Tami Winn Events: Wedding Party Offerings

The wedding party, a thoughtfully plucked group of dear family and friends that your life would be lacking without. As the cadre of your celebration, this group sets the tone of your reception with energetic and lighthearted appeal. In order to say thanks, not just for the many years of loyalty, but also for late night invitation stuffing and hours upon hours of gown-hunting, a gift is traditionally presented prior to the ceremony; at the bachelor/bachelorette party, the rehearsal dinner, or the morning of.

Common tokens of appreciation include personalized flasks, zippos, and mugs for the boys, while girls go home with embroidered totes and bags. While these popular pics are hard to top, we searched the net for fresh ideas that are both easy on the newly-wed wallet and rare finds.

Brandy and cigars anyone?

A square decanter and accompanying monogrammed ice bucket will have your groomsmen channeling Madmen.

www.potterybarn.com

Silver-plated and monogrammed, this cigar-cutter and flask combo can elevate an average joe to gentleman status.

www.potterybarn.com

Rustic yet refined

Made from saddle-grade leather, these whiskey-colored-coasters are masculine and versatile; casual enough for coffee-table soirees, yet polished for personal bar appearances.

www.potterybarn.com

Tell your groomsman that he his king of the grill with a monogrammed branding iron. In addition to being a back-yard hit at barbecues, the iron is sure to conjure up wedding day recollections over beers and burgers for summers to come.

http://www.williams-sonoma.com/

Hammered steel spikes make matchless bottle-openers that are practical, purposeful, and just plain cool.

Bottle Openers as Groomsmen Gifts, Wedding Favors or Christmas gifts - Hand-forged by a Blacksmith

http://www.hammeronsteel.etsy.com/

Carrie Bradshaw was right

A monogrammed necklace or bracelet is chic, thoughtful, and always in style.

http://www.personalcreations.com/

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Taking it one step further, a locket offers space to store meaningful photos of candid moments. Slip a pic of the two of you in there for extra credit.

http://www.personalcreations.com/

Sophisticated storage

A keepsake box bearing a personal message from bride to maid is a heartfelt reminder of how sacred your relationship is. And bonus, it moonlights as a jewelry box.