It was important to us that the gifts to our bridal party and family were kind of special and unique. His guys in particular are so not the traditional beer stein or money clip sort!

For the guys we ended up going with leaather coolers that look like lunch bags. They are insulated and can be used as a manly lunch sack, or there is a removal holder for a six pack! We had them mongrammed with each guys initials and Jake filled each one with the specific guys' favorite beverage :)

It took me a long time to find something suitable for my girls. I ended up getting them cute little tote bags with each of their names, and inside I put a little silver jewelry box that had their name engraved on it, and inside that I put the necklace I wanted each of them to wear! I waited until the store on theKnot.com had a huge sale, and then I got the bags and the boxes pretty cheaply! I recommend!

I got my FG the same type of tote, but it was smaller and had a little bear inside that said "Flower Girl!" and a little fingernail polish set.

The ushers were only 11 and 13, we were really unsure what to get them and so settled on Itunes gift cards because that is what they are really into right now. They loved them!

Our parents refused gifts. They put their foot down and said they wanted to help us, their contributions to the wedding were their gift to US, and it didn't make any sense for us to spend $$ on them. We were touched, but we ignored them and got them a little something anyway! MIL got a cute little kitchen utensil holder in the shape of the bear figurines she collects, and my parents each got a bottle of their favorite wine :)