Lauriebell82 Posted August 1, 2007 Posted August 1, 2007 Hey everyone..my 1 year anniversary is coming up and I need to start saving up/planning what i'm getting my bf for a gift. Does anyone have any good ideas? We have agreed to cook a romantic dinner at home with candlelight and flowers and buy each other presents instead of go out to a really fancy expensive dinner. I want it to be a very special present, and I have a few ideas but I would like to hear what other people have done for their anniversaries. Thanks!
Pyro Posted August 1, 2007 Posted August 1, 2007 Hey everyone..my 1 year anniversary is coming up and I need to start saving up/planning what i'm getting my bf for a gift. Does anyone have any good ideas? We have agreed to cook a romantic dinner at home with candlelight and flowers and buy each other presents instead of go out to a really fancy expensive dinner. I want it to be a very special present, and I have a few ideas but I would like to hear what other people have done for their anniversaries. Thanks! Congrats on the one year LB82. To some this may seem a tad overboard, but for our first anniversary I got her diamond rings and she got me an authentic Tigers road jersey. All we did was get each other something that we really like. Simple as that.
Author Lauriebell82 Posted August 1, 2007 Author Posted August 1, 2007 Thanks! I forgot to mention I'm sort of on a budget, still being a graduate student. So nothing super expensive, but still very nice.
Pyro Posted August 1, 2007 Posted August 1, 2007 Thanks! I forgot to mention I'm sort of on a budget, still being a graduate student. So nothing super expensive, but still very nice. I am a broke college student as well, so I know the feeling. Yes we did go overboard but oh well. This year will probably be more of a budget. Like I said, just get something related to what he is passionate about. I am a huge baseball fan and that is why she got me the jersey.
ruby_gloom Posted August 1, 2007 Posted August 1, 2007 for my first year anniversary with , i got him a pocket watch. i remembered that from earlier on, he had been saying that he wanted a pocket watch because he thought they were nice, but that he didn't know where to get one (most jewelry stores around here don't carry pocket watches). so, as our anniversary approached, i started saving up to buy it for him. i found a really, really pretty one online, and it only cost about 200 bucks after shipping and handling and all of that good stuff. it was small, silver, and rather "old-school" looking, so i was sure he would like it. in the back, i had our initials engraved. i put it in a small box and gave it to him that night, and he really did love it. he still has it, to this day, the . anyway, maybe a pocket watch isn't the best thing for your bf, even though they are nice and rather different in this day and age, but maybe you could take a moment and think about things that he has mentioned he has been wanting to buy, but hasn't yet. i'm sure he has. think of some and pick the one that would have the most sentimental value to you both, especially him.
underpants Posted August 1, 2007 Posted August 1, 2007 Give him a strip tease. (a good one, practice). Pull out a chair after dinner and have the boom box set (ready to play ...your chosen song) and give him a beer or a glass of wine (I suggest white, as he may drop it). Then give him a show. What do I know though, I am a girl. However, I think it's a good idea. Fellows?
ruby_gloom Posted August 1, 2007 Posted August 1, 2007 OT: you know what, unders? i once entertained this idea, and i told about it. at first, he was all psyched and eager for "saturday," but when saturday came, he hugged me and said he appreciated the offer, but couldn't let me do it because he thought it would be disrespectful to me for him to see me doing that. did that man call me ugly?! anyway, laurie, what ideas did you have in mind?
Author Lauriebell82 Posted August 1, 2007 Author Posted August 1, 2007 Underpants- I would be way too embarrassed and would feel weird doing that, the only way would be if i was drunk and I would probably fall and hurt myself. He'll be gettin a special bedroom present as well though;) I was thinking about something sentimental, because I want him to remember it and cherish it. He mentioned he wanted seasons of Star Trek, but I want to get him something better than that. My idea was to get him a nice picture frame and put a picture in it of us. Then have it engraved with our names and our anniversary date. I also wanted to give him a few candles as well, because he loves them. should I get him like a dvd type thing too? I just think its kind of impersonal and I already bought him some for his birthday and for christmas last year.
ruby_gloom Posted August 1, 2007 Posted August 1, 2007 aww, the picture thing is really sweet, but to be honest, i'm not sure most guys would know what to make of it. have you tried looking on ebay or somewhere similar for "rare" star trek items? you know, something that's linked to star trek, but isn't as common as the dvd's. what other stuff does he like?
Replicant Posted August 2, 2007 Posted August 2, 2007 OT: you know what, unders? i once entertained this idea, and i told about it. at first, he was all psyched and eager for "saturday," but when saturday came, he hugged me and said he appreciated the offer, but couldn't let me do it because he thought it would be disrespectful to me for him to see me doing that. did that man call me ugly?! anyway, laurie, what ideas did you have in mind? Funny! Upon hearing such, as a male point of view it should rank like a 7 year old boy being told you'll get that new toy you wanted on >>> Saturday. What!?! Saturday's arrival could never come too soon! I don't understand the logic here of how this played out. Giving the hook before the show starts is just plain wrong. How does one even expect encore presentations after such behaviour! Lauriebell82: Some advice, If your doing Star Trek gift giving and also bedroom activities. Why not just incorporate that theme into it all? Find some star trek music, track down a star trek outfit. Modify as needed. Tell him to take your engine to warp speed or something like that! Do it up! Be THAT gift. Overall great idea really, and yes dropping the beer or wine is good male symbolism your doing awesome...remember this, because those are things we normally don't drop easily
underpants Posted August 2, 2007 Posted August 2, 2007 Laurie, when I read about his star trek ...collection. I thought of along the lines of Replicant's theme. Yea, year 1, be THAT GIFT. I agree a cute star trek outfit with knee high boots worn to an at home dinner would probably really turn him on. Then give him the star trek disc present. That is really all you need to give. That with dinner, a show?, and dessert should be more then enough. The picture is nice (engraving seems a little much IMO). Don't give him too much stuff, let him give you more, (it strokes their ego) Ruby I just don't understand what that guys' problem was. Rest assured it was not your problem. I bet he is kicking himself for backing out of that offer. I did it for an old boyfriend and I felt pretty stupid practicing in front of my mirror for a couple of weeks. The first few times I just busted out laughing at how ridiculous it was. However, I was determined and I did it...low lighting and nice lingerie. Tell him he is not allowed to touch you. I think it was the most sincere "I Love You" I ever got from him. We dated for another 2 years.
Author Lauriebell82 Posted August 2, 2007 Author Posted August 2, 2007 Well, I talked to my boyfriend last night about gifts. He said he didn't want anything that his mother would give him, such as some cheesy picture frame with the words "Mike and Lauren" engraved on it! He then caught the expression on my face and real quick said that he would still love it even if I got that for him. So that idea is out the window. He wrote down some things to get him, a few were like cologne, gift card to best buy, bottle of wine and nice wine glasses, beer mugs. The star trek idea is cute, but I dont know if I would have the guts to do that. I might get real embarrassed and kill the mood, since I've never done the whole "costume in the bedroom" thing before. He said he wanted a gift card, I would rather pick something out myself for him, but maybe he doesn't know what he wants from there. I want this to be special, maybe I'm thinking to much about it. As of now, I'm thinking nice cologne, bottle of wine and wine glasses that we can use at dinner, and maybe dvds or a gift card. What do u guys think? Any other ideas?
Replicant Posted August 3, 2007 Posted August 3, 2007 He wrote down some things to get him, a few were like cologne, gift card to best buy, bottle of wine and nice wine glasses, beer mugs. The star trek idea is cute, but I dont know if I would have the guts to do that. I might get real embarrassed and kill the mood, since I've never done the whole "costume in the bedroom" thing before. He said he wanted a gift card, I would rather pick something out myself for him, but maybe he doesn't know what he wants from there. I want this to be special, maybe I'm thinking to much about it. As of now, I'm thinking nice cologne, bottle of wine and wine glasses that we can use at dinner, and maybe dvds or a gift card. What do u guys think? Any other ideas? I think Underpants just threw out a wildcard idea which i dont think too many couples would really put into motion let alone think of such. In a way i think so much time and personal fustration is spent on the perfect material gift. When actually the perfect one is staring you right in the mirror especially for a first anniversary! We spend many days of the year giving material gifts and such special days or not. I myself would interpret what he issaying as...i dont know what i would like...but if you cant think of anything here is some things i could use or like:... (Nothing like a photo...which is nice sure...yeah for your 25th, 50th etc! Then that goes on the wall.) DVD's can be watched, wine consumed. Gift Card!!? I didn't just read that! But something more on the personal level would burn itself into ones mind forever. "Remember what you did on our first anniversary!!!?" Maybe you see my point? Sentiments are great to exchange over time, same with traditional/stereotypical gold and diamonds etc for giving women (nothing wrong with that). But uniqueness and imagination can trump that any time in my opinion. Such stuff should be considered more wild, playful, fun etc....Not considered disrespectful or personally degrading. Why should it be? So if he's a big fan and collector of star trek like underpants mentioned it would be a huge turn on, so why not take that theme and entirely run with it...So do it up, the outfit, the music, throw out some smartassed one liners from the show. Though I think getting dinner beamed over from a different galaxy may be a little difficult at this point and time! Just be a ST seductress, main point have fun. It's your relationship you're celebrating after all.
underpants Posted August 3, 2007 Posted August 3, 2007 Laurie, I don't know. It's just a date really. Nothing to get all stressed over. Really a nice dinner with a nice bottle of wine can be pretty pricey in and of itself. Split the ingrediant list and agree that He will bring the wine. Then have a back up bottle in case. I would definately just keep the picture for yourself now. You are right that idea is out the window. Don't ask him anymore about what to do, what to get. Its been set, dinner at home. I assume you two will be alone. Your house or his house or do you two live together? I hoped more men would respond to this thread and that is partially why I am posting to it again. My gut feeling though is the star trek theme. I love it. Just dressing up in a little red dress with knee high boots and dining with him would probably send him through the roof. You don't need to put on a show (although I would). However, I guarantee that forever on, whenever he saw an episode he would remember and think of you. If you do decide to go this theme the dvd should be enough along with the ...frills ala trekie. That is really what you want to do on an anniversary. Celebrate, commerate and make a lasting impression. Warp speed number 1
Author Lauriebell82 Posted August 3, 2007 Author Posted August 3, 2007 Hey, thanks everyone! Well, I suppose I could go with the star trek theme, where could I get an outfit? I also did want to buy him some cologne, I checked his medicine cabinet and he's running out..probably why he put it on his list. It's not real expensive the brand he wears either. I did want to buy him a star trek dvd too to go along with the little "theme." Our dinner isn't going to be real expensive, probably steak and vegetables (we both like to eat healthy), and then maybe a cheap bottle of wine like Arbor Mist. He knows I'm still a student so he would never expect me to shell out serious cash for an expensive bottle of wine. I can get wine glasses at the dollar store also. So what does everyone think? I would like some guys to respond to this too!!! C'mon!
underpants Posted August 4, 2007 Posted August 4, 2007 Me too, where are the men when you need them? Star trek dress. I wish I could loan you mine. Ebay maybe. I found a little cheap red dress at an outlet store then had feet cut off the bottom to make it above the knee. Included a black "velourish" trim around a cut out neck and it was all good. I foiled a piece of cardboard (tape, safety pin, foil) for that little triangle communicator thing. I even found a fun toy gun at a toy store. I was hit on so much that halloween. Oh yea, bananna clip and ...strange hair. Oh yea, nerdo love, with a dvd to remember you by. Classic.
allina Posted August 4, 2007 Posted August 4, 2007 Arbor Mist is awful wine, there are better choices for wine, even if you want to stay under $6, I'm a huge wine lover so i had to mention that. With gifts my bf and I go half practical (just stuff we want) and half 'romantic' (champagne, flowers, cards) For our one year I was going to get him a really nice watch that I knew he wanted, unfortunately I ended up having to pay $300 for a parking ticket that week so there went the watch idea I was broke and ended up getting him a dvd he wanted, a record and a set of these nice, more masculine wine glasses. I wish i could have gotten him the watch but i was BROKE, he was still very happy. One of my gifts from him was the DDR dance pad I wanted, I was so excited! Your bf seems like he may be happy with something practical, something that he won't feel was a waste of money.
katiebour Posted August 5, 2007 Posted August 5, 2007 My boyfriend is an artist and a geek- he had been talking about a WACOM tablet forever. I found some 4x6" ones on Amazon for about $60- I bought him one for his birthday and he was googly for two days. He kept walking around the house, saying "It's a WACOM!" and randomly kissing me. For Christmas I bought him a stocking and filled it with a carton of cigarettes, a few lighters, some random cheap geegaws, and a couple of DVDs. I really like giving a variety of gifts in a basket or stocking or whatever- I love feeling like they have a bunch of presents to open. I also bought him a tripod for his professional-grade movie camera. The gifts he's liked the best have been really specific to his interests and wants. Is there something expensive that your b/f really wants of which you could buy him a more reasonable version?
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