What's Up Bro? Groomsmen Gifts for your Bros

GroomStand Defines Bro: Everyone notices when a bro walks into a room. It's impossible not to. When they're not loudly going on about girls, they're talking about someone's ass they kicked. Or how drunk they are/were/or soon will be. A bro dons tight, ripped jeans and flip flops, with a shirt that says something like "Getting Lucky in Kentucky." When it comes to groomsmen gifts for bros, anything beer-related will do. They also have a preference for bachelor party tee shirts and personalized pub signs. (Broto from Bro Spotting.com). When someone asks, "What's up Bro?" (the most over-used phrase in brospeak), turn around: we guarantee you see a guy drinking Red Bull and wearing a flipped-up, turned-to-the-side visor that crowns a receding crop of highlighted hair. Bronus if he has a popped-up collar. Bros are rapidly aging frat boys that thrive on attention. Once you know who your bros are, it's easy to find them groomsmen gifts. The Urban Dictionary definition: Nearly everyone in a fraternity is a bro but there are also many bros who are not in a fraternity. They often wear a rugby shirt and a baseball cap. It is not uncommon for them to have spiked hair with frosted tips. GroomStand note: True bros wear their baseball hats backwards. Where to Find Bros: Vegas, baby. Last time we went to Sin City, bros were everywhere: sunburned and floating around in the pool with yard-tall beers, trying to scam on chicks. On the plane, yelling "That's so Money, Baby," At the club, wearing un-cuffed vertical-striped shirts with dark jeans, doing the dice-throw dance so obviously ripped off from "Knocked Up." If a bro can't make it to Vegas, you'll find him in Cancun. X-Treme Sporting Events: When bros aren't drunk, they're actually quite athletic. They favor extreme sports like snowboarding, skydiving, drunk softball, or dodgeball. Bros are very competitive and known to spike a ball and scream "In Your Face, Broham!" Hot Tubs: Bros are natural swimmers and partiers. A hot tub is a bro's playground and has been since bros first appeared in the 70's. Single women should not go anywhere near a hot tub in a bro's presence. Famous Bros: Dane Cook: A tee-shirt, tight-jean-clad comedian. Hair sometimes spiked into a brohawk. Possibly pops his collar. Brody Jenner from MTV's "Bromance." We'll get to the definition of Bromance later, when we explore popular "bromanteaus." (Pronounced bro-man-toe. It's two words combined to make one word. Our version has to have the word bro in it.) Brody Jenner is most famous for dating Lauren Conrad of "The Hills" fame. He wears a backwards hat and has a black book that's a mile long. In the show, guys compete for a spot in his exclusive entourage, which includes rich bros that do nothing but party in hot tubs.Derek, the fictional character from "Step Brothers." A classic example of what happens when a bro becomes successful. Groomsmen gifts for broguls like Derek: a sleek money clip key chain. That way, he can flash his cash and not seem conceited. Groomsmen Gifts for Various Bros: Brohemian: Bro incognito. He pretends to be creative in order to pick up those hot art-house chicks. He shows off his sensitive, arty side but only in front of the attractive barista. Once she leaves the room, he takes off those nerdy black vanity glasses and goes full into bro mode. Groomsmen gifts for brohemians: Wine glasses. He'll bring them out when she's around. But when it's just the guys, it's all about personalized shooters. G.I. Bro: A combat-obsessed bro. He thinks he's Sylvester Stallone, except more ripped. He swears he once wrestled a crocodile and claims he knows how to cage fight. Groomsmen gifts for G.I. Bro: engraved pocket knives and multi tools. Brofessor: He's secretly and surprisingly smart. When he's not out with his buddies, he reads. When he gets drunk he philosophizes. Absinthe is his drink of choice and he uses his knowledge to get ladies. Every pick-up line begins something like this: "You know Nietzsche once said....." Groomsmen gifts for the brofessor: personalized pens or a document bag, also known as a murse. Popular Bromanteaus and Brospeak: From the Onion and the Urban Dictionary. Brogesteron: Energy drinks and beer. The fuel bros need to survive. Broweiser: A bro's favorite drink. Used in a sentence, "Broweiser anyone?" Or "Beer me with one of those broweisers, ,man." Bromance: As described by the Urban Dictionary: The complicated love and affection shared by two straight males. Brofessional: An old bro. He wears an earring and baseball hat to distract from his graying temples. He lectures younger bros but fails miserably with dated pick-up lines and stories from his glory days. Brodom: The things a bro will do for other bros. Like when he "gets your back" or "backs you up" in a fight. Brodom can also be used to describe the alpha bro's realm, similar to "kingdom." Bromosapien: A new breed of guys, taking over the world one awful reality show at a time. Brolific: Intellectually productive. Like when he realizes there's a new way to use bro in a word. Brohawk: A highlighted fauxhawk that barely measures an inch. Not to be confused with the mohawk, which trendsetters once considered cool. The brohawk is a bro's sad attempt to stand out from other bros. That's all bros! Shop for personalized gifts for groomsmen and all your bros at https://branddepot.com/collections/groomstand And finding bridesmaid gifts at WeddingStand.com is just as easy.

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Wedding Party Gifts for the Little Ones

There's going to be a ton of people busting their butt to make your wedding day a success. You know you've got to appreciate the hard work of your groomsman with awesome groomsmen gifts from GroomStand.com, but what about the little guy? That is just a metaphor, he doesn't have to be little or a guy for that matter. However, there will be children on your wedding day you'll need to remember. Here are some quick, easy and inexpensive gifts for the ringbearer and flower girl so you can recognize everyone (not just the groomsmen) at your wedding. Wedding Gifts for the Ring Bearer We can start with the real little guy of the wedding, the ring bearer. The job of the ring bearer is a little antiquated because traditionally you give the rings to the best man. The Wikipedia article on the ring bearer says that you should give him fake rings sewn onto a satin pillow, and I guess if you know what's good for you, it's not the best idea to give the kid a chance to lose the real rings. In any case, the ring bearer looks cute roaming down the isle. Set him up with a Rawlings Min Baseball Bat or a Personalized Steel Harmonica for adding the great Kodak moment to your big day. By the way, the harmonica adds an extra special treat for the ring bearer's parents on the car ride home. And it also makes a fun groomsmen gift! Wedding Gifts for The Flower Girl As for miss cutie-patootie flower girl, this wedding will go down as a big-time childhood memory. She might be too young to understand that when everyone's eyes seem to be on her, they are actually looking past the bow on her head to the beautiful bride. It's like going on stage right before the Beatles... but hey, someone's got to be the opening act. Make sure the little girl glows as she walks down the isle by giving her a Personalized Heart Necklace, or you can be her big hero by giving her the Personalized Crystal Petals Flower Girl Set. Wedding Tip: The best way to make your wedding a success is to make sure everyone involved feels like it's their special day too. Don't just thank your all-important groomsmen with groomsmen gifts - pamper your littlest party members with presents and don't forget a gift for the bride.

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Vegas And Matrimony

Marriage is an important event, but everyone has definitely heard of how Las Vegas runs things. Whims and lusts dominate the wedding scene down there what with 120,000 couples wedded each year, but that's not at all to say that a wedding with family and friends doesn't exist down there. In fact even if the wedding isn't in Vegas (due to whatever reasons, there's probably a lot) many people still have a casino theme to their day of vows. Lots of planning goes into creating an atmosphere though and it's important not to overlook a part of the wedding that is actually really easy to take care of. Your groomsmen gifts are sometimes hard to pick, but really all you need is a professional poker set for everyone. It's easy to distinguish your groomsmen too with personalization. If you're not sure that personalization is enough you can even get a classy leather poker set, though you can personalize that too. One thing you can be certain of though, whether it's casino themed or no, every guy likes to have their own poker set and where better to get it than as a wedding gift from the groom. Tags: groomsmen gifts, groomsmen, gifts, Vegas, poker,

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Transform those Groomsmen Gifts

If your groomsmen dig Tranformers, they'll love these groomsmen gifts: Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen - the Michael Bay action-packed sequel - opens in theaters nationwide today. If the summer blockbuster list is the last thing on your mind this wedding season, consider these ideas to transform those lackluster groomsmen gifts into something you know they'll cherish and use for years. Personalized Lock Back Knife Lock-Back Knives are just the handy pocket tool your friends have been looking for. Slim enough to keep by your side at all times, this lock-back knife is sturdy and so useful that he'll never want to part with this retractable piece of art. And not only is the Personalized Lock-Back Knife a gift he'll appreciate, at under 15 dollars, this piece of merchandise won't mean you'll break the bank on your summer wedding groomsmen gifts. Personalized 13-Function Army Knife The 13-Function Army Knife is the handyman life-saver. And since all us guys have a little handymen in us in spirit, this useful Army Knife will be warmly welcomed if you present it to your groomsmen as a groomsmen gift. Another transforming groomsmen gift that is sure to convert your friends into more productive mates. Now there's something you both can appreciate! Personalized Yukon Lock Back Knife The rich wood grain and elegant silver fittings allows this Yukon knife to satisfy both the outdoorsy groomsmen, and the classy elegant groomsman. If your friends dress for success on those more formal of occasions, but also don't mind getting their hands dirty on those weekend camping trips, this Personalized Yukon Lock-Back Knife is just the groomsmen gift you're looking for.

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Top Ten Worst Uses for a Flask

On a scale from one to awesome, the hip flask is pretty freakin cool. It's the ultimate gesture of dudeitude (in case you missed it, that's a mix of the words gratitude and dudeness). The only problem with these snazzy groomsmen gifts are that when you combine alcohol with a group of dudes, the sum of the outcome is never on the brilliant side. Here are a few helpful tips so your groomsmen can hold onto their flasks beyond the weekend. Top Ten Worst uses for a Flask Emergency athletic supporter - Find something else that's hard, curved and that can fit around your junk. Travel-sized shampoo carrier - Afterward, your whiskey will forever more have the slight hint of Pantene Pro-v. Mouthwash container in your car - The rumors will really fly when Jim in sales spies you taking a nip every time you leave the company parking lot. A hiking canteen - When you're out of breath and need a drink, scotch might not be the best thing to quench your thirst. An Urn - Although you'd love to honor dear old Uncle Mike for all the times he inappropriately pinched your fiance's ass. As a nametag - If people use your personalized flask to identify your passed out body... you might drink too much. As a ninja throwing star - Trust me, after a few swigs with your groomsmen it will sound like an awesome idea. As an ice pack for your kid's lunch - At least the school will know that probably won't be your last emergency parent/teacher conference. To hold feminine hygiene products - It's time for a dude intervention if your best man has to carry his girl's tampons in the cigar compartment of his Stainless Steel & Leather Flask with Cigar Holder. As a container for breast milk - Especially if you don't have a baby.

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The Mad Men Guide to Groomsmen Gifts

You may not work in a glossy Madison Avenue ad agency, but other than that you and your buddies are pretty much identical to the guys on Mad Men. You drink. You make risque jokes. You're totally brilliant yet critically under-appreciated. If you are at a loss for what to get your guys as groomsmen gifts, take a cue from AMC's surprise hit show Mad Men. Not only can you get great gift inspiration, you can bill your hours spent in front of the tube as "groomsmen gifts' research." Roger Sterling would be proud. Speaking of which, let's read on..... Groomsmen Gifts for the Roger Sterling of the Group Every groomsmen posse includes a wizened elderly mentor who regales his younger cronies with war stories of fast times, beautiful women and daring brushes with danger. The groomsmen look up to him. The bride has her doubts about the so-called "wisdom" but can never help but squelch a smile over the old guy's charm. For the Roger Sterling in the group, it's all about iconic groomsmen gifts that pay homage to his classic bachelor status. (On a marital note: did you know the actress Talia Balsam that plays Roger's wife Mona on Mad Men is his wife in real life too!? Awww...) For Roger, only these elegant monogrammed drinking tumblers will do! Add elegance to your buddy's liquid lunches (is there any other kind?) with these refined personalized groomsmen gifts. Groomsmen Gifts for the Ken Cosgrove in Your Group Next up, what else to get for the golden boy but a gold-plated golf club? Ken Cosgrove ("I'm Ken!") is arguably the most All-American of the Mad Men bunch. Cosgrove is the smooth-talking account manager with all the swagger that natural athletic ability provides-although his writing success does suggest hidden depths. For the all-around "good guy" in your group, you can't lose with sports groomsmen gifts to remind him of his favorite pastimes. Unless you're Salvatore, in which case you'll probably want to get him this pen to remind him of his more...."literary" side. Groomsmen Gifts for the Don Draper in the Group From the golden boy to the dark horse! There is only one brand of groomsmen gifts that work for the enigma that is Don Draper. They have to be classic, dapper, and not-to-personal. When it comes to groomsmen gifts for the man in the gray flannel suit, there is only one choice. We speak of course, of the ever classy, ever ubiquitous personalized Zippo lighter. From the second Don lights up in the Mad Men pilot "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes" it's hard to tell through the smokescreen what drives this mysterious, occasionally compassionate character. The lighter is the perfect present for such a smoldering guy, and the personalization will be a helpful hint when he's stealing identities. If you've got a man with a past in your groomsmen party, a guy a little more strong and silent than the rest, classic smoking groomsmen gifts are a good non-invasive choice. Groomsmen Gifts for the Salvatore in the Group For the man who watches Jackie Kennedy's fashion with anything but abject boredom, only personalized grooming accessories will do. Salvatore may be suffering the repression of the not-yet-swinging sixties, but that doesn't mean he can't appreciate beauty and pampering in his own home. For your buddy who's cool with "manscaping" and who doesn't mind a little good-natured ribbing about his Planet Beach membership, grooming groomsmen gifts are the way to go! Follow these instructions, and your groomsmen gifts can also be a surprise hit! Shop Groomstand for personalized groomsmen gifts for the whole cast.

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The Groomsmen Shot Glass Collection

When you see your groomsmen's shot glass collections, do you ever wonder why you have an automatic reaction to it? Perhaps it's euphoric. Remember that wonderful Halloween party where you dressed up as a really hot woman, and for some weird reason every hot chick there was trying to hit on you. With your personalized shot glass, you've never had so much play before or since. Or perhaps your reaction is to cringe a bit. The shot glass collection reminds you of a poor ass game of quarters and, let's just say it was a long night and the groomsmen gifts are sort of a bribe so your buddies won't talk about it. The great thing about looking at shot glass collections is that they always make you think or feel of something, be it good or bad. Keep the great memories alive with a Personalized Shot Glasses for giving as groomsmen gifts. Every time you see the elegant etching, you'll be reminded of that one last crazy weekend in Honolulu sometime back. Hmmm, where was I? Ah well, I'll save that story for another time. Sigh...good times, man...good times.

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The Groomsmen Cometh

Coming soon to a theatre near you: The Groomsmen. No, I'm not kidding. Screening July 6 at the Learning Annex in NYC, and opening nationwide July 14. The motto? "There's a difference between getting older and growing up". Here's a snippet of the story line: "In one week's time Paulie (Ed Burns) will be married to his beautiful fiance, Sue (Brittany Murphy). She's about to have a baby. But with his four groomsmen getting together for one last week of extended adolescence before the big day, it's Paulie that is going to have to grow up, something that guys find hard to do." Groomsmen gifts for growing up? We're not sure about this one, but you can see a preview and other goodies at thegroomsmen.com. Technorati Tags: movies

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The Germ Free Groomsmen Gifts Flask

Yes, that's right this Personalized Black Leather top of the line flask is completely germ free (Not FDA approved). That means that your groomsmen can take this handsome and VERY upscale flask and share it with their friends and have virtually no risk of exchanging cooties of any kind (Note: there is no scientific proof for or against this claim). We would even go so far as to say that you could fill this baby with your favorite gut rot bourbon and share it with the local homeless man hanging outside the liquor store in a tent and even after passing it back and forth several times exchanging swigs you'll not catch that enormous cold sore that he's got growing out of the side of his mouth (Good god, please don't try this at home!). All right, perhaps we're pushing it a bit by suggesting that giving gifts of this lovely personalized flask will suddenly turn you into a super hero and leave you impervious to all viruses and bacterial infections, but we think it's pretty cool and we're certain your favorite groomsmen, best man and everyone in your wedding party will feel the same way. Technorati Tags: flasks, groomsmen gifts, gifts for men

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The Best Groomsmen Gifts? Bridesmaids, Amigo

Of all the weddings taking place there is one thing that can be related to each, the lack of attention placed on groomsmen. In most weddings people simply observe how lovely the bride and bridesmaids look, while they chit-chat about how cute the flower girls and ring bearers are when they walk in the wrong direction a few times, oh so cute. So of course the tots and ladies are going to be noticed, that's just how it is. And this works for most guys just fine, being the center of attention isn't what they want. They're there to support you on your big day. They're there for you. Give them your respect and admiration. Time and money have come out of their schedules and checkbooks and you owe it to them to get groomsmen gifts that will capture you're gratitude for that. There are plenty of options, it's just a matter of choosing something that your groomsmen will appreciate. It might be a nice personalized shaving set, or a stylish flask, or maybe just a classy money clip and knife combo, each thank-worthy in its own right. On the other hand your groomsmen may just want the attention, which means you get to play quick matchmaker at the reception for them, hello bridesmaids!

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Stylish Groomsmen Gifts for Metro Men

Move over sports-watching, tee-shirt-clad alpha groomsmen. There's a new guy coming to a city near you. He owns more Dolce sunglasses than your fiancee. He won't leave the house without his murse (man purse). When it comes to accessories, he has the metro-fecta: messenger bag, scarf, and fedora. Groomsmen gifts like barware and steak brands won't do for the cultured, museum-hopping debonair. Metro men prefer fashionable groomsmen gifts that keep pace with the pulsing city lifestyle. Here are a few suggestions from the groomsmen gifts expert. Fashionable Leather Groomsmen Gifts If your buddy has a shoe surplus as most metro men do, give him this personalized leather shoeshine kit. When he steps into a room, everyone will notice. This handsome groomsmen gift keeps him stylish from tip to toe. Bonus beta-male points if he checks out his reflection in his shoes! In general, cultured sophisticates like travel. A soft leather travel wallet makes a fashionable accessory for inside his equally fashionable and plush man bag. He can carry this artisan crafted wallet on his annual trip to the Louvre. It organizes airline tickets and credit cards but maintains that sleek look he loves. Plus, no bulky wallet bulge. You'll never see a metro man with a hair out of place. This personalized shave kit makes his hour-long grooming process a joy. With a brown distressed leather exterior, it's cosmopolitan coupled with the rugged style of the Old West. Wine Accessories You'll notice metro men at art openings, always with a wine glass in hand. If your guys turn their noses up at Merlot, give them a few wine accessories as groomsmen gifts. With this personalized metro wine stopper he can give that unsightly bottle plug a rest and add posh sophistication to his favorite pinot. Also consider giving a personalized wine glass set to each gentleman as groomsmen gifts. Wine glasses grace urban lofts of metro men everywhere. A wine glass set is the go-to gift for today's metro male. Still not sure what to get the stylish urban male? Shop groomsmen gifts for the debonair. GroomStand offers groomsmen gifts for every guy!

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Ring in the New Year: Groomsmen Gifts for a Night to Remember

...Or Try To Where will you be when the glittery ball drops? New Year's Eve: a night to get tanked with your buddies or pop popcorn, watch Dick Clark and cuddle with your betrothed. The latter might not seem the most exciting, but you'll score...major points. Whatever your New Year's style, stay safe. If you and your buddies plan to paint the town drunk you'll need a few noisemakers (like your buddies aren't noisy enough), confetti, and groomsmen gifts full of your favorite libation. Just don't forget the designated driver - please! Best New Year's Movie for New Year's Couch Cuddling: When Harry Met Sally Best New Year's Movie to get Ready for a Wild New Year's: 200 Cigarettes Engraved Glassware and Barware for a Swanky Soiree Don't schedule your bachelor party for New Year's Eve. It's seriously tempting to celebrate your last night as a single man on the biggest party night of the year - but don't. You'll miss the New Year's Eve kiss and your fiance will bring it up on New Year's 2010.. 2011... 2012... Twenty years from now, you'll regret it. New Year's Coed bachelor/bachelorette parties - fantastic idea. Except she might end up kissing a barrel-chested male stripper when the clock strikes midnight. Not so awesome. Do have a kick-butt New Year's Eve bash and save the bachelor party for later. Don't let the bright lights, pounding music, and the promise of a balloon drop draw you in to a night club on New Year's. Been there - done that. Night club balloon drops have a hefty price tag (usually about $100 a head) and the ride home with a slurring friend - terrifying. Gather your band of brothers for a bash at your place. Check out our selection of engraved glassware and barware. And you can't have a proper New Year's Eve bash without shot glasses. Drinking straight out of the bottle is so frat boy. And no, New Year's Eve does not excuse any unseemly behavior. If you're throwing the party, keep in mind that you're the shot slinger. Be prepared: print out our previous GroomStand blog on shot recipes and shooters. It has all the shot recipes you need to pull off the perfect party. As the old song goes: Should old acquaintances be forgotten and never brought to mind? Never! Get those old acquaintances personalized groomsmen gifts from GroomStand.com.

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