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Miranda
Expert February 2019

Father of the bride gifts for the low-key dad

Miranda, on August 18, 2018 at 8:11 PM Posted in Family and Relationships 0 20

I'm having a difficult time coming up with gift ideas for my dad. He's a super laid back guy. Most of the ideas I've found are things like personalized cuff links/handkerchiefs and such. This is nice for the day of, but I also know my dad will never use something like that again in his life and I want him to have something that will be of use. Does anyone have any ideas? Maybe you're in a similar situation? Thanks in advance!

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Latest activity by Laura, on August 24, 2018 at 11:15 AM
  • AlmostAMurphy
    Devoted November 2018
    AlmostAMurphy ·
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    What about a customized tumbler?
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  • MaryD
    Dedicated September 2018
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    My dads the same way. I got mine socks that say "special socks for a special walk" and the wedding date on them simply because I know he will wear them again. Maybe a personalized multi-tool or glass?
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  • Emilie
    Super April 2019
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    I'm definitely in the same boat! My pops is a flip flop wearing, beach bum that loves diving! Lol cufflinks will definitely not work. So I'm making a custom shadow box with a picture of us, and I'm looking at some personalized diving gear. What is your dad into? Any hobbies? Maybe go off of something he enjoys, or something you 2 did together when you were younger?
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  • G
    Devoted September 2019
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    A card with your heartfelt thoughts and an IOU for a wedding picture or parents' album.

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  • Mrs. Mecking
    Expert August 2018
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    I got my dad cufflinks for the day of, a coffee mug and a picture frame.
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  • Victoria
    VIP October 2018
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    I'm in the same boat. My dad does not wear jewelry, doesn't wear ties or suits, doesn't carry a money clip, no hankerchief, no watches... But he loves stupid t-shirts. Lol. So I'm making him a gift bag or basket of stupid t-shirts, inluding one that says "Beer Me I'm the Father of the Bride" which he can wear all day the day of the wedding, since our ceremony isn't until 6:00. It took forever to think of something!
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  • Brandy
    Expert October 2018
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    I got my father figure a barware set since he enjoys hosting dinner parties at his house. Something I've also gotten him in the past is a set of grill utensils because he loves to grill for his summer dinner parties. He super tough to shop for so it took me a while to come up with these ideas
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  • Miranda
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    This is a good idea! Thank you. Smiley smile

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  • Miranda
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    Those sound really cute! I did find some ideas for personalized tools...he would probably like that a lot.

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  • Miranda
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    My dad is super into car racing, so now I'm trying to think of something cool related to that. Thanks for the suggestions!

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  • Miranda
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    I'll definitely be writing a note. Thanks for your suggestions! Smiley smile

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  • Miranda
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    Love the coffee mug idea!

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  • Miranda
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    This is such a funny idea! My dad loves car racing, so I may try to come up with some sort of "punny" tshirt. Thanks for sharing!

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  • Mrs. Mecking
    Expert August 2018
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    Yeah, my dad drink almost a pot of coffee a day. It will be put to good use.
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  • Miranda
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    These are great ideas!

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  • C
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    Cuoghi ·
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    A framed photo of you two?
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  • C
    Master July 2018
    Cuoghi ·
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    I found this mug the other day hahaha

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  • PurdyAikey
    Super January 2019
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    Ugh I am having the same issue with both mine and FH parents... Like my mom acts like she is not sentimental, but she is, but she is literally I will wear jeans to anything type of person, so I am a stuck for her and my dad... I think that I am going to give them a wedding album after the fact. FH's mom and I have nothing in common, so I feel like it is really hard for me (and FH) to pic stuff for her.... FH's dad moves around a lot, and I don't know what we would like either (our dad's are very similar) ... I think I might get decorative hankies for all of them, and wedding albums. We shall see.. It is sooo hard!

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  • rica
    VIP September 2018
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    I am in the same boat but the wedding is in less than two weeks! I was considering some sort of barware set, but I'm definitely not sold on that. I'll probably end up with something cheesy like a mug and a photo.

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  • Laura
    Dedicated October 2018
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    I'm getting my dad a keychain that says always your little girl.

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