Wedding gifts to the bride and groom although traditional are not the only gifts given at the time of the wedding. All members of the bridal party also receive gifts but of course not from the guests but by the bride and groom. The groom is specifically responsible for the wedding gifts for groomsmen as his way of saying thank you for their help with the wedding. The groomsmen have duties such as organizing a stag party, writing speeches and ensuring that they are properly attired on the day.
The practice of giving gifts to the members of a bridal party has become so common that retailers promote special items suitable as gifts. The products promoted as being suitable for groomsmen are not limited to normal male oriented products such as wallets. They can be as exotic as a romantic dinner at a trendy restaurant or an adventure experience.
With the advent of the internet, gifts can also be purchased online. This is a very useful innovation for the bridegroom whose time is very precious. Since choosing gifts for his groomsmen is in addition to the time spent planning and arranging the big day and all related programs, anything that saves him time is a bonus.
Groomsmen these days can expect more imaginative gifts than a mere wallet or pen-set. In fact, they are more likely to get a gift that is in keeping with their personality and special likes. The groom having chosen close family or friends to act as groomsmen will have an in-depth knowledge of their particular image.
One of the limitations in choosing a gift is of course budget constraints. With the proliferation of the type of gifts available, there are now items that will fall within any budget range and to suit any personality.
Those with a sense of humor can resort to items such as a BBQ set in a golf bag or an engraved hip flask. The more adventurous can be given a bungee jump or a drive in a rally car. The traditional minded groomsman can be given sports memorabilia or jeweler items such as wristwatches. The choice is only limited by imagination and by a budget.
