"Surprise Gift Ideas for the Groom: What Presents Will Bring Joy During the Wedding Reception?"

2019.07.24 published

On the Wedding Day, I Want to Give a Gift to the Groom ♡

Many brides are likely considering a surprise to express their gratitude to their partner on the wedding day.

While surprises like songs or dances intertwined with performances are nice…

It’s also great to give him a gift that he can keep as a memory.

It becomes a lifelong keepsake ♡

Check Out What Other Brides Are Giving as Gifts *

When presenting the gift in front of guests during the reception, it’s common for the MC to explain the contents of the gift to the guests.

Therefore, you want to choose a wonderful gift that will move him when he hears the explanation, and warm the hearts of the guests ♡

In this article, we introduce examples of gifts that senior brides have given to their grooms on the wedding day ♩

Brides-to-be considering surprise gifts for their partners can take inspiration from this *

Surprise Gift from Bride to Groom ① Letter

The most popular gift from brides was a "letter." If read aloud in front of everyone, it is sure to move him.

One bride not only wrote her own letter but also collected messages from his important guests, creating a message book to gift him.

This will become a lifelong treasure for the groom.

@h_and_m.wd

Surprise Gift from Bride to Groom ② Album

This bride surprised her groom with an album during the reception.

Not just any album filled with past memories, but an album that was completely empty!

“I’ll put the wedding day photo as the first one, and we will create memories throughout the year to complete the album”

It carries such a wonderful wish ♡

@yy16052012

Moved to tears by the bride’s message and the album gift, the groom surely felt touched.

It’s a wonderful gift that would likely bring the guests to tears as well.

@yy16052012

Surprise Gift from Bride to Groom ③ Surprise Box

Next, we introduce a surprise box gift.

The surprise box is a DIY idea that originated in Korea ♡ It’s a gift box made by combining message cards and photos.

A surprise box filled with memorable photos conveys a wealth of affection for him.

@chanmixoxo1008

Surprise Gift from Bride to Groom ④ 100 Things to Do Together

The gift chosen by this bride was a book titled "100 Things to Do Together."

It’s part of a series where you write down what you love about your partner called “100 Things I Love.”

It’s incredibly lovely to write down all the things you want to do after getting married and gift it to him, ticking them off one by one.

There’s also a "thought card" included, so you could quickly list 100 ideas.

Surprise Gift from Bride to Groom ⑤ Passport Case

The gift this bride gave was matching passport cases. When opened, it is engraved with the wedding date.

She mentioned, "Since it’s made from genuine leather, I want it to age nicely over the decades" ♡

It’s a perfect gift for husbands who travel abroad for business or enjoy overseas trips.

@kana.u_u.7

Surprise Gift from Bride to Groom ⑥ Soccer Ball

A surprise gift of a soccer ball with a message for the groom, who loves soccer.

It was placed at the reception area, and without the groom knowing, guests were invited to write messages on it.

After performing a surprise dance at the reception, she handed him the soccer ball ♩

Surprise Gift from Bride to Groom ⑦ Illustration

This bride was thinking about giving a meaningful gift.

November 23, the day of the wedding, is also "Glove Day." She ordered an illustration themed around gloves, with the idea that "like two halves of a glove, let’s become one couple."

The illustration was created with their names and the date, painted in their favorite colors; it’s a one-of-a-kind piece ♡

The wonderful meaning behind the illustration warmed the hearts of the guests.

Surprise Gift from Bride to Groom ⑧ Cold Feet Socks

Before the ceremony began, the bride presented "Cold Feet Socks."

"Cold feet" means to feel fearful.

It is a playful custom in some cultures to give socks to the groom, meaning "these socks will protect you on the day of the wedding, should you feel nervous."

The groom, who may tend to get anxious, might find himself smiling because of it ♡

The “Cold Feet Socks” label can be downloaded for free from international websites.

➡ Download the "Cold Feet Socks" label here

Surprise Gift from Bride to Groom ⑨ Something He’s Always Wanted

There were also several brides who gifted their grooms something they had always wanted!

☑ Suitcase

☑ Accessories

☑ Watch

Many skilled brides subtly researched their grooms' wishes and surprised them with gifts ♡

Not only will they be delighted that they received the item they wanted, but they'll also feel cherished knowing, "You remembered what I said I wanted!"

Guests will surely think of her as a "thoughtful bride" ♩

Let’s Make Him Happy on the Wedding Day!

We introduced surprise gifts from brides to grooms.

When choosing a gift to give on this important day for both of you, it's crucial to pick something that will truly make him happy ♡

While preparing for the wedding can be challenging, try to envision his delighted face and put in the effort to choose the perfect gift ♡

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