As the groom you have basically been the guy just nodding your head and saying “yes honey” for the majority of the planning period and only dropping a comment here or there to make sure your bride stays within budget. However, when it comes to picking gifts for your half of the wedding party it is not a responsibility that you can foist off on somebody else. You also can’t just give the groomsmen what your bride is giving her friends. Nuh-uh, no dice. If you don’t want to be laughed out of your own wedding you got to them something they will actually like. Here are five excellent ideas for choosing gifts for your groomsmen and best man and look good doing it.
First take into considerations the people you are dealing with. These guys are most likely your close buddies, brothers, and or a couple of older male relatives depending on your preference. First off if there is a couple of generations in the group. A great place to start is with age appropriate gifts. Maybe a pipe for that older relative and nice watch for the younger guys. Keeping in mind the make up of the groomsmen will guide you to good gift choices
Second when in doubt give gadgets. Find electronics or other high tech gifts that the guys might like. Of course keep it in your budget, but you don’t have to be stingy either. Find value for your money. The good news is that the group is most likely small so you can afford to spend a little extra on each gift
Third find gifts that you know they can use. If it is a gift for purely sentimental reasons it will get lost in most guy’s pile of junk. Look for useful gifts like a planner or really nice pen. Even shot glasses or money clips are great ideas. The sentimental part comes later as each time they use it they will be reminded of your big day.
Fourth Personalize it. If you want to make your presents memorable get them engraved. It doesn’t have to be anything extravagant a couple of words like “Thanks for being here on the biggest day of my life” with the date of your wedding will do. Everyone likes a gift that looks to be specially chosen and made for them.
Finally ask for input from the wives or girlfriends about what are the top ten gifts the have been wanting recently. Some of them may be outside your price range but some of them can be great starting places when thinking of presents to give. Also get your bride involved. Sometimes it may not be wise to go and directly ask your friend’s wife or girlfriend these things especially if your future spouse can do it better. Also quid pro quo offer to ask the bridesmaid’s guys for gift ideas that way you help the bride out and make her more willing to get you the information you need
In the end it is not as hard as you think to find presents for groomsmen. You know these people otherwise you wouldn’t have asked theme to stand with you on your wedding day. Use what you know and be a bit creative. You will be sure to find something that will impress them and shows your thanks.
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