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How to Buy a Groom-Friendly Gift

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If you really want to be a hit with the groom (and you think his bride will be cool with it) consider giving a "groom-friendly" gift. What is that you ask? A gift they can both use, but one the groom will really "dig."

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  1. Step 1

    Find out where the couple is registered. The best man or maid-of-honor will have this information.

  2. Step 2

    Review the registries and try to identify those that have "groom friendly" gifts. Examples are sports stores, outdoor recreation stores and some home accessory stores. (Think BBQs.)

  3. Step 3

    Go straight to the source - the groom. If you can't find anything you think is "groom friendly," it's possible he might have registered at places that the best man or maid-of-honor (or even the bride) don't know about.

  4. Step 4

    Try the next best thing - ask the bride. If she is also a sports fan or outdoor enthusiast, then you're really cookin'. Ask her where they are registered and find out what she thinks he really wants.

  5. Step 5

    Still stumped? Think action - the groom's top choices generally wouldn't sit on a shelf or need to be polished.

  6. Step 6

    Seal the deal. Once you have decided what you want to get him ... them, then buy. There are many great online options to make your life easier.

Tips & Warnings
  • Always check the registry. It's designed to make your job easier.
  • Camping and sporting gear--such as skis, a sleeping bag or a tent with a rain fly--and outdoor culinary items are almost always guaranteed to be a big hit with the groom.
  • Buy early so you will get the best selection of gifts on the registry.
  • Many registries have online viewing and buying options to make the choosing and buying process easier.
  • Buying gifts off the registry can be dangerous. If the couple did not register for it, there is probably a good reason.
  • If you think the bride might disapprove, save this gift for his birthday and keep browsing.

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on 11/22/2005 Unless you know the couple well, and are sure that they are an exception to this rule, stick to what they asked for. A gift that would be lovely at another time may be less wonderful when the couple is looking forward to things that will help them start their new lives together.

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