Your groomsmen might be last on your fiance’s gift list. More so if the wedding’s all rushed up. Given the challenging time limit, getting unique groomsmen gifts that are securely a balance between cost and elegance can be head-splitting headache. Double the headache when Mr. Groomsman is your buddy for 20 years now.

So the real score is you want to make your buddy feel special. And one major reminder is not to settle for anything usual as beer steins and cufflinks. They’ll hardly ever be found outside his underwear drawer. Of course, you can still settle for clichés—personalized gift items. But creativity is a much better option this time. That simply means thinking of things over and create if possible before deciding to buy.

First on that unique groomsmen gifts list is company stock. This is hardly ever done and it’s personalized too. There are sites that sell company shares; you only have to choose which one your buddy likes. You know him damn well to do that. With no fuzz, you can get a framed stock certificate as a very elegant gift for your groomsman.

Wine comes second on the list; this isn’t just a bottle but a whole case of White Zinfandel or Pinot Noir. Wines with their lifelong fermentation can be a great lasting symbol of relationships, not only for the newlyweds but with their special people as well. You can also give them an engraved Metro Wine Stopper.

Your fiancée might find some great outdoor activity ticket for your best buddy, which is third among unique groomsmen gifts. You can even have 2 tickets for someone he wants to bring along. Best way to do it especially for great leader sporty hunk types is to get them organizing tickets to a white river rafting adventure or a semi-Marlboro tour if he wanted. It’ll give him chance to invite his favorite people on the group too.

If you’re buddy is more of libraries or business or bank checks, then a pen, I’m saying a fountain pen, may be a good buy for him. That’s fourth. However, it’s not just any other pen you can get by discount. Remember that it has to spell out “you’re special” when he sees it. Well, it’s not an example for unique groomsmen gifts because of its price; if it has to have a can opener somewhere to stand out then so be it. A good alternative for pen with can opener on top is a vintage fountain pen. It may require you to log on to eBay.

Fifth on the list, a trip to his favorite place, assuming it’s not continental Europe. Henry Ford believes travel can make better gifts than mansions. Who knows he’ll pay you in return for a honeymoon trip?

So there you go. List is now complete. If you think they’re not unique groomsmen gifts, then make your own and share your ideas too. Just be sure that your gifts fit into your budget. The last thing you want is for groomsmen gifts to squash your wedding funds.