Three Easy Solutions for Choosing the Right Mens Gifts
| Published in Wedding Party Thoughts
It’s the object you hope the groomsmen use often, and in doing so remember you and the great time they had at your wedding party. But with millions of options, what does one choose? Here are three tips for getting the right gift.
1) Consider what the groomsmen have in common. This is easier if all the groomsmen are the groom’s buddies, but there’s usually one or more outliers – the future brother-in-law maybe. However, most guys share many things in common like drinking, sports or employment. The monogrammed beer stein or shot glass is a sure crowd pleaser. Don’t be shy to ask the brother-in-law’s sister or mother if he’d like what you’re thinking of buying.
2) Be practical. You want the gift to be used daily, if possible, but you don’t want to make it easy to lose or require maintenance. A pen might seem like a great idea but pens travel and are easily lent or lost. I’ve lost my share of pens to carelessness and theft. Similarly, my desk drawer is full of pens for which I never bothered to buy ink refills. Consider buying something that sits on a guy’s desk like a letter opener or a paper weight. A personalized wallet is a great practical gift choice as well.
3) Consider his hobby. Be careful here, he may already have a few of what you’re thinking of buying. However, nothing says “I really gave this some thought” like when you buy a hobby related gift. Speak to someone with the same hobby about what they’d like to receive.
Some don’ts: Don’t be tacky, you’re sure to alienate some and possibly insult others. Don’t forget to run the gift idea by the bride. She’s likely to support you but remember it’s a gift from both of you. Don’t break the bank. Some of the most expensive gifts one can get are also the most impractical – how much usage can someone get out of martini mixing set. On the other hand, some of the most beloved gifts are the least expensive, like a golf divot tool or a monogrammed Swiss Army knife.
A last point to consider. The mens gifts decision shouldn’t be rushed. This is a special time and you want the special few you’ve chosen to be your groomsmen to remember you. If the gift is forgetful so too will be the memory. Choose wisely and make this a gift to remember for a lifetime.
