Concert tickets, smart rings: Luxe gifts for your groomsmen
However, this dynamic is changing. Earlier this year, a video showing Anant Ambani bestowing luxury watches worth `2 crore upon his groomsmen went viral. Grooms across India are now putting significant thought and investment into crafting luxe gifts for their best bros.
For the gamer bro:
VR gaming set
High-performance mechanical gaming keyboards/mouse
Collector's edition chess or poker sets
For the tech nerd:
Noise-cancelling headphones
Smart wearables (eyewear, rings)
High-definition smart projector
My best friend gifted me a projector on his wedding day, and it was such a thoughtful gift because, for a long time, I was eager to have a projector to host a movie night with my friends. The gift felt like I was heard, and how
– Danish Wahab, an SEO expert in Pune
For the foodie:
Smart air fryer
Rare Japanese sake
Premium sushi/matcha kit
Luxe cheesehamper with cheeseboard and cheese knives
For the wanderer:
Tickets to concerts or major sporting events
Private coaching sessions with an expert
Curated vineyard tours and exclusive tastings
I surprised my best men on my wedding with concert tickets to a band that we had grown up listening to, and their reaction was priceless
– Krish Lohar, a Bengaluru-based engineer
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