Modern Gifts Ideas
Sure, the classics have their place, but it's not exactly difficult to go out and get a guy a pair of cufflinks. You want to get your best buddies something different, something unique, something that really lets them know you appreciate them standing up with you at the altar. If your groomsmen gift shopping is proving a little more complex than getting the first thing you see bought in bulk and monogrammed, consult these handy articles for tips on groomsmen gifts you might not have thought of, and bring your gift-giving into the 21st century.
Let's face it, sci-fi fans tend to band together. If you have a sci-fi geek groomsman, chances are you have some genre appreciation yourself. But stop right there! This is not the time to bust out with midnight opening tickets to the next Star Trek movie and consider your... more
Why give one groomsman gift when you can give a whole set? For guys who aren't necessarily geniuses at gift-giving (honestly: most of us), gift sets are a good way to give the illusion that you've put a lot of thought into the gift you're giving. Not quite convinced?... more
Groomsmen gifts are one of the most difficult parts of wedding planning, as groom Mark Pearson quickly found. Like many men, he wanted groomsmen gifts that were unique, memorable and just a touch wild. To fit this criteria, many men choose shot glass chess or BB guns. Mr. Pearson... more
So you're holding your wedding in an off-the-wall (or maybe off-the-map) location - who isn't, this year? With destination weddings growing increasingly outlandish, it's anyone's guess where people will start getting married next. If you've found yourself planning a wedding underwater, on a mountaintop, or even in the wilds of... more
If you've been visiting this site for any significant amount of time, you probably already have enough information on the best groomsmen gifts to give to your groomsmen. You've been through the exhaustive list of what groomsmen gifts to get for virtually every type of guy you might know, but... more
It's hard to buy groomsmen gifts for people in the WPWPP (Wedding Party Witness Protection Program). Indeed, we've all heard of that bug-eyed nuptial dictator whose wedding party cowers at the shrill incessant ring of their cell phone, trembles at the thought of having groomsmen gifts hurled at them, or... more
Groomsmen gifts shopping for busy executives can be rough - what can you get them that won't end up on a dusty table in the house they're barely in? If you're finding that one or two of your groomsmen are barely finding the time to touch down between flights and... more
On the Big Day, a groom's gotta protect his groomsmen gifts, his Grey Goose fountain and his girl from the predatory hands of wedding crashers. Unfortunately, now that a sequel is being made to the summer movie that started all this crashing brouhaha, it's going to be harder than ever... more
Need groomsmen gifts for the guy you just can't quite convert to microbrews or Maker's Mark? Even if you secretly think wine is for wusses, remember he thinks the same thing about wearing a penguin suit and attending a sappy ceremony, so make peace with some wine-themed groomsmen gifts to... more
The Dowry Demander. This guy must have come up short when it came time to buy groomsmen gifts. An unnamed Patalia man demanded a large financial compensation from the bride's family when he arrived at his wedding procession, as payment for marrying their daughter. Not amused, the bride's family called... more
Deciding what to get your guys as groomsmen gifts can be tough. Whereas bridesmaids squeal over magazine ads and jump up and down in front of store windows, guys break out in hives at the mere sight of a store and rarely do more than mumble, "Yeah, that looks alright."... more
Tux fittings, toasts, and tear-free goodbyes-a groomsman has a lot of tough responsibilities to live up to during the wedding process. Below, we've listed a few carefree groomsmen gifts to help lighten the load. Remember, a few well-timed groomsmen gifts can help your guys focus on the fun parts of... more
Our current wedding world is all about "something old, something new," and it's time to apply that statement to groomsmen gifts! Bridesmaid gifts have undergone many cool improvements over the past year, and it's time for groomsmen gifts to catch up. Below, we teach you how to put four new... more
The way you see it, your groomsmen should be thanking you, really - with your Las Vegas destination wedding, you're basically giving them an easy excuse to hop a cheap flight to Vegas and gamble and drink all weekend. In some smaller suburbs, that qualifies for humanitarian status! Still, just... more
With the way some of your friends are scheduled, you might think it's lucky they could take the time off between business meetings to stand up at the altar with you. Show your thanks with groomsmen gifts that they'll use every day as they broker deals and lunch with... more
In celebration of the new GroomStand-approved tome Bachelor Party Confidential, here are some tips on the best groomsmen gifts to get for your guys to ensure that you'll have a bachelor party story for the record books yourself: If the bachelor party you're aiming for is less B.Y.O.B. and... more
Let's face it - there are some things your groomsmen could have that would just make your life easier. Whether that's by moving poker nights to someone else's house once a month or by knowing you'll have a clean glass to drink out of when you go to his bachelor... more
He already has the best phone, the mp3 player with the most gigs of space, and a PDA so tricked out it could see him through being stranded on a deserted island, so what are your options for groomsmen gifts? Rather than grabbing the latest geek gadget off the shelf... more
These days, green isn't just the color of your beer on St. Patrick's Day. If your fiancee is pushing for a green wedding, join her carbon-neutral quest by giving environmentally friendly groomsmen gifts. When choosing your groomsmen gifts, forgo cigars and leather gifts for eco-friendlier options. You can even give... more
If your groomsmen are the sharp-dressed type, chances are they already have a pair or two of cufflinks lying around on the dresser. In fact, if they've been in weddings before, they may even have engraved cufflinks they've received as groomsmen gifts! Although it's a nice idea to have coordinated... more
Blue-collar guys - they keep the world running, no matter what industry they're in. From the factories to the front lines, the blue-collar workers of America help make this country the fine place that it is, and they probably do it for less pay than they deserve! It's noble and... more
Who knew picking a flask meant so many different options? You felt pretty accomplished, having figured out the groomsmen gifts for your boys, but now you have to pick the perfect flask from all your different options. If picking the first search result on the page isn't enough for you,... more
by Matt Singer The most important thing is that groomsmen gifts convey your thanks to these fine gentlemen for helping to make your wedding day wonderful. Deciding what represents these sentiments best is the issue. Like most of the other decisions you face in planning the wedding you have to... more
History shows the honeymoon should be the coup de grace of the entire affair, the spice to the wedding sugar, the icing on the proverbial cake. However, in all the hustle and bustle of the wedding day itself, it is difficult for the bride and groom to engage in... more
A few ideas for groomsmen gifts, by Wayne R. Glazer So I'm trying like heck to help out the Mrs.-to-be with planning the big event. She's got me calling this florist, and tasting that cake, and trying on 8 different styles of tuxedos - I always thought there was one... more
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