These $10 Plaques Are the Best Way to Pay Homage to Your Wedding Song
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For many couples, it's become a tradition to give each other a thoughtful gift on or before their wedding day. This may seem like one extra thing to stress about while wedding planning, but finding the best gift for a groom doesn't have to be difficult or anxiety-inducing — promise!
When it comes to finding the best gifts for your groom, you can never go wrong with a sentimental present that represents your relationship, one that celebrates and respects the many different ways he gives and needs to receive love, a memorable one-off experience, a gift that serves as a promise for a future filled with adventure or something personalized to keep your memorable wedding day close to his heart for decades to come.
And yet, if you search for the best gifts for grooms, you’ll inevitably see a lot of clichéd masculine stereotypes. We know that not everyone drinks alcohol, let alone needs a complete suite of personalized whiskey glasses, and almost no one wears cufflinks anymore. Instead of relying on tired tropes, we've scoured the web to find the coolest gifts for men, talked to recently married men about what they’ve received (and wanted as a groom gift) and looked at best-selling, best-reviewed and best-loved products. The result is a comprehensive list of the best gifts for grooms of all types.
Looking for even more great gifts? Check out these Good Housekeeping guides:
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'All About Us' Guided Journal
With your parts already filled in, giving your groom this guided journal will help cement, and in turn, celebrate your love and the journey that made you each want to say, “I do,” in front of your loved ones.
Song Plaque
You can display your wedding photo and song in one go with this plaque, which can be displayed on an acrylic or wooden base and with different colors of LED lights. If you have a premium Spotify account, when you scan the code with your phone, the song will come up automatically.
Tushy Classic 3.0 Bidet
I won't get too saucy here, but there’s bound to be some hot time in your newlywed future. Give him (and yourself) the best bidet to ensure everything is always nice and tidy down there before moving into the boudoir for romance. You can control the pressure, and it easily installs on most toilets.
Custom Metal Name Signs
Displayed indoors or out, this impressive metal sign makes a big impression. It's made from steel treated with a weather resistant finish and laser cut for precise detail.
Custom Socks
Get your face printed on these comfy socks, and he can wear them on the big day. They will make for great photos, plus, he can wear them after the event, too.
Personalized Art Print
If the family already has a furry member or two, you can get this customized work of art to hang in a den or office. You can customize so many things about it — including the names, hairstyles, skin tones and dog breeds — so it'll really look one-of-a-kind.
Engraved Wallet Insert Card
Instead of a traditional card, gift him this one that can easily slip into his wallet. The sweet message says it all.
Gentleman's Handkerchiefs
For the wedding day or not, he can use these personalized handkerchiefs (he'll get four!) for all special occasions. What's really nice, is that they can be passed down to future generations to use as well. You can add a name or monogram.
Harlem Candle Company Love 22K Gold Luxury Candle
What a unique gift this is — a beautiful, long-lasting candle in a glass jar printed with 22K gold, that can be washed and used as a cocktail glass after the 80 hours of burn time has expired. And a stunning James Baldwin quote, “Love Brought You Here,” is printed on the side to forever remind him of your love.
Tom Bullock's Cocktail Shaker Bar Set
Tom Bullock was a bartender from the early 20th century who was known for mixing up cocktails at a prestigious country club and publishing a popular recipe book way back in 1917. This shaker set pays homage to his legacy and will help your groom continue the tradition of tending bar in style.
Carrera Aviator Sunglasses
Your groom may already be a stylish fella, but a great pair of sunglasses will help him pull it all together on your honeymoon as well as while out on the town this summer. These Carrera Aviators will take his breath away, just like you do every time you walk in the room, and will do when he sees you walking down the aisle toward him on your wedding day.
Personalized Leather Toiletry Bag
You have a lifetime of travels together ahead of you. Get him prepared with this real-leather dopp kit, which can be personalized with a name or initials and comes in three sizes.
Deck Box Cooler
Okay, so it’s not a small gift, but it will be a beloved one! This cool backyard deck cooler will set him up for years of entertaining in the yard, by the pool, or during backyard movie nights with family and friends. It holds up to 80 quarts, which is the equivalent of 96 aluminum cans.
Lily Roy Bath Spa Gift Set
Finally, give your groom the gift of being pampered at home. This sandalwood and oak spa set includes a bubble bath, a pumice stone, massage soap, bath salts and bath oil, and so much more, allowing you to have romantic, imitate moments taking care of your husband.
Atlas Coffee Club Coffee and Chocolate Sampler
It may be a bit before you travel again after the big day and honeymoon, but an Atlas Coffee Club and chocolate gift set for your groom will let his taste buds visit Latin America, Africa, and beyond as he wakes up to freshly brewed, sustainable small batch coffee each morning and bites of mouth-watering chocolate with bits of toffee, fruit and more.
Bevel Skin Care Set
One of the sexiest routines you can get into with your groom is spending time in the bathroom together morning and night, washing and moisturizing your face. This kind of self-care ritual, when done as a couple, is one of the ways to make every day more intimate and special. This set comes with face wash, face gel and exfoliating pads to keep him feeling great.
Kobo Libra 2 eReader
This waterproof eReader from the company that started the reading revolution many years ago is lightweight, stylish, reduces blue light, is Bluetooth compatible for audiobook listening, and has enough storage (32GB) to fit his entire library.
Nanopresso Portable Espresso Maker
The gift of espresso on the go will make your groom happy while he hikes or works out, and help him stay awake through endless meetings at work. This one is manually operated, so it doesn't need batteries or a plug to recharge.
Tabletop Fire Pit
There will be many romantic nights cozying up to this fire. This pellet-burning fire pit is compact, making it great for first apartments or balconies, and it comes in nine colors.
Personalized Family Coasters
You two are now the start of a family puzzle that may eventually include a cat, dog, or even small humans! These playful customized coasters are literally fun puzzle pieces that can expand as your family does.
Ovation by Shawn Crenshaw Cologne
You already love his natural scent, but there will be moments (like your wedding day, maybe), when he’ll crave something more robust and elegant. A bottle of fine cologne, like Ovation by Shawn Crenshaw, with its vanilla, amber, tobacco and leather, will give him an air of refinement.
Ferrari Trento Brut
Whether he'll pop it to celebrate your wedding day, on honeymoon, after moving into a first home or just during a weekend morning to make you mimosas in bed, the Ferrari F1 Brut is bubbly in a beautiful bottle that’s inspired by the glitz and glamor of F1 racing.
Samsonite Virtuosa Carry-On
The gift of a handsome carry-on suitcase is a promise that you and your groom will see the world together, without ever having to wait around a baggage carousel. This one comes with spinner wheels and a handle that adjusts in one-inch increments, plus plenty of storage space and compartments inside.
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Customized Retro Viewfinder
It's nostalgic, and it can be loaded with favorite photos from your dating life! A customized viewfinder is destined to be a cherished keepsake of your life together and the story you're still writing.
Bluetooth Turntable and LP of Your Wedding Song
The movement back toward tangible products like books and vinyl records is in full swing, so give him the gift of the best Bluetooth turntable (that can easily be synched to his earbuds, Beats headphones, Sonos, or any Bluetooth speaker) along with the vinyl record featuring the song you will dance to on your wedding day. And then make it a tradition to spin the album and dance to it privately in your home during every anniversary.
Customized Yeti Mug
Not only do Yeti make the most popular and durable coolers, mugs, and ice buckets, but you can customize and personalize a lot of Yeti products, like the 35-ounce Straw Mug. A Yeti that’s monogrammed or features a design for your wedding day is an amazing gift to give your groom.
Craft Beer Club Membership
The gift for a groom that keeps on giving long after he’s said, “I do” is a membership to the Craft Beer Club that’ll deliver great microbrews to his doorstep. Or if he, like me, doesn't drink alcohol but still likes to hold a cool bottle in his hand during a party or the big game, there’s this sampler of the finest craft root beers from around the country.
Personalized Cast Iron Pan
There's not a single piece of cookware that better personifies a love pure and true more than a cast iron pan. This is because it needs a certain kind of care and attention, and if provided, it'll last a lifetime … just like a good marriage.
Seventeenth Red Trailblazer Watch
A stylish watch is something he will carry with him every day. A Seventeeth watch is impeccably smart-looking and thoroughly modern, and yet is a timeless piece that makes a bold statement.
Flamekeepers Hat Club Hellfighter Fedora
These handsome fedoras from Flamekeepers Hat Club, especially this camo-inspired one that exudes strength and reliability, are handcrafted by artists and will be the cherry on top of your husbandly sundae.
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