For the Guys: Cuff Links

Cufflinks are a popular wedding gift for the groom, groomsmen, and fathers for good reason: for some of the younger male members of the wedding party, this may be their first occasion in formal wear (or at least, the first time wearing a dress shirt with french cuffs). I think it's also a great opportunity to gift the men in your life with something beautiful and meaningful - a little piece of art they'll wear on special occasions and think back to what an amazing time they had on your wedding day.

So, here's a roundup of cuff link options for all types of men and wedding styles... and a few with a Floridian twist!

Classic

1. Fleur de Lis by David Donahue at Nordstrom - a classic motif
2. Typewriter keys by QA Create - vintage, dapper and classy
3. Sailboat from Brooks Brothers - for the love of sailing
4. Beach Sand from Uncommon Goods - use sand from your favorite beach in Florida, or send in your own
5. Ballpark seats from Red Envelope - give him a piece of his favorite stadium

Elegant

1. Gold knots from Brooks Brothers - a staple in versatile gold
2. 'Fiber Optic' by Thomas Pink at Nordstrom - modern and sleek with a bright pop of color
3. Personalized silver and gold by Sweet Nano - precious and custom in sterling silver and 14k gold
4. Jet Black by Originals By Lynnette - a little swarovski sparkle for a black tie affair
5. Signature by Tiffany - a luxe heirloom
6. Silver Buttons from Brooks Brothers - a twist on the classic

Casual

1. Baseballs by QA Create - the real deal (they even have game-used balls for most teams!)
2. Bottle openers from Think Geek - the ultimate silly groomsmen gift
3. Miami Dolphins from Johnston & Murphy - for the true Dol-fan
4. Florida Gators from Nordstrom - because I'm biased (Go Gators!)
5. Vintage nautical charts by dlk designs - perfect for nautical weddings
6. Superhero stamps from Red Envelope - for the kid-at-heart

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