It is traditional to buy all the men in your wedding party a gift as a thank you for their effort in the build up and on the day of your wedding but one of the most important people to buy a gift for is the father of the bride, after all he is probably paying for most of your wedding and he is the father of your wife to be, so you will want to keep in his good books!.

The gift doesn't have to be something extravagent is just needs to be a token of your appreciation for the help and support that he has given you and your new wife.

One great gift idea would be to get him a pair of father of the bride cufflinks, which will not only compliment his wedding suit but they will also be a keepsake for him to remember the wedding day by.

If he likes his whiskey, why not get him an engraved, silver hip flask, to keep a wee dram handy when he is out playing golf in the cold, or alternaively get him a personalised golf set with am engraved ball marker or tee set.

If you father in law takes pride in his appearance and always likes to look the part, why not get him a sterling silver engraved pocket watch, which would be the perfect accessory to any attire.

If he is into his fine cigars, why not get him a sterling silver cigar cutter.

Hopefully the above ideas will help you select the perfect father of the bride gift for your father in law. Remember to buy the gift well before the wedding to ensure that it arrives with plenty of time to spare as it will be one less thing to worry about.