My fianc้ seems to think
we do not need to buy gifts for the groomsmen. Is this acceptable?
Everyone else is right; it's only right to make some sort of gift to everyone in
your bridal party. After all, they are taking the time out of their own lives to
stand up with you, perhaps helping with the plans, and often spending a fair
amount of money on their attire, gifts, transportation, parties for you, etc.
Some small token of your appreciation and remembrance of the day is definitely
in order.
What to give, however, is often a tougher problem. Laura's idea of gift
certificates is an easy one-- and it's versatile, as well. You don't have to
stick with "standard" gift certificates for department stores or things like
that. What about looking into certificates from other places that might appeal
to the groomsmen? You can obtain gift certificates or advance-sale tickets
(which amounts to the same thing) for favorite restaurants, sporting goods
stores, some movie theatres, amusement parks, "l'il Indy" raceways, batting
cages, and more! And you can even choose a different "store" for different
bridal party members in the same "denomination".
Another popular wedding party gift is frames and/or a print from the
professional portraiture. If the groomsmen are close friends or family, they
may want photos of or with you anyway-- and this allows them to have a really
nice photo (rather than a snap-shot) "free" for helping you two out. If you do
this, try to allow the bridal party members to choose the portrait print they
want. It's always interesting to see what photos people want the most!!!
Admittedly, gifts for men seem to be a little tougher than gifts for the ladies,
but it's worth putting in the little bit of thought into some small gesture of
thanks.
Good luck--
Sara Ambarian
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Foreverwed.com Expert--- Sara L. Ambarian
author/creative consultant/custom bridal designer
http://www.foreverwed.com/~sara
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