Groomsmen gifts - this is a TOUGH one!!

Original post by jforms

May 17, 2011 05:33 PM

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

leelou48 Posted: May 18, 2011 06:40 AM

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Posted by ImgonnabeMrsC

My fh is thinking of getting them all tickets to a game so they can get together after the wedding ;)

thats cute if they all like the same team

If you wanted to stick to the food idea for the married one you should do a special GC like someplace where it can be a date night for him and his wife since you say hes just with his kids all the time.

kdm822 Posted: May 18, 2011 09:21 AM

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wow it doesnt seem like they like to do anything lol

for the one with a family..maybe a gc to a resturant or a play in the city.. something he can do with his wife. Since he doesnt seem to want to do anything lol

maybe a day of golf with dinner after?

Gift cards are iffy but atleast they can chose what they want to do with it.. maybe pay for something towards their house

halfbaked Posted: May 18, 2011 09:33 AM

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We got them Converse high top sneakers to wear on the wedding day and a money clip with $2 bills for good luck.

Linzee636 Posted: May 18, 2011 09:56 AM

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is there ANYTHING that these guys do like??

Honestly, I think that you should get them whatever you want and they should be appreciative of the gesture. Becasue in the end it's about thanking them for being in the bridal party.

I have yet to wear the earrings and bracelet from a bridal party I was in, and I don't think any less of the bride for it. I think it was really nice that she had made a different bracelet and earring set for each of us. Isn't it the thought that counts?

Don't go too crazy. It's just not worth it in the end.

jillybearjd2 Posted: May 18, 2011 10:02 AM

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My sister found a website that made personalized bobble heads.

They were made to look like each of her groomsmen doing something they like.

Ex. The best man got a bobble head of himself skateboarding.

I thought that was a unique idea.

Kuklitsa143 Posted: May 18, 2011 12:16 PM

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Posted by jforms

> 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!

are you sure you want them in your BP? They seem boring JK LOL

Jenn7982 Posted: May 18, 2011 12:21 PM

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what about an order from omaha steaks!! my FH dad got this for him this past christmas, and he was so excited. They shipped overnight, and they came in a cooler with dry ice. It had all kinds of steaks and shrimp etc inside. can't go wrong with steaks!

CroatianBride Posted: May 18, 2011 12:29 PM

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Posted by jillybearjd2

My sister found a website that made personalized bobble heads.

They were made to look like each of her groomsmen doing something they like.

Ex. The best man got a bobble head of himself skateboarding.

I thought that was a unique idea.

That is a cute idea!! Do you know where she got it?

LoveyDovey Posted: May 18, 2011 02:34 PM

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how about a nice tie?

and I like the omaha steaks things or any other monthly food item

otherwise your last resort is to pay for their tux

my gf paid for our dress instead of giving us a gift, no regrets or complaints there

jforms Posted: May 20, 2011 01:11 PM

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Still trying to come up with an idea.

The food idea sounds good, but like a GC...it has the price right on there.
I dont like that.

As for the tux rentals...Im already picking that up.

I told them when I asked them that they dont need to worry about their tux.

Moonmist09 Posted: May 20, 2011 01:31 PM

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I saw these signs somewhere on this board that a bride had made up for the GM
it was like Irish Pubsigns but it had the GM's last names on it. it was really cute actually.
Try Personalization Mall or Etsy for them

KristyANDMatt224 Posted: May 30, 2011 09:11 AM

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FH was n a bridal party and tha groom paid for some of tux rental and he bought them a fog less shower mirror that connects to an outside ipod

JT519 Posted: May 30, 2011 09:29 AM

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We're probably going to do engraved Swiss Army knives and something else. My FH was a groomsmen a few years back and he got one, you'd be surprised how much he uses it! His is a keychain also.

MarchBride2012 Posted: May 30, 2011 04:26 PM

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this is exactly why fh is in charge of the guys gifts lol! i will stick to picking jewelery for the girls

Michi Posted: May 30, 2011 04:39 PM

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as one part of our Gm gifts we go them top of the line ear buds..it worked great b/c it goes with anything--laptops, ipads, ipods..etc..

HSsweethearts Posted: May 31, 2011 10:10 AM

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Posted by Michi

as one part of our Gm gifts we go them top of the line ear buds..it worked great b/c it goes with anything--laptops, ipads, ipods..etc..

THIS is a great idea.

FH is doing scotch (and something else..,maybe whiskey rocks) for 2 of the guys. The BM is not a scotch drinker, so he's getting wine and an aerator, and my BIL who isa GM is not a drinker, so we were thinking about Omaha Steaks

kdm822 Posted: May 31, 2011 11:17 AM

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how about a nice wallet.

jme78 Posted: May 31, 2011 01:08 PM

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My DH just got Raybans in a wedding.

He loves them.

TeAmoChris Posted: May 31, 2011 07:55 PM

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wow, lol...how many?

kimmy02 Posted: May 31, 2011 08:29 PM

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We got them personalized overnight/duffle bags

You can also put their favorite sports team shirt, jersey, or something sports related inside.. that was our original plan, but ended up just giving them the bags and inside were other personalized gifts, all from personalizationmall.com - like shot glasses, money clips, etc.