If you're a guy and you'll be getting married soon, it's very likely that some of your favorite people will be acting as your groomsmen. While being in the wedding party is quite an honor, it's also a pretty solid commitment of both time and money. Tradition (and good manners) dictates that you purchase a gift for your groomsmen to express your gratitude that your friends were able to take time from their lives to share a very special moment in yours. The tradition also typically involves purchasing the same gift for all of your groomsmen, making it all the harder to choose something that will be meaningful to all of the guys in your wedding party. Fear not, though - there are some traditional gift choices that are always appreciated, and never go out of style. Whether you go traditional or not, here are a few ideas that will almost surely be well-received by all the men in your wedding party:
• Watches: Whether you choose a sleek wrist watch or an elegant pocket watch, the gift of a time piece is more and more becoming an extravagance, and makes a classy gift for your groomsmen. Nowadays, everyone has one or more mobile devices like Smart-phones and Blackberries that will give accurate time and much more. Watches have become an accessory that speaks of class and social grace. For a special touch, you can have the chronometers engraved with the groomsman's name and the date of your wedding.
• Flasks: This useful item has a long tradition as a groomsmen gift, especially in pewter and stainless steel. You can find flasks along nearly any theme imaginable, from a Celtic traditional pattern to a sports-related theme. Even a classic kidney-shaped flask, engraved with your groomsman's name or initials will see lots of use through the years on camping trips, hikes, pr at sports events.
• The Gift of Land: That's right "land." You can get each of the groomsmen their very own "spread"...as in "estate"...as in "lots of plots." And you can get them land in all 50 states. Hard to believe, but you can. Oh, right. The land is small...tiny...one square inch in size. But still you can get a Deed with each groomsman's name on a deed and they'll be the proud owners of their own property. It's unique, clever and you can be sure no one will have ever received anything like this before.
• Blades: Yeah - it's a guy thing, but that makes a knife the perfect gift for your groomsmen. Blades appeal to almost all guys, and offer you a lot of flexibility in the sort of gift you choose. From a utilitarian Swiss Army knife or Leatherman to a top-end machete for yard-work or camping, to something purely fun, like a decorative short sword, your guys will love receiving these gifts. As an added touch, prepare prepaid shipping boxes for any blades too long to pack easily, especially if your guys will need to fly home. Flying with a short sword is sure to draw some looks from the TSA, so your wedding party will appreciate your thoughtfulness in helping them to avoid the issue. After they receive (and play with) their blades, they can pop them in the box, and you can drop the whole pile by the post office on your way to the honeymoon.
• Experience: Most guys like to give a groomsman gift that will last, and serve to remind their wedding party of the event itself. A less traditional approach, but one that will be every bit as appreciated by the crew, is an experience. Whatever your groomsmen are into, you find a great experience for them from companies like Great American Days. Hot air balloon rides for a guy and his girl to share, a ride in a fighter jet, a white water rafting excursion, or the opportunity to drive a NASCAR stock car, the guys will never forget the gift of an experience
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