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RivalOfTheRose
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Does anyone have any unique and thoughtful tip on what to get my groomsmen?

One is into computer business, one is into racing, one is into business, and another is into computers, music and chess.

What did some of you guys do?


Thanks!

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Puffy Treat
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I dunno unique and thoughtful it would be, but I usually ask people directly what sort of gift they'd like. Have you asked them?
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Valentine014
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I am working on that myself. I don't want to do the typical flask or cufflinks (boring!). That subject is an ongoing topic on TheKnot.com , ProjectWedding.com and WeddingBee.com . Hope those links help you find something. Just do a search within those sites for "groomsmen gifts".
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Lyrhawn
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I have no suggestions, but I'm curious to see where this goes.

My brother recently got engaged and I'm the best man. I didn't even know we were receiving gifts.

But I can tell you I'd have no use for a flask and don't much want cufflinks.

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Valentine014
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Here is a good article on some better ideas. We just may pay for the tuxes, which have already done, and not do a separate gift.
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Kwea
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Buy the tuxes at JCPenney...classic black is $99.99, and they will get to keep the tux after the wedding for about the same (or less) than renting one for them.
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Valentine014
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I wish I would've thought of doing that before agreeing to rent, that's only $25 more than the rental.
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ReikoDemosthenes
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A fellow came into the shop I work at this past Sunday and bought leather pad covers for his groomsmen.
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Sterling
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I got my groomsmen swords. But then, my groomsmen were the kind of people who thought that was cool.

I had an explanation about old rituals involving mock-battles wherein the groom's party had to capture the bride, but mostly, I knew they would appreciate being given swords. [Smile]

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Corwin
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Who wouldn't? [Smile]
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Mrs.M
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We did cufflinks - traditional, monogrammed Sterling.

A gift I like to give male relatives on significant birthdays/occassions is a monogrammed clock (yes, clock, not watch). They've been universally well-received.

Sigh. I'm a boring traditionalist.

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