What to Give

Try to avoid giving generic gifts. You can always be innovative and buy the guys sporting gear, game or concert tickets, or the hottest new electronic gadgets. If you still can't come up with a good idea stick with the tried and true: traditional items such as cuff links, beer steins, monogrammed flasks, and cigar paraphernalia.

How Much to Spend

How much you spend is entirely up to you. If you're already knee-deep in debt due to wedding expenses, don't feel obligated to hock your guitar to buy golden cufflinks for the guys. Spend what you can afford, be it $15 or $150. We'd say around $50 is an appropriate groomsman gift price tag. And since your best man has a bit more responsibility (and is closest to your heart), you may want to spend a bit more on him. For example, if you decide on cuff links, splurge on gold ones for your best man; grab some cool silver ones for your other groomsmen.

If you put a little thought and heart into your gift, it will mean more than any old expensive tchotchke. A meaningful gift that's still easy on the pocket? A photo of the guys taken at the bachelor party and placed in a simple, inexpensive frame.

-- The Knot

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