Birthday present

Indy_Mario
Indy_Mario Posts: 532 Member
edited October 7 in Chit-Chat
Okay, I have a question, I freely admit I don't know everything (it took a while to recognized and accept this).

I've been together with my fiance for over three years now, we got engaged the day before Thanksgiving last year (2011).

My question is, is a weekend get away a good birthday present or is it one of those things that's expected to happen anyways? We try to go on mini-vacations once a year and take several day trips throughout the year, but since I got my second job we just haven't been able to (over 6 months now).

I was planning a two-day trip, staying in a nice bed and breakfast and painting the town in a place completely foreign to us. Sounds nice to me but, is it nice *enough* for a birthday??

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  • Balletsax
    Balletsax Posts: 25 Member
    Didn't I see that house on a Groupon or Living Social deal yesterday? :) Up in Michigan somewhere?
  • happinessawaits
    happinessawaits Posts: 35
    thats such a great idea! Your such a romantic!
  • Drunkadelic
    Drunkadelic Posts: 948 Member
    I think it's a great idea!!
  • Silverkittycat
    Silverkittycat Posts: 1,997 Member
    It's nice *enough*. :love:
  • beckipercy
    beckipercy Posts: 160 Member
    I would absolutely love it, personally. Far more than a material object. Memories are the best presents! :)
  • Indy_Mario
    Indy_Mario Posts: 532 Member
    Didn't I see that house on a Groupon or Living Social deal yesterday? :) Up in Michigan somewhere?
    Yes, it's a groupon and I thought it was nice!
  • JennieAL
    JennieAL Posts: 1,726 Member
    Great gift! Maybe a small present wrapped on her pillow would be a nice extra :-) But I'd totally be thrilled with a weekend getaway, sure!
  • sandram82
    sandram82 Posts: 615 Member
    Wonderful gift... got any single brothers.. lol
  • La_Amazona
    La_Amazona Posts: 4,855 Member
    Yes yes yes!!!! I'd melt!!!

    Add a massage in there too!!! (by a masseuse because we all know where the ones by a guy leads to... ahem.)
  • kymarai
    kymarai Posts: 3,702 Member
    I would love it!
  • FreshStart89
    FreshStart89 Posts: 297 Member
    Sounds like the PERFECT birthday present!
  • Ge0rgiana
    Ge0rgiana Posts: 1,649 Member
    *emails link to thread to boyfriend*
  • lorac321
    lorac321 Posts: 614 Member
    Great gift! Maybe a small present wrapped on her pillow would be a nice extra :-) But I'd totally be thrilled with a weekend getaway, sure!

    This is EXACTLY what I was thinking.
  • Lawnbfrench
    Lawnbfrench Posts: 28
    Hi,
    Its a lovely romantic gesture and of course its enough.
    Other things you could do .. (if you wanted to)
    Maybe get some flowers for the room,nothing expensive,just something bright and fun.
    Also,something personal,maybe slip a little note/card/personal pressie under her pillow for her to find at 'bedtime'

    Have a great time xxx
  • peach05
    peach05 Posts: 31 Member
    Totally amazing bday present! As someone else mentioned I'd get a little something for her to open as well, but the trip will definitely score points!
  • Syreeta6
    Syreeta6 Posts: 377 Member
    Yes but definitely get her something too. Either before the trip and present it to her OR if she sees something she loves while you two are exploring, buy it for her
  • Indy_Mario
    Indy_Mario Posts: 532 Member
    I'll totally get flowers for the room and chocolates for her pillow!
    Thanks everyone for, well, validating my idea! I appreciate it!
  • Indy_Mario
    Indy_Mario Posts: 532 Member
    Yes but definitely get her something too. Either before the trip and present it to her OR if she sees something she loves while you two are exploring, buy it for her
    I was thinking about buying her something smaller for her actual birthday, I just need to figure out what!
  • ChaseAlder
    ChaseAlder Posts: 804 Member
    I've been married for six years (not a lifetime, I know) and I have to say I'd love to get an "experience" gift like that. I'm sentimental, though, and I always appreciate something tangible to remember the trip by. Maybe while you're there, you can buy/find/make her something small to remember the trip by.... a framed photo, a thoughtful souvenir, etc.
  • Ready4Battle
    Ready4Battle Posts: 60
    You kill me dude. Seriously. :laugh:
  • Indy_Mario
    Indy_Mario Posts: 532 Member
    I've been married for six years (not a lifetime, I know) and I have to say I'd love to get an "experience" gift like that. I'm sentimental, though, and I always appreciate something tangible to remember the trip by. Maybe while you're there, you can buy/find/make her something small to remember the trip by.... a framed photo, a thoughtful souvenir, etc.
    YES! We've decided to get a Christmas ornament from every place we visit!
  • IMDABOMBthe0wife0DABEAST
    IMDABOMBthe0wife0DABEAST Posts: 124 Member
    That would be a great birthday present. I agree with the others about a nice little something to open on her birthday would be nice also. Or a nice little surprise later in the year that she would not be expecting.
  • Balletsax
    Balletsax Posts: 25 Member
    Let me rephrase my earlier post...even though it was a Groupon, I think it's a GREAT and very sweet idea! I wasn't trying to call you out, double promise. :) I just recognized the building because I would love to own a house that looked like that, it's gorgeous and romantic of you to want to whisk her away for a romantic weekend!
  • La_Amazona
    La_Amazona Posts: 4,855 Member
    I'll totally get flowers for the room and chocolates for her pillow!
    Thanks everyone for, well, validating my idea! I appreciate it!

    awww that's too sweet Mario. I think she'll love it.
  • galegetsthin
    galegetsthin Posts: 1,340 Member
    What is this *weekend getaway* that you speak of.......

    I would LOVE it! It would be nice to have something for her to actually open on the birthday though. And, since you found a groupon, you could do something like that! For me though, I have never been anywhere on a romantic getaway and would prolly pee my pants a little if I was able to. My birthday is next weekend if you wanna send ME to Michigan...... wait..... no...... not Michigan. Too cold. Maybe Key West?
  • the_journeyman
    the_journeyman Posts: 1,877 Member
    I think it's a great idea.. My wife would totally go for something like that and love it!

    JM
  • crystal_loga
    crystal_loga Posts: 106 Member
    Personally, I would rather trips (any place) over gifts any day. The memories made there will last forever, while most times you can't remember the gift your significant other gave you the last birthday. The place looks amazing. Be sure to plan something special (massage (given to each other), candle lit dinner, or something romantic just for the two of you).
  • gecho
    gecho Posts: 426 Member
    Wish my husband would come up with something like that! it's perfect!:love:
  • gecho
    gecho Posts: 426 Member
    You kill me dude. Seriously. :laugh:
    Y? jealous you didn't think of that first?:tongue:
  • BrandNewMia
    BrandNewMia Posts: 461
    My husband and I stayed at a B&B for our 2nd wedding anniversary, it was so romantic and I LOVED it! Our room had a big tub with jets, which of course I put way too much bubble bath in and flooded the bathroom with foam... Call them ahead of time and see if they have any specials, like a nice turn down service. We went to dinner and when we got back to the room there was a tray with dessert and champagne waiting for us.

    She will love it! Surprise her with a small token of your affection and she'll be putty in your hands :wink:
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