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Best friend’s wedding

Who they are: You drank together in college, you’re giving the toast and you dated the spouse-to-be (but it all ended well. Really!).

Advice: “There are lots of drink-related gifts out there,” says Lee. “If you know how they live and entertain—do they have ten friends over or two?—then you can get enough glasses for that group. Be sure to always get an even number. Or, try giving a gift that anticipates the demon hangover the next day: Some argan massage oil and two great hotel-collection bath sheets in a basket should do the trick.”

How much to spend: $100–$150

From the registry: Get the beer glasses. Then buy craft brews from Whole Foods’ Bowery Beer Room (95 Houston at Bowery, 212-420-1320, wholefoodsmarket.com) or VIP passes to an upcoming beer festival, such as the South Shore Real Beer Festival on Jul 19 (realbeerfest.com, $100 for two).

Classic gift: Nothing spoils a party like a white wine that’s gone warm. The Nambé Wine Chiller avoids those awkward dinner-party record-scratching moments. $105, macys.com

Cool gift: Creepy or awesome? How about both? This 7-by-10-inch decoupage plate is a standout display item. $75, johnderian.com

Cooler gift: The Alessi Parrot corkscrew and the “Pescher” trivet deliver a stylish dose of immaturity. $54 and $82, abitareshop.com

Coolest gift of all: A private ninja lesson is, hands down, the greatest gift ever, and ensures that you’ll be remembered for years to come. $250 for two, cloud9living.com

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Time Out New York / Issue 663 : Jun 11–17, 2008

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