married guys: what did you get for your groomsmen?

I got all mine dress watches. Still pretty usual, but more practical than flasks or money clips. Every one of them has said they still use them, and its been 4 years now.

The Mayor

I got married in 2003, so the first part of this might be a bit outdated.

I got each guy a nike gear bag (you know, the cheapy string-strap backpacks). They were pretty new at the time and everyone loved them.

Anyway, I filled the bag with stuff that was personal to each guy. (advil for a guy who was always injured, a suction cup basketball hoop for a guy who swore he was the next 5'10" 140lb. Michael Jordan, stuff like that). I was running low on cash at that point and only spent something like $20 on each of the 6 groomsmen, but they all really liked it, so I guess it worked out.

a while back wrote:

I got married in 2003, so the first part of this might be a bit outdated.

I got each guy a nike gear bag (you know, the cheapy string-strap backpacks). They were pretty new at the time and everyone loved them.

Anyway, I filled the bag with stuff that was personal to each guy. (advil for a guy who was always injured, a suction cup basketball hoop for a guy who swore he was the next 5'10" 140lb. Michael Jordan, stuff like that). I was running low on cash at that point and only spent something like $20 on each of the 6 groomsmen, but they all really liked it, so I guess it worked out.

that's a really cool idea. i'm sure they all liked it becuase you put thought into each person's thing, rather than just getting 6 of the same thing.

what else you guys got?

Samsung 55" LED 1080P 120htz HDTV 7 series

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Yeah, the gift bag, personal swag bag is a cool idea.

I got each guy a leatherman pocketknife with his name engraved on the blade. Not like the multitool, but a leatherman-brand single blade knife. Pretty practical, and durable

Berndawg, if you're reading this, and I know you are: I don't want any gifts next year.

Hot bridesmaids and an open bar. They liked it.

not exactly wrote:

I'm looking for ideas that aren't the usual suggestions I've gotten: liquor, flasks, money clips, etc. I'm open to any ideas you got. So all you married guys out there - what did you get your boys, and how did they like it?

jenner wrote:

Samsung 55" LED 1080P 120htz HDTV 7 series

That's a classic. Great gift, I'm sure they all were pleased.

1 oz of platinum

1 oz of gold

1 oz of silver

In a little red bag with my name and my wife's and the date of the wedding.

Not sure if they liked it, never got a honest answer.

I got them all canoe paddles, with the promise we'd do a trip one day.

no longer married wrote:

1 oz of platinum

1 oz of gold

1 oz of silver

In a little red bag with my name and my wife's and the date of the wedding.

Not sure if they liked it, never got a honest answer.

What the hell are you supposed to do with that?

I gave each of mine some quality time with my bride.

they will get the pleasure of seeing you enter a lifetime of misery, agony, and unhappiness.

100 Brand New disposable syringes of the same brand detectives found in Lance Armstrong's garbage can.

Tough.

Worth somewhere around a 2 grand giftpackage... you are my new BFF,I will gladly be your groomsman if you plan to get hitched again!

no longer married wrote:

1 oz of platinum

1 oz of gold

1 oz of silver

In a little red bag with my name and my wife's and the date of the wedding.

Not sure if they liked it, never got a honest answer.