Gratitude for the Groomsmen

By Stacey Marcus

You cherry picked your groomsmen like an NFL coach assembling a Super Bowl line-up. These are the guys who faithfully stood by your side and will accompany you when you walk down the aisle. Time to honor their commitment to your ‘happily ever after” with a gift that reflects your gratitude with style and sincerity. We’ve got six great gifts to celebrate your team.

Sing

The gang can jog, jive or tune each other out with the1GB iPod shuffle. They can wear up to 240 songs on their sleeve, lapel or belt. Available in your choice of remixed colors.  Clip on an iPod shuffle and wear it to the wedding (or not!)  They offer free engraving so you can craft an indelible memory on the iPod shuffle if you order online at apple.com. $49

Shave

Make sure the men are well groomed with The 4 Elements of The Perfect Shave®. The kit  combines The Art of Shaving’s aromatherapy-based products, handcrafted accessories and expert shaving technique to guarantee optimal shaving results while relieving and preventing ingrown hairs, razor burn, tough beard and sensitive skin. Kits begin at  $38. theartofshaving.com.

Swing

Be sure to scribble down their shoe size when they get fitted for tuxes so you can present then with a pair of ECCO’s Casual Cool Ribbon golf shoe. The chic golf shoe features a sporty-meets-trendy look. Designed to appeal to golfers seeking a less formal look, this shoe is made of high-grade ECCO leather and features the brand’s industry-exclusive direct-injection technology which guarantees unequaled durability, out-of-the-box comfort and shock absorption. $170 eccousa.com

Swig

Cheers, not beers for these boys!  Things Remembered  new plaid addition to its comprehensive flask collection is the perfect gift  for the groomsman who’s a golf enthusiast. And when it’s personalized with a message from you, it’s a gift that will be even more memorable. This stainless steel tartan plaid flask is banded in leatherette and holds 6 oz. of his favorite beverage. $25 thingsremembered.com

Slug

For generations, the greatest players in Major League Baseball have had their names on the barrels of their Louisville Sluggers, and now the company can put groomsmen’s names (or even their actual signatures) on a bat. Prices range from $22 to $87 depending on the bat size, whether you want block type or a signature, which finish you like, and whether you want a team logo. sluggergifts.com

Shoot

Why not give the guys the tools to make their own memories? Panasonic’s  LUMIX digital camera, the DMC-LS80, features advanced, yet easy-to-use settings that help even the entry-level digital photographer take great photos. This dynamic digital camera detects and compensates for hand shaking, enables a blur-free photo and helps the shooter focus. $149.95 panasonic.com.

Check online destinationidomag.com for more great gifts for the groomsmen!