“I Wanted to Thank Them Like a Man Should” - A Groom’s Story

They were with me through every step.

From helping me pick the right engagement ring (and convincing me not to propose during a football match), to throwing a stag do I’ll never fully remember, my groomsmen were more than just mates. They were my brothers.

And when the big day came, I knew I couldn’t hand them a generic bottle of whisky and call it a day.

So I gave them engraved watches instead.

Each one from Architect London — a brand I found when searching for minimalist watches that didn’t look like I raided my dad’s drawer. Clean. Cool. Classic.

But here’s what made it personal:

On the back of each watch, I had engraved a private message. Some funny, some sentimental.

For my best man:
"No speech too long. No beer too cold. Thanks for everything - J."

For my brother:
"You’ll always be older. I’ll always be better looking."

When I handed them the boxes before the ceremony, they laughed. Some actually teared up. And every one of them wore the watch that day — not because they had to, but because it meant something.

Why Groomsman Watches Make the Best Gifts

Let’s be honest: men are hard to shop for. But a personalised watch?

• It’s useful

• It’s timeless

• And it becomes a keepsake they’ll wear long after the tux goes back

Plus, it shows you actually gave a damn.

Whether it’s for your best man, your ushers, or even your dad - a personalised minimalist watch is the kind of thank-you that won’t be tossed in a drawer.

Need Ideas? We’ve Got You.

From engraved messages like:

• “Time of our lives – 06.09.25”

• “Thank you for standing by me”

• “You clean up well”

To ultra-slim designs in silver, black, or gold - Architect London makes gifting easy.

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