What to Get the Guys in Your Wedding Party

You’ve taken care of your dress, picked your wedding colors and bridesmaid dresses, and now it’s time to help your hubby-to-be find groomsmen gifts. Groomsmen gifts are a token of appreciation for all their support over the years, from either you or your fiancé. Learn how to make your groomsmen gifts personal and memorable.

If You’ve Got the Time
If you have time and energy to spare and you want to go the extra mile, get a different gift for each wedding groomsman. Make a list of your groomsmen and what their jobs and hobbies are. This will make it easy to pick out the gift that suits their lifestyle and personality. If you choose to get everyone the same gift, make sure to add a little something extra to the best man’s gift, whether it’s as simple as a thoughtful card or as fancy as a monogram.

Unique and Personalized Groomsmen Gifts
When you give a gift that’s personalized, it sends the message that you’ve put a lot of thought into it. Any gift with engraved initials automatically becomes personal and special.

    Personalized Valet Tray: Have a leather tray with four compartments meant to hold keys, loose change, wallet, etc. personalized with their initials stitched or engraved on one side.
    Home Brewing Kit: Give him the necessary ingredients and tools to craft his own quality brew.
    Photo Cuff Links: This gift is akin to giving a locket to your bridesmaids. Enclose photos of your groom and each groomsman. Add an extra-personal element — have their initials engraved.
    Personal Portable Beer Cooler: These are perfect if the wedding groomsmen are sports fans and love to tailgate. Have their initials stitched or painted on the side of the cooler for a personal touch.
    Engraved Harmonica: Even if they’re not musicians, a harmonica is a fun and unique gift.
    Grilling Apron: Don’t all men barbecue?
    Carbon Fiber Pens: Personalize them with either their name or your and your soon-to-be hubby’s names.

Accessories
Did you know that men like jewelry and accessories too? Any of the following gifts range from fancy to more humble; you choose what suits your budget and the mood of your affair.

    Watch: sport, pocket or formal
    Cuff links
    Money clip
    Business-card holder

Sports and Outdoor Gifts
If your wedding groomsmen are into sports, you can’t go wrong with any of these groomsmen gifts.

    Hit a home run with a solid-wood baseball bat (have it personalized with their initials or full names)
    Pint glasses with their favorites sport team’s logo
    Monogrammed golf towel
    Pocket knife / pocket tool

Groomsmen Gifts that say “Relax!”
The groomsmen in your party love to be pampered as much as you do. These groomsmen gifts will leave them refreshed and revived, thanks to you.

    Gift certificate to a spa (there are spas that cater solely to men)
    Wellness package or basket containing the following items:
          Relaxing body wash
          Shaving cream
          Vanilla scented candles
          Unscented lip balm
          Razors
          Bath salts
          Body oil

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