GROOMSMEN GIFT IDEA

Wedding season is just around the corner and the bridal party gift enquiries have started.

I was recently brainstorming bridesmaid gifts with a bride when we got to talking about groomsmen gifts. Her fiance is stumped trying to come up with an original and reasonably-priced gift for his buddies.

Guys are usually pretty easy to shop for but to get a guy a nice gift, you sometimes have to spend a little more than what your budget might allow for.

The thing with wedding party gifts is that it’s hard to get something that everyone will like at a good price. Most brides and grooms try to get something “cool” or something that can at least be worn again but most of the time, it’s not used again and not everyone agrees that it’s cool.

The last three groomsmen gifts my husband got were a tie, cologne, and a flask. He wears the cologne and has worn the tie a bunch of times. The flask will be good for a boys trip (if he doesn’t forget it). So all in all, the gifts he’s gotten are pretty useful. But what else could you give a guy?

How about a tie clip? Even guys who don’t wear ties still have the occasional tie-necessary events. I came across personalized tie clips on Love It Personalized’s Etsy shop. I wouldn’t engrave the front for a sleeker look, but I like the idea of engraving the initials or wedding date on the back!

JEWELLERY HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE: MEN

We don't often think of getting men jewellery/accessories for Christmas, but why not? Here are a couple ideas if you're looking to accessorize a man in your life.


Cuff links
It might be annoying to have to invest in cuff link suitable shirts, but you have to agree that cuff links look sharp when worn. Pick a neutral shade like black or better yet, plain silver that goes with everything like the ones in the gallery by Christine Bossler. If cuff links are a new thing for your gift recipient and your budget permits, buy them a shirt too. No point gifting them cuff links they can’t use.

Money clip
Not all men use money clips. In fact, most don’t. But if you know someone who does, why not get them a nice one? You can even get it engraved if you want to be extra sentimental. Love It Personalized sells money clips like the one I featured below and offers an assortment of engraving options.

Tie clip
All dudes, old and young, wear ties. Maybe a lot or maybe only once a decade. Doesn’t matter the occasion, a sleek and modern tie clip goes a long way. Like the money clip, you can also get tie clips engraved but I would opt for non-engraved like the one featured (by Purana Jewellery) for a sleeker look.

Key chain
Most people don’t really care about the key chain they use, but it’s something we use EVERYDAY. So why not get a cool one? Metal keychains will scratch easily so try a leather one. DiGeordie sells leather keychains in various colours.

JEWELLERY HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE: WOMEN

Jewellery is always a popular Christmas gift: it can be an additional gift or the main surprise. It can be just for fun, or sentimental. The key to buying jewellery for all occasions is to keep it simple. Even if you buy something “too simple” for someone’s tastes, they can layer and/or stack the simple item with others to up the ante. Here are some great gift ideas if you’re looking to get someone jewellery this Christmas!

Studs
If you know someone wears earrings all the time, get them studs. Not everyone likes dangly earrings nor are they appropriate for all occasions or outfits. Studs on the other hand, can be worn every day, with every outfit. Pick a stud that features a neutral colour like OhKuol’s druzy studs.

Bangle
Bangles are a classic. I would recommend a classic silver bangle with a cool texture like my hammered silver bangle.

Long Necklace
Long necklaces are more or less always in style, especially if you can change the pendant on the end. Regardless of the latter though, long necklaces are the gift that keeps on giving because they literally perk up any boring outfit. Dana Castle has an amazing and affordable selection.

Scarf Pin
Ya’ll are probably like…what?! Scarf pins hold a scarf (or shawl) closed and yes, they are often worn by seniors. However, since the average female nowadays owns upwards of five scarves, you might want to reconsider stereotyping this gift. Eternity scarves are all the rage and a scarf pin allows someone to easily convert a regular scarf that can’t easily have its ends tied into a knot, into an eternity scarf. Consider a pin like the bow one I featured by Ingo Design: it’s functional and cute!

Stackable rings
Believe it or not, despite the fact that this trend has been booming the last few years, stackable rings have always been in style. Not all rings are meant to be stacked but people stack ‘em anyways. If you really know someone’s style, know they love rings, and have an average idea of their finger-size, then a stackable ring or two is a great gift. Blue Sunflowers offers an assortment of simple stackable rings in different hues and with different finishes.

Charm bracelet
The beauty of charm bracelets is that they can be very simple (like the one I featured by Cocolocca) or they can have multiple charms. Either way, they make a very sentimental gift. If you’re considering a charm bracelet as a gift, get one simple enough that it looks good regardless of whether it’s charmed.