Wedding gift as best man?
I have a wedding coming up, where I am the best man. I have known the guy for 15 years (met in high school and went to college together) and really want to get him a gift. I'm a little stuck on the gift however. My friend is of Pakistani heritage (family moved from Karachi) but was born and raised in CT, as was I. He's a fantastic guy, one of my closest friends and I need to get him something to show how much he means to me. He's quite a conservative guy. He can let loose but as a rule he likes things to be relaxed and minimal (so I dont think gag gifts, etc would be appreciated) I brainstormed a few things:
1) Get him an iPad (I know he doesnt have one) and engrave with his and his wife's name
2) A watch
3) Plan a guys holiday and I pay his share as a late wedding gift
These may be a little silly so thats why I'm here. I would really appreciate some ideas. Thanks a lot.
How much do you want to spend/what is your price range?
I'm not too fussed to be honest, thats why I didnt mention it. Obviously, I dont expect to spend $1k+ but I dont mind spending $500-600 for something that is worthwhile.
A bottle of Pappy 23. VERY nice drink, a collectors item, and something he can enjoy for years to come.
He doesnt drink.
Plus pappy 23 will run you a bit more than your price range. Like at least 6x
You want to be my best man!? Lol
I'd say go with 1. If I am going to get and wear a watch, I want it to be a nice watch; something my parents might give me as a wedding gift or something like that that I'll wear for years. The Ipad is nice because you're both young(er) and it makes sense, particularly if it is something you think he would use/has expressed interest in. If you think of a good trip to take him on with the other guys then that would definitely be the best, but it would have to be something pretty awesome and well planned so that it doesn't look like you through it together at the last minute. It sounds like that is the gift you'll be unable to give him on the day, and while the gesture is still nice, you should have something to give him then.
Thanks! Yeah, an iPad would be pretty useful to him, I'd imagine. Re trip, its something thats been in the works for a while but work always gets in the way. The one time we managed to get something together, unfortunately he had to bail because of a bereavement. Definitely considering this option, but I thought something practical would be better.
If he drinks then yes so many options. If not, iPad sounds pretty cool - depending on the kind of person he is. Or a watch - that sounds good too! Loads of option at your price range - Longines Conquest is a nice option.
Is he marrying someone from Pakistan? If she was born and raised here, is her family from Pakistan? If so, do not get him a watch, he'll be covered in watches come wedding day (it's weird, but each time I attended a Pakistani wedding, the guy always got like 500 watches). Be different and just get him like an iPad or something.
No, she's not from Pakistan. She's English and not Pakistani.
I'm paki (family is from Karachi) and if I married an english girl I think my dad would chop my nuts off. Anyways, I have no ideas about the gift, just wanna congratulate your friend on breaking cultural barriers and still having his nuts intact. Peace.
There is hope for us yet friend. I'm gonna cold e-mail this guy for advice about breaking the cultural barrier.
Haha, wow, I'll tell my friend what you guys think, he'll get a kick out of it!
Wow, really? His parents never seemed strict or disciplinarian to me. I've known them for over a decade. They love the girl he's marrying. Perhaps this may be an isolated case.
I want to say something really politically incorrect and inflammatory. Damn WSO sensorship!
Watches only begin to be worth buying after $5-7k.
An iPad won't last so I wouldn't get that as a wedding gift, it kind of seems faddish.
Here's what I would do if I was you: Get a tattoo on your forearm of a picture of him and his bride with the wedding date underneath their picture and show it to him on the wedding day. Give him a framed picture of the tattoo, so he will never forget it. Just make sure it's not a permanent tattoo, but don't tell him that.
Also, a guy's holiday? That's not happening anymore, he's getting married.
As to your first point, I dont think its faddish. Granted its the must have thing but I was looking to get engraved and give it to him as a memento after his wedding. I'm open to ideas if anyone else as has something.
Not sure he would appreciate your suggestion about the tattoo.
Re holiday, I've been thinking the same thing, but this is perhaps our one opportunity. I reckon his wife wont mind so much and I know he would be keen.
If you get an iPad maybe go the extra mile and set it up by including pictures of him, you and him, him and his wife etc. already on it to look at when he receives it. Otherwise just an iPad with an engraving really isn't that great for a gift from your best man.
Also, a guys holiday after the wedding doesn't make sense, he is about to get married and for the next 6 months will be attached at the hip with her. If he likes sports you could get them two season tickets to one of their teams so they can go together all the time.
Have you considered looking at their wedding registery? The point of the registery is things they need/want. Also, as best man your toast is way more important than any gift. Make that memorable.
Thanks for the post. Yeah, I've considered it but most of the stuff is generic there. He does like sports but I doubt he's going to go, with work and being a newlywed.
My inclination was the same about the iPad. I'm torn between it.
Please if anyone else has any ideas, I would love to hear them. I've been searching online pretty much the whole day but nothing springs to mind.
SuperBowl tickets NBA Championship tickets Tickets to his favorite band
How about something like that? He will own the iPad for 2-3 years and then needs to upgrade. Even certain Kardashian marriages have lasted longer than that.
So, get him something that is timeless or get him an experience.
The best gift for wedding is Wedding Caricature! It's funny and unforgettable. Portrait of the couple will be forever on their wall) By the way I was looking for such a website where I can order such a cartoon online and that what I found: photolamus. com I'll order cartoon of my friends here soon.
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