Don’t let your wedding day come and go without saying thank you. There isn’t anything your groomsmen wouldn’t do for you. Your best man is proud of his new role as confidant. The ring bearer is at the ready. And they aren’t expecting anything in return. So commemorate these friendships by choosing wedding favors with the same care you took in selecting a ring for your bride. It will mean a lot to them.
Saying thank you for being there; thank you for your support and advice; thanks for all the good times we’ve sharedthat’s what a gift can do.
I’ve unwrapped keepsakes over the years that meant a lot to me: some were from family, some were from high school friends; some from college buddies. It makes no difference how I know the groom. What makes the difference is the groom’s thoughtfulness during what most people would agree is the most important event of his life.
When should a groom give his gift? At the rehearsal party. This is the groom’s last gathering with family and friends before the wedding, so it’s the best time for him to commemorate the past while looking forward to the future.
Keepsakes That Will Be Appreciated
Personal and unique gifts work the best. For the ring bearer, something less sophisticated might appeal to his youth. The groomsmen’s gifts can be identical to one another. But the best man should be set apart. For the greatest impact, show that you’ve thought of the best man by giving him something that appeals to his special interest or hobbies.
Wedding favors and gifts with engravings are a nice touch. Be sure to include the date and the occasion on your engravings. And for an added touch of class, find gifts that fit the groomsmen’s personality. Here are some favorites that seem to capture the best of what a gift can do:
Hip Flasks in any variety of stainless steel or leather.
Cherry wood humidors and stainless steel cigar cases.
Swiss Army pocket knives in red or silver and accessorized with lights, money clips, and a multitude of utilities.
Wedding golf gifts for groomsmen and the best man are increasing in popularity. Golf wedding favors and golf gifts and accessories fit the occasion well.
Cuff links in a variety of colors and styles are classical accessories the groomsmen can wear on the wedding day.
Other Considerations for the Groom
On the whole, the engagement and wedding require tireless efforts in planning. It’s important that no one is forgotten. This is true from the moment you start selecting the wedding party to the time you finish the guest list. Including family, friends, and co-workers in the fun will complete the occasion for you.
Aside from the groomsmen, wedding favors can be given to other special guests you wish to honor. At the rehearsal party, the bride and groom may present their parents and grandparents with a gift. But this is going beyond the ordinary and is considered optional.
If extending your gratitude to include parents and special guests is your style, feel free to do so. The rehearsal party is a time to give liberally. In addition, wedding favors for all guests in attendance can spruce up receptions. Distributed at each place setting or handed out in any number of creative ways, the reception is another place to express your appreciation for everyone’s support.
The Groom’s Gratitude Attitude
“Gratitude,” says novelist A. J. Cronin “is something of which none of us can give too much. For on the smiles, the thanks we give, our little gestures of appreciation, our neighbors build up their philosophy of life.” Giving groomsmen gifts that express your gratitude and sharing wedding favors with your wedding party, family, and guests is a noble philosophy; moreover, the gifts you give also reflect the joy between you and your bride-to-be. That’s something to think about.
Todd Haness heads GroomStop.com the leading online provider of gifts for the groom, best man, groomsmen, fathers of the wedding party, ushers, and ring bearers. GroomStop.com offers personalized engraving on many of their products. Visit them today at www.groomstop.com/ to buy special gifts for the men in your wedding party.
This was a night I won’t soon forget. My last single night out with my closest girl friends.
It seemed like a pretty normal night. Little did I know what fun was in store for me. My friend Tammy told me we were going to pick up a friend of hers that was in from out of town. She we drove over to the hotel. Well of course when we got there her friend wasn’t ready so she asked me to come up to her room with her. We knocked on the door and when it opened there was large cheer, Surprise!!! I was shocked. There in the hotel room were 20 of my best friends. The room was decorated with balloons and streamers and a big banner that said “Final Fling Before the Ring” They quickly crowned me with a “pecker tiara”. From that point on I knew we were in for a great time!
Tammy, came up to me and said, “we all decided that we wanted to give you a proper send off and what better way than with some passion products for the honeymoon!” They had seen an ad for Passion Parties in Tango Magazine and decided that a girl’s night out would be perfect for a bachelorette party. So they searched and found a website called, www.purelypassionate.com.
They called the toll free number on the site, and arranged to have a party. Tammy was so relieved that she wouldn’t have to stress over what to do for my party. After all it is not everyday your best friend ties the knot.
Our Passion Parties consultant was great! She had so many cool products to show us, there were edible passion powders, and body pudding, sexy lingerie, and perfumes with pheromones, games like 52 Weeks of Naughty Nights, Pure Satisfaction sex enhancement gel, and the biggest hit of the night was the passion toys! The room was really buzzin’. We were laughing so hard I think I almost wet my pants!
We played a lot of games too that night. The biggest hit of the night was Pin the Macho on the Man. I am sure you can guess how that is played. Hee Hee.
The best part of the night was that I got all this stuff for FREE! My friends actually bought me my gifts at the party. I am so glad that they thought of this. There got items I wouldn’t have normally bought for myself. My Passion Parties consultant also told me that if I needed anything else that she offered confidential ordering on her website, www.purelypassionate.com.
I think when I do get back from the honeymoon, I will ask Tammy about becoming a consultant myself! It looks like so much fun and she told me you can make up to 40% of what you sell, and receive cash bonuses.
Mike is going to be so happy when I show him all the goodies I got! With all these sexy products we are never going to want to leave the hotel room.
Now that’s a honeymoon to remember!
Karen Cavagnuolo
Passion Parties Consultant
http://www.purelypassionate.com
