know this is it, that it's just the two of you now in this very short life we all live. As you write, be acutely conscious of how momentous your marriage, your commitment, is in this specific context of the shortness of our lives. Let kindness and heart triumph in every word of that letter as it should in your deeds. To be loved is the most wonderful gift you could be given. Let her know you know it, and that you feel that deep, abiding sense of goodwill from her. Let her know that love, above all else, will guide you in how you relate to her through your life together. Let her know you will honour her with the same love and sincerity for the rest of your lives (but that judging by things so far, your love for her will no doubt grow even deeper), that you will never take her love and support for granted and that you will cherish her and the beauty of her every little thing each and every day of your life.

Wow, just wow.

Gatica

apt user name! you should defo make a business of writing people's vows....

John Mason

my husband sent me over an engraved hip flask, a bottle of Appleton VX Rum, a bottle of Bundaberg Rum and two cans of Ginger Beer.

so a number of a dark and stormys were had before i left the house, tbh he was lucky myself and friend turned up.

he knows me so well..........i would much prefer a decent bottle of rum over flowers, jewellery, chocolates etc

The Cool

I know of a friend who gave her hubby to be a little scrap book the night before the wedding, just some photos and memories and messages in it, it was lovely.

Sleepy

I think most guys would like the boudoir-shoot albums that are becoming quite popular

movingsucks

ladypip wrote: »

I seen this on a blog a groom sent a tiny lock on a safety pin to his bride asked her to wear it inside her dress and he had the key pinned inside of his jacket. I think it was very cute. I dont know where you would find a tiny lock and key though.

On a toy money box maybe?

Firegaurd

or on a suitcase zip

mitosis

Some fresh batteries?

MILF

I was bridesmaid at a wedding recently and the groom sent me down to the house with a card for her with the whole inside cover written with exactly how he felt about her (which we all bawled at and had to get our makeup reapplied), a bottle of champagne for us all and a video camera to video the whole getting ready end of things, all the way to the church. Gorgeous sentiment. We all left a little message on it too for them throughout the day for them to watch then later. Loved that idea!

Borderfox

Wibbles19 wrote: »

Soo sweet to think of it, my hubby sent me a note and he wrote about the first time we met and how he felt then. He then told me about what he hoped for our future, really set the day off for me.

I would go with that, really nice

john_cappa

My wife sent me a framed photo with 16 or so pictures in it charting our relation ship e.g first photo ever, first family occasion, first holiday, and other little occasions. Was lovely!

A nice touch would be to leave a space free for the wedding day photo on it or put loads of spaces free to fill with your future etc?

Karona

If you are sending her flowers, ask the florist to place one artificial flower in it. In the note you can then say that you will love her until the last flower dies.

I think it's cute anyhow!

The Davestator

Just back from Honeymoon - i did the little bag of toiletries (tissues, rescue remedy, little deo, perfume, lip balm etc), note, card, photo etc and it went down a treat!
Didnt mention it wasnt my idea

mollybird

Any idea's what you could do for the groom??? just saw the second page there he's not one for pictures really that's' more my thing. i have his main pressie picked out but would love to do a few small things.

Gatica

Dunno bout many small things but my hubby sent me a lovely card with a message about how he was feeling that morning about our commitment to each-other, which was lovely and a bracelet and earring set, to match the necklace he got me when he proposed. It was a great sentiment, especially since I now had a set which matched to day of engagement and to day of our marriage.

paulbok

A bit late but what about; idea here


Only 10 seconds of speech so it'd need to be brief and meaningful.