Gifts to Encourage Irresponsibility

Tux fittings, toasts, and tear-free goodbyes-a groomsman has a lot of tough responsibilities to live up to during the wedding process. Below, we've listed a few carefree groomsmen gifts to help lighten the load. Remember, a few well-timed groomsmen gifts can help your guys focus on the fun parts of the wedding-like bachelor's weekends on the green or stag night in another country. Personalized Silver Blade Putter. After a tough day at another stuffy wedding function, put a grin on your friends' faces with some surprise groomsmen gifts: personalized silver blade putters. These professional putters feature handcrafted hickory shafts and a stepped toe-heel zinc header for can't-miss accuracy. For bonus points with the boys, suggest blowing off the co-ed shower early to get these groomsmen gifts out on the green. Don't forget to personalize your groomsmen gifts with a free message like "Tiger's got nothin' on my best man." Personalized Hip Flask. And if the lethal glare of your bride means you can't sneak out of the stuffy wedding shower early, there's always a plan B. Break out the essential groomsmen gifts needed to survive the tearful toasts and tedious small talk: personalized hip flasks. With smooth stainless steel and a pocket-friendly fit, these groomsmen gifts mean the party just got a whole lot better. Your guys can have a blast drinking on the porch while cat-calling bridesmaids, single cousins, and, by nightfall, your eighty-year-old Aunt Zelda. Hey, beer goggles are a small price to pay for such stellar groomsmen gifts. Professional Poker Set. Any groom knows, just because you're getting married doesn't mean boys' night is a thing of the past. Giving your buddies professional poker sets as groomsmen gifts is a great way to let your friends know there are many guys' nights to come. Whether you break these groomsmen gifts out for the bachelor party or just set up a regular game, these poker set sends a clear message: the wedding party may end, but the party continues. Leather Passport Case. Craving a "Cancun, Baby" moment for your bachelor party? Convince the guys to cut out of work and withdraw some emergency funds fast when you give these stylish leather passport cases as groomsmen gifts. A sturdy case like this ensures that no matter how obliterated you get at the party, you will still get back on the plan safely. And, like all of the greatest groomsmen gifts, these passport cases ensure many great bachelor reunions after the wedding is over. Last Night of Freedom Crew T-shirt. You're getting married to your one and only woman, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't use your engaged status to help your friends score with ladies. Buying these "Last Night of Freedom Crew" t-shirts as groomsmen gifts sends the perfect "I'm taken, they're not" message to all the single women in the bar that night. Groomsmen gifts like these guarantee attention for your guys and also pave the way for "the phone number game" and other sly come-ons. Best of all, these brilliant groomsmen gifts have been known to get guys into bars free-unheard of!

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Groomsmen Gifts For You (And Your Groomsmen, Too)

Let's face it - there are some things your groomsmen could have that would just make your life easier. Whether that's by moving poker nights to someone else's house once a month or by knowing you'll have a clean glass to drink out of when you go to his bachelor pad to watch the game, why not take this opportunity to get him groomsmen gifts that you can use, and that you know he'll appreciate too? Not that you mind having poker night at your house a few times a month, but once in awhile it would be nice to hang out at someone else's apartment and eat chips and dip that you didn't have to purchase in bulk yourself. Most of the other guys have poker sets of their own, so get the last remaining holdouts groomsmen gifts of Professional Poker Sets, and tell them to get their basements ready and stock up on Ruffles. Some of your younger groomsmen might be still in the awkward transitional period between college and adulthood, dorm room and independent living space. While that's great for when you have the urge to hang out, play Xbox, and drink beer, it still leaves a lot to be desired in terms of usable furniture (seating options: milk crates, the floor) and sustainable living space. Next time you come over, at least be reassured that you'll have a clean glass to drink out of with groomsmen gifts of this set of four Personalized Drinking Glasses. Bring some class to his living room and get the condensation off your palms with this set of four Personalized Leather Can Caddies as groomsmen gifts. They're great whether you're having a beer while watching the game or chugging a soda in the hot summer sun, and the leather easily classes up even the most slovenly living space. Now all you have to do is get him a new couch for Christmas and the living room might be halfway presentable. Is his idea of B.Y.O.B. more sit there and drink all of yours? Make sure he's well-prepared for the next barbecue with a Personalized Travel Cooler ready to be stocked with Milwaukee's finest. With groomsmen gifts like this, he'll have no excuse but to carry in a six pack or two, even if you still can't convince him to upgrade from Pabst to Stella. It's lightweight, too, so he'll have no excuse not to haul it to the next shindig. If his low-rent golf clubs just happen to keep getting mixed up with your top-quality woods and irons, at least make sure he's not "accidentally" using your putter by getting him a Personalized Silver Blade Putter of his own. It's best to give your groomsmen gifts they'll use, and if they're using those gifts instead of thieving yours again, we think everyone wins. Now if only you could get him to give back your vintage Playboy collection...

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Gifts for the MacGyver In All of Us

By Jason Ramsey You remember the show? Who doesn't! That guy could make anything out of anything and end up saving the day. It was truly amazing. While the show was a long time ago, it just came up in conversation when the boys and I were sitting around drinking some beers and chatting about the upcoming bachelor party. I'm not even sure how we got on the topic of MacGyver when we were just talking about Vegas, but regardless it spawned an idea. What guy doesn't want to be able to do what MacGyver did? Every guy wants to be the hero and my groomsmen are no different. While they were all talking away, I started to do what my wife to be, Jenny, told me I was supposed to do a month ago, pick out some groomsmen gifts for my boys... at least in my head. I have a bit of an advantage because I use to work for a certain company (Swiss Army) that has all the tools that would have made MacGyver's life so much easier. I still keep up with all the new products, which happens when you've been with a company for a long time. So keeping with the MacGyver theme I'm going to get each of my boys something from Swiss Army, hell, maybe even something for me as well. For Art, who is a self-made millionaire, I'll get the Swiss Army Money Clip. Like most guys with lots of money, Art loves to carry around cash, so what better gift than a money clip that can both show off his cash and get him out of a jam like a hang nail or loose thread if need be. Michael has always been the picky one in the group. He loves the finer things in life, especially when it comes to accessories (pens, wallets, watches, etc.). So for a guy like Michael, what better groomsmen gift than the Swiss Army Classic Sterling Silver Swirl. I mean this knife is beautiful, top of the line! You take this knife out and people know you mean business. Sal is another story and I'm a bit split on what to get him. He's always into trying lots of new businesses and adventures, although lately he's thrown his heart into stand up comedy - he' s pretty damn good too. He's also doing a little writing on the side as well. Since I'm split and I know he loves to write, I'm going with the Swiss Army-Fisher Pen Gift Set. This one is awesome! It has the Swiss Army Classic Knife and the unbelievable Fisher Space Pen (this pen was actually tested in space and can write upside down) all in a beautiful Swiss Army metal gift box, he'll love it and if he's ever feeling inspired to write in bed, upside down of course, the Fisher Space Pen will work just fine. Last but not least, my boy Howard is the easiest. Just last week he and I were perusing the aisles of Sports Chalet looking for some cool sunglasses when we came across the Swiss Army display. Since Howard is clearly aware of my affinity for the latest Swiss Army trends we decided to stop and see what was new. I remember Howard was all over the Swiss Army Alox Ribbed Knife. He said it was exactly like the one he had to dispose of when he forgot to take it off his key chain prior to going through airport security right after 9/11. All of a sudden, Michael asks in a loud voice, "Is it going to be Crazy Horse or Spearmint Rhino when we go to Vegas?" Nothing like the mention of a strip club to throw you out of your thought process. Nevertheless, come Monday, I'm going online to order my boys their gifts before it's too late.

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Gifts By Superhero

A guy doesn't have to be a geek to have an appreciation for Superman - it's practically prerequisite for any guy who's ever picked up a comic book or even just gone to the movies. In these days of comic book flicks making big bucks you'd be hard-pressed to find a guy who doesn't have a favorite superhero, so why not mine that info for ideas for groomsmen gifts? Okay, we can't quite manage groomsmen gifts to make your groomsmen leap tall buildings in the single bound, but if you're stuck for ideas for groomsmen gifts for your buddies, take a cue from the following superheroes: Superman: Guys who like Superman tend to appreciate other classics, too, so go for good old all-American groomsmen gifts like flasks or other engraved glassware. Sure, the Man of Steel wasn't much of a drinker, but who needs to be when you can circumnavigate the globe faster than the speed of light? Exactly. Batman: The Dark Knight is not the friendliest of vigilante superheroes, but he does pretty much win for the coolest gear. If you can't compete with a Batmobile, go for groomsmen gifts that'll give him Bruce Wayne levels of cool, like sleek initialed cufflinks, or the kind of groomsmen gifts you only give to a guy who has everything, like the No. 1 Flyswatter. Spider-man: This web-crawler is known more for his geeky alter-ego and red and blue suit than anything, so give the underappreciated struggling superhero you know something nice to class up his look in his off hours with groomsmen gifts of a nice tie or picking up his tuxedo rental for the wedding. You'll want to skip groomsmen gifts of money clips or wallets, too - come on, don't mock him. Wolverine: Groomsmen gifts of a shaving kit would probably be lost on this guy, and you don't really want to further arm a guy with a temper, so we say skip out on adding to his collection of knives. What to get him, then? Well, appeal to his tough-guy exterior by combining what are undoubtedly two of this favorite things with groomsmen gifts of the Stainless Steel & Leather Flask with Cigar Holder.

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What's Your Sign?

You've heard of zodiac signs of course, though some prefer Chinese astrology. Others claim coffee drinks are the new astrological sign. Well, we are here to illuminate you to a new kind of sign, one that can shed quite a bit of light on your personality and the personality of your friends. These powerful groomsmen gifts provide an inner window into your buddy's soul-or at least some cool decoration while he and his pals drink up. The Tiki Sign: You are happy- go-lucky, fun-loving, and a party animal. A sucker for tropical climates, you are always the first to scream "Cabo, Baby!" and haven't given up the notion of "spring break" despite the fact that you are 42. This groomsmen gift will look perfect inside your tropical-themed bar, right next to your aquarium and hula girl bobble heads. Your drink: Blue Hawaiian. The Dugout Sign: A true baller, you are sporty and adventurous, a team player with a true competitive streak. You are never happier then when catching a fly or hitting a homerun. This groomsmen gift will look perfect in your personal sports bar, where ESPN is always on and your fantasy league rosters are always posted. Your drink: Budweiser, with a side of peanuts. The Saloon Sign: You are earthy, masculine, wisecracking and outdoorsy. You grew up playing cowboys and Indians and your favorite movies are Cool Hand Luke and Goodfellas. This groomsmen gift will look perfect in your own home saloon, next to your mounted steer heads and right above the mechanical bull. Your drink: Jack Daniels The Irish Sign: You are lucky, feisty and passionate, both a lover and a fighter. You're a man who enjoys a hearty stew and a good drinking song. This groomsmen gift will look perfect in your own little pub, next to the U2 poster and your framed "Kiss me, I'm Irish" T-shirt. Your drink: Guinness, what else? The Garage Sign: You are industrious, thoughtful, dexterous and dedicated. You love Home Improvement and believe anything store bought can be recreated in your personal workshop. This groomsmen gift will look great in your garage, among your restored cars and many tools. Your drink: A Screwdriver

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Gift Ideas

by Matt Singer The most important thing is that groomsmen gifts convey your thanks to these fine gentlemen for helping to make your wedding day wonderful. Deciding what represents these sentiments best is the issue. Like most of the other decisions you face in planning the wedding you have to choose what works for you. Whatever path you take here are a few tips to help you on your way. In order to be fashionable, your groom's party will probably be dressing somewhat the same. It looks best when you match. One way that you might help in these matters is to buy your guys matching ties. You can pick out matching tie and cummerbund sets (or just ties if tuxedos are not involved) from your local formal wear shop or even have them made just for the occasion. Look for a local tailor or manufacturer with experience in making ties and please consult your bride on the color scheme. For a little more flair, you could even buy each man a different set, that way they can wear it! Photographs will help you to remember your wedding day for years to come. Your groomsmen will also want to remember and you can help them. Small albums, folios and frames filled with pictures from the extravaganza are a great gift idea. You can also stamp or engrave them with your names, the date and even the initials or name of the recipient. Some photographers offer bridal party gifts as part of their packages, or you can pick among the best snapshots from family and friends and put them together yourself. At the very least, your best buddies can have something to stare at as they bemoan losing you to wedded bliss. A small token of your esteem can also serve as a long-term reminder of the excitement and emotion of your nuptials. If you do go with one small gift, make it special. Some suggestions are, a classic pocket knife, stylish barware, sleek golf gear if your groomsmen are golf fanatics or fine cigar accessories for those pure aficionados. There are hundreds of gift ideas, just make sure you allow enough time to pick out the perfect gift for each groomsmen. If you can come up with something new and special do it up. For groomsmen gifts with permanency, one Georgia groom bought commemorative bricks in Atlanta's Centennial Park for his party. Another idea, give the boys gift certificates for a massage to help them relax after the wedding. Any gift you put thought into will go a long way in thanking your groomsmen for the time, effort and expense they put into your wedding. And remember, try to set a high standard, you're probably going to be in their weddings in the not to distant future.

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Viva Las Vegas Gifts

The way you see it, your groomsmen should be thanking you, really - with your Las Vegas destination wedding, you're basically giving them an easy excuse to hop a cheap flight to Vegas and gamble and drink all weekend. In some smaller suburbs, that qualifies for humanitarian status! Still, just because you're inviting them along for what's basically a weekend-long party, it doesn't mean you get to shortchange your boys on groomsmen gifts. Keep it in theme with this handy list of the best groomsmen gifts to go with your Las Vegas wedding. If your groomsmen are gamblers, you've pretty much just invited them to paradise. If you're worried you might have to pry them away from the poker tables with a crowbar just to get them to stand up with you at the ceremony, curtail any addiction with groomsmen gifts of the Professional Poker Set and promises that you'll get a guys' poker night going once the knot is tied and you're back home. You should probably pick up a set for yourself, too - after all, everyone has to take their turn hosting, and you can work it out with the new wife so she gets her girls' night out the same evening. Immortalize the winning hand with groomsmen gifts of this Personalized Poker Design Cigar Humidors as groomsmen gifts. Great for the gambler or for the cigar aficionado and downright perfect for the guy who's both, these humidors will keep his stogies in the finest condition, and if you combine it with the Professional Poker Set above you can save your future earnings and convince your guys to just bet cigars on poker night. Or just give them groomsmen gifts to keep them always reminded of the experience - this Personalized Las Vegas Sign to hang on their wall. This classic sign can be personalized with the names of your groomsmen and yourself, and even the date of your wedding or bachelor party. It'll look great on the wall at your groomsman's bachelor pad or even relegated to the den when your buddy ties the knot himself. Let's just hope he decides on Vegas himself so you can have the Sin City experience all over again without the wedding stress for you!

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Sports Fanatics: Your Groomsmen Gifts Have Arrived

Confessions of a Last-Minute Shopper It's finally December and frostier than Spencer Pratt's beard. Seriously, what's with that thing? It's kind of like a milk mustache. Except a), it's not cute, b) he's not 5 and c) it's a goatee. Since mustache Movember came to a close last month, I'm not going to delve into the mysteries of Pratt's frosty facial hair (at least, not for now). Nope, no Speidi for me. I have better things to think about - like holiday shopping and sports. I was super, nerdily excited to find out about these personalized NFL, NHL, and MLB sports signs. I'm one of those last-possible-minute, don't-know-what-to-get-you, so-I'm-going-to-the-gas-station shoppers. Now, not only are my groomsmen gifts done, my holiday shopping is nearly finito! If only I could find something for my sister. When the Clock is Ticking, Look No Further than These Sports Groomsmen Gifts Finding groomsmen gifts for sports fans - a snap. Get something personal, something manly, something that says, "thanks for the saucy bachelor party." But finding holiday gifts for several people - girls, old dudes, children - is like trying to kick a field goal with three seconds in the game. The pressure is on. Every season, I stand in the center of the mall, blurry eyed and frightened, frantically searching for that ubiquitous "World's Best" sweatshirt stand. Everyone wants to be a World's best sister, mother grandmother, but I'm the World's worst gift giver. I made it a rule this year not to give anyone a mug or sweater with those two words, no matter how tempting or economical. This year, thanks to these new sports signs, I have the World's Best present for my cheese head of a future father-in-law. Yep, he's a Packers fan and I'm a Chicago Bears fan. We butt heads once in awhile. Packers memorabilia hangs on every wall of his man cave. So does a 15-pound stuffed bass (my future father in law is an intimidating guy). With this Locker Room Sign, he can figuratively rub shoulders with the big boys of his favorite team. It's a handsomely framed collectible that will hopefully put an end to our rivalry. At least this season - because let's face it, there's a slim chance either of our teams will win SuperBowl! Trust me, a reformed last-minute shopper, when it comes to sports fans, there's nothing better than personalized sports signs or personalized pub signs for groomsmen gifts and holiday presents. Shop GroomStand for all your gift-giving needs. And yes, you have to buy for your future inlaws - even if they're fans of your rival team.

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A Game for Each Guy

When you're gathering groomsmen, chances are you aren't choosing from just one pool of acquaintances. When you're mining your resources of coworkers, old friends, or close relatives, you're bound to have more difficulty shopping for groomsmen gifts than if you'd recruited, say, all four of your regular golfing buddies. You might want to rack your brain thinking of individual groomsmen gifts for all of them, but why go to too much trouble when you can easily get them all gifts on a theme? Rather than going out of your mind trying to remember each random hobby they've mentioned over the years in order to find the best groomsmen gifts, go for something simple, something that'll most likely resonate with them: their favorite sport. Most guys have a favorite, whether they play it or just watch it, and you probably already know what it is. If not, ask! They'll just think you're making conversation, anyway. It's easy from there: simply choose the sport, then find the groomsmen gifts: Baseball: Whether he plays or just displays, an Engraved Baseball Bat is just what he needs. This beauty comes customized with the name of the bride and groom and the wedding date in an oval design with your groomsman's name in the middle of the bat, so not only is it useful on the lot, it looks good mounted on the wall, too! It's rare to find groomsmen gifts that work as reminders, memories, and weapons off the field. Just kidding - they should probably only be used as weapons when you're on the diamond. Football: Let him show his love of the game every time he throws down another bet with a Personalized NFL Emblem Money Clip, and he'll be showing off his devotion to the sport everywhere from the bar to the corner store. Does he live and die by the final score and never miss a game - as long as it's from the safety of his couch? For the armchair football fanatic, make sure his beer stays cold with a Personalized NFL Can Holder. With personalized groomsmen gifts, your guys will get something a little more special than average, which is great for above average friends. Golf: Hey, they can always use golf balls - get your groomsmen gifts they can use with a pack of Personalized Golf Balls. There will never be any doubt who these balls belong to! They can be customized with up to three lines of text, so go with his name, or go a little more in detail. If you can't say thank you out loud, saying it with golf balls! It's unorthodox, sure, but it's not like you're going to get the guy flowers. If he already has all the clubs, tees, and balls he needs, go for golf ball coasters instead.

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Knock One Out Of The Park With Your Gifts

Baseball fans unite! This is the time of year when a young man's fancy turns to thoughts of bats, gloves, home plates and the seventh-inning stretch. If you can barely keep your focus on wedding favors and groomsmen gifts or taupe vs. beige wedding themes because you're too busy crowding around the TV with your buddies checking out the latest scores, you may be in the grips of baseball fever. If groomsmen gifts of World Series tickets are impractical, you're still not out of luck, though; if your future wife won't let you bring the baseball theme to your ceremony, you can still batter up with groomsmen gifts that honor this national pastime. Try groomsmen gifts of tickets to a local game for all your buddies. You don't have to go all out and get box seats or anything, but if you're going for groomsmen gifts that are more experience than material object, at least spring for a round of cheap beers in plastic cups and a hot dog for everyone. Make it more about a great day out with your buddies, because groomsmen gifts can be broken, but a group picture of all of you with your team's mascot is a good time that lasts forever. Maybe you guys like baseball so much you actually play the game yourselves - in that case, you need equipment to do it, so why not combine your groomsmen gifts with an excuse to get some new bats? They won't make you or your boys into Major Leaguers, but at least you guys won't have to fight over who gets the least chipped and battered bat when you give them groomsmen gifts of engraved baseball bats - you can get each one personalized with their names and even the date of your wedding if your fiancee's giving you guff on passing out groomsmen gifts as an excuse to refresh your team's equipment supply. But let's face, eventually the baseball season ends, the winter comes and sliding into home becomes a lot less fun when it's on frozen ground at your local baseball diamond. So keep the spirit going all year 'round with groomsmen gifts of Rawlings Leather Accessories. These groomsmen gifts are great whether you're for richer or poorer, so offer to host at your place for the final game of the season and pass them out along with brewskis and Ballpark franks. Batter up!

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Groomsmen Gifts That Recall a Bygone Era, From a Real Tennessee Colonel

By Howard K. Brodwin Leather Can Caddies About one hour south of Nashville, amid the rolling green hills of middle Tennessee, you'll stumble upon the quaint town of Lynnville, population 345 (est.). No, that's not a typo and we didn't leave off a few zeros. Originally settled in 1809, this rural town sits not far from Lynn creek, which was named for the Linden or Linn trees, which grew along its bank. Lynnville still has all the trappings of early 1900's America, including a Railroad Museum that pays homage to the industry that helped rebuild this town. Much of Old Lynnville was burned and destroyed during the Civil War, but the construction of the Central-Southern Railroad in 1860 brought with it a new town of Lynnville. Travel another mile out of town, cross over the creek on Abernathy road, and you've found the world headquarters for Colonel Littleton, "purveyor of fine accouterments in the Americana tradition." The red tin roofed buildings include the Colonel's office, showroom and workshop/R&D facility, where some of the finest handmade leather goods, knives, travel accessories, apparel and gift items have come to life, carrying the Colonel's name and logo, along with the spirit of early America. These gifts are perfect for your groomsmen. The Colonel himself started this business 18 years ago, with the goal of "making things that would last and become more meaningful as time went by... things that would be around long enough to be handed down to children and grandchildren and be cherished as family heirlooms." Starting first with vintage cuff links, he began to design and manufacture his own line of gifts and accessories. Those simple items evolved into a vast catalog of unique and distinctive products, ranging from stylish money clips, pens and pocket knives, clothing, and clocks. "I've always been a collector by nature, and I've always wanted to know how and why something worked," says the Colonel. "I was the little kid who took things apart and put them back together. I have a real respect for days gone by and get a lot of inspiration for new products from the past." Even the basic drink coaster and can caddy gets a much needed upgrade with a touch of Tennessee style. Hand crafted bridle leather and engraved with a simple single initial, these items add a touch of class to any ones bar collection. Design and expert craftsmanship are hallmarks of the Colonel Littleton product line. Something a simple as a dresser caddy - basically a small tray for you to unload your daily collection of keys, coins, cufflinks, wallet, phone, etc. - is done in rich bridle leather and trimmed with pewter wire, leather lacing or brass rivets, giving it a rustic feel. Add a custom engraved brass nameplate or embossed leather oval to the center and you have a personalized gift that will be used daily and last for years to come. Many of the products in the Colonel Littleton collection can be personalized to make a special occasion that much more significant. "I saw a need for people to have family keepsakes, so personalization of products became important to me." The Colonel's desk boxes, money clips and pocket knives become more than gifts when they're handed down from one generation to another - they carry the spirit of the person who's initials they bear. And the Colonel holds true to authentic design standards. "You will never see a Colonel product with a speck of Velcro on it," he says. While it would be easy to put something like Velcro closure straps on his GP No. 1 bag, it would lose its authenticity and spirit of the 1850's. With a bag like this "even the highest executive can show a little individuality and personality." "I think everybody really wants to believe that there are still businesses that operate on a handshake, where a person's word stands for something and where a half-dozen lawyers are not needed to run a business," the Colonel says. "I think when we look back on the good times in our lives, it's the simpler times we remember. When people buy a Col. Littleton product, they feel they have a connection to small-town America. They may feel that Col. Littleton knife in their pocket and think they have a little of that simple life right there with them." The next time your travels take you in the vicinity of Lynnville, Tennessee the Colonel has extended an open invitation for anyone to stop by his place - "Drive through the creek (unless it's been raining a lot) up to the old barn and keep to the left. Ranger, our Golden Retriever, will probably meet you at the front porch. Just pat him on the head and come on in."

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Four Twists on Traditional Gifts

Our current wedding world is all about “something old, something new,” and it's time to apply that statement to groomsmen gifts! Bridesmaid gifts have undergone many cool improvements over the past year, and it's time for groomsmen gifts to catch up. Below, we teach you how to put four new twists on classic groomsmen gifts. Experience Groomsmen Gifts. A present that comes in a box can be cool, but why not turn it up a notch by adding some related quality time? You've been so busy with the wedding, no doubt what your groomsmen are really craving is some buddy time with one of their best friends. On that note, why not spring for a few of these baseball mitts, then invite the guys out for an impromptu game of catch? Fun and classic! Or, you could have them meet you at the swankiest new bar and surprise them with a round of cufflinks as groomsmen gifts. You get the idea. Sentimental Groomsmen Gifts. Even big, strong men have a sensitive side, and secretly love spending time reminiscing just as much as women do-why else would you stay at the bar until 3 a.m. just shooting the breeze with the boys? At any rate, weddings are a great time to show that softer side and let your friends know how much they mean to you. So for groomsmen gifts, go above the average six-pack or sports jersey with a sentimental present or two. For example, a framed picture of your childhood Little League game or college graduation makes a great sentimental gesture. If you're feeling bolder, a nice cigar journal with a personal note about your friendship is another good choice. If you're a man of few words, simply personalizing your groomsmen gifts with monograms, messages or colors is a meaningful, easy and often free way to add a personal touch. Escapist Groomsmen Gifts. Sometimes the best gift is an escape from the daily grind. If you are having a destination wedding, plane tickets are the greatest groomsmen gifts of all. But even if you are staying close to home, a night out in a neighboring city or a camping trip can be a great gift. Whether you choose Canada, Vegas or Mexico, or somewhere even more far-flung, these travel-themed groomsmen gifts are perfect way to keep your men prepared to party. If you don't have the budget for travel, an exotic book set like Alexander McCall Smith's Von Igelfeld series make for good escapist groomsmen gifts. Metrosexual Groomsmen Gifts. If you've got a lovable but gruff bunch of groomsmen, tame their motley side tactfully with some metrosexual groomsmen gifts. Don't take their disheveled appearance as a sign of disinterest in hygiene. Groomsmen are often bachelors and may just need some re-acquainting with refinement in order to be nail-buffing, shoe-polished specimens of cleanliness. Presenting them with groomsmen gifts that emphasize grooming will help them feel good on the big day and beyond. Note: even if they grumble upon reception, don't let this get to you. Guys love using grooming products secretly, they just don't like anyone to know it!

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