Groomsmen gifts - this is a TOUGH one!!

jforms Posted: May 17, 2011 05:33 PM

Groomsmen gifts - this is a TOUGH one!!

Need some gift ideas for my groomsmen.
As you can see below, there is a LOT of things they don't like...so not sure whats left to get them!

They:
have wallets - so money clips and wallets are out
do not Drink - so beer glasses, flasks, mugs, etc are out
do not Watch Sports - so signed items, jerseys, etc are out
do not take pictures - they have cameras but never use them, so a little flip camcorder (which I saw someone mention...thats a nice idea) is out
do not wear french cuffs - so cuff links are out
don't like watches - so a watch is out
don't smoke - so lighters, humidor, etc is out
don't like tools - so a leatherman or knife is out
don't like to cook - so cooking/bbq items are out

So as you see, they don't do much!
So its tough to figure out a gift for them.

Any ideas?
Thanks

AwaitingAugust Posted: May 17, 2011 05:42 PM

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i had the same problem with my GMs

we ended up giving them ray-ban sunglasses

another possibility (although kind of weird) is video game stuff (like a gift card to gamestop lol)

jforms Posted: May 17, 2011 05:49 PM

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I'll look into sunglasses.

But....these guys are picky people and with people like that, its tough to pick out fashionable items.

As for gift certificates, Im not sure how I feel about it, since it will have the value/price tag right on it.

Thanks

aj81610 Posted: May 17, 2011 05:51 PM

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what about a cooler? or a giftcard to a store they like.. if they're into music you can get them cds they want or something. It doesn't have to be a cliche gift

Tippy Posted: May 17, 2011 05:54 PM

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What is their line of work?

What do they do? Any interests? Do they workout?

aj81610 Posted: May 17, 2011 05:59 PM

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i missed the giftcard comment sorry! anyway if they have a sense of humor, even if they don't drink pint glasses can be used to drink things other then alcohol. Half of our bridal party doesn't drink either and this is what we got our guys:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/72587889/classic-mustache-pint-glasses-your

except instead of the sayings under the mustaches we put their names.

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jforms Posted: May 17, 2011 06:02 PM

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> what about a cooler?

They do not go on picnics.

>or a giftcard to a store they like..if they're into music you can get them cds they want or something.
>

Problem with gift cards is...the value is RIGHT on there.
They are not into music.

>What is their line of work?

They both work in the medical field, but they are not interested in the field
:)
its just work.

>What do they do? Any interests? Do they workout?

They dont have any interests! :(
They both work pretty late so 1 just goes home and hangs out with the wife and the babies, the other goes home eats dinner and then goes to sleep

They do not workout.

This is tough!

aj81610 Posted: May 17, 2011 06:06 PM

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A digital photo frame for the family guy? a pillow for the other?! These guys are tough! Honestly just get them something and if they are your friends and love you guys they should appreciate whatever you get them. And I'm sure they will find a use for it whatever it ends up being!

jforms Posted: May 17, 2011 06:12 PM

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Posted by aj81610

Honestly just get them something and if they are your friends and love you guys they should appreciate whatever you get them. And I'm sure they will find a use for it whatever it ends up being!

That is probably true...
BUT its my own crazy brain.

The single guy is into computer games...so for Xmas 2 years ago, I got him 5 games and told him to pick the one he liked.
He picked one, played it twice and stopped.

I still feel guilty for getting him a bad game.

Tippy Posted: May 17, 2011 06:14 PM

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I know gift cards suck, but if you gear it towards their interests

Like Food

The other one to a gaming store?

gmcamp Posted: May 17, 2011 06:18 PM

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Posted by Tippy

I know gift cards suck, but if you gear it towards their interests

Like Food

The other one to a gaming store?

This. Even though it seems like they don't like anything, they still have to eat!

aj81610 Posted: May 17, 2011 06:18 PM

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aw! you shouldn't! you gave him five to pick from so it's on him! HE PICKED a bad game!

jforms Posted: May 17, 2011 06:19 PM

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I liked the glassware idea, its cute.

BUT I just realized....lol we are probably going to give stemless wine glasses as a favor!

so dont want to give them too many cups.

aj81610 Posted: May 17, 2011 06:48 PM

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Posted by jforms

I liked the glassware idea, its cute.

BUT I just realized....lol we are probably going to give stemless wine glasses as a favor!

so dont want to give them too many cups.

Ohh geez. :-/ You'll figure out something you still have some time! My fiance and I had no idea what we were getting until I saw those glasses and I didn't think he'd go for it but he was surprisingly excited about them! Deff look on Etsy.com and see if anything strikes you if you haven't already.

lgab21 Posted: May 17, 2011 07:28 PM

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My FH wants to get his groomsmen a years worth of lotto tickets. Only comes to either $52 or $104 depending on if they get to play once a week or twice. You can pick fun numbers like your wedding anniversary and their birthdays or their lucky numbers. I don't like the idea but we have so many groomsmen (10) and they are all so different. He thinks this is the way to get them all something the same.
Another idea would be like a food of the month. They have steak, barbeque sauce, olive oil, pasta, pizza, lobster, peanut butter, jam & jelly, and cheese, etc. Anything they like you can find plus you can sign up for as many months as are in your budget. Good luck. Hope this helps.

aj81610 Posted: May 17, 2011 07:34 PM

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Posted by lgab21

My FH wants to get his groomsmen a years worth of lotto tickets. Only comes to either $52 or $104 depending on if they get to play once a week or twice. You can pick fun numbers like your wedding anniversary and their birthdays or their lucky numbers. I don't like the idea but we have so many groomsmen (10) and they are all so different. He thinks this is the way to get them all something the same.
Another idea would be like a food of the month. They have steak, barbeque sauce, olive oil, pasta, pizza, lobster, peanut butter, jam & jelly, and cheese, etc. Anything they like you can find plus you can sign up for as many months as are in your budget. Good luck. Hope this helps.

I personally love the food of the month Idea, just my vote though!

LMEL1223 Posted: May 17, 2011 08:00 PM

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the lottery idea is cute!

nic2011 Posted: May 17, 2011 08:08 PM

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why not just pay for their tux rental??? i went to a wedding this weekend and the groomsmen all said it was the best gift ever. they preferred that over a 200 buck kegorator.

DANAnPATRICK Posted: May 17, 2011 08:15 PM

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Posted by nic2011

why not just pay for their tux rental??? i went to a wedding this weekend and the groomsmen all said it was the best gift ever. they preferred that over a 200 buck kegorator.

This!
and this why you can stop racking your brain

If I was a groomsmen I'd rather not have to shell out my own money for a tux instead of getting some gift Id possibly hate