Gift for Best Man

[Palfrem]

Chaps,

I'm getting married at the end of June

My Best Man and I are both in our late 50's so we have all the cufflinks, pens, tankards, etc. we are ever likely to need.

He doesn't play golf or have any interest in sport at all. Or cars.

He's a big cheese in the Masons, but I suspect he is well served with Masonic knick-knackery too.

What on earth can I my my old chum as a momento of the day?

All / any suggestions very gratefully received.

Thanks

 

[Harrythedog]

The tradition is a free hand at the chief bridesmaid

 

[gaz_l]

Can't really help with the gift thing but congratulations on your impending nuptials!

Cheers,

Gaz

 

[Harrythedog]

Congratulations by the way. How about a nice bottle of Malt Whisky perhaps in a presentation case?

 

[Druk]

^ great idea. 10 or 15yr old GlenFarclas is just the dogs. Hand made. None of that Diageo wouthmash.

 

[Harrythedog]

Or how about a membership to this forum!

 

[Palfrem]

The tradition is a free hand at the chief bridesmaid

Technically that's Her Ladyships eldest sister, hmm. Who is is also a sister to his wife.

 

[Druk]

^ Your Best Man's not Ryan Giggs by any chance?

 

[WOODYTHEWISE]

First off, congratulations. As you have discovered, choosing a gift for a long standing friend can be a tricky quest, you do not want to go overboard or appear crass by choosing something with little thought. You could of course just ask what he would like.
You have a good command of the English language, why not a framed letter of thanks for his friendship and thanks for his time in being your best man? sometimes its the thought behind a gift that means most to the recipient.

 

[verytalldave]

Really comes down to how much you are thinking of spending.
The malt whisky idea is good providing he is a connoisseur and appreciates the qualites. You don't want it being knocked back like bottle of Tesco's finest blended.
How about a watch or a good quality wallet? Both are things to keep as a memento of the occasion.
BTW - Congratulations ! ! ! !

BTBTW - If the malt whisky idea is a possibility - one of these might fit the bill.............

http://www.htfw.com/all-products?age=678

 

[Dieselman]

Technically that's Her Ladyships eldest sister, hmm. Who is is also a sister to his wife.

Probably something He's thought of before then...

 

[mika]

a pair of Vilebrequin shorts / swimtrunks


oh and congratulations !


http://www.vilebrequinonlinestore.com/

 

[Deleted member 37751]

He doesn't play golf or have any interest in sport at all. Or cars.

Doesn't like cars or sport?!

What does he do on a weekend then?

 

[TDE1]

Congrats!

How about his favourite toy/game/film/pastime from when he was growing up? Easy enough to find out surreptisiously, maybe during a reminiscent chat. An authentic 60's Meccano set, an old portable record player, a Beano annual etc. Could be easy enough to source.

Good luck with whatever you choose. It's a toughie.

 

[holbay]

Congratulations mate. How about getting a hot air balloon ride for him and his wife then a meal out for them. But best of all what about an AMG SLS i bet he would be into cars then. George.

 

[Palfrem]

Doesn't like cars or sport?!

What does he do on a weekend then?

Freemasonry
Freemasonry
Freemasonry

He's a 32 degree mason

See a pattern here?

 

[Palfrem]

Well chaps, sincere thanks to all my virtual chums on here.

I'm thinking an exceptionally good bottle of Scotlands finest (not Irn Bru) as I know he really enjoys whisky and conversation in the wee small hours. That way I may get a taste too!

...or a meal in a good restaurant.

The only drawback is no tangible memento of the day - or does that really matter?

Decisions, decisions.

 

[Druk]

Simply the Best.

Glenfarclas 25 Year Old : Buy Online - The Whisky Exchange

 

[230K]

Freemasonry
Freemasonry
Freemasonry

He's a 32 degree mason

See a pattern here?

If he works for free I need stone stone work doing and would be more than happy to pay him.

230k

 

[d w124]

Just allow him to get a striper on your barchelor party