They have been with you through thick and thin and now they’ve
all gathered for your big day. Use the opportunity to show your groomsmen how
much you care with a token of your appreciation.
Thank you note
There is no law that says you have to break the bank for gifts. A
simple note telling your groomsman what his friendship has meant to you can be
priceless both literally and figuratively.
Stamps
Stamps go well with notes. They are extremely practical, but also
can be fun. Visit your local post office or store.usps.com to find stamps with
themes that range from science fiction and fantasy to history and hockey.
Bottle opener
Jesus’ first miracle was at a wedding where he turned water into
wine. It makes this gift both practical and fitting for the occasion. The rise
of online personalized gift websites, such as etsy.com and zazzle.com, make it
easy to add a Bible quote or your friends’ names.
Rosary
A rosary is a gift that keeps on giving when put into the right
hands. They can be bought or inexpensively made with twine. Find step by step
directions on several YouTube videos. Add a note asking your groomsmen to pray
for you and your wife every year on your anniversary.
Religious art
There is nothing like beautiful religious art to liven up a home,
especially art that memorializes a friendship. My husband found a beautiful
icon of Christ in majesty surrounded by his best friends, the Twelve Apostles,
on the website art.com.
© Arlington Catholic Herald 2018