Cheap Wedding Gifts for Men


If you are working on a budget it will help to have a little ingenuity when buying affordable wedding gifts for men. The idea is to get something that is useful and for which you don't have to pay a king's ransom. The trick to buying a good gift is to understand the man's hobbies and lifestyle routine and to get something that complements it. For example if the guy is outgoing and adventurous you should get him a swiss knife or hiking shoes and if is a desk jockey get him something like a data drive or laptop cooling pad. Consider the age of the man when getting him a wedding gift, you could also get him something that he could enjoy with his wife like a bottle of wine.

There are several inexpensive wedding gifts for men to choose from all you have to do is to think of something that the soon to be married guy will enjoy. Think of the personality of the guy for whom you are buying the gift and get something that will appease him.

The Geek
If the guy is in to gadgets and loves new technology you can easily get something for him from the Internet that appeals to him. It is a common misconception that gadgets are expensive, if you shop around you will get innovative gifts that use advanced technology and that too in your price range. Some of the gifts that you could get him are:

  • Night Vision Goggles
  • Data Card
  • MP3 Player
  • Night Light Coasters
  • Coffee Maker
  • Digital Pocket Watch
  • Computer Screen Protector
  • Wireless Mouse
  • Gaming Consoles
  • Mobile Apps
The Sportsman
Guys who like sports love to receive gifts that will help them indulge in their hobby. This is one of the best wedding gifts that you could get him because guys fear that one's they get married it's bye-bye to fun. For the outdoor loving guy get things like:
  • Sports Equipment (Bat, Basketball, Golf Club, etc)
  • Tickets to a Game
  • Sky Diving Lessons
  • Surfing Lessons
  • Day Pass for a Golf Course
  • Coupon for a Bowling Alley
  • Sports Shoes
  • Hiking Equipment
  • Bodybuilding Supplements
  • Team Jersey
The Workhorse
If the guy getting married is the hard-working types and likes to fix things around the house then you are better off giving him things like tools and repair kits. Guys and tools mix like ice and whiskey, also most of the gifts under this category are inexpensive. If work is all he thinks of then you should get him stuff like:
  • Screwdriver Set
  • Tool Box
  • Leather Tool Belt
  • Fancy Torchlight
  • 'How to Build' Manuals
  • Chain Saw
  • Nail Gun
  • Miners Helmet
  • Leather Gloves
  • Voucher for Home Depot
The Metrosexual
The percentage of guys paying attention to how they look and what they wear is growing, for the fashion conscious man you need to find something that is trendy and suits your budget. There are several TV shows and fashion magazines dedicated to showcasing the latest trends and style. Get a cue from these for getting inexpensive gifts for men like:
  • Perfumes
  • Party Shirts
  • Footwear
  • Men's Spa Vouchers
  • Designer Tie
  • Wrist Watch
  • Personalized T-Shirts
  • Wallets
  • Cuff Links
  • Money Clip
If you are good at arts and crafts you could also make him some great homemade gifts like kitting him a sweater or scarf. Other stuff that you could get him is a picture collage or photo frame with some memorable snaps. Plaques engraved with quotes from the bible or rosary silver pendants are some of the best affordable wedding gifts for men who are religiously inclined. One of the best ways to get a good gift is to talk to the guy's friend and get an insight into what he would like on his wedding day. Spending some time looking around a few stores for discounts and Internet offers is also a good way to get great gifts at discounted prices.

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