Wedding Gifts from Bride to Groom

As you choose special wedding gifts for your maid of honor, bridesmaids, flower girl, and parents, don’t forget about that most important person on your list – the groom!

It is very common for the bride and groom to exchange gifts on their wedding day. The gifts are usually given prior to the actual ceremony, either at the rehearsal dinner or by way of a messenger on the wedding day. Some couples choose to give the gift after the wedding reception when they have some personal alone time.
 
Any gift of jewelery or something like cuff links or a handkerchief can become a part of your wedding day. Your groom can wear the cuff links or tuck the handkerchief in his tux.  Some handkerchiefs have a personal message on them and the cuff links can be engraved.  You can be sure that he will wear that special watch, necklace or any other piece of jewelery on the big day. Consider the message and sentiment you are hoping to achieve, and that, along with the cost, should guide your decision.

Here are some gift ideas for the groom.

On a Budget

 

• Bottle of his favorite wine or liquor with a love letter
• Customized calendar with photos of you both together
• Mixed CD of your favorite songs and a love note
• Money clip engraved
• Personalized handkerchief
• Photo album or scrapbook with many of your favorite photos
• Photo frame
• Poetry book

Traditional Gifts

• A necklace or bracelet
• A watch
• Cuff links
• Gift basket of all his favorite things (including this favorite cologne)
• New leather wallet, inscribed with a personal message
• Brand name sunglasses

Classy and Customized

• An engraved pocket watch
• Gift certificate for an adventure of a lifetime – scuba diving, skydiving, hot air balloon rides or something else up his alley
• Personalized golf balls or golf club

Technology at Its Best

• Digital camera
• Digital camcorder
• Flat-screen TV
• GPS system
• iPod or MP3 player
• A print, painting, or sculpture by one of his favorite artists
• A set of golf clubs, if he doesn’t already have them
• High-end fashion watch  

Some couples opt not to exchange gifts other than their wedding bands and the honeymoon they’ll share. If you decide not to give a gift, consider sending a sweet greeting card or a handwritten love note – something you both can cherish for a lifetime.