We all know what it is like in the hustle and bustle of getting ready for a wedding celebration. Getting all the details just right can take an inordinate amount of time, and many will wonder just what they have gotten themselves into when they see the amount of details that have to be taken care of. However, marriage doesn’t seem to be going out of fashion any time soon so crossing off all the jobs to be done, in an organized manner, will bring some peace of mind at the end of the day.
For all the people who are involved in the wedding itself, it has become customary for the bride and groom to give them a gift. Even the parents of the bride and groom usually end up with flowers and/or gift baskets to thank them for all the hard work that they put into the big day.
For the attendants of the bride and groom, it is traditional to award them with something for the duties that they have had to perform. For the bridesmaids’ gifts, this normally takes the form of a piece of jewelry or some other little gift that they can wear on the day itself.
Since men really don’t care what they get for a gift, buying for them can be easier than for the ladies. However, those who want to mark the day properly will take some time to get the gift just right. After all, which groom would want to be remembered for giving totally inappropriate gifts to the guys who stand at his side on the wedding day?
Groomsmen’s gifts tend to take all shapes and forms. Cufflinks used to be the traditional gift, but these days men tend to dress in a far more relaxed style. If the men are executive style, then cufflinks may still be appropriate since they will have many ‘dressy’ functions to attend throughout their careers. Those with the initials of the groomsman added in silver or enamel is a lovely idea to make each set very personal to the recipient.
For those who are a bit more relaxed about the whole idea, try getting the groomsmen’s cufflinks that represent their favorite sport or hobby. Golf related cufflinks are very popular and these make great instigators of conversations amongst fellow executives. This just may encourage talk between an authority figure and the groomsman who will thank his groom later if anything comes out of the conversation.
Football logos are also a great choice for the cufflinks if the groomsman is crazy about the game. This too makes each set personal for each individual groomsman since they are unlikely to all follow and support the same team. If they do, they will not mind since it will show the camaraderie that they have with each other, and with their favorite team.
Trinket boxes may also be a clever idea to give these males in the wedding party. This is a great way to keep their bits and pieces of jewelry, or change, all in one place on their dressers. The silver plated variety can often be engraved with their names or initials and sometimes come complete with an emblem depicting another favorite sport. Fly fishing or golf emblems are favorite emblems or perhaps some unusual Celtic design if he is not a particular sports fan.
Of course, if the groomsmen and the groom have a fun kind of relationship, then getting them cute and crazy gifts may also be on the cards. Silver yo-yos for those who love to fiddle around with gadgets, or silver plated pocket knives those who may go camping on occasion. Even matching beer mugs and shot glasses could go down well depending on the recipient. All of these gifts can be personalized to make it even more special too.
It became a bit of a fad to give all the groomsmen tankards [http://www.bluechopsticks.com/personalized-gifts.asp] several decades ago and this could be the start of a new tradition. Giving them this style of gift – each with a handle depicting something different – could be a great way for them to gather up a complete set as each of the friends gets married. Some come with a dolphin shaped handle when move mostthisqué ones will have a naked mermaid to hold onto. Although these are available in the traditional pewter, the fashion trend now leans towards silver or silver plate. These look brighter plus they should be easier to keep clean. Add some initials and these make great groomsmen’s gifts.
With today’s metro-sexual men giving them gifts that will enhance the bachelor pad will not seem out of place. In past years, giving a man a set of crystal whiskey tumblers might have seemed a little odd. But today’s single man is likely to entertain at home much more than in the past.
With this in mind, there are some wonderful crystal glasses on the market that would fit the bill perfectly. Champagne flutes and red and white wine glasses would all add to his collection. Consider whether engraving them would be appropriate since this will detract from the value and the esthetic appearance if he is a suave and sophisticated type. Rather, have the boxes that they come in engraved so that he himself can choose whether to display it or not.
Any of the groomsmen who are likely to have to carry business cards with them would love a smooth and stylish business card holder to keep them in. Engraved or not, this great piece would keep his cards looking neat and clean and will not spoil the outline of his designer suit.
Lastly, although not really politically correct, many men will partake of a cigar even if it is only on special occasions like a wedding. Giving the groomsmen paraphernalia connected to this is not a bad idea. Cigar cutters and holders come in solid silver and look rather swish. Pulling them out at the next function will certainly mark this man as one who knows his own mind for sure!
