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Groomsmen Gifts for the Non Brahs Out There?

entropicamericana — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 20:11:29 -0800

I need ideas for modern groomsmen gifts. My groomsmen don't really smoke, drink, golf, or wear french cuffs, which eliminates 99% of the results for "groomsmen gifts" from Google. Mainly our common interests include coffee, photography, design, and vaguely geeky 30-something interests (1980s Spielberg/Lucas movies, Tron, Atari 2600, Apple products). (We're not the kind of geeks that wear the term with some sort of goony pride, so ThinkGeek is right out. So are things like knives, flashlights, and AirSoft toys) Any ideas?

Bachelor Party 101

Octoparrot — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 09:50:25 -0800

Bachelor Party Etiquette So tonight is my cousin's bachelor party. I am one of 5 total groomsmen (not the best man) and am not really sure what the etiquette is regarding the party and costs.

The details I have:
1. It is at a friends house who I don't know (not an attendant) and the groom knows nothing about the plans (just to meet at x place and time).
2. The best man (whom I don't know really at all) is organizing everything and has purchased a keg/liquor and I believe even hired a stripper or strippers.
3. There will probably be around 10 guys at the party. The groom, 5 attendants, and a handful of other friends.

The big question is what should I pitch in to help pay for the party? I'd estimate the costs to be at least $400 for the best man and I'm probably the only other person besides the best man that really could afford to pitch anything in.

Always looking for great ideas to improve the experience as well! Thanks in advance.

Help a brotha give his brotha a good wedding toast!

flipmiester99 — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 05:45:48 -0800

Weddingspeechfilter: OK...So im gonna have to give a short speech/toast to my brother this upcoming Saturday for his wedding. Im not the best man, just a groomsmen.Heres the problem, i fall short on coming up with a good short toast/speech.I really dont want to be to personal about it cause im really not that good of a speaker so i want it real general and fairly short, Could you guys please help?? Im the older brother so i just want to say "Congrats" but in a little bit more elegant way.

Beer for my boys, or not?

mrhaydel — Sat, 16 Sep 2006 22:49:20 -0800

I'm thinking about about doing a beer of the month club for my 4 groomsmen. Any suggestions as to which one? There was one question I came across on MeFi relating to this, and they mentioned www.beerofthemonthclub.com.

Anyone out there ever given or been the receiver of a beer of the month club membership? I'm thinking about doing a 3 month stint for each of the guys, which would be about $375 at the place mentioned above (sorta pricey, but I don't think I could get out for much cheaper).

On another note, if anyone has any other suggestions for unique groomsmen gifts (I've looked at this thread: http://ask.metafilter.com/mefi/17118 and honestly didn't see too much that jumped out at me), I'm still open to ideas.

Groomsmen Gifts?

ix — Mon, 04 Apr 2005 15:37:34 -0800

I'm to be married at the end of the month, any suggestions for Groomsmen gifts that are non-ordinary? I've seen the standard knife, cigar, flask, lighter, poker, et all, gift recommendations. I'm looking for some more interesting items that are effervescent while not ephemeral. Right now I'm considering some Airsoft rifles and 2000 rounds for battle, but anything else is certainly welcome. What did you do for your Groomsmen? Price is not an consideration - give me your mind.

What are your Activity Suggestions for the day of a wedding?

battlecj — Mon, 04 Apr 2005 10:55:41 -0800

I'm getting married in October and having a 6 p.m. wedding and i am trying to think of activites for the groomsmen during the day leading up to the wedding. What could we do that day that would be fun, lighthearted, and entertaining for the groomsmen and other men involved in the wedding? We don't play golf and can't do anything that requires to much time. I was going to get some BBQ for everyone from a great local jointfor lunch, but i am at a loss for other activites. One friend of mine hired a masseur for the groomsmen on the day of his wedding which was nice, but i don't want to copy that idea, since he's one of the groomsmen. We'll be at my house before we get dressed for the wedding.

Quotes to engrave on my groomsmen's gifts

prettyboyfloyd — Thu, 27 Jan 2005 20:23:35 -0800

QUOTEFILTER: Newly(-ish) married, ISO some good quotes to emblazon upon my groomsmen's thank-you gifts (flasks) DETAILS: One, my best man, also performed the ceremony. Another, my college roomate, is an atmospheric scientist. The third, my brother in law is Spanish. Any and all languages/themes invited. Thanks!