Mr. H Needs Your Help!

Mr. H Needs Your Help!

July 1st, 2008 @ 5:30 pm by Mrs. Hydrangea
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Last night while Mr. H and I were eating dinner, the topic of groomsmen’s gifts came up. I’d been bugging Mr. H for months to try and come up with some ideas, so that we aren’t stuck buying everything last minute. With less than 100 days left until the wedding, it’s looking like it will be last minute after all. Here are a few ideas I came up with, all shot down by Mr. H:

1) Cuff links - While a very popular choice, if we bought them sterling silver cuff links with their initials engraved in them, it would be something they could keep forever, which I think is important.

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(Image from JC Penney Jewelry)

2) Personalized Coolers - This is one of my personal favorites - how fun would it be to have a nice cooler emblazoned with their initials, filled with their favorite beer and ready to go?

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Mr. H Needs Your Help! : wedding groomsman gift 3597 Sm (Image from The Pink Monogram)

3) iPods - While I think these are a great gift, some of the groomsmen in our wedding are technologically behind and don’t even have a computer, which is pretty necessary with one of these.

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I have to admit, none of my ideas are super original. I guess that while I’ve been thinking about the entire wedding and cute gifts for my girls, I’ve kinda let the poor boys get pushed to the back of my mind. When Mr. H and I were talking and I couldn’t think of anything, he asked me to use my best resources - the girls of the hive - to come up with some ideas.

What are your fiances planning on giving their groomsmen (or what did your husbands give)? While we are trying to keep the pricing at a reasonable amount, I’d love to hear all ideas from every end of the spectrum!

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55 Responses to “Mr. H Needs Your Help!”

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misschickie (message) 169 posts, Blushing bee

Definitely the ipod!! My FI got an ipod shuffle as a groomsmen gift and it’s the only gm gift he’s used. He’s an avid runner so it’s perfect for him. I think the shuffles are about $50, if you wanted to spend a little more you could also include an itunes gift card. I think anybody–groomsmen or bridesmaid–would love that gift!!

7/1/08 @ 5:33 pm (reply)

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Miss Cream Puff (message) 227 posts, Helper bee

Mr. CP loved the ipod idea, but our problem is the exact opposite of yours–all of our GM already have them! We ended up getting them each a tie for the wedding and an old fashioned razor (Mr. CP recently started using one and loves it!).

7/1/08 @ 5:34 pm (reply)

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SKM

My FI is giving ipod shuffles as gm gifts too…i think they’re awesome. We use ours for working out and such all the time (even though we already have regular-size ipods). If they don’t have computers, that is a tough one…but they can be personalized/engraved for free from apples website, so FI is picking very appropriate personal quotes for each and i think our guys will love them!

7/1/08 @ 5:35 pm (reply)

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missm (message) 808 posts, Busy bee

We struggled and finally found a hip flask for the BM at a local vintage shop. Not original, but certainly has a certain cool factor, though hopefully won’t get him into too much trouble!

7/1/08 @ 5:36 pm (reply)

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huskerlx (message) 33 posts, Newbee

My fiance’ is picking out his own gifts and he has chosen to give them a pocket-knife type gadget. While this probably won’t fit everyone’s groomsmen, it is truly a gift that can be used a lifetime. The guppie is extremely handy to keep in your car, to use while camping, hiking, biking, etc. Check it out: http://www.crkt.com/guppie.html

Hope this helps somewhat.

7/1/08 @ 5:38 pm (reply)

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maureen9004 (message) 2,417 posts, Buzzing bee

I would do some sort of cuff links…. I saw these cute ones with a skull and crossbones- sort of funny- maybe not. But definitely cuff links, engraved are great.

7/1/08 @ 5:38 pm (reply)

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shannamt

I vote for the cooler. Who doesn’t love a personalized cooler! It’s fun and it’s something guys can use again and again. P.S. I like the top one best.

This will make me sound like a hic but we are having a Montana wedding so we are giving the groomsmen belt buckles that the local brewery makes that have their beer logo and double as bottle openers.

7/1/08 @ 5:39 pm (reply)

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misschickie (message) 169 posts, Blushing bee

Just to add that already having an ipod shouldn’t be a reason to not give the shuffle–we also have regular ipods and shuffles b/c the shuffle is easier for running or on-the-go, whereas the regular is better for carrides, parties, etc.

7/1/08 @ 5:39 pm (reply)

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Shawn

I know a bride who gave shuffles fully loaded with their favorite songs (groom was in charge of that).

I am screen printing a design I created for the boys onto Frisbees…my new last name.

7/1/08 @ 5:44 pm (reply)

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turtle

My fiance’s decided to go with a nice leather wallet– sort of borders between a keepsake and a practical gift.

7/1/08 @ 5:45 pm (reply)

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triciaj (message) 257 posts, Helper bee

We did pocket knives as well, but picked ones to suit each guy’s life. For example, our techy GM got one with a detachable thumb-drive, and our overseas teacher/constant traveler GM got one that has all the little gadgets, but no knives so he could take it on the plane.

7/1/08 @ 5:47 pm (reply)

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jenniferb (message) 167 posts, Blushing bee

I love the cooler idea, I think I’ll steal it!

7/1/08 @ 5:47 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Bee (message) 3,235 posts, Sugar bee

we did a wine of the month club or cigar of the month club.

7/1/08 @ 5:48 pm (reply)

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GreenTeaGuinness (message) 159 posts, Blushing bee

We opted for ties and matching pocket squares to eliminate having to buy flowers for the guys, socks, PB engraved Mugs, Craftsmen tool bottle opener and a case of their favorite beer. Practical and useful. I’m really excited that he came up with this all on his own!

7/1/08 @ 5:49 pm (reply)

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jen

My husband researched quite a bit to find really nice leather front pocket wallets and had them monogramed. I wasn’t sure how the 6 GMs would react, but they loved them. They started using them at the rehearsal lunch!

7/1/08 @ 5:50 pm (reply)

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jen

p.s. looooove the coolers!

7/1/08 @ 5:53 pm (reply)

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jenny

we paid for half their suits and we’re getting all them a caricature of themselves. i think its fun.

7/1/08 @ 5:53 pm (reply)

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Miss Cookie (message) 795 posts, Busy bee

I think the cuff links are very practical because not a lot of men have them, but essential for a tux. Although, I really, really like the personalized cooler!

7/1/08 @ 5:54 pm (reply)

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jenjen08 (message) 29 posts, Newbee

I think we are going to give each of the guys a wallet so they have something they can keep and then put a gift cardfor gas inside. Not very exciting but these days I think it is something they will all appreciate.

7/1/08 @ 6:02 pm (reply)

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