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guys—what they really want
poker night
Chill the Buds, order the pizza and call the guys. Game on! Monogrammed poker set, $100. The Initial Design, 25 N. Gore, 314-968-8300.
time to get a cab?
This might be a good idea after the bachelor party ... AlcoHAWK digital breath alcohol detector, $119.95. The Sharper Image, Saint Louis Galleria, 314-727-8488, sharperimage.com.
hip clip
With this in his pocket, he can go anywhere. Gucci money clip, $100. Neiman Marcus, Plaza Frontenac, 314-567-9811, neimanmarcus.com.
travel-ready
One way to stay organized on the next golf—I mean, uh, business—trip. Monogrammed leather toiletry kit, $39.95. J.A. Whitney, 8853 Ladue, 314-721-3552.
80 GBs of love
Portable multimedia player and DVR station transfers shows directly from your TV, as well as photos and MP3 files from your computer, so you have all you need at hand. Archos 504, $499.95. The Sharper Image, Saint Louis Galleria, 314-727-8488, sharperimage.com.
computer commuter
Much cooler than the boring black briefcase, this bag totes a laptop in style. Timbuk2 Commute computer bag, $100. REI, 1703 S. Brentwood, 314-918-1004, rei.com.
picture this
Talk about "at your fingertips." Download as many as 56 color photos into this tiny system and take it on the road. Just be sure to delete the incriminating Vegas shots first. PictureBook mini digital photo keychain, $50. Brookstone, Saint Louis Galleria, 314-727-5799, brookstone.com.
off the cuff
With all the men in tuxes, these labeled cufflinks will help you tell them apart. Sonia Spencer "Grooms Man" cufflinks, $30 for the pair. Empty Nest, 21 N. Gore, 314-961-3900.
take that, MacGyver
So many uses, so little time. Leatherman tools Micra, $24.95; and Juice, $44.95. REI, 1703 S. Brentwood, 314-918-1004, rei.com.
performance eyewear
Native Eyewear Hardtop polarized sunglasses in asphalt/gray, $135, or almond/brown reflex, $145; Hardtop XP Polarized sunglasses in asphalt/brown, $135. REI, 1703 S. Brentwood, 34-918-1004, rei.com.
red, red wine
Dress up the bar with a sleek, easy-to-use wine opener. Connoisseur compact wine opener, $40. Brookstone, Saint Louis Galleria, 314-727-5799, brookstone.com.
and for the ladies...
neck and neck
Bridal choker and bridesmaids' necklaces are definitely on the "you'll wear it again" list. "Paris" Swarovski glass-pearl choker, $385; "Anne" double-strand necklace with freshwater pearls and vintage clasp, $450; both by Kristina Torchin Designs. Available at Vie, 9660 Clayton, 314-997-0124.
bridal box
The Southern tradition of delivering wedding invitations in these silk boxes has practical uses as well. A jewelry box for that "something new," perhaps? Monogrammed silk boxes, $50 each, available in many other colors to match the maids' dresses. The Initial Design, 25 N. Gore, 314-968-8300.
the scent of love
Light and lovely, this tiny spray sweetens the day. Philosophy "Falling in Love" spray fragrance, $15. Sephora, Saint Louis Galleria, 314-863-2600; Westfield West County, 314-821-5200; sephora.com.
eternal flame
Buy it for the packaging, love it for the scent. D.L. & Co. Grandiflorium candle, $85. Neiman Marcus, Plaza Frontenac, 314-567-9811, neimanmarcus.com.
"I do"
With this sentiment on one side and the couple's names and wedding date on the other, this hand-painted ornament will be the first one hung on the tree each year. $28. The Initial Design, 25 N. Gore, 314-968-8300.
but would you want to?
You Can Wear It Again: A Celebration of Bridesmaids' Dresses, by Meg Mateo Ilasco, $14.95. The Empty Nest, 21 N. Gore, 314-961-3900, shoptheemptynest.com.
painted lady
Supply your favorite wedding photo and have it made into a stunning piece of art. Sugarboo hand-painted custom frame, $260. J.A. Whitney, 8853 Ladue, 314-721-3552.
scrub & glow kit
Terry spa cover; lush poly-filled bath pillow with embroidered dots and matching bath mitt; chenille flip-flops; Spa Sister's sugar Dead Sea bath soak, sugar shower gel, sugar body cream and sugar body butter; Chiffon Dream bath sponge, Sauna bath brush and Shower parlour cap, all in an elegant seagrass storage basket, $160. Bath Accessories, bathaccessories.com.
eye candy
The eyes have it! Festive shadows in a glittery case take the guesswork out of what to apply to your lids. Pop Beauty Eye Class in Blue Eyes, Brown Eyes and Green Eyes eyeshadow clutches, $32 each. Sephora, Saint Louis Galleria, 314-863-2600; Westfield West County, 314-821-5200; sephora.com.
something blue
Bride or maid, carry this down the aisle to dab away happy tears. Monogrammed linen hanky, $12. The Initial Design, 25 N. Gore, 314-968-8300.
charmed life
That robin's-egg-blue box will make any woman's heart leap. Sterling-silver charms on chains, $150-$175. Tiffany & Co., Plaza Frontenac, 314-692-2255, tiffany.com.
frame the occasion
A sweet way to remember the big day. Jay Strongwater hand-enameled frame, $124. Neiman Marcus, Plaza Frontenac, 314-567-9811.
