It's a tradition in many cultures for brides to give grooms a gift before or after the ceremony. If you are debating what gifts are appropriate for your groom, consider the following. Each of these gifts is bound to please your groom and will remain as a keepsake of your wedding long after the event.
1. Classic Dress Watch
There are everyday watches, and then there are special-occasion watches. If your groom is like most guys, he wears a sports-type watch most of the time. Gift him with a thinner, more elegant model to wear at your wedding and when you dine out on your honeymoon. The elegant Movado Classic Stainless Steel Watch with black leather strap is such a classic that it's in the Museum of Modern Art's design collection.2. 14-Karat Round Gold Cuff Links
If your groom is wearing a rental tuxedo, chances are he will receive inexpensive cufflinks for to secure the French cuffs of his shirt. Surprise him with a gift of fine gold cuff links in this classic land classy shape that he'll value for a lifetime. Alternatively, he's likely to be especially pleased if you select gift cuff links that symbolize one of this passions. If you purchase the cuff links far enough in advance, this groom gift can be engraved.3. Black Stainless Steel Cuff Links with Cable Inlay
Non-traditional grooms will find these shiny black cuff links, inlaid with black cable, a hip way to secure their cuffs on their wedding day and beyond.4. Gold Money Clip
If you're like most couples, chances are some of your friends and family will want to present you with gifts of cash for your wedding. Help the groom prepare by giving him a gift money clip. This classic, textured 14k gold money clip will feel substantial in his pocket and always remind him of the occasion.5. Canon Vixia Digital Camcorder
A video camera isn't a sentimental groom gift, but it's one that will be especially useful for capturing memories on your honeymoon. This is the camcorder everyone wants now. Lightweight because it has no moving parts and records everything on a removable flash memory, it also boasts a Canon lens. Record your most romantic moments and memorable trips with it. You'll never have to replace tape in the middle of a shoot. The unit, which fits in the hand, can also be used as a still digital camera.
6. Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones
He'll never want to screen out your voice, of course, but if he flies a lot or wants to enjoy music through headphones, he'll thank you for these noise reducers. This groom gift comes in its own padded case with a shoulder strap.7. iPod Touch
The iPod Touch does everything an iPhone does, without having to change your phone plan. Depending on how much memory you choose (8, 16, and 32 gigabyte models are available), he can stash between 1,750 and 7,000 songs, watch movies and play games on the widescreen display, and download his favorite Apps.8. Leather Wallet
Gift the groom a gift of a slim, new leather wallet. With generous gifts from wedding guests, it should fatten up in no time!9. Apple iPhone
A cellphone, a PDA, a camera, an organizer, a calculator and so much more, the Apple iPhone is the thinking groom's e-device. With this gift, he won't have to stuff his pockets with electronics. Just make sure your phone number tops his contact list.10. Cross Gold-Filled Pen Set
Writing thank-you notes isn't strictly the bride's job. Gift your groom with a slim Cross® 10-Karat Gold-Filled Pen/Pencil Set, and he'll have all the tools he needs to thank your aunt and uncle for their small wedding gift -- or large check.