Groomsmen Gifts for All-Star Friends and Family
When considering different options for groomsmen gifts, one of the more popular approaches is to go with some type of sports theme. While some guys are not interested in sports, chances are that each of your buddies likes something, whether it is golf, baseball, football, or another sport. The good news is there are a wide range of gifts that relate back to all types of sporting events and activities. Here are some ideas that will help you start brainstorming on the best choices for your friends and family.
One simple approach to choosing sports-themed groomsmen gifts is to settle on a particular sport and look closely at the types of gifts available that relate to that particular sport. Often, you have choices like equipment, tickets, headgear, shirts, and other items that are practical as well as fun to give. Best of all, many of these options can be ordered from a central vendor, or purchased at a local store with relative ease.
If your buddies are into college or pro football, you will have plenty of gift ideas to choose from. Just about every team of any significance has an official line of tee shirts and sweatshirts. While they cost more than picking up a knock-off at the local discount store or in the parking lot before a game, they tend to be high quality and last for a long time. Some of the designs available may include nothing more than the team logo and name, while others may also commemorate winning a bowl game, or successfully winning a game with a long time rival.
When major or minor league baseball is what your buddies enjoy, there is always the option of caps as well as home and away jerseys to go along with those official tee shirts and sweat shirts. Like the football gear, the shirts and caps may commemorate a special event, like being the division champions. As with the football clothing, stay away from the inferior knock-offs that will wear out fast, and go with the high-quality official clothing. That way, your friends can enjoy their groomsmen gifts for more than a single season (or a single wash).
For friends who love to golf, it is easy to come up with sports-themed gift ideas. A basic approach is a set of embossed golf balls that are of a type that your buddies like to buy. You can also look into the possibility of purchasing covers for their clubs, a decent set of golfing gloves, or even something as simple as ball markers or personalized golf tees. Any of these are likely to be very much appreciated, and will allow your friends to make use of the gift for some time.
Along with basic equipment and clothing, you can go with other types of sports-themed gift ideas. It is possible to purchase simple gifts like keychains, travel bags, and hip flasks at very reasonable prices. Gift ideas of this type can often be engraved or embossed, as well as carry the logo and colors of different sports teams.
You can also go with something your friends can use around the house. A set of beer glasses with the logo and name of a favorite team is often a big hit. For the true collector, you can opt for something like a sports-themed wall clock, a set of coasters, or even a set of coffee mugs. If your friends have a home office or a den where they display sports memorabilia, you can even look into getting autographed photos of some of their favorite players.
If you suspect that the wives or significant others of your buddies will object to one more piece of sports-themed clothing, one more mug or other item coming into the house, you can still provide each of your buddies with a groomsman gift that has something to do with a favorite team. Purchasing tickets to an upcoming sporting event that you think they will enjoy is a great idea. Should all your buddies happen to like the same team, consider getting each of them tickets in the same row and for the same game. That way, they can enjoy the event together. Don’t forget to purchase a minimum of two tickets for each member of your groom’s party; this will make it possible for them to bring along spouses or anyone else they want to invite.
Choosing to go with sports-themed groomsmen gifts can be a fun way to put some life into what can be a tired old tradition. Rather than giving your buddies something they will slip into a dresser drawer and forget all about, gifts that have to do with their favorite sports will be a welcome surprise and make them all the happier to be a part of your big day.