It is wedding time and you are in the best mood ever. You are happy that you have been lucky enough to find the woman of your dreams, and now it is go time—time to make it all official by getting hitched. Before you dash off into the sunset just yet, first you might want to remember those guys who you begged and pleaded with asked to be in your wedding. You do remember them, right? Well, here is the thing. Most guys hate weddings. Safe to say, right? While your best buds appreciate your asking and inviting them to be part of this historic day, it is still a wedding they will have to attend. That should be repeated: It is still a wedding they will have to attend. Make it worth their while by getting them something as a gift that they can really appreciate.
You can go about that in different ways. It does not necessarily mean trying to come up with the most original gift idea ever (good luck with that, in any case). It just means finding something very practical and that your friends would actually want to use. There is just one caveat, though: Think extra hard before you insert or swipe your debit or credit card for several sets of cuff links for the gents. Do not think you are going to get away with it that easily. There is nothing wrong with cuff links, per se. However, how many of your friends do you see wearing cuff links on a regular basis? Be honest—maybe one, if that, in all likelihood, and his wife or girlfriend probably asked him to put them on for a dash of “style.”
Buying your groomsmen gifts is not the time to bring out the Carson Kressley in you. Rather, buy something straightforward and stylish that will not be put in the back of their drawers or closets (unless you are giving out golf clubs or skis, both incredible gifts by the way!) and forgotten about.
Here are some groomsmen gift ideas that they will not give you the side-eye about.
Cigars
Since you do not have to worry so much about originality, think about what your guys either already enjoy or would love to have as a new experience, perhaps an experience that they have always wanted to explore. For example, a lot of guys love lighting up a cigar from time to time, especially when they want to feel like a baller when out celebrating a special occasion. Many others have never had the opportunity but relish the chance to smoke some stogies. A great box of cigars along with cigar cutters would therefore make complete sense to give the guys in your entourage who smoke and who you think would be into that. When you buy cigars, you can go as low or high in price as you want, so you have plenty of possibilities.
Local Experiences
For more original gift experiences, check out websites like Vimbly and Groupon. People forget that these sites offer more than just discounts on restaurants; they offer discounts on entire experiences. What guy wouldn’t love a brewery tour, for example? Canvas the sites for experiences that you think will hit the mark. You will find all kinds of unique activities, from archery lessons to axe throwing to chocolate factory tours to ballroom dancing to distillery tours to indoor shooting ranges. Here is something else to consider. Think about buying two tickets to an experience to give to each of your groomsmen; that way they can bring their significant others, or a date, and enjoy a collaborative activity like sushi making.
Dopp Kits
Dopp kits are both stylish and levelheaded gifts. Every guy needs one especially for taking to the gym. You can find them being sold by just about every brand, both name brands and no name brands. Since they are so readily available, the good news is you won’t have to scour the globe trying to find a good one.They come in virtually every color and size and various sizes and materials. A multitude of different pocket styles ensure there is a convenient place for everything a guy has on him, whether it is his keys or wallet or something else. Leather dopp kits have the edge stylewise; they always look classy and distinguished. Monogrammed dopp kits have even more panache.
As you can see, if you’ve run out of ideas about what to give your groomsmen, then don’t fret it. Take up one or more of these sensible suggestions and you have nothing to worry about.
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