Big Fat Indian Wedding: Steal Your Groom's Heart in More Ways Than One with Gifts for Husband on the Wedding Day

It’s easy to forget on the wedding day that it’s not just the bride who likes a little romance. A surprise gift for the groom on the wedding day can boost his enthusiasm for many days to come and make him feel loved and appreciated. Your gift doesn’t need to cost the earth. It’s best to opt for gifts that reflect his hobbies with your personal touch or things that spark up his romantic side.

Fragrance is a major memory trigger. If you take the time and money to invest in a great fragrance for you him to wear on your wedding day, it will make a perfect gift. You can match your scent to your venue style or it can be his signature perfume which he wears most often.

Candles also make the perfect wedding gift for your loved one on your wedding day. Your sentimental candle will make a thoughtful gift for the groom and will give them him opportunity to 'make a wish' for your future life together. You can opt for candles with aroma which are great to be used on the wedding night.

Gifts play an important part in developing healthy, loving relationships. Apart from being a gesture of appreciation towards your partners, giving the right gifts can show just how much you care for, and understand them. All relationships are unique yet no one can deny the impact these things have on creating a stronger bond and deeper connection with each other. The time one takes to get to know his or her partner’s preferences, personalities, and uniqueness makes a well-chosen gift even more special because of the effort that goes into choosing it.

Has your groom been talking about how he is in need of a statement accessory for his wedding day look? A personalised piece of accessory can be just what he needs. An engraved watch, cufflinks, money clip, tie clip, and wallet are traditional groom’s gifts that are practical and memorable. Have them engraved with the date of your wedding, your initials, or a special quote that’s important to you both.

Nothing could match a heartfelt note written in a handmade card. This homemade gift is free, but the words written inside are priceless. From the way he hugs you when you’re upset to his gentleman touch in everything he does, list out the reasons why you love him. Express your adoration and gratitude and let him know you can’t wait to spend the rest of your life with him.

The gift exchange between the couple is one of everyone's favourite wedding-day traditions. It can be a handwritten note, a quirky inside joke, or that watch or pair of earrings you’ve been eyeing for years. Exchanging gifts or mementos marks the day a little more. Figuring out the logistics of how these gifts will be given and the right time to do so is as important as choosing the gift itself.

One of the most common ways to exchange gifts the morning of your wedding is to have someone serve as messenger. You can ask your trustworthy cousin to take on the role and bring your gifts and cards back and forth between the rooms where you’re getting ready. Wait until he is dressed (and the photographer has arrived!), then have them make the delivery. You could also ask your photographer to transport the gifts, which will ensure someone with a camera is there to capture the happy tears as he opens the box!

Blue Topaz is historically associated with love and affection, what better gemstone to gift to your beloved on your wedding day than a blue topaz. This gem comes in many shades as a result of various treatment methods. It can be purchased on its own or in a piece of jewellery for both men and women.

While the common choice for sapphires is blue, they come in other colours as well. So if blue isn’t your thing, you can seek out a purple, pink or white sapphire for your wedding day. And if you can’t find that one piece of jewellery to suit your spouse’s taste, we recommend buying a loose sapphire and having a custom piece of jewellery designed with the gemstone for a truly unique gift to wow him on his marriage.

In celebration of marriage, a diamond is the gemstone of choice. There are so many options for this gift and all of them are stunning. Diamonds are also an investment good, so if you want to break the tradition of giving jewellery or other traditional gifts, why not invest in a loose diamond or two together. This could be a great investment in your future together as a couple.

Geometric Onyx and Diamond Cufflink is a great gift for your groom. Made of gold, this geometric whirling yellow and black cufflink with diamonds would make him stand out. Priced at Rs. 88,374 you can purchase it on velvetcase.com

An elegant timepiece makes a timeless wedding present for the husband-to-be. It shows off his style and it lasts a lifetime. From fitness-tracking technology to traditional timekeepers, there is a variety of sleek, fashionable, and user-friendly devices in the market. For the fitness fanatic, make sure the watch for the groom from the bride can withstand the duress of all his workouts. If he is a globe trotter, he will like a watch which features various time zones. A techie would want his watch to be complete with a GPS, water resistance, an activity tracker, and cellular service, so that he can leave his phone at home and wear this tech toy no matter what he's doing.

Rado Hyperchrome is one such timeless piece. It features day, date, small second, chronograph, and tachymeter. With stainless steel strap and sapphire crystal glass, this is something that your groom would love to wear. Priced at Rs. 91,800 you can buy it on theprimewatches.com.

Matching belts or wallets are another way to give a special gift to your groom that doubles as a unifying wardrobe detail. A high-quality leather belt or wallet is something your guy can use way past the wedding.

Made of genuine leather, this Teakwood Stylish Wallet and Belt Gift Set Combo for Men features a brown leather twofold wallet and a black belt secured with a slider buckle beautifully packaged in teak wood gift box. These thoughtful gift boxes are the perfect gift for your wedding. It costs Rs.2,249 on amazon.in

Shoes are simply a necessity. We use our feet to walk and our feet are carrying us every day therefore they deserve to be treated well. It’s so important to keep them in shoes which adjust correctly to the anatomy of the foot and make every step comfortable.

For your wedding gift your man a pair of fine leather shoes, such as Johnston & Murphy Cormac Cap Toe Brown Derby Formal Shoes. The round tipped, low ankle lace up shoes are made of genuine leather and feature a toe cap, perforated detailing and subtle stitch lines. Your husband will look dashing in these formal shoes which have a durable sole in a contrasting colour. Buy them for Rs.15,000 on jabong.com.

If you are searching a gift for your bridegroom then a shaving kit can make for an excellent purchase. If your groom is always in a hurry, electric shavers and trimmers are the thing for him, but if he pays attention to every detail, you should go for a shaving kit. Some of the best shaving kits available can be an absolute steal when compared to purchasing each component separately. Bombay Shaving Company Complete Shaving Kit is a grooming kit consisting of a shaving cream, a pre-shave scrub, a post-shave balm, a razor, a brush and blades and comes in a box. You can buy it on myntra.com for Rs.2,995.

On the most important day of your life, you not only want him to look great, you want him to smell irresistible too. Perfume is easy to pick out with a few guidelines. Age and past scents are good things to keep in mind when buying a fragrance to give as a gift. Many popular fragrances come in perfume gift sets that include body lotion, shower gel and portable roll-on scents for a discount. All Good Scents Men Rockstar Eau De Toilette and Aftershave Gift Set has top notes of cardamom, lavender and bergamot, heart notes of cinnamon, cumin and orange blossoms and base notes of tonka beans, sandalwood and cedar wood. This after shave splash is equally sensual and strong, infused with aloe vera extracts and menthol, soothes and invigorates the skin post shave. Rockstar Eau De Toilette can be yours for Rs.1,490 on myntra.com.

If your partner is a major techie, you’ll want your gift husband to be with gadgets that cater to his personality. Every techy couple has heard of GoPro by now, ultra-HD video and photography camera is ideal for all your adventures and travels. If unplugging technology is your thing, then consider this your must-have item. Gift him a Kindle Paperwhite and never worry about carrying around a pile of books in your suitcase ever again.

Qmote S is an intuitive, single-button remote control which lets you perform actions on your phone, even when it’s out of reach. Priced at Rs.3,299 it is available on technojar.com.

Another option is the simply designed Avantree Fast Multiple Devices Charging Station consists of 4 USB ports, and it charges twice as fast. It comes with a universal docking and cord organizer and is suitable for smartphones and tablets. It is priced at Rs.6,326 on amazon.in

Keep aside the exotic perfumes and matching watches, and gift him a much-needed getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city. You can gift him tour packages that include a few days of trekking, river rafting, visits to a sanctuary or a spa. Kurumba Village Resort is one such place. The resort is named after a Nilgiri tribe, the Kurumbas, who are said to be most in tune with nature. Located in the Nilgiris, the resort is 32 km from Ooty and a nine-hour train journey from Chennai. Nature lovers can explore the hills and trek up Dhodabetta, South India’s highest peak. A cottage costs Rs.6,500 a night but the price is hiked to Rs 8,450 a night between December 20 and January 10. There are several tours to choose from.

Most of the time people find that their groom already has everything he needs. So you need to make your gift more interesting. A bottle of premium liquor has a story, and it will last until it is drunk! It can be the kind of present, as an indulgence, he would not pay for himself. Charosa Vineyards Reserve Tempranillo 2012 is one such exquisite wine. Dark ruby red in colour it is rich in coconut, vanilla, chocolate and raspberry aromas. It is s medium bodied wine with excellent concentration of warm red fruit flavours. You can buy it from madhuloka.com for Rs.1,500.

When it comes to the best cigars, nothing is rushed. For many premium cigar-makers, the process is personal and they go to great lengths to ensure every cigar hand-rolled at the factory reflects the precise standards for flavour, construction, and aroma they have articulated for a given blend. The Cuba Libre Chairman is guaranteed to please the cigar connoisseur in your life. A single stick is priced at Rs.750 and has its origin in Honduras. You can buy your husband a box of these cigars on cigarsindia.in.

Men won’t tell you what kind of gift they want. Don’t worry; with just a little bit of searching, you can find a gift that is as awesomely unique as he is. Sometimes, the best gifts are also the most unusual, so take a break from the typical guy gifts and get him something really great and different. Getting someone a cool gift isn’t about the amount of money you spend. It’s about getting a unique gift that you know he’ll love. The key to finding an awesome gift for your guy is to know his style, personality, hobbies, and interests. Whether he’s a sports guy, an outdoorsman, a gamer, a foodie, a reader, a handyman, or whatever else can be imagined, there are plenty of gift options that are just as cool as he is. Giving a guy a unique gift is important as it will make him feel special, and will also show that you put some thought into it and didn’t just get the same old stuff.