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10 grooms’ gifts to surprise your man with on the wedding day
ARTICLE BY: Othniel Kingsley Chanda
Posted by: Dandelion Décor and Design 09 April 2015
When it comes to weddings, sometimes it’s easy to forget that it’s not just the bride who likes a little romance – a surprise gift for the groom on the wedding morning can set the mood for the day and make him feel loved and appreciated. Here are some of our top picks for grooms’ gifts!
Seeing as you’ll be wearing your beautiful new dress, and likely new jewellery and shoes, it’s only fair that your groom gets a little something special on the wedding day – apart from the gift of marrying you, of course! There are traditional options for the groom’s gift the morning of the wedding, but never underestimate the appeal of something small but meaningful to your man. Buying something that reflects his hobbies is always a good idea – if he’s mad about football, why not buy him a season ticket to watch his favourite team play? If he loves a certain band, buy him tickets to see their live concert. It may seem obvious, but these touches will show your husband-to-be just what you mean to him.
1. Traditional touches
If you want something traditional that you know your groom will love, then you can’t go far wrong with a watch. If he’s an old-school type, then a pocket watch would be a great choice – particularly if you engrave it with his initials or the date of your wedding. For the more modern groom, a wrist watch is the perfect gift for the morning of the wedding. Attach a note with the time of the ceremony (along the lines of ‘See you at 1pm!’) for a cute personal touch. BELOW : Daniel Wellington min 179 British Pounds
ARTICLE BY: Othniel Kingsley Chanda
Posted by: Dandelion Décor and Design 09 April 2015
When it comes to weddings, sometimes it’s easy to forget that it’s not just the bride who likes a little romance – a surprise gift for the groom on the wedding morning can set the mood for the day and make him feel loved and appreciated. Here are some of our top picks for grooms’ gifts!
Seeing as you’ll be wearing your beautiful new dress, and likely new jewellery and shoes, it’s only fair that your groom gets a little something special on the wedding day – apart from the gift of marrying you, of course! There are traditional options for the groom’s gift the morning of the wedding, but never underestimate the appeal of something small but meaningful to your man. Buying something that reflects his hobbies is always a good idea – if he’s mad about football, why not buy him a season ticket to watch his favourite team play? If he loves a certain band, buy him tickets to see their live concert. It may seem obvious, but these touches will show your husband-to-be just what you mean to him.
1. Traditional touches
If you want something traditional that you know your groom will love, then you can’t go far wrong with a watch. If he’s an old-school type, then a pocket watch would be a great choice – particularly if you engrave it with his initials or the date of your wedding. For the more modern groom, a wrist watch is the perfect gift for the morning of the wedding. Attach a note with the time of the ceremony (along the lines of ‘See you at 1pm!’) for a cute personal touch. BELOW : Daniel Wellington min 179 British Pounds
2. £54.99, gettingpersonal.co.uk
Many brides will buy their grooms cufflinks for the big day,
as they’re a gift that can be worn on the wedding day and for many years to come – plus they’re easy to personalise! We like these map cufflinks (you could pick the place you’re getting married, or where you first met), or these modern picks from gettingpersonal.co.uk – engrave them with your wedding date and he’ll never forget your anniversary!
Many brides will buy their grooms cufflinks for the big day,
as they’re a gift that can be worn on the wedding day and for many years to come – plus they’re easy to personalise! We like these map cufflinks (you could pick the place you’re getting married, or where you first met), or these modern picks from gettingpersonal.co.uk – engrave them with your wedding date and he’ll never forget your anniversary!
3. From £29.99, gettingpersonal.co.uk
Thoughtful artwork
If you and your husband-to-be are equally houseproud, then getting something that you can display for all your house guests to see is a sweet idea. We love this framed record of your first dance song – this would be a particularly great gift if your man is a music buff.
Thoughtful artwork
If you and your husband-to-be are equally houseproud, then getting something that you can display for all your house guests to see is a sweet idea. We love this framed record of your first dance song – this would be a particularly great gift if your man is a music buff.
4. K506, Molton Brown
For the honeymoon
If your man already has everything he needs for the wedding day sorted, why not think ahead and buy him a gift he can use on your honeymoon? A pair of designer sunglasses would work for a beach honeymoon or a ski break, and luxurious toiletries in a leather washbag will always come in useful. We love this Stowaway set from Molton Brown.
For the honeymoon
If your man already has everything he needs for the wedding day sorted, why not think ahead and buy him a gift he can use on your honeymoon? A pair of designer sunglasses would work for a beach honeymoon or a ski break, and luxurious toiletries in a leather washbag will always come in useful. We love this Stowaway set from Molton Brown.
5. SEXY PORTRAITS
If you want to treat your groom to something a little saucy, then you should definitely consider booking in for a boudoir photoshoot. Companies like FYEO Portraits do sexy shoots especially for brides, and package the photographs in a gorgeous keepsake album for you and your groom or better any local photography studio Leave it in his bedroom with a note reading ‘Meet me at the altar!’ and he’s sure to be feeling ready for the honeymoon!
If you want to treat your groom to something a little saucy, then you should definitely consider booking in for a boudoir photoshoot. Companies like FYEO Portraits do sexy shoots especially for brides, and package the photographs in a gorgeous keepsake album for you and your groom or better any local photography studio Leave it in his bedroom with a note reading ‘Meet me at the altar!’ and he’s sure to be feeling ready for the honeymoon!
6. The little things
If you’ve already got your groom a present,
or you’ve agreed that you won’t spend a lot of money on each other, then why not choose one of these little added extras just to show him you’re thinking about him? This personalised ’10 Things I Love About You’ box is a keepsake that you’re more likely to keep hold of than a handwritten letter – plus it’s something you can get out on every anniversary to remind yourselves how special your relationship is.
or you’ve agreed that you won’t spend a lot of money on each other, then why not choose one of these little added extras just to show him you’re thinking about him? This personalised ’10 Things I Love About You’ box is a keepsake that you’re more likely to keep hold of than a handwritten letter – plus it’s something you can get out on every anniversary to remind yourselves how special your relationship is.
7. K 250, Waterstones
This book may have been written in 1913, but it’s still full of hilarious advice! The writer’s pearls of marriage wisdom include: ‘Don’t take it out on your poor wife every time you have a headache or a cold. It isn’t her fault, and she has enough to do in nursing you without having to put up with ill-humour into the bargain!’ This is a light-hearted gift that’s sure to have your groom giggling to himself as he gets ready.
This book may have been written in 1913, but it’s still full of hilarious advice! The writer’s pearls of marriage wisdom include: ‘Don’t take it out on your poor wife every time you have a headache or a cold. It isn’t her fault, and she has enough to do in nursing you without having to put up with ill-humour into the bargain!’ This is a light-hearted gift that’s sure to have your groom giggling to himself as he gets ready.
8. EXECUTIVE PEN
Let him feel the touch of class as he signs of the honeymoon bill with easy and smoothness of James Bond. With the classic design and superb balance of the JR. Gentlemen's Pen makes this pen a favorite among those who prefer not so large, desk pens or a fine Parker executive pen. In the tradition of fine desk pens, the JR.Gentlemen's Pen is not designed for use with the cap attached to the pen. This ensures that you will enjoy the effortless writing and superb balance of the JR. Gentlemen's pen every time you use it.
Let him feel the touch of class as he signs of the honeymoon bill with easy and smoothness of James Bond. With the classic design and superb balance of the JR. Gentlemen's Pen makes this pen a favorite among those who prefer not so large, desk pens or a fine Parker executive pen. In the tradition of fine desk pens, the JR.Gentlemen's Pen is not designed for use with the cap attached to the pen. This ensures that you will enjoy the effortless writing and superb balance of the JR. Gentlemen's pen every time you use it.
9. STRAIGHT RAZOR SHAVING KIT- OLD SCHOOL STYLE-
With the Dovo Olive Wood Inox straight Razor, it does not get better than this, unless your man is multi sensitive to Razors, this is a must gift for your man. Help him out mix the shaving form and apply it to his face, and yes! do the unthinkable, give him a nice wet, clean shave, that's sure to light up the aroma of your honeymoon and set him on firm for you, then you know why your Granma always said, " REAL MEN USE RAZOR".
With the Dovo Olive Wood Inox straight Razor, it does not get better than this, unless your man is multi sensitive to Razors, this is a must gift for your man. Help him out mix the shaving form and apply it to his face, and yes! do the unthinkable, give him a nice wet, clean shave, that's sure to light up the aroma of your honeymoon and set him on firm for you, then you know why your Granma always said, " REAL MEN USE RAZOR".
10. £15.95, Marc Wallace
Finally, a practical gift for the man who has everything – we bet he won’t have these! These shirt stays will stop your man’s shirt from becoming untucked by clipping it to his socks – genius! Even if he’s not a fan, you’ll both have a laugh when he undresses at the end of the night!
Finally, a practical gift for the man who has everything – we bet he won’t have these! These shirt stays will stop your man’s shirt from becoming untucked by clipping it to his socks – genius! Even if he’s not a fan, you’ll both have a laugh when he undresses at the end of the night!
6 Fashion Rules for Grooms
His sense of style may not be on the list of reasons you’re marrying him, but don't worry -- that’s where you and the rules come in.
By Jennie Ma
Rule 1: His suit or tux should fit the formality .At the most basic level, his attire should be appropriate for your venue and fit with the overall vibe of the wedding. If your wedding is in the daytime or outdoors, it can be a bit more casual (think: lighter-colored suits made of fabrics like seersucker or khaki). If it's an evening affair in a ballroom or swanky hotel, go with either a dark, well-tailored suit or for black-tie attire (a tux). Need to step it up one more notch? Suited for an extra-luxe venue, white-tie is the ultimate in formal wear. This means a black tailcoat, white shirt and white bow tie.
Rule 2: His attire should coordinate with yours. Another fairly obvious one, but it has to be said: Remember, your wedding is your first opportunity to show off your couple style, so make it a joint effort. While you may not actually want to try on the gown in front of him and compare styles before the wedding, you'll want to be sure your styles work together. So if your dress is a bedazzled ball gown, you won't want him wearing a lightweight linen suit; you'll want him in a classic black tux. Other combos that work: a rustic lace gown paired with a tailored tan suit, or a streamlined city-chic gown with a slim-cut gray suit.
Rule 3: His body type should dictate the suit. The key to looking sharp is dressing for your body type. If he's tall and thin, lucky you: Most tuxedos and suits will look good on his frame. To add bulk, try a double-breasted suit, which will make him look broader. To slim down, try a fitted suit with a little bit of a nip in the waist to give the impression of a leaner silhouette. Skip lighter-colored suits since darker hues are slimming. Shorter grooms should look for a two or three. button jacket with a low. button stance to elongate the body.
Rule 4: His fit should be perfect. Even the most expensive tux on the rack will look and feel awful if it doesn't fit right. He should be able to move around easily -- have him do lots of twists, turns and arm raises to make sure there's plenty of mobility. Regardless of whether he's renting or buying, most shops will custom tailor the purchase. Here are a few basic tailoring rules:
Rule 6: His accessories should set him apart. Now that everyone is matching and coordinated, it's time to pick your groom's extras so he can stand out from the crowd. To achieve a totally unique look, it's all in the details. Spice things up and have your guy wear a special boutonniere or a bow tie, vest, tie, cummerbund or cuff links in a different color or style. If your wedding palette has two colors, he can wear one of the shades while the rest of the guys wear the other. For a luxe affair, have the groomsmen each wear a tux with a black bow tie and black vest, while your groom dons the fancy version with a white tie and white vest. Also, encourage your groom to inject his personality into his outfit and show off that special something you fell in love with. If he's musical, add a treble clef to his boutonniere; if he's a lovable sci-fi nerd, gift him with Star Wars cuff links.
His sense of style may not be on the list of reasons you’re marrying him, but don't worry -- that’s where you and the rules come in.
By Jennie Ma
Rule 1: His suit or tux should fit the formality .At the most basic level, his attire should be appropriate for your venue and fit with the overall vibe of the wedding. If your wedding is in the daytime or outdoors, it can be a bit more casual (think: lighter-colored suits made of fabrics like seersucker or khaki). If it's an evening affair in a ballroom or swanky hotel, go with either a dark, well-tailored suit or for black-tie attire (a tux). Need to step it up one more notch? Suited for an extra-luxe venue, white-tie is the ultimate in formal wear. This means a black tailcoat, white shirt and white bow tie.
Rule 2: His attire should coordinate with yours. Another fairly obvious one, but it has to be said: Remember, your wedding is your first opportunity to show off your couple style, so make it a joint effort. While you may not actually want to try on the gown in front of him and compare styles before the wedding, you'll want to be sure your styles work together. So if your dress is a bedazzled ball gown, you won't want him wearing a lightweight linen suit; you'll want him in a classic black tux. Other combos that work: a rustic lace gown paired with a tailored tan suit, or a streamlined city-chic gown with a slim-cut gray suit.
Rule 3: His body type should dictate the suit. The key to looking sharp is dressing for your body type. If he's tall and thin, lucky you: Most tuxedos and suits will look good on his frame. To add bulk, try a double-breasted suit, which will make him look broader. To slim down, try a fitted suit with a little bit of a nip in the waist to give the impression of a leaner silhouette. Skip lighter-colored suits since darker hues are slimming. Shorter grooms should look for a two or three. button jacket with a low. button stance to elongate the body.
Rule 4: His fit should be perfect. Even the most expensive tux on the rack will look and feel awful if it doesn't fit right. He should be able to move around easily -- have him do lots of twists, turns and arm raises to make sure there's plenty of mobility. Regardless of whether he's renting or buying, most shops will custom tailor the purchase. Here are a few basic tailoring rules:
- The jacket sleeve hem should fall at the wrist bone with about one-fourth to one half inch of the shirt cuff showing below.
- The bottom hem of the jacket should cover the butt and the vent shouldn't pull open. If it does, that means it's too tight.
- The collar should lie flat on the back and sides of the neck without any gaps or bulges.
- Pants should fit comfortably when standing and sitting and break across the top of the shoes so that they cover the top one-third.
- A bow tie should fit snugly around the collar.
Rule 6: His accessories should set him apart. Now that everyone is matching and coordinated, it's time to pick your groom's extras so he can stand out from the crowd. To achieve a totally unique look, it's all in the details. Spice things up and have your guy wear a special boutonniere or a bow tie, vest, tie, cummerbund or cuff links in a different color or style. If your wedding palette has two colors, he can wear one of the shades while the rest of the guys wear the other. For a luxe affair, have the groomsmen each wear a tux with a black bow tie and black vest, while your groom dons the fancy version with a white tie and white vest. Also, encourage your groom to inject his personality into his outfit and show off that special something you fell in love with. If he's musical, add a treble clef to his boutonniere; if he's a lovable sci-fi nerd, gift him with Star Wars cuff links.
Tying the knot – a groom’s guide to wedding ties
Most men probably think the most difficult thing about the humble necktie is learning how to do a Windsor knot… Have you been shopping for your wedding suit yet? If so, you’ll be sniggering at just how wrong this is.
So, if you don’t know black tie from white tie, or can’t tell your cravats from your cummerbunds, sit back as we untangle the basic rules of wedding tie etiquette.
1. Necktie
Most men probably think the most difficult thing about the humble necktie is learning how to do a Windsor knot… Have you been shopping for your wedding suit yet? If so, you’ll be sniggering at just how wrong this is.
So, if you don’t know black tie from white tie, or can’t tell your cravats from your cummerbunds, sit back as we untangle the basic rules of wedding tie etiquette.
1. Necktie
Suit £179, Shirt £29.50, Tie £16, Marks and Spencer
This is probably the tie you’re most familiar with. The one you slung around your neck for school and the one you tie half asleep in the morning for work.
What kind of wedding? Plain neckties are mainly only worn at less formal wedding celebrations. They suit most body types and kinds of suits, but as they are a part of men’s day-to-day fashion, the trend changes often, so you run the risk of looking dated.
2. Black tie
A black tie wedding suit is a semi-formal suit or tuxedo worn with a black bowtie – basically what James Bond wears when he’s at fancy parties wooing the ladies.
What kind of wedding? Black tie is popular as it’s classic and easy to wear for formal or semi-formal evening weddings. For weddings abroad, switch your black or midnight blue jacket for a white one and always ensure your bowtie is an authentic hand tied one.
3. White tie
What kind of wedding? Black tie is popular as it’s classic and easy to wear for formal or semi-formal evening weddings. For weddings abroad, switch your black or midnight blue jacket for a white one and always ensure your bowtie is an authentic hand tied one.
3. White tie
Classic Frack from Wilvorst
A white tie wedding suit should be complete with a tailcoat, a white formal shirt, a white formal vest waistcoat and white or grey gloves.
What kind of wedding? White tie is ultra-formal wedding wear and worn at the most sophisticated evening wedding celebrations. Generally, if the groom wears white tie, a similar dress code should be in place for all the wedding party and guests, to maintain consistency.
4. Cravat
A white tie wedding suit should be complete with a tailcoat, a white formal shirt, a white formal vest waistcoat and white or grey gloves.
What kind of wedding? White tie is ultra-formal wedding wear and worn at the most sophisticated evening wedding celebrations. Generally, if the groom wears white tie, a similar dress code should be in place for all the wedding party and guests, to maintain consistency.
4. Cravat
The cravat is the original form of wedding neck wear; which neckties and bow-ties descended from. It’s tied with a slipknot and the knot is normally ruched or scrunched up. Cravats are usually made from silk, which makes them a tad more expensive than neckties.
What kind of wedding? Cravats are slightly more formal than conventional neckties, but can be worn to most kinds of weddings. An Ascot tie is a casual version of a cravat which is more relaxed looking and sometimes even tied underneath the collar.
5. Bolo tie
What kind of wedding? Cravats are slightly more formal than conventional neckties, but can be worn to most kinds of weddings. An Ascot tie is a casual version of a cravat which is more relaxed looking and sometimes even tied underneath the collar.
5. Bolo tie
Ben Blood Photography
The bolo tie is a cord or shoe-string necktie with an ornamental fastening, most famously worn by cowboy Clint Eastwood types in western films and Teddy Boys in the 1950s.
What kind of wedding? The bolo tie has been reinvented as the ultimate contemporary wedding accessory for the fashion forward groom. A quirky bolo tie would be a stylish add-on at any modern non-traditional wedding.
The bolo tie is a cord or shoe-string necktie with an ornamental fastening, most famously worn by cowboy Clint Eastwood types in western films and Teddy Boys in the 1950s.
What kind of wedding? The bolo tie has been reinvented as the ultimate contemporary wedding accessory for the fashion forward groom. A quirky bolo tie would be a stylish add-on at any modern non-traditional wedding.