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GROOMSMEN GIFTS? IDEAS?

The JugglerThe Juggler Posts: 48,613
edited January 2011 in All Encompassing Trip
i think every wedding i've been in i've gotten a flask or some kind of beer stein.

anyone have any other ideas of what i should get these people? trying to think of something original. not having much luck.

one of them doesn't drink either. if i go the flask-ish route, would it be weird to give them that, and the non drinker something else?
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  • 8181 Posts: 58,276
    gift certificate to an upscale eatery
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  • BamaPJFanBamaPJFan Posts: 410
    The Jeagler wrote:
    i think every wedding i've been in i've gotten a flask or some kind of beer stein.

    anyone have any other ideas of what i should get these people? trying to think of something original. not having much luck.

    one of them doesn't drink either. if i go the flask-ish route, would it be weird to give them that, and the non drinker something else?

    I was a groomsman (Best Man) back in October for one of my best friends who lives in Texas. He gave me a fully functional .44 caliber Civil War era replica pistol. Maybe you could go the firearm route. :D
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  • Black DiamondBlack Diamond Posts: 25,107
    My wedding, I went individual and got something that each onemwould appreciate...
    I had a pen guy, a flask guy, a guy who loved suspenders, a guy who loved coffee.... Etc..
    Made em feel special or so they said.
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  • FlaggFlagg Posts: 5,856
    I got mine tickets to a Rangers game and we all went together after the honeymoon. It was great hanging out at the game and drinking, etc.
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  • RKCNDYRKCNDY Posts: 31,013
    I worked at a cutlery store years back. Knives are also a good option....a folding pocket knife, dual blade (serrated and straight) or a hunting knife, multi-tool. My favorite brands are Buck, Sog, and Spyderco. Too bad Buck doesn't make the Buck Tool anymore...well, at least look for it...beats out leatherman by a longshot.

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    Maglights were really popular too, I like Surefire better though
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  • Jearlpam0925Jearlpam0925 Posts: 16,989
    Dude got everyone chinese stars. I thought that was pretty badass.
  • unlost dogsunlost dogs Posts: 12,553
    Guns, knives and Chinese stars.

    Mix with alcohol at an open bar.

    Surely guarantees a reception that people will talk about for years. Or at least until the mandatory sentences are served and the bridal party members are paroled.
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  • JOEJOEJOEJOEJOEJOE Posts: 10,483
    I gave my best man a Tumi wallet

    A good pen or pocket knife is good too!
  • The JugglerThe Juggler Posts: 48,613
    unlost dogs wrote:
    Guns, knives and Chinese stars.

    Mix with alcohol at an open bar.

    Surely guarantees a reception that people will talk about for years. Or at least until the mandatory sentences are served and the bridal party members are paroled.[/quote]

    don't underestimate this crew.
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  • unlost dogsunlost dogs Posts: 12,553
    The Jeagler wrote:
    unlost dogs wrote:
    Guns, knives and Chinese stars.

    Mix with alcohol at an open bar.

    Surely guarantees a reception that people will talk about for years. Or at least until the mandatory sentences are served and the bridal party members are paroled.[/quote]

    don't underestimate this crew.

    You're thinking life sentences? :shock:
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  • normnorm Posts: 31,146
    $$ range?
  • mickeyratmickeyrat Posts: 38,009
    norm wrote:
    $$ range?

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  • normnorm Posts: 31,146
    mickeyrat wrote:
    norm wrote:
    $$ range?

    HOOKERS!!!!!!!!

    not the bachelor party, the groomsmen gift :P
  • ed243421ed243421 Posts: 7,659
    do they golf?

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  • Hugh Freaking DillonHugh Freaking Dillon Posts: 14,010
    I gave all my groomsmen different gifts as one other person said earlier. just don't do anything engraved. no guy likes to be sipping from a mug or a flask that it says a wedding date or "love your (dude) friend" on it.
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  • JOEJOEJOEJOEJOEJOE Posts: 10,483
    ed243421 wrote:
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    Well done.....a good joke is all about the timing!
  • DL136722DL136722 Posts: 685
    I got my groomsmen encraved swiss army knives and cufflinks with there initials. I'm pretty sure I spelled that wrong but you know what I mean - good luck!
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    Boob-shaped Pasta! :D
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  • TresentPenseTresentPense Posts: 551
    JOEJOEJOE wrote:
    I gave my best man a Tumi wallet

    A good pen or pocket knife is good too!

    My favorite groomsmen gift (object) was also a Tumi wallet; 2nd place winner was personalized cufflinks (sterling silver with initials engraved). Another groom sent us all "beer of the month" 12packs for 6 months, where the boxes all contained 4 different microbrews delivered right to your door. That one was very original (and delicious). Good luck...
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  • The JugglerThe Juggler Posts: 48,613
    TresentPense wrote:
    JOEJOEJOE wrote:
    I gave my best man a Tumi wallet

    A good pen or pocket knife is good too!

    My favorite groomsmen gift (object) was also a Tumi wallet; 2nd place winner was personalized cufflinks (sterling silver with initials engraved). Another groom sent us all "beer of the month" 12packs for 6 months, where the boxes all contained 4 different microbrews delivered right to your door. That one was very original (and delicious). Good luck...


    i think i'm leaning towards money clip right now.

    the beer of the month thing is an awesome idea...but i got a recovering alcoholic and a guy who refuses to drink anything but miller lite though. oh well :x :x :x :x

    i guess i should get the best man something else right?
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  • mfc2006mfc2006 Posts: 37,412
    I just bought them all separate gifts that they'd like.
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  • Kilgore_TroutKilgore_Trout Posts: 7,334
    i liked what my cousin did... he got them all nike track jackets... since he met each of his groomsmen in either grade school, high school, or college the color of the jacket corresponded to the school colors and it had the school name on the back... graduation year on the sleeve

    maybe too custom... and theres gotta be a similar relationship between all groomsmen... but it looked cool IMO
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  • rollingsrollings Posts: 7,124
    Lighters
    Flasks or
    Wallets
    Oh My
  • neilybabes86neilybabes86 Posts: 16,057
    best man gets something different...



    watches or sunglasses are cool idea as gifts
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  • Johnny AbruzzoJohnny Abruzzo Posts: 11,408
    I got everyone cufflinks with their initials engraved (they could wear them in the wedding).

    Also watches, tried to personalize to everyone's tastes or what they look like.

    Good luck and congrats!
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  • eeriepadaveeeriepadave Posts: 41,828
    when i was a groomsman for my sister's wedding i got a Best Buy gift card :)
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  • mickeyratmickeyrat Posts: 38,009
    neilybabes86 wrote:
    best man gets something different...



    watches or sunglasses are cool idea as gifts
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  • skippybrewskippybrew Posts: 283
    (Back when I was still planning to get married...) All of us men were going to wear Converse with our tuxedos. The idea was that the tuxes were rentals, but the shoes were for them to keep. Kinda cheapy but I thought it was a cool idea.
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