According to a recent article, couples in some states spend about half of their annual salaries on their weddings. Regardless of whether you choose to splurge or keep things simple, there are some nice, affordable, and sometimes downright silly groomsmen gifts out there that your friends and family will cherish for a lifetime.
Personalized Flask
While it may be a bit lacking in the creativity department, if your groomsman enjoys a sip or two of liquor here and there, then a flask is always appreciated. For about $30 to $40, you can purchase a stainless steel flask that holds eight ounces of his favorite beverage. What’s more, it’s possible to engrave the flask with anything you’d like. His name, the word “groomsman” and the date of the wedding can be engraved at no additional cost. This gift is one that will surely be used for years to come.
Brightly Colored Socks
Funky Groom Gear gave a great suggestion of brightly colored socks. They said, “If you’re that goofball who wants a silly wedding day picture, you can order a set of groomsman socks in any color of the rainbow to add some flair. These are not only personalized with the groomsmen’s names, but they also provide an awesome chance to hike up your pants legs in front of the camera and give everyone something to smile about every time they see the photograph.” These run from $10 to $15 per pair.
Steak Dinner
According to Forbes, more and more men are turning toward group events that take place after the wedding and honeymoon. Treating your groomsmen to an all-expenses-paid steak dinner is sure to earn you some brownie points, but you want to be certain that you give them a memento of the occasion. One idea is to ask the server to deliver beer in personalized steins; they range in price from about $15 to as much as $40 or more.
Knife Set
Everyone needs a good set of knives in his kitchen, so this is always a welcome gift. You have plenty of options with this one, too, since you can personalize the individual knives, the block, or perhaps even both. Sets range in size and cost, but if you want good knives that will last a lifetime, you’ll spend at least $100 per set. You can also purchase barbeque tools to go along with them if your buddies consider themselves to be aficionados of the grill.
Poker Gift Set
The chances are pretty high that the guys in your wedding party are also the guys you spend the most time with, so why not honor that by giving them each a personalized poker set? These rage in value from as little as $50 to more than $200 depending on their size and what they include, but if you splurge a little on the larger sets that include a table topper and plenty of chips, you have a game of poker waiting for you wherever you go. In fact, even the individual poker chips can be customized to your liking.
Scotch, Bourbon, or Whiskey
Everyone knows that a real man likes his booze dark and strong, and while a bottle of bourbon, whiskey, or scotch isn’t likely to last a lifetime, it can make a momentous event even better. There is plenty of flexibility here, as well. You can choose your favorite single-malt scotch, blended whiskey, or small-batch Kentucky bourbon, and you can even add in a personalized service set or some shot glasses. Ideally, you’ll want to spend between $75 and $150 per bottle. However, you might want to be sure that your groomsmen like scotch beforehand. For many, it’s an acquired taste.
All of the above gifts for groomsmen are sure to put a smile on your wedding party’s face. They can be tailored to fit just about any budget, too. Whenever you’re planning your wedding, whether or not you choose to spend half of your annual salary, make sure that you budget for some thoughtful groomsmen gifts.
