Groomsman Gift Blog

Hello and welcome to Groomsman Gift Blog, a place to learn, live and laugh about your upcoming wedding and figure out what to get those great guys at your side. As a groom, if you are not a natural-born shopper, trying to decide what to give your best man, groomsmen, ushers and other wedding attendants as a "thank you" for helping out on your wedding day can feel very stressful. Why should accomplishing such a seemingly minor task on your groom to do list seem so burdensome? It's because the groomsmen gift represents much more than a token payment for getting you to the alter on time. In reality, groomsmen gifts are a way to communicate your gratitude and good luck in finding such a rock-solid friend without trying to seem to sappy or sentimental. But the Groomsman Gift Blog can point you in the right direction, give you some pointers on what different personalities might like, and help you keep the groomsmen gifts within your designated wedding budget. Plus, the beauty of shopping online at Groomstand.com is that you can tackle this part of your groom to do list without even leaving the house - in fact, you can stay in your slippers and robe!

Wedding Season Calls for Cufflinks

Wedding season is close upon us and soon couples will be racing to the chapel in large numbers. Thanks to the milder weather, the spring and summer is always a popular time for weddings. No more bulky overcoats on the groomsmen and shivering bridesmaids, the warm weather is reason to show off wedding day finery from the tuxedo right down to the shiny cufflinks.

How To Roast a Groom Nicely

If you're reading this, you've probably been asked to be a buddy's "best man" in his wedding and are starting to sweat a bit about the "best man toast" traditionally given during the reception. Or, you could also be a type-A groom who is gathering research on "best man speeches" for a best man who is infamously known as a procrastinator.

Choosing Your Groomsmen

Now that you’ve popped the question and wedding plans are under way, it’s time to start thinking about who you’d like to be your best man and ushers. Selecting the family and friends you want to support on your big day is an important decision as you’ll be building memories that will be shared with everyone until death do you part. A memorable way to ask your friends and family is to present them with unique groomsmen gifts enclosed with a note asking for the special request

The Most Notorious Bachelor Parties Ever

Known as the “stag party” in England, Ireland, Canada and New Zealand, a “bulls party” in South Africa, “bucks night” in Australia, and “bachelor’s eve” in Nigeria, the bachelor party dates back to the 5th century where soldiers in Saprta would drink and toast to one another on the night preceding the wedding. Because nary a female guest was in sight, these all-male, testosterone-marinated events most always turned rowdy with lots of drinking, carousing and sewing of wild oats. Today the bachelor party is also a great time to present your groomsmen gifts, especially those unique groomsmen gifts you may not want your future bride to see.

How To Stay Awake on the Big Day

Let’s face it getting married is a tiring experience. There is a hustle and bustle of activity for the groom in the weeks leading up to the ceremony from tuxedo fittings, shopping for groomsmen gifts, finalizing honeymoon plans and attending bachelor parties. All this extra energy spent above and beyond your normal pop-a-beer-and-watch-the-game free time, is bound to make even the most indefatigable guy feel tired. But, the good news is there are several ways to stay awake.

Humphries, Kardashian Tip Off Summer With NBA Nuptials

Kim Kardashian is officially off the market, but we all knew that would only be a matter of time since she’s been in full-on, time-to-get-engaged mode for a while. Her newly minted fiancé, Kris Humphries of NBA fame, popped the big question on May 18th after just 6 months of dating and plenty of PDA.

The Helpful Groom (You Can’t Just Be Handsome)

Many guys think that after picking out the ring and popping the question, his work is done in terms of the wedding planning. But, after observing the way many brides passive-aggressively operate, we’ve come to realize that the best way to keep a fiancé happy is to get involved in the process. But the key to being involved is to actually help in the process, not hinder. Here are some great tips about being the involved groom she wants you to be.

Trends in Groomsmen Attire

With all eyes on the bride, many grooms and groomsmen discount the importance of their appearance during the wedding festivities. Even though your eyes might be affixed on your stunning wife-to-be and your groomsmen may be ogling the bridesmaids, don’t overlook the fact that plenty of other people will be focused on the style of the groom and his wedding posse. Here are some stand-out groomsmen attire trends for your stand-up guys:

Personalized Flasks Have Celebrity Fans

By George, we’ll drink to that! Just leave it to those fun-loving celebrities to show us, the thirsty masses, an under-cover way to liven up a potentially boring formal affair. Whether you are walking down the red carpet or down the wedding aisle, carrying the coolest of personalized flasks in your coat jacket will serve you well in so many ways. Not only will you have a pint-sized pour of your favorite beverage on hand at all times, you’ll look quite sophisticated in an A-list sort of way when you so casually and charismatically pull the vessel from your pocket.

We Solve a Cufflink Conundrum

Dear Groomstand:
I am treating myself to a pair of engraved cufflinks to wear with my tuxedo and also to present as groomsmen gifts to my good buddies. With so many styles, I’m confused about picking out a perfect pair that will look great at both the wedding and in the years to come. Can you help? Mr.Cufflink Conundrum

Would You Wear A Male Engagment Ring?

Recently, a guy friend of mine came to me in a quandary of such that I had never heard before. Apparently, his newly-minted finance, a lovely and thoroughly modern girl, had responded to his popping of the question and presentation of a diamond engagement ring with an unexpected twist. No, she didn’t turn his proposal down, quite the opposite. After he slipped the sparkler on her finger, she ran off to the bedroom and came back with a little hinged box for him – a male engagement ring.

Guy Wedding Registries: Ask & Ye Shall Receive

While the wedding to-do list may seem like a chore for most guys, there is something that may just grab your attention more than picking out centerpieces or talking about up-do hairstyles -- and that’s wedding registries. We’re not talking about wedding registries where you aimlessly follow your betrothed around in the kitchen and linens section of a department store and where the only thing you have to look forward to is the little scanner gun. Think bigger, better and let out a caveman grunt and make your own wish list at a store that stocks home improvement, electronics, and even outdoor recreation items! While you’re shopping around, you also may just find the perfect something to give as groomsmen gifts.

KISS Lothorio Quite Possibly Engaged

Hard to believe, but KISS bassist Gene Simmons may actually settle down and marry his long-time steady, Shannon Tweed. Reports from the Daily Mail are saying that the 61-year old rocker and confirmed player is finally ready to wed his girlfriend and mother of his two children after a 28 year relationship!

Some Weird Wedding Superstitions

For most men, the act of getting married takes a giant leap of faith that everything is going to turn out for the better. Compounding the “cold feet” that lots of men experience before the big day is the seemingly never-ending list of wedding superstitions. So many of these “old wives tales” foretell a negative outcome for your marriage, it’s enough to make you take an extra swing out of your personalized flask! Even if you pride yourself on rational thought and consider all of this mumbo-jumbo, it’s probably a good idea to heed these superstitions just in case!

Aging Whiskey At Home, Worth the Wait

Yo, ho, ho and a barrel of booze! Grooms who enjoy the deep, mellow taste of barrel-aged alcohol and have a “do-it-yourself” attitude are going to love our latest find, personalized whiskey mini-barrels! Fill ‘em up with your favorite spirit such as whiskey, rum, tequila, wine and even plain ole moonshine and then just kick back and wait for the magical process to begin. You’ll hardly be able to wait and share your new secret recipe with bachelor party revelers or wedding reception guests. Plus, when given as groomsmen gifts, the guys are literally and figuratively going to be intoxicated by your gesture.

Funny Laundry Label Bad Advice For Grooms

First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes . . . . a wife to take care of your laundry. What?!!! We just couldn’t believe our eyes (but had a good chuckle anyway) to find this care label on the inside of a men’s shirt.

Paul McCartney's Ticket To Bride

Paul McCartney has a ‘Ticket to Bride,’ yeah; he’s got a ticket to bride! On Sunday, October 9, 2011, the former Beatle married heiress Nancy Shevell in a civil ceremony at Old Maryelbone Town Hall in London. This is Sir Paul’s third marriage, the first, ended sadly when his wife Linda died from breast cancer in 1998. The second ended scandalous in divorce from Heather Mills who slung plenty of mud and demanded a massive settlement.

Horse Drawn Carriage Rides for Christmas Wedding

Guys, one of the most romantic things you can do is arrange for a horse-drawn carriage ride as party of the wedding festivities, perhaps after the reception as you make your newlywed getaway under the sparkling lights of the city or twinkling stars of the country. It’s even a festive way to make a grand entrance to the wedding with the bride and groom in one carriage and paired up groomsmen and bridesmaids in subsequent carriages. Arranging for a surprise carriage ride also makes a grand gesture as gifts from the groom to the bride and also a good place to pop the question if you’re not already married.

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