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re: Need advice for groomsmen gifts
Posted on 9/28/20 at 8:17 am to hall59tiger
Posted on 9/28/20 at 8:17 am to hall59tiger
Agreed. It gets out of hand paying for all that stuff. It's easy to spend other peoples' money, and the two worst offenders are the best man and the bride.
Some of the best weddings I've been to let us wear our own tuxedo or all buy a similar suit from a store, then at least keep it and use it if needed later.
As for the knife gift idea, I had a bad experience. Received one two summers ago and cut myself pretty bad a few nights later, probably shouldn't have had the knife out after that many beers.
Some of the best weddings I've been to let us wear our own tuxedo or all buy a similar suit from a store, then at least keep it and use it if needed later.
As for the knife gift idea, I had a bad experience. Received one two summers ago and cut myself pretty bad a few nights later, probably shouldn't have had the knife out after that many beers.
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Posted on 9/28/20 at 8:48 am to FowlGuy
quote:He asked about groomsmen, not bridesmaids.
A weekend Luggage bag, camp, with their initials in hunters orange.
Posted on 9/28/20 at 1:45 pm to Outdoorreb
Spyderco
Most useful knives ever made for every day carry.
Most useful knives ever made for every day carry.
Posted on 9/28/20 at 9:46 pm to Outdoorreb
What is your email address, I make knives.
Posted on 9/29/20 at 6:46 am to bpinson
Well, the fiancé lost her shite when I said I was going to get a custom bench made. Begged me not to go over a hundred dollars per groomsmen because she googled it and normally it’s a 50-100$ gift. I told her I would take it into consideration, lol. Now I’m thinking she is right.
We are headed out to the marsh next weekend for bachelor trip, and I told them I would pay for my part for the captain. For the suits they could rent or buy it because I picked the colors so it would hard to tell a difference.
The fiancé has basically convinced me to get a candle holder that is made out of real deer antlers, and it is under 100$. She said to just get a present like that for Christmas not groomsmen gifts.
We are headed out to the marsh next weekend for bachelor trip, and I told them I would pay for my part for the captain. For the suits they could rent or buy it because I picked the colors so it would hard to tell a difference.
The fiancé has basically convinced me to get a candle holder that is made out of real deer antlers, and it is under 100$. She said to just get a present like that for Christmas not groomsmen gifts.
Posted on 9/29/20 at 6:59 am to Outdoorreb
quote:The very best?
I know y’all will have some great ideas.
Move the date to one not in football or hunting season... they'll all appreciate it... but not as much as you come every year.
Posted on 9/29/20 at 7:04 am to Outdoorreb
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She said to just get a present like that for Christmas not groomsmen gifts.
Give them the candle holders for christmas and the knives for groomsmen gifts.
Posted on 9/29/20 at 8:47 am to Outdoorreb
What dude wants a candle holder?
Posted on 9/29/20 at 8:53 am to ABucks11
One wedding I was in the guy gave us a gift certificate for a really nice suit that we all wore in the wedding. I have the suit on today
Posted on 9/29/20 at 9:31 am to Outdoorreb
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The fiancé has basically convinced me to get a candle holder
With all due respect, I don't know of any guy friends that have ever coveted or even thought of a candle holder.
I know this is a PITA process and you are trying to get through it with your sanity and I'm not trying to break your balls.
Maybe check the sales page at Orvis or Duluth Pack. For example, the mens accessories page at Orvis has something called "MKM Fara knife" for sale at 99/ea. There's also some nice 12g shell belts and bison belts for just under 100. Those could be worn for years.
Also Duluth Pack has shell bags in Mossy Oak pattern for $105. Their stuff will last forever, DP got their start making BWCA gear.
Finally, Sunglass Hut is having some wicked sales. I bought a few pair of Persols and with their sales deals, I was under $100/pair. That would be a kickass gift, those are really nice glasses.
Posted on 9/29/20 at 9:31 am to Outdoorreb
I gave fixed blade Ka-Bars, not the full-size tactical ones, but the hunter size. Two of the groomsmen cut themselves that night. At least half of them are still around 6 years later. I use mine all the time when in the woods.
Posted on 9/29/20 at 9:32 am to AyyyBaw
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Two of the groomsmen cut themselves that night.
Been there, done that. Blood all over the golf cart. Some days I am not the brightest crayon in the box.
Posted on 10/2/20 at 3:47 pm to Outdoorreb
quote:Goddamn son, you a Rockefeller or something?
Trying to keep it under 3-400 per groom.
Posted on 10/2/20 at 5:55 pm to Outdoorreb
quote:
Well, the fiancé lost her shite when I said I was going to get a custom bench made. Begged me not to go over a hundred dollars per groomsmen because she googled it and normally it’s a 50-100$ gift.
Baw, you’re not even married yet and the future Mrs. Outdooreb is dictating how much you can spend on your friends. $50 deer antler candle holder ? C’mon Man .... it’s your wedding too, buy what YOU want for your friends.
Posted on 10/2/20 at 6:35 pm to Got Blaze
I’m wondering what she’s spending on the bridesmaids?
Posted on 10/2/20 at 7:38 pm to Outdoorreb
Not that you should give a shite, but I vote no on the candles. Negatory.
Posted on 10/2/20 at 7:52 pm to Outdoorreb
If your groomsmen are not the kind of people who would bust your balls for buying them a candlestick holder then they don’t deserve gifts anyway.
Why would she care if you spent 100$ on that and not let you spend 100$ on a nice knife. They are going to prolly spend a ton on all kind of stupid shite “ monogrammed robes with matching slippers and matching shirts for the bachelorette party and monogrammed yeti mugs for their white claws.
Why would she care if you spent 100$ on that and not let you spend 100$ on a nice knife. They are going to prolly spend a ton on all kind of stupid shite “ monogrammed robes with matching slippers and matching shirts for the bachelorette party and monogrammed yeti mugs for their white claws.
Posted on 10/3/20 at 9:35 am to Outdoorreb
Candlestick holder...really? I'd be pissed that you wasted money on that if you were to gift that to me. Those will end up in one of two places, garage sale or trash.
Posted on 10/3/20 at 11:54 am to Outdoorreb
I bought large camo duffle bags with initials sewn in. Put a flask and an engraved filet knife inside
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