Choosing a gift for your Best Man can be tricky.
A lot of Grooms get quite nervous about this because they can't decide whether to choose something really traditional and be considered old fashioned or whether to choose something modern and get worried about whether the Best Man would like it.
It is a good idea to pick the gift to suit the person.
If the Best Man spends his Saturdays at Rugby or Football matches a traditional hip flask in silver or pewter will come in very handy.
If he has a particular hobby, such as golf or clay pigeon shooting you could choose a gift that incorporates his hobby.
The most important thing is to choose a gift not because it is bound up with tradition, but because you know that your Best Man would like it.
If your Best Man enjoys music you could give him a CD case with a few chosen CDs that you know he would like.
This would be a lovely gift and listening to the CDs would remind your Best Man of your wedding.
You might also consider his favourite Cologne or a piece of jewelery - remember that men wear jewelery as well as women.
Maybe a bracelet or a watch with a message engraved, something to remember the wedding day.
Your Best Man will appreciate such a personalised gift.
Another idea would be a silver fountain pen, perhaps with his name engraved.
Another very traditional gift for the Best Man are cuff links or a tie clip and you could choose to fit the personality of the Best Man.
Cuff links in the shape of golf clubs, footballs or cricket bats for the sports fan and maybe in the shape of guitars for the music lover.
The possibilities are endless.
If you do not want to give flasks or jewelery you might consider a good leather wallet or a leather briefcase which will be very useful.
If your Best Man is the traditional sort who wears three piece suits you might consider an engraved pocket watch.
On the other hand, if your Best Man is more Rock 'n Roll how about an engraved Zipo lighter? If your Best Man is into fine wines or real ale you could give him a set of good quality glasses and every time he raises a glass in the future he will think of you and your wedding day.
There is, of course, always the traditional engraved pewter beer mug and this is a great gift if your Best Man likes his ale.
Another idea would be a personalised wine gift set, incorporating a corkscrew and wine stopper.
The game of Poker is getting ever more popular and a personalised poker set would be a great gift for your Best Man.
He can fancy himself as James Bond in Casino Royale and perhaps it will bring him luck.