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A wedding is a blessed and happy occasion, but it can also be a very stressful time in a couple’s life. Being up to speed on wedding etiquette is necessary to avoid committing social faux pas that can cause anxiety, frustration, and even hurt feelings among your friends and family.
Among the newest wedding traditions is giving out thank-you gifts to the wedding party. If you are not sure how to go about giving gifts to your groomsmen, here is a handy-dandy guide for you:
Why Do I Need To Give Gifts?
You want to make sure that the people you choose to surround yourself with know how special their presence is in making your big day possible. Bridesmaids and groomsmen have unique roles that involve a lot of little details behind the scenes. You will want to thank your groomsmen with gifts that make them feel valued.
Whether you’ve only became recent friends or you’ve known them since kindergarten, your groomsmen are bros that hold a special place in your life. A great gesture to show how much they mean to you is to give them a gift for agreeing to stand with you on the altar. Here’s a concise yet helpful guide that will aid you on your quest in choosing gifts for your groomsmen.
How much should it cost?
You can put some careful thought into the gifts that you choose for your groomsmen, but make sure that those gifts stay within your budget. You don’t need to add to pre-wedding stress by going over budget on items that can actually be taken care of quite simply.
Look online for clever and sentimental gift giving ideas that won’t break the bank. The average cost of groomsmen gifts nowadays ranges from $30 to $40 per groomsman. This can either be lower or higher depending on where you’re at in life.
If you’re fresh out of college and just landed an entry level job, it’s understandable to only shell out 10$ to 15$ per gift. But if you and your buddies are at better financial positions and have been traveling the world with your own money, something around $100 would be better.
Ultimately, your gift shouldn’t be dictated by how much it costs alone. Maybe there’s a set of beer steins you know for sure you and your bros will enjoy using every weekend. Even though these steins might be below the average cost, you should get them if you think they would be the perfect gifts for your buddies.
What Do I Give?
Choosing gifts with practical uses and a little bit of sentimental value add meaning to your special day. Having items such as wallets or travel bags embossed with a school logo or each person’s initials personalize the gift giving experience. Of course, choosing updated versions of homemade gifts are always welcome too, such as an adult version of a friendship bracelet or keychain.
Whatever the gift, whatever your circumstance, there is a wealth of information out there to ensure that you follow proper gift giving etiquette while creating a unique experience for your friends and family. Let the celebration begin!
What are appropriate gifts?
The best gifts are appropriate gifts. It wouldn’t make sense to buy one of your buddies an intricately-designed flask if he doesn’t drink. Consider what their interests are when you select a gift.
A great way to show gratitude for your bros is to give them great groomsmen gifts. From watches and cufflinks to funky socks and phone cases, almost anything can be personalized to give it a more authentic and sentimental touch.
You also don’t have to give the same item to every groomsman. It is important to consider giving each one an appropriate gift that suits their lifestyle. These are the kinds of gifts that won’t just be collecting dust on a shelf. It also shows that you truly know them as a friend.
Gifts don’t also have to be always tangible. You can book them for an experience you know you guys will enjoy such as a weekend surfing getaway or tickets to an NBA Playoffs game.
