Get inspired: Wedding gifts for your soon to-be bride

You must be thinking… what, more gifts? Since the proposal, you’ve splurged on a diamond ring, celebrated the engagement with champagne, paid for celebratory gatherings with family and friends, drawn up extensive spreadsheets of items to pay for the wedding, and still, you’ve got to come up with a pre-wedding gift to put a smile on your fiance’s face? Well, you could choose to skip buying a gift, but then there’s no wisdom in incurring the wrath of a stressed bride-to-be. So here are some suggestions for gifts that will make your partner for life a very happy bride.

Jewellery

No woman will say no to a bit of bling. It’s not the most unique gift idea, but it’s still a winner. You might have already got her the engagement ring, the wedding ring, the odd ear rings, and yet, there can never be too many diamonds or gold. This is a failproof gift and if you want to make it a little bit more special, add a personal inscription to the jewellery. A message that you both share, a secret code that she has to figure out herself or a special date. You could even splash a little more and have custom made ear rings or personalised necklaces.

Watch

Instead of jewellery, a beautiful luxury watch would make a great gift for your bride. Something that she could wear on the wedding day and for many days after that. Rolex women’s watches have long been the top choice for most grooms who wish to put a smile on their brides’ faces. The Rolex Lady-Datejust in Oystersteel and yellow gold, featuring mother-of-pearl dial would look elegant and unique on your bride’s wrist.

Family heirloom

If you have your grandma’s necklace, a brooch that’s been passed down over the generations or an item that’s stayed in the family because of its special significance, giving it to your bride as a keepsake is a sweet gesture. It’s a sign of saying ‘I trust you with something this important’ and that ‘We will be together till the end of time’. It shows commitment, trust and love.

Pampering

Brides can get pretty stressed from wedding planning, and as the big day approaches, the level of anxiety increases. Tempers flare, patience is tested, sobbing episodes might even unexpectedly happen for no apparent reason. To make sure your bride is calm, relaxed and reassured that everything will go smoothly and that if the day does not go according as planned, all will still be well because you’re both getting married! Take your bride for a pampering session; whether it’s a spa day, a candlelit dinner, a big bouquet of flowers… you get the idea. Anything romantic, spontaneous and unexpected will be a huge welcome for your stressed out bride.   

A short getaway

It’s not quite the honeymoon yet, but a pre-wedding holiday is a good idea to step back from all the planning and enjoy each other. It could be a short city break, a beach holiday, a weekend in the countryside or a day out doing something different like horse riding. Do it as a surprise for your bride. It’s a good opportunity to remember why you’ve chosen each other to spend the rest of your life with, and to kick back and enjoy each other’s company. Try to set a rule that no wedding talk is allowed during this time to avoid building up any stress or disagreements.

A pet

Want a football team of children, just one child or none at all? Whatever you choose to add or not to add to your marriage, a pet could change the dynamics of your relationship. If you’re both dog lovers and have been thinking about being paw-rents, a puppy or a rescue dog could be a good choice. You’ll be able to learn to love a new addition to your family, share responsibilities and share a newfound love. Of course, any other animal could work too, whatever works for the both of you.