Artie Owl Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 So like the poll says I'm trying to decide on groomsman gifts for my wedding next year, since it's one of the few responsibilites I have for the wedding. I personally (though I don't smoke) like the idea of giving quality wooden tobacco pipes, since they've got a timeless quality to them. Though since I don't smoke (they don't either) I've been suggested to that maybe there's an alternative to my original idea. Harmonica's are cool because they have a timeless quality also, from stories from the trenches of WWI and on, it was portable music, which we can all appreciate. I really don't want to do the engvaved beer stein, coasters, cufflinks, mugs, pocket knives, letter openers, poker sets, and pretty much anything you find at an everyday gift shop/engrave place. Anybody have any ideas, or gifts they received they really liked? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidl Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 I like the idea of the harmonica. I received a stein once too. I still use it but for holding pens and pencils. Try to keep away from anything with too many moving parts. They will end up in a drawer for some years and then get tossed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dem00n Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 Go for the harmonica. So if you smoke or not, you can still mess around with a harmonica. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Farnsbarns Wunterslausche Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 I received a fantastic gift when I was a best man. A cigar tube and a matching flask in a leather case, the cigar tube was loaded with an aged Cuban Cohiba Siglo VI but you can substitute as you see fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 We still don't get real Cubans in Americur, so it'd be a waste. rct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Farnsbarns Wunterslausche Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 We still don't get real Cubans in Americur, so it'd be a waste. rct There's some perfectly reasonable, hand rolled cigars comming out of Honduras, Dominican Republic, and others. People must smoke cigars over there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 Oh sure, AFuentes comes to mind. I lived in Bermuda for a few years in the mid 80's, got the hang of Cubans then. I still miss them. rct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVOL! Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 My best man, usher, and the person who officiated the wedding all got Apple gift certificates. All four of us are Apple geeks so it worked out really well. Guys just aren't into sentimental gifts. We like practical. When I stood up in my sister's wedding I got an engraved scotch glass. Pretty classy and very practical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff-7 Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 Best groomsman gift I have received was an engraved shot glass and flask. Second best was a bottle of Jameson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artie Owl Posted June 28, 2011 Author Share Posted June 28, 2011 Tech and gadgets is pretty much what I do all day. I'm trying to go no battery power but that's not to say I might find something from thinkgeek that's a real winner. Keep em coming guys and gals! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stein Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Harmonicas do not last forever. After a number of years, they are unplayable. Not something you can actually play every few years for life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChanMan Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 I got a desktop valet that has been just handy as heck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrosurfer1959 Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 My Favorite as well was a small high quality silver flask that had just the word Thanks and the date engraved on the side, It was full of a very good Scotch when my buddy handed it to me. The wedding was in Hawaii so everything was pretty casual but my friend knew I wasn't really into the sweet Hawaiian style drinks being served so the flask came in very handy. It's been 20+ years now and I still use it on a regular basis and it's still usually filled with Scotch. I also was given a small engraved ipod nano after a nephews wedding a couple years ago they had sent them out to the parents and godparents and a few very close friends and relatives a few weeks after the wedding - it was loaded with all the music, photo's and even video's from the wedding and the reception. It was a really cute idea and a cool memorabilia with their names and the dates engraved on the back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artie Owl Posted June 28, 2011 Author Share Posted June 28, 2011 I think what I could do also is look for indiviudal presents that best represent each person. One of my groomsmen would appreciate this I think; I've got until June next year but you know how these things sneak up on you, like your cars safety inspection it's always right around the corner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MANNIC Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 How about a really nice book? Can they read yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artie Owl Posted June 28, 2011 Author Share Posted June 28, 2011 How about a really nice book? Can they read yet? Despite the best efforts of a public school system yes, they can. I can think of a couple leatherbound books I'd be willing to give as gifts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Californiaman Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 The Leatherman. That's what I got my Groomsmen. My best man lost his. But the others have theirs still. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dem00n Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 The Leatherman. That's what I got my Groomsmen. My best man lost his. But the others have theirs still. They gave you a hobo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowdiddley Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 The Leatherman. That's what I got my Groomsmen. My best man lost his. But the others have theirs still. Thats actually a great idea! That or a 750ml of a nice Scotch and a hooker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swleary Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 I gave mine a bracelet with their names on them. Comes in handy when they get liquored up and forget their name lol...... You could also personalize it to the individual. Get each of them something that they might like on a personal level. Keep it in the same price range though, guys do become drama queens lol Hmm I was gonna say hookers and blow...lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brundaddy Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 I gave em Zippos engraved with "Fu*king Classy." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrosurfer1959 Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 A Leatherman or pocket knife would be a good gift - unless there flying it would suck to have the TSA seize the gifts before they even get home. Another cool gift Ive seen used as a grooms gift is the Brunton gentleman's compass engraved with the date. There really well made and can be engraved with the date. I have an original D.W. Brunton compass that my grandfather gave me when I graduated from high school. The new model looks almost the same and would be something that could last a lifetime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyK Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 Since you've already panned the pocket knife how about a Zippo barbecue tool set? http://www.inkhead.com/zippo-bbq-set/13604/ The church key/fork half hooks to the spatual/knife/bottle opener half to make tongs. These are way cool. Kind of spendy, but it comes with a Zippo wind proof lighter for firing up the grill. Zippo's website does not show this item. I did find it here: http://www.leedsworld.com/clearance/item/?item=9992-32TG This site appears to be a liquidator. The price is great for just the tongs. It appears Zippo has discontinued this item. I'm sure you could find someone local to engrave if you want... or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artie Owl Posted June 30, 2011 Author Share Posted June 30, 2011 Thanks for the replies guys I really apprecaite it! From what I've gathered here and by guys I work with most of them don't use the gift after the wedding anyway, so I decided to think down to what the three of us are into (which as a common ground among us is video games) I've decided to go with life sized replica shields from a favourite video game of ours, which fits the bill, it's both nerdy AND doesn't require batteries. Might make for some funny pre-wedding pictures, and looks good hanging in a man cave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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