Great Groomsmen Gifts

I don’t know about you but I REALLY enjoy buying gifts for other people. My favorite kinds of gifts are those that are unexpected and thoughtful and all around wonderful. I am not so good at buying gifts for birthdays, Christmas, etc. For some reason, I struggle with the planned gift giving. If I’m out someplace and see some cool little trinket that reminds me of someone I love, I have to buy it for them. Then I need a reason for giving it to them so it becomes a two-month early birthday gift or an Easter surprise or a Christmas in July thing. You get the picture.

But predictable gift giving times, I struggle with. I forget or become distracted and the gift doesn’t get bought or given. Fail.

Maybe you are AWESOME at gift giving, unlike me, and already know exactly what you’re giving your bridesmaids. Perhaps you have been planning for weeks what special item you can bestow upon each of your friends that has so graciously agreed to be a part of your wedding day. If that is you, then gold star! You’re ahead of the game.

I don’t want to stereotype (but I’m going to) so here it is: your guy has probably given little to no thought on what to get for his groomsmen. He may be vaguely aware that he is supposed to get a gift to thank each man for his participation in the wedding party but that’s about as far as he’s made it in the brainstorming process.

Let’s help the fella out! I’ve already done a bit of research to get some ideas moving so maybe you’ll want to share these with your man.

  Idea 1: Okay, my first thought was, “CUTEEE!!!” I’m guessing my reaction will be different from any man’s. But let’s be real here, this is an awesome gift. You can do a couple different things with this, depending on your wedding party. I got this idea from Pinterest but after some quick investigating, discovered it originated on Etsy. Some creator was making and selling them but bad news. It looks like she is no longer offering them.  Sad face.  However, I’m thinking a bride or groom could either contact this creator and ask specifically for these gifts or you could make it yourself! Now, apparently that’s a bottle of wine but I’m sure you could do a bottle of Jack, gin, vodka, whatever each particular groomsman would like.  If you really wanted to make this gift jazzy, you could include nice cufflinks, too. Put your own spin on it! The more personalized it is, the more thoughtful it is.  

  

Idea 2: Mustaches are all the rage right now. Don’t ask me why but they are EVERYWHERE. These toiletry bags are not only humorous and personalized but functional, too. Guys love stuff they can actually use! These are also available on Etsy.

Idea 3: Once again, Etsy deserves our gratitude for introducing us to these vintage-looking cigar boxes. By cigar boxes, I mean something much more functional than that. I’m not 50 years old so I don’t know many men who smoke cigars, let alone have a need for a special box in which to put them. These boxes are handmade and painted so if you want a special design or wording, the creator can do that for you. Just ask! They’re lined with felt so they’re great for storing men’s watches, cufflinks, wallets, etc.

I hope these ideas have given you and your man at least a good starting point for the groomsmen gifts. The men and women you’ve carefully selected to join you in your wedding party are meaningful to you and deserve very special thanks. If you are finding yourself in need of more inspiration, chat up the ladies at Details by leaving a comment below or contacting one of us through the main website. We’re always here to lend a helping hand!

PS - If you haven't checked out Etsy yet, you really should. Maybe you haven't noticed but it's awesome! :)

-Meg

Vintage Wedding Ideas

Hello again Details blog readers! I hope you’re having an absolutely fantastic first week of June! If you are not, then I am truly sorry but I have some news that may cheer you right up. The blog post you are about to read will hopefully inspire you and get the creative wedding juices flowing. We all know how stressful it can be to plan a wedding. I don’t know about you but when I’m stressed, what I really need is a reminder of how beautiful life can be. I might go on a walk and lose myself in my surroundings or concoct a spontaneous adventure with a good friend.  Whatever it takes to refocus and recalibrate! Don’t let yourself get sucked into the sometimes tedious details of wedding planning. You SHOULD be letting your wedding coordinator (cue Details) handle those things for you! If you haven’t already talked to Jami or Nicole about how Details can make your life easier, you should really get on that. What are you waiting for?!

It looks like I’ve gotten a little carried away. Silly me. (But really, you should call them.) Anyway, this blog post is about vintage wedding ideas. Which just happens to be MY ABSOLUTE FAVORITE wedding topic! I love the idea of taking something old and bringing it back to life. Let’s take a few moments, maybe this is your mini-escape today, and explore some of the super cool, beautiful, and soul-reviving stuff I found! 

1. Do you know what this is? If you don’t, you should call up your parents and verbally berate them for depriving you of a childhood staple. It’s a Float and Sundae Bar! Such an awesome vintage idea. The classic shake and sundae glassware are adorable details that make this dessert bar special. Note the straws, too! I guarantee your guests will rave about this feature should you choose to incorporate it.

2. For a second, I wondered how I would pass this off as “vintage.” Don’t fret; I’ve figured it out. The Polaroid camera you’ll need for this wedding memory is what makes the idea vintage! When’s the last time you saw a Polaroid camera? AT LEAST a decade ago, right? Vintage enough for me! That was half a lifetime ago for some of us. (Okay, me.)

Upon seeing this, I immediately pinned it to my own wedding inspiration board on Pinterest. I adore this idea. Buy a Polaroid camera (if you can’t dig one out of your closet or attic) and leave it for guests to take a picture of themselves as they’re finding their table number. BAM! Instant awesome memories. Future memories, too. When you show these pictures to your kids in 20 years, everyone will get a good laugh out of the hair and clothing styles. Awww, bonding! 

3. This, THIS!! is the epitome of vintage. Beautiful vintage. The bold colors, the feathers, the china, the couch…it takes my breath away. This set-up probably isn’t something you’d be able or want to have for every table at your reception but it’s perfect for the head table. The candelabra and vases are items that Details offers for rental! Perfect! If you’re a Details client, you’re that much closer to making this picture perfect table setting a reality for your wedding. 

So there you have it, folks! Some super cute and original vintage wedding ideas that anyone can add to her wedding. I hope this post at least got you thinking about the crazy awesome ways you can jazz up your own special day! If you find yourself in need of more inspiration, just visit the Details’ Pinterest page where we have a board titled, “Vintage Wedding Ideas.”

Maybe you read this article and loved the ideas but aren’t planning a vintage-themed wedding. You should still check out the Details’ boards! There’s another titled, “Wedding Ideas” with all sorts of ceremony and reception pictures, ideas and DIY projects. We’re always adding new pins to our Pinterest boards so be sure to check back periodically! Don’t forget to stop by here again soon, too!

PS – If you have any ideas of your own, please share them below in the comments section! We’d love to hear your thoughts :)

-Meg