what are you getting your groom?

soontobehasrouni

I was going to do a boudior shoot, but the person I want to do it will end up costing around $700 for just 10 printed images and i wont get all the other images on disk. I want to get him something special and that he wouldnt expect so a watch or cufflinks is out of the question. He would never use either one of those things again

keysmit

I have no idea.. but i am glad you posted this.. I thought about that boudoir shoot as well.. But i am in the process of switching photographers and the other package the shoot is not included.. I know i will write him a really nice letter to be delivered the day of..

MrsBad13

Im definitly doing boudoir pics. Im also going to get him an engraved watch. Thats all I got for now.

rowenac82

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[QUOTE]I was going to do a boudior shoot, but the person I want to do it will end up costing around $700 for just 10 printed images and i wont get all the other images on disk. I want to get him something special and that he wouldnt expect so a watch or cufflinks is out of the question. He would never use either one of those things again
Posted by soontobehasrouni[/QUOTE]

<div>sign up for living social/ groupon in your area, there is always a good deal for boudoir shoots or just photography in general and you could just email the photographer before purchasing to ensure they do do boudoir shoots. </div><div>
</div><div>We were kind of boring, we got each others fragrance for the day of the wedding. </div>

keyaira04

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[QUOTE]In Response to what are you getting your groom? : sign up for living social/ groupon in your area, there is always a good deal for boudoir shoots or just photography in general and you could just email the photographer before purchasing to ensure they do do boudoir shoots.  
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</div><div>This! I just purchased a boudoir shoot for under $50. Unlimited changes, 2 hours, 3 prints with the opinion to buy more. Also, I was able to get $10 off the asking price because Living social had a coupon they send to me just for being a member. I've received like 2 of these emails from them since being a member. I was able to ask alot of questions before I paid as well. So if you have some time, I would wait for a deal. Sign up for surrounding cities and if your an OOT bride, the city you are getting married in. 

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soontobehasrouni

that is such a deal! i forgot about living social, i look in the surrounding cities. i really really want to do the boudior pics, but not if its going to be outrageous.

keyaira04

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[QUOTE]that is such a deal! i forgot about living social, i look in the surrounding cities. i really really want to do the boudior pics, but not if its going to be outrageous.
Posted by soontobehasrouni[/QUOTE]<div>
</div><div>Yeah, I bit that once Jan hit, you will see alot of V-day. Are you close to Chicago? We have a few deals around here every once and a while. 

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soontobehasrouni

no im in ohio. There dont seem to be many boudior phoyographers around here either :-(

keyaira04

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[QUOTE]no im in ohio. There dont seem to be many boudior phoyographers around here either :-(
Posted by soontobehasrouni[/QUOTE]<div>where in Ohio?

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soontobehasrouni

Cleveland. I just emailed a friend of my mothers. he is an amazing photographer and ive known him forever, so i asked him if he can do it or refer me to someone who can.

Another option is do have someone draw a portrait (like jack did for rose in titanic) lol

I asked my mother to do it, she is a photographer, but she still uses film, hates digital, and is kinda unrealiable.

M1ssJ

I ended up getting him cologne, a right hand ring that says "Pray and be encouraged" , and I'm surprising him with tickets to NY for his bday

nursing2u

I already got him a watch to add to his collection..(he better like it for the price)

and I am thinking of getting him tickets to the first game for the Eagles for the 2013 NFL season.. A great present to fit in with our Football theme

CaseynMike

I am getting Bae a basket that will be delivered to his room where he will be getting dressed. In the basket will be his favorite cologne, a watch, some Hubig Pies ,a New Orleans pastry that he loves (well if the factory is back up and running since it burned in July 2012), a boudoir book and a handwritten letter. My sister is a part time photographer with my dad and she will do my boudoir pics.

nursing2u

Case.. That sounds really nice... Im trying to think about it... when to give it to him... Because we are going to have enough stuff to take with us to Vegas...

MrsBad13

I was wondering when to give FH his boudoir book. I think I want to do his gift in 3 parts. 1st part is a letter, his favorite cologne, and favorite candy . Then 2nd part a watch with a note relating to spending the rest of our time with each other and meeting me in a special at a certain. 3rd part about half hour before reception is over give him the boudoir book with a special note about how the pics will relate to how our night will end once at the hotel ! 

nursing2u

MrsBad... that sounds good to keep the surprises going... great idea

keysmit

I'm loving all these ideas.. love that basket idea full of goodies.. good idea.. and the tickets, etc..

@ nursing... that is a good idea esp with your theme.. Girl you should see my FI and his eagles. LMAO. he be yelling at the tv etc.. Hmmm... he is a real big Duke fan too..

Thanks ya'll..

mslively6

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[QUOTE]I already got him a watch to add to his collection..(he better like it for the price) and I am thinking of getting him tickets to the first game for the Eagles for the 2013 NFL season.. A great present to fit in with our Football theme
Posted by nursing2u[/QUOTE]

LOVE the Eagles tickets idea! i was actually hoping to get my bae 2013 season tickets (if i could get a great deal lol)