subject: Best Man: What's the Ideal Wedding Gift? [print this page] Best Man: What's the Ideal Wedding Gift? Best Man: What's the Ideal Wedding Gift?
When you're the best man, you need to get the bride and groom something memorable. Of course, your budget will play a part in what you buy, but money doesn't have to be an issue if you choose wisely. Here are some ideas for you to choose from, or they may lead you to an idea of your own.
In the interest of sharing some etiquette knowledge, I would like to say a gift is exactly that. A gift. Gifts are not to be expected. They're not obligations. Don't give one if you can't afford to. But if you want to, and you can, then start reading.
1. If you are artistic in any way, shape, form or fashion, give them a gift you created yourself.If you're a writer, write them a poem or sonnet. Print it in a beautiful font on expensive paper, and frame it. If you work with your hands, whether by painting, sculpture or some other medium, make a gift for them. Don't forget to inscribe their wedding date and initials somewhere on your work.
2. Buy them a gift certificate at a place they could never afford on their own (if you are a best man with more money than time).This will allow them to pick something out together rather than you guessing what they would choose for themselves. Try to be aware of what their hobbies and interests are. For instance, if you know they belong to a gym, you could contact them and pay for as many months as your budget allows, and ask them to let the couple know that their best man picked up the tab, and sends all best wishes. Then it's not just a gift, it's a surprise.
3. Hire an artist to implement #1. Artists are generally known to be romantics as well, and they will do justice to your instructions. Ask to see previous samples of their work so you know you're giving your voice to the right personality. If they did an absolutely phenomenal job, give them a tip. It will be appreciated.
4. Call the hotel the couple is staying at, and pay some portion of the bill. You will then be remembered forever as having helped pay for the honeymoon.
5. Offer your time and services in a charming fashion.How could they use your help? If they are already parents, you could offer to babysit once a month for date night. If they're homeowners, you can volunteer to help rake and bag leaves, or clean the gutters. Once a year for the first five years they're married should do it. Make gift certificates so they have something to remember you by. And don't make them ask! People are funny that way. Just make a call, let them know you see the leaves falling and ask when they are expecting you.
Gifts, services and creations are just a few of the many gift options which become possible when you put your imagination to work. Wedding gifts don't have to be generic. Any of the above gifts, or others like them, will have the desired effect of being memorable.
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