As I look at the books containing wedding gifts for men, I can't help but to be bored by the selection of flasks, keyrings, and cufflinks. Is there anything else out there for groomsmen?
2007-03-15 01:52:03 · 32 answers · asked by wrtrchk 5 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
I'm talking about a gift to the groom.
Thank you for all who answered maturely.
2007-03-15 02:38:18 · update #1
Okay one more time: I meant to say groom and not groomsmen.
2007-03-15 03:25:41 · update #2
We went for a joint gift, and bought together a really nice digital camera. Perfect if you're going on a really scenic honeymoon (we went to St Augustine.
Or are you talking about Groomsmen?
How about a gift basket? They have some really neat ones for guys, Like candy bar boquets, and football sets
2007-03-15 02:17:27 · answer #1 · answered by Goddess Nikki 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Just think about something that he would like and appreciate. With all the money spent on weddings, receptions, gifts for everyone, it can be overwhelming. You may want to ask him for suggestions. My husband and I got matching recliners because we didn't have a lot of furniture and we enjoy watching movies together. It made more sense than buying an engraved flask or keyring that we wouldn't get use out of. There are a lot of options out there. Just think outside the box. Find something that you know he will enjoy and appreciate. A joint gift for the two of you works too. Just ask him his feelings on the subject. Another option is to not get anything. I mean, you'll be getting enough gifts at the wedding and for any showers you had before anyway. Just enjoy the time and don't stress over the material things! Congrats!
2007-03-15 03:32:26 · answer #2 · answered by jennyss 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My friend gave me a flask with the date of the wedding on it. At least I know when to send the anniversary card. I have never used the flask, honestly it is to nice to put anything in it.
When I got married my wife left the groomsmen gifts to me (figuring that I wouldn't go thru with buying them I am sure). I had a best man and then three groomsmen, I just went and purchased gifts that I thought would be great for each person. For example I knew one buddy that needed a computer so I went with him and helped him purchase the computer. Another friend works on classic cars and I knew there was a certain tool he wanted so I got him that tool. So if you just think of things they might need or heard them say they need it will mean more.
2007-03-15 02:15:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Your answers may be lame because the question asks about the groom and the details ask about the groomsmen. Anyhow,my groom got ME and a cutesie little piggy bank marked retirement fund with out names on it. We had agreed ahead that rings and the reception were gift enough. Think about the purpose of the attendants gifts. If its mostly a thank you for helping/participating and sharing in our day thing then most gift certficates do the trick, as do hockey tickets, basketball, etc. If you decide you want them to have a momento of the day then you are stuck with most of the boring selections you have seen. My neice bought those little wooden boxes that men use for their watches/rings and had a small metal engraving put on the top of each. When I was married ions ago, I gave out heavy glass beer mugs with their names etched on the side....each one had a certficate for one night of refills on the mug of their fav beverage at a local brewery we haunt (the average fill on a glass is $6 there but the bartender made me a deal for a one-night pass). They dont all drink so for the two we know abstain, we included a $25 food certificate to the same place. A heartfelt thank you card is really all that is necessary---the guys are happy to be remembered and just glad to receive just about anything. It was the women that we had an awful time shopping for....seems they look at gifts through different eyes. Good luck.
2007-03-15 03:22:18 · answer #4 · answered by Sweetserenity 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I am REALLY big on the gift I give meaning something to the person I give it to (or hope it does) I try to find that special something. I have given fresh roasted cashews from the mall nut kiosk for an Easter gift to the cashew fan in my life, special picture frames for the hard to decide for teenager who has everything, special candies to grandma, a special Dale Earnhardt Jr denim jacket to the Jr fan, lunch at a favorite restaraunt (that often gets pushed aside because its too expensive to eat at) Try and think of him and get him something even if its cheap that means something to him or to the two of you. Where was the first place he took you on a date too and how long has it been since you've been there? Maybe a card with a coupon and gift card for a special "date nite" there for when the wedding is over?
2007-03-20 18:17:09 · answer #5 · answered by galixcysmagic 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Traditionally brides do not give gifts to their grooms. Your hand in marriage and committing to him for the rest of your life is hard to top, especially with a keychain, cufflink or clasp. If you are going to give him a gift though I would make it very personal forget the books. My husband gave me a My Little Pony purple unicorn because I loved the color purple and unicorns.
2007-03-21 04:33:08 · answer #6 · answered by newyorktilson 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My husband and I didn't do that, but my sister in law gave my brother a really, REALLY nice tool chest. Look at Sears for that. If he likes sports, season tickets would also be a great idea. How about a piece of furniture like a Lazy Boy chair? I wish I could help better here, but I don't know your budget or what he likes. Does he ski? Water or Snow? If he doesn't need skis, how about the clothes that go with it? How about some Uggs? If you don't know what those are go to uggs.com They are real nice comfortable sheepskin boots/slippers. I love mine.
2007-03-20 12:50:58 · answer #7 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Two different questions. For my groom (not a first marriage) I gave him a basket of trial size shampoos because he's a freak about his hair (he's losing it!) and he likes to try new shampoos like they're going to make it stay in longer - lol
For groomsmen, how about just doing giftcards? You can get them for restaurants, sporting goods stores, telephones, department stores, grocery stores, speciality shops, even just Mastercard ones to order stuff online... bookstores... the list is huge and some grocery stores and drugstores now have HUGE displays with about 50 or 60 choices. Choose an amount and then just choose the type of card individually. Go a little higher for the Best Man :)
2007-03-15 01:58:27 · answer #8 · answered by thegirlwholovedbrains 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
When i got married to my husband i was sick of all the drab shab that men always get, so i got my husband a personalized ring (designed by me). It was expensive but it meant a lot more to him. His wedding ring is a small silver band, so i also got him another band of the same kind and got our names, our sons name and our wedding date engraved on it. He loved it! if your mans not into that sorta thing get him something you KNOW he likes to do. Like tickets to a concert he really wanted to go to, a new tv or soundsystem, or a trip he's been dreaming of since he was a child. BUt whatever you do make sure its as magical of a present as his is for you.
2007-03-15 02:01:01 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Find a gift that is special for you two. My husband has a watch obsession so I got him cufflinks that are made of vintage watch movements. They were unique and fit him totally.
2007-03-16 07:50:17 · answer #10 · answered by hotdoggiegirl 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋