Gift ideas for the Groom

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It is traditional for the bride to give the groom a gift on the wedding day. Although the wedding rings that the couple exchanges can be considered gifts, many brides choose to honor their groom with an additional gift that suits his personality. The idea of the bride and groom exchanging gifts is beginning to fade as many couples who spend a great deal of money on their wedding or honeymoon may decide that there is no need to exchange gifts in addition to the wedding and honeymoon. If you do decide to honor your groom with a gift on your wedding day, it is more important to choose an item that he is sure to enjoy than it is to spend a great deal of money on the gift. It is also important to discuss budget constraints prior to purchasing gifts for each other.  A wedding is already a financial strain on most couples and it is important to realize that your love for each other is enough and that you don't have to exchange gifts on your wedding day if you don't wish to do so.
One great gift idea for the bride to give to the groom is a homemade photo album. The bride may wish to collect pictures of them as a couple from the day they met until now and arrange them artistically in a photo album as a souvenir of their relationship. Although the groom may have already seen the pictures in the album at one point or another, arranging them in a new way gives the illusion that they are new because it lets the groom view the pictures in a new way. This gift idea is ideal if the groom is the nostalgic type.
Another popular gift idea for the bride to give the groom is tickets to a sporting event for him and his best friend. This is a truly thoughtful and selfless gift that lets the groom know that you understand his interests and that you want to assure him that you will not try to minimize his relationships with his friends. If your groom is a sports fan, he is sure to enjoy this thoughtful gift.
Any item that relates to a specific hobby that the groom enjoys is a great idea for a wedding gift for the bride to give to the groom. This is a popular choice because giving a gift that relates to one of his hobbies demonstrates that you understand his likes and that you want him to continue to engage in activities that he enjoys.
Another creative gift idea that a bride may choose to honor her groom with is a short video depicting their relationship together. If the couple used their video recorder often, the bride would be able to edit the video into a concise video and possibly even set the video to music. This creative gift idea gives the groom an easy way to look back into the past and remember the good times that the two of you have had together.
An MP3 player loaded with downloads of the grooms favorite songs or songs that have a special meaning to the bride and the groom as a couple is another suitable gift for a bride to give to the groom on their wedding day. This is a gift that is sure to be appreciated by the man who enjoys gadgets as well as music. It is also significant because the ability to select songs that your groom will enjoy shows how well you truly know him.
Although the tradition of the bride and groom exchanging gifts on their wedding day is beginning to fade, many couples still wish to honor this tradition. Many couples spend so much money on their wedding and reception that they feel as though they cannot afford the additional expense of buying gifts for each other. While it may be true that the couple cannot afford one more extravagant gift it is also true that a truly thoughtful gift for the groom does not have to be overly expensive. If the couple is partaking in this tradition it is advisable that they exchange gifts that truly reflect the personality of their spouse.

We're on Vacation!

At Gabbi Grace Event's we dedicate all year to celebrating our clients. However during this 1st week of September we let down our hair put away the time lines and binders and celebrate the birthday and wedding anniversay of the HBIC (Head Butterfly in Charge). Wishing everyone a safe and wonderful Labor Day!

We are so proud to announce that for the second year in a row Lisa Smith Owner and Lead Planner of Gabbi Grace Events has been awarded the distinguished title of Detroit's 2013 Top Wedding Planner she also received Detroit's 2013 Top  Event Designer as well as the Top Event Designer in Michigan! We would like to thank all of our clients for their continued support and The Wedding Industry Experts for these very distinguished Awards!

April Wedding Flower of the Month : Sweet Pea

Sweet Pea is the birth flower of April.

The meaning of Sweet Pea: Lasting Pleasure. The Sweet Pea is available January through August and is available in a range of colors from white, to intense pink and purples the soft scent and delicate Butterfly shaped appearance makes it a favorite among the very feminine and girly girl Brides. The Sweet Pea ranges in price from moderate to expensive.

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Happy St. Patricks Day!!

I know there is a bride out there somewhere that loves green and I have found some gorgeous green dresses to give that bride a small dose of this gorgeous green to tickle her fancy! Be bold, be daring wear green use your engagement and wedding celebrations as an excuse to look fabulous and make everyone green with envy!

This dress would be perfect for a bride to be to wear for her engagement dinner or Bridal Shower!

Want to make a statement and let everyone know that the Bride is here! How about this gorgeous number to wear to the day of your wedding rehearsal give everyone a peek of how gorgeous your going to be on you wedding day!

 Ahh and finally your wedding day I would love to see a bride bring this Donna Karan sketch to life!

"Lively. Radiant. Lush… A color of elegance and beauty                      
                        that enhances our sense of well-being, balance and harmony."

Pantone's description of the color of the year!

March Wedding Flower of the Month : Daffodil

Daffodil is the birth flower of March.

The meaning of Daffodil : Regard and Respect and because of it's meaning it makes the perfect wedding flower! The Daffodil is available from December thru April and is available in a range of colors from bright yellow to white, combinations of yellow and white with a touch of orange and pink coronas. It's a member of the Narcissus and Jonquil family the Daffodil scent ranges from no scent at all to being very fragrant. As stunning as this flower is it is inexpensive and perfect for the Spring Bride that is looking to burst into Spring!

I absolutely love this idea! It can be easily  recreated by planting Daffodil bulbs in a the shape of a heart in the Fall,  Right after the last winter snow and just in time for a Spring wedding they will make their grand appearance!

Photo Credit: Sarah Winward

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Visit: Bridal Guide for the  fabulous DIY tutorial for the above centerpiece!

January Wedding Flower of the Month: Carnation

The Carnation is the birth flower of those born in January.

The meaning of the Carnation: Feminine love, pure strong love admiration, gratitude and unfading beauty. It is described as a hardy flower with a clove-like scent. The Carnation is available year around in an array of hues and colors as brilliant and beautiful this flower is some are amazed at it's low cost which is a plus for a bride on a budget or a bride that is not looking to break the bank on her wedding day flowers!

Photo Credit : Eddie Ross

Photo  Credit: Eddie Ross

 Visit:  Eddie Ross for super cute DIY tutorials for these two above designs.