Dazzling Groomsmen Gifts: Spotlight on Engraved Barware and Glassware

These Stylish Barware Options Make Dazzling Groomsmen Gifts for Drinkers Is your wedding day approaching and you still don't have a clue what you're going to give as groomsmen gifts? Not to worry, because these stylish and customizable glassware pieces are sure to please heavy drinkers. 20 oz. Grand Pilsner Glass Do your groomsmen enjoy those lighter suds? If they do, then this Grand Pilsner Glass is the ideal groomsmen gift. Whether they're aspiring to have the ultimate home bar set or if they just enjoy a good pilsner style lager every now and then, this Grand Pilsner Glass makes perfect groomsmen gifts. Personalized MLB Beer Stein Baseball season is in full swing. That's why if the guys attending your wedding appreciate a nice frosty beer when they watch their favorite team compete, consider gifting this elegant Personalized Major League Baseball Beer Stein. You can have each stein customized with your groomsmen's favorite team. You can't go wrong with these groomsmen gifts, assuming you customize with the right team! Personalized Sports Mug What if baseball and pilsners aren't your groomsman's idea of a good time? Not to worry, because we've got just the alternative. This Personalized Sports Mug will be a thankful gift for those groomsmen who don't care for light beers or baseball. This Sports Mug's classy style, and large 25 ounce holding size, will satisfy both the chic executive groomsman and the younger drinking groomsman. Whoever you're gifting for, this Personalized Sports Mug is sure to be a homerun as groomsmen gifts. Looking for more glassware gift options? Look no further by checking out our large selection of engraved glassware and barware. We're sure to have something that will fit your groomsmen just right. If your boys aren't drinkers, check out our other groomsmen gifts at GroomStand.com.

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Cool Groomsmen Gifts for Guy Getaways

Sometimes guys need to take a trip with their buddies, without the bride to be. Guys-only trips have been done since hunters went out in groups to search for food. Whether your band of buddies is like the Rough Riders or Miles and Jack in Sideways, planning your last hurrah doesn't have to be a hassle. Bring along some cool groomsmen gifts to make your "mancation" truly memorable. Groomsmen Gifts for Wine Tasting TripsWine tasting might seem like a snooze, but biking through Napa Valley or Santa Ynez might be ideal for your guy getaway. With all the debauchery in Vegas, your fiance will be happy to know you'll be strolling through vineyards instead of down the strip. But wine tasting can be wild. Drink Merlot to your heart's content, followed by an afternoon of golfing, and end the night with some premium stogies. Surprise your wannabe sommeliers with these glasses and this wine presentation case as groomsmen gifts. Groomsmen Gifts for Mountain Mancations Did you grow a beard to purposely look more like Chuck Norris? Do you and your buddies have weekly gatherings to watch Man vs. Wild? If so, it might be time to take on the outdoors. A wild guy getaway starts in the wild. Hunting, fishing, four-wheeling, it's all good. But definitely bring provisions like these pocket knives as groomsmen gifts. Missing the wedding because you were lost in the Yukon is not cool. Batter Up BoysThere is no better time for a guy getaway then baseball season. Pick a stadium you haven't seen before and take your bachelor party on the road. To celebrate your team's victory (and your upcoming nuptials) head out on the town. Find the nearest neighborhood sports bar and rile up the fans. Just in case your guy get-together turns too rowdy, bring a baseball bat for protection. Joking aside, engraved baseball bats and this personalized baseball make great groomsmen gifts for your sports-obsessed friends. Whether you're going to catch waves in Cabo or a game at Fenway Park, a guy getaway is a rite of passage. Before you embark on your next adventure shop for some cool groomsmen gifts at GroomStand.

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Consider a Unique Groomsmen Gift for your Fall Wedding

Tired of the usual? Check out these unusual groomsmen gift ideas You've browsed the personalized pocket knives. You've perused the fancy fountain tip pens. But each time you look for those perfect groomsmen gifts your desire to avoid the usual lands you right back where you started. Sound familiar? Here at https://branddepot.com/collections/groomstand, we know how tough it can be shopping for just the right groomsmen gifts. If you're planning an Autumn wedding this year, the last thing you want to bestow to your groomsmen is one giant cliche of a present. That's why we've compiled a collection of great gifts for groomsmen that defy the norm. Present these unique pieces to your groomsmen at your upcoming wedding, and cherish the surprise on your friends' faces when they open these unexpected gifts: Grill kits Let's say he already owns a suite of grill accessories. Honestly, it makes no difference. True barbecue aficionados can always make due with a backup set. And what guy isn't a barbecue aficionado or at least thinks he is? Plus, with all the new stylings, (they have BBQ travel kits if your groomsmen like to "put another shrimp on the barby" when they're abroad) these grill kits will be appreciated by any guy they're bestowed upon. Gym bags If you know his duffle bag is desperately in need of replacement, consider gifting this handsome gym bag. This will be a nicer, newer substitute from the rotting bag he lugs around from high school. And it won't stink of b.o. like the one he currently owns. Seasonal Gifts Seasonal gifts add to the theme of your wedding - whatever time of year you decide to have your special day. If your upcoming wedding happens to fall on the drama and excitement of late September baseball, consider gifting a baseball accessory or bat. He'll love it, and it will tie in nicely with your autumn wedding theme. Cigar Humidors Your groomsmen may not smoke. It doesn't matter. A handsome looking humidor like the one pictured above adds a classy touch to any guy's living room. This gift makes a unique groomsmen gifting substitute if all you could think of gifting was another flask. Don't add to his dusty collection of flasks. Instead try the added interior decor of an attractive cigar humidor. The one resounding tip from https://branddepot.com/collections/groomstand when shopping for groomsmen gifts this summer? More personalized = More better In fact, the more personalized you get, the more your gifts seem like they come from a friend and less like they're coming from that employee whose name you can't remember. That's a good thing, so stick with it when shopping for your groomsmen gifts this fall.

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Classy Groomsmen Gifts for Summer Wedding Themes

Keep your Groomsmen Gifts In-Line with your Wedding Theme The wedding season has officially commenced! If you and your soon-to-be spouse are scheduling a wedding date for this spring or summer, it means you - the bridegroom - have been given one primary responsibility: choosing the groomsmen gifts. Gifts for your groomsmen are an important piece to your wedding. Presenting a gift that adequately embodies your friends' tastes can mean the difference between excited groomsmen or disinterested guys, busy checking fantasy baseball scores on their iPhones and Blackberries. When shopping, make sure you discuss the theme of your wedding with your partner. The last thing you want to do is gift cufflinks if you're planning an informal ceremony and celebration. Finding a good balance between your friends' personalities and the theme of your wedding isn't the simplest undertaking. That's why we're offering up some great groomsmen gift ideas to match their personalities without forcing you to veer too far from the central tone of the wedding itself. Groomsmen Gifts for Globe Trotters If the groomsmen at your wedding will be coming from all corners of the world, our Personalized Men's Micro Fiber Toiletry Bag is the perfect complement to their long journey. Made of high quality micro fiber, these bags can be personalized with the initials of each of your groomsmen for a classy touch. These travel bags are also excellent groomsmen gifts if your ceremony takes place at a far-off location. Either way, this elegant toiletry bag will be a welcome treat as a groomsmen gift for your male attendees. Groomsmen Gifts for Your Swanky Soiree Does your girlfriend have her heart set on a formal wedding ceremony and celebration? If she does, and the groomsmen attending your wedding haven't seen a razor since the turn of the millennium, ensure they primp adequately for the occasion by bestowing the Eleven Piece Leather Manicure Set. This set can also serve as a great traveling accessory for your globe-trotting groomsmen. Attendant Gifts Get Sentimental Is your wedding going to be a trip down memory lane? If you intend on showering your wedding attendants with pictures and personal memorabilia, consider this attractive Personalized Cherry Keepsake Box as gifts for your groomsmen. Not only will your groomsmen find these attractive keepsake containers immediately appealing, the boxes will allow you to gift all those pictures and sentimental tidbits in one tidy and tasteful presentation. Still searching for perfect groomsmen gifts for the men you're inviting to your spring wedding? Check out other gifts for groomsmen available at GroomStand.com.

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Classy Groomsmen Gifts

One might wonder why there are so many different shaving utensils, razors, creams, oils and five hundred other options that accompany the tools that remove our stubble on a daily basis. It reminds me of the "one must be civilized" deodorant commercials that Charles Barkley, the Round Mound of Rebound used to star in. Well shaving is a big thing in a man's life. We dream of the day that we can begin doing it when we're about thirteen years-old, and then spend the rest of our lives wishing we never had to do it again. Well, indeed, it can be a bit of a pain in the neck (or face if you shave whilst drunk), but it's necessary so we can appear, well, civilized. That said, we ask you to look at the Silver Plated Shaving Set complete with Mach3 Razor that is a true throwback to the good old days when men shaved with style and pizzaz. We're here to help you bring those days back and help you celebrate with your groomsmen by offering them groomsmen gifts of something that will make both their faces and their bathrooms look fresh and appealing.Technorati Tags: groomsmen gifts, shaving sets, gifts for guys

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Beer A Groomsman's Best Friend

Men have a tough road. First, we're expected to lug around heavy baby diaper bags filled with stuff, and carry the kid in the Baby Bjorn and while doing all of this we're still expected to carry around our own beer! Well, thankfully the fine folks here at Groomstand gave birth to the Personalized Travel Cooler. Now here is a groomsmen gift that has a clear cut purpose. Not only can you stealthily carry up to a dozen of your favorite beers around, but it's waterproof so your suds will stay nice and frosty. This awesome cooler is also customizable, so none of the groomsmen's buddies will get any funny ideas about trying to claim it as their own. Unless they personalize it with something catchy like, "I Love My Beer" which will pretty much sum up seventy five percent of the male population. We've seen nifty beer coolers in the past, but none with quite the poshness of this one. Throw it over your shoulder and you'd swear there might be some binders and a computer in there. Make your groomsmen's day and bestow upon them a true gift of versatility and good use. Technorati Tags: groomsmen gifts, guy gifts, personalized coolers

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9 to 5 Groomsmen Gifts for Busy Groomsmen

Your quest among the groomsman gift choices is sure to take you many places, through blogs and web-stores and cozy little downtown boutiques, but why should it be that long of a process? You just need to find something about your groomsmen that involves day to day use. This is made especially easy when they happen to be a businessman or you know that they spend time at a desk. Desk gifts encompass a wide array of items, picture frames, desk caddies, maybe a nice keepsake box. You can even expand your options off the desk and give a little more tech savvy personalized gift or just something fun that any guy, groomsmen or no, would want to have handy in his office. Your options are many, but don't fret over it, all of your groomsmen gifts are just a click away with personalization just another after you've found that perfect gift.

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5 Tips for Perfect Groomsmen Gifts

Groomsmen gifts don't have to be throwaways. Follow these 5 tips and your groomsmen may say 'thanks!' without the 'uuuuuh' in front. Consider the travelers. Don't buy gifts that weight 10 pounds each if you know that most of your groomsmen are coming from afar. They don't want a hernia to remember the occasion. Personalize tastefully. A nice, small engraving on the back of that wallet? Great. 30 point type reading "We got hitched!" on the front? Not so great. Think about the guys. What are their interests? If they're all basketball nuts, buy them gifts themed for basketball. It sounds obvious, but I've received enough engraved paperweights to know it bears repeating. When in doubt, be practical. If you're not sure what to get, buy something you think they'll really want. A new wallet might make sense, or a shaving kit. Don't blow the budget. No matter what you get, chances are these gifts aren't the reason your groomsmen are coming to your wedding. Be reasonable, and save some money for the honeymoon.

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5 Groomsmen Gifts that Keep Your Guys In Order

These Gifts for Groomsmen Ensure Your Wedding Day Goes According to Plan I'm sure you've seen the Taco Bell commercial where all the Groomsmen show up on their good friend's wedding day with beet-red faces. It's every bride-to-be's nightmare that the guys attending her wedding will somehow ruin her big day. We know, it has made for great comedies and commercials of late. But just because popular culture capitalized on unprepared groomsmen doesn't mean you won't be in the doghouse on your honeymoon if your friends show up in lackluster form on the day of your wedding. To keep your Groomsmen in good order, peruse these vital groomsmen gifts. These gifts will tidy up the grimiest groomsman, and organize your most disorganized friends. Personalized Two Tone Cuff Links It's no joke guys. Women love men in uniform. That's why for your wedding day, deck your groomsmen out in matching cufflinks. These cufflinks can be customized with your guys' names, so they'll serve double duty as excellent groomsmen gifts your friends will enjoy on other formal occasions. Personalized Sports Watch with Compass Are your friends notorious for being tardy? If they are, equip them with this elegant Sports Watch and Compass. Your financee won't mind when they're fiddling with these fine hand watches, and it will ensure your friends won't be late (or get lost) for any of the fun-filled festivities your bride has planned for your wedding. Stayclip Stay Organized: For the untidy groomsmen, these Cupronickel StayClip Stay Organized Collar Stays will keep those feisty tuxedo collars on the straight and narrow. The collar of a tuxedo can be a difficult - yet vital - aspect of the wedding attire. Your bride-to-be won't be able to find anything wrong with your friends' tuxedos if you get these Stayclip Collar Organizer as groomsmen gifts. iPod holster with Belt Loop Do your friends go nuts for the newest and coolest gadgets? Then it's probably no surprise that your fiancee complains about how often your friends check those brand new blackberries and iPhones for the latest baseball scores and sports highlights. Make sure that your groomsmen keep all those gadgets tucked away in style with this iPod Holster and belt. It may not solve the blackberry issue, but at least it will ensure all those iPods are left inside your friends' pockets when you're exchanging vows. Personalized Grillmaster Apron: Is the grill the central plane of existence for your male wedding attendees? If it is, then they're probably not the cleanest guys. Don't let your friends show up on your wedding day with clothing covered in steak and grease stains by gifting this handy grillmaster apron set beforehand. With generous pocket sizes to hold all those sloppy sauce covered utensils, the Grillmaster Plus apron is the perfect gift to keep your them stain-free on your Big Day. If your wedding day is fast approaching, look no further than Groomstand's assortment of groomsmen gifts. We've got the items guys look for. And don't forget to check out all our great on-sale groomsmen gifts if you're planning your wedding on a budget this spring or summer.

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4 FoolProof Tips for Buying Groomsmen Gifts in a Dismal Economy

Yes, the Dow is deflating, but your spirits don't have to. If you are a groom who has yet to purchase groomsmen gifts,here are a few groomsmen gift-buying tips to help your new marriage from going the way of the Lehman Brothers. Groomsmen Gifts Buying Tip #1: Buy in bulk. This practice works for saving money on bananas at the grocery store, and it can work for buying groomsmen gifts as well! Find a site that offers quantity discounts, and feel confident that you are getting as good a deal as possible on your groomsmen gifts. This tip is especially helpful for grooms with big families or friendship circles. Some groomsmen gifts retailers do consider a minimum order to qualify for quantity discounts, but if you've got the whole frat house in your wedding, this groomsmen gifts strategy is perfect for you. Groomsmen Gifts Buying Tip #2: Look for Freebies While it's unlikely you can find actual free groomsmen gifts, many retailers will throw in free extras to make your gifts seem extra special. Remember, retailers need to stay in business during a rough economy, so don't be afraid to negotiate for free perks or bonuses. For example, several groomsmen gifts' retailers offer free personalization on their groomsmen gifts. This free perk is especially beneficial because customization gives the illusion of very expensive, hand-coutured groomsmen gifts...all at nada extra cost to you! Clever! Groomsmen Gifts Buying Tip #3: Sign up for the Newsletter Men are usually less likely than women to sign up for the newsletter when shopping for groomsmen gifts. Most likely they fear getting bombarded with glossies promoting "man-icures" and "wed-iquette." But the truth is, these newsletters are often hidden troves of discounts, rebates, and offers available only to subscribers. A little wediquette is a small price to pay when you realize you can get great groomsmen gifts at a sweet discount. Groomsmen Gifts Buying Tip #4: Never settle for less than free shipping. In this day and age, paying for shipping is as anachronistic as paying for CD's. Free shipping is practically a given, and certainly plentiful enough that you should be able to find groomsmen gifts that include this offer. After all, online retailers want you to choose them over bricks-and-mortar stores, and they know alleviating shipping costs is a key way to do that. Choosing a groomsmen gifts retailer that offers free shipping means a better deal for you, and also gets you out of hours of excruciating in-store shopping with your otherwise-lovely bride. Score.

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100 Worst Groomsmen Gift Ideas

Ever receive a bad gift? Maybe it was that hand-knitted bird sweater from your Grandma that led to a swift beat-down on the playground. Maybe it was that re-gifted pot holder that says "Sarah" on the gift tag (your name is Jim). Bad gift givers like to say something is better than nothing. We disagree. We polled groomsmen from all walks of life to find the 100 worst groomsmen gifts. 100 Worst Groomsmen Gifts Male thongs A wheel of cheese That 20 bucks he already owes you A-B-C gum A reed diffuser (What, you're telling me my house smells?) A bandanna with a banana pattern on it An old bicycle with one pedal The phone number of a romance novel author A dancing sunflower alarm clock A bikini wax job (um...) A "man"icure (There's nothing manly about it) Neon pink tank top with the word "groomsman" on it in rhinestones. A Maltese named Princess that you'll be forced to parade around with for the next 15 years A man purse (a.k.a. murse) Leather chaps A case of tangerine wine coolers. A self-help book that tells you how to lose weight A dusty VHS player Gift Certificate to McDonalds for a free ice-cream cone and Mc Nuggets. (Mc "No Thank You"). Tickets to see the Nut Cracker. (The words "Nuts" and "Cracker," don't belong together. And it's only the scariest. ballet. ever) A Celine Dion album Chia Pets Garden gnomes A Jane Fonda workout video Pocket protectors Wine glasses (What happened to beer?) A "Pretty Woman" DVD (The uncut version) Donation made in your name to the local transgender society, complete with your phone number and address on the mailing list. (The future solicitations will never stop and you'll never date again) Dollar Store grab bag (Price tag attached) Ash trays that the groom made at the local pottery painting place. And you don't smoke. But he painted your name on real nice... 6 pack of Bic lighters and a cigar from the irregular bin Beaded bracelet that the bride made in her beginning jewelry class at the community college The extra favor boxes leftover at the end of the reception Sunglasses circa 1993. Neon is not back in and it's not old enough to be retro. Anything that looks like it came from Goodwill. The stench will give it away Stack of Archie and Jughead comics from the line at the grocery store. ('Cause you like to read and all) Pack of Virginia Slims Happy Meal toys. (Even if it is GI Joe, this groomsman gift sucks) Dollar-store-bin undies with his name sewn into them A feral cat Belly button lint A handful of couch Cheetos Arena Football tickets Year supply of car washes (You take the bus) License plate covers that read "Groovy Groomsman Aboard" Sod A soiled wig A monkey paw from that creepy store that sells Voodoo stuff Fortune cookies... sans fortune A restraining order A brochure from Alcoholics Anonymous An army of porcelain dolls so they can stare at you with murderous intent A Christmas ornament. (You're Jewish) Pumpkin-pie-scented lotion A fraying LA Gear Jean jacket, sweat stains and all A mail-order bride to nag you so you're just as miserable as the groom Tickets to a "Tijuana show" along with cash for the surgery you'll need after you gouge your eyes out Scratch off lotto tickets and a case of Bud Light The thigh master (It's just going to spring back and accidentally hit you in the chin. You might as well punch yourself in the face) A XXL tee-shirt, plastered with the groom's wedding pictures. (You're a medium. And you wouldn't walk around wearing a sandwich board of the bride and groom. So don't wear their "we're in love," tee shirt) Cheap cologne that makes you stink like you just took a dip in the Amazon River Carnival goldfish (Am I supposed to feed these things?) Anything Hello Kitty (A great groomsmen gift, if only I was a 12-year-old girl) A possessed Teddy Ruxbin A cassette tape player and old tape of Motley Crew A moose clock that bellows every hour on the hour Sea-monkeys A gift certificate to a tattoo parlor with the hope that the whole wedding party gets matching tattoos. (You're not in the boy band 98 Degrees. Yes, Nick LaShay we remember) A poem or painting the groom created himself. (Sorry buddy, your creative endeavors don't count as groomsmen gifts) Magazine subscriptions (magazines are dead) Remaindered paperback books A used clown lamp with light up eyes (shudder) Bootleg copies of Elvis movies (ones that feature beefy, older Elvis) An airport vomit bag ...filled (No, this isn't a nice keepsake of the Vegas bachelor party) Toe socks Beano Adult diapers. (Unless you know someone who is going on a very long trip. Only then are diapers thoughtful groomsmen gifts) Personalized toilet paper with the bride's face on it (Actually if you hate the bride this makes a great groomsmen gift) Personalized toilet paper with the groom's face on it (Like you really want that ugly mug staring up at you) The What's Your Poo Telling You? book A one-way ticket to Siberia A one-way ticket to Kansas Pink speedos A paperweight shaped like a dumbbell (How clever) A toilet seat with your picture on it Tickets to see "Cats" A ceramic angel A ceramic anything A re-gifted George Foreman grill (Just scrape off the grease) A Jesus nightlight A hand-crafted coupon book with lame coupons for things like a night out with the guys A house plant (It will surely die, leaving you to clean up its remains) A coupon for 15% off your dry cleaning (You wear jeans and tee-shirts) An engraved flask personalized with your uber humiliating childhood nickname (Now everyone knows you were once nicknamed Georgy Porgy) A headstone Man jewelry of any sort (With the exception of cufflinks and gold chains) His old head gear Jumper cables (What are you, my dad?) A car air-freshener that smells like an old fart Nothing

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10 Groomsmen Gifts You Should Never, Ever Buy

Groomsmen gifts are often the lowest priority, and that's OK. Your groomsmen appreciate the thought, and probably won't keep the gifts for very long. Just avoid buying gifts that will sear themselves into the memory of every groomsman as the Worst Gift They Ever Got. Read this list for the 10 worst the author's ever seen. 10 Worst Groomsmen Gifts: In the interest of saving you snide remarks during the wedding toast, the stink eye from your groomsmen's wives/girlfriends/significant others and at least 20 years' jokes at reunions, here's my list of the worst. I've spent 10 years helping wedding-related sites sell groomsmen gifts. I've seen some serious doozies. Whatever you do, do not give these items as groomsmen gifts: 10. Anything pink or pastel. I shouldn't have to explain, but apparently I do. There are websites out there pushing pink stuff as groomsmen gifts. I saw at least one keychain groomsmen gift that might have LOOKED white in the picture, but was an undeniable shade of pink. Hopefully you know better, but just in case, DON'T BUY PINK STUFF. 9. Soap. Groomsmen don't want soap. I don't want soap. Soap is something I buy at the grocery store. 8. Candles. Wow. Candles? Seriously? I'd rather get soap. 7. Money. A friend told me about a wedding where the groom handed out $20 bills. That's kinda neat, but it makes everyone uncomfortable. We're not going to your wedding to get paid. 6. Pictures. I'm torn on this one. A picture of the happy couple could be a nice gift. But somehow, it feels a little like going to England and being handed a picture of the Queen when you step off the plane: Crass. I'll pay my respects. 5. Stamps. I. Have. No. Idea. But someone really did give out collectors' stamps at their wedding. It you're a philatelist you may know the value of your gift. Your groomsmen will probably use their gifts to mail a check to their electric company. 4. Anything that melts. Nuff said. 3. Anything political. Yes, you really, really believe the Spotted Owl deserves saving. And cute fuzzy little owl chicks thank you, even if the lumberjacks don't. But making a donation in someone else's name to a highly political organization makes for crappy groomsmen gifts. 2. Gift cards. If cash is bad, gift cards are worse. Nothing says "Damn, I forgot about you guys until 2 hours before the wedding!" like a gift card. 1. Porn, or anything that might pass for it. Our winner! No matter how funny it seems at the time, a video of bachelor party hijinx between some guy named Biff Tiggler and 10 overly-endowed strippers who are inexplicably drawn to our hero is the worst groomsmen gift possible. It pisses off the girlfriend/wife, embarrasses most guys, and generally taints the entire memory of your wedding with an air of Texas whorehouse. Avoid this kind of gift-giving humiliation: - Order IN ADVANCE. Don't procrastinate. Buying groomsmen gift is easy - there are lots of good online stores that'll let you order all manner of tchotchke, often with engraving. - Learn to read. "3-4 days shipping" doesn't mean you'll have the gift in 3-4 days. It means you'll have it 3-4 days AFTER the gift is engraved/packed etc.. Most sites make this crystal clear, if you're not totally wasted and/or uncaring to take a look. - Get a second opinion. If you want to surprise your groomsmen, that's fine. Show the gift to your wife-to-be, or your groomsmen's significant others. If they wrinkle their noses and look at you like you're a turd in the middle of the sidewalk, move along and try something else. What if you buy groomsmen gifts that looked OK online are horrifying in person? A few suggestions: - Have a backup plan. If you're ordering the groomsmen gifts online, have some ideas for what you'll do if they're awful (or if they don't arrive). Even with the best vendor, things happen. - Contact the site from which you purchased the gifts. Ask them if the cigar humidor is really supposed to smell like a rat crawled in and died in it. Chances are, they'll work with you to fix the problem. - Beg forgiveness. If all else fails, it's the night before the wedding and there's just no way to fix the problem, give your groomsmen a gifts IOU. Remember: A week after your wedding, your groomsmen will probably take the gifts you carefully select and chuck 'em to the bottom of the underwear drawer. That's just the way it is. Groomsmen gifts aren't about long-lasting keepsakes that folks put on their mantle (assuming they HAVE a mantle). You're trying to create a memory of your wedding day for everyone involved, especially the people who are in your wedding party. The gifts you buy them can be a huge part of it. Or, they can hover over your wedding like a particularly nasty, toxic fart. The choice is yours. So do yourself a favor: Print this list. When you're drunk, sitting in front of the computer 2 weeks before the wedding shopping for groomsmen gifts online, look at this list. Remember it. You can thank me later. Ian Lurie is a writer and internet marketer who's helped https://branddepot.com/collections/groomstand sell groomsmen gifts since 2002. When not ranting and raving, he prowls the internet looking for silly wedding stories. Don't fall into his clutches, whatever you do.

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