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Great Groomsmen Gift Ideas for Wedding Day Traditions
By Sophie Carter - 19th August 2025
Wedding day gifting can often feel like a minefield. Getting a great gift for the florist, the photographer, mothers of grooms and brides, and each member of the bridal party all seem to be fairly common, but gifting for groomsmen is a tradition only practiced by some. If you're the proud groom, braced and ready to embark on your marital adventure, it's easy to focus more on some areas of the day, forgetting to appreciate the small acts of kindness or support from members of the wedding party. This gift guide is packed with fantastic gift suggestions for treating your groomsmen and best man to something spectacular, whether before, during, or after the big day.
Do you need to get gifts for your groomsmen?
While groomsmen gifts aren't a mandatory part of a wedding day, it can feel like an important gesture to share your thanks for everything they've done for you, both in their role in your wedding, and as lifelong friends. A gift for a groomsman or best man can help the groom express gratitude in a clearer, more concise way, thanking them for their time, effort, and support for planning and executing such a special day.
When do you give a gift to your groomsmen?
While there is no ideal time to present gifts to your groomsmen, many opt for the day of the wedding as a fun and heartwarming interval to wedding day preparation. It largely depends on the type of gift you're planning to give, too, as a quirky hip flask or a small bottle of booze like this 20cl Bottle of Beeble Honey Whisky are perfect for creating a pre-wedding buzz. If your gift is primarily to request their attendance as a groomsman or best man, however, you might prefer to choose a piece with a personalised aspect, sharing a message of adoration for your friends and your desire to include them in your big day.
If you're looking for a gift to present to your groomsman before the wedding:
- Consider putting together a hamper packed with their favourite pieces, from engraved glassware to fun, novelty socks. You could even tuck a note or card into the box with your very own message asking them to be your groomsman
- Prefer something more sleek and simple? A bottle of booze personalised with either a message on a label or box is a great way to ask them to help you out on your big day
- How about a handy hip flask they can fill with their potion of choice for a bit of Dutch courage when they accompany you down the aisle? A personalised version with their initials on the front makes a great unique gift they can treasure
For gifts to help get the party started on the wedding day, consider:
- A big bottle of alcohol like whisky, wine, or gin, personalised with a fun message of ‘thanks’ is a great way to toast to your new venture with your best pals by your side
- Why not couple a bottle of their choice with a great piece of glassware? Including their initial on a piece like this Personalised Bold Initial Whisky Glass gives them something special to keep long after the wedding day
- If their wedding accessories could do with jazzing up, consider a tie clip or cufflinks like these Brushed Finish Round Cufflinks in Gold
Fancy gifting them a piece to say ‘thanks’ after the day is over?
- You can never go wrong with a ‘thank you’ card like this Ohh Deer You're All Kinds of Awesome Greetings Card - ready to fill with words of appreciation for their role in the wedding
- If you've got a favourite snap of you and your groomsmen on the day, why not pop it in a photo frame and gift it to each member of the team as a great keepsake of your friendship and memories?
Do I need to get the best man a more unique gift?
While some grooms like to have just one best man rather than a full groomsmen team, many opt for a whole host of fab friends to make up an army of groomsmen on the day. If your friendship with your best man is incomparable and you want to show him just how much you value him, you may wish to make his gift even more special. Opting for a personalised piece can provide the perfect way to make him feel appreciated for everything he does. We've put together a list of unique gift options with personal aspects, ideal for presenting to a brilliant best man on your wedding day.
- Cufflinks are a key accessory in a formal wedding, and if chosen well can really complete the look. These Personalised Initials Stainless Steel Dark Cufflinks are tailored to him, providing a sleek, stylish outfit addition for the wedding and beyond
- Why not add a small message or title of ‘best man’ to these Personalised Message Mother of Pearl Round Cufflinks in Silver for another unique accessory he can treasure?
- If he's known for accessorising, a piece of personalised jewellery could be just the thing for him. How about gifting your best man this Personalised Men's Stainless Steel Silver and Black Bracelet with a unique message engraved?
- Another piece he can don on the day is a sleek silver tie clip. This Personalised Stainless Steel Tie Clip comes with your message engraved, creating a stylish piece unique to him
- For something a little more traditional, consider getting a personalised pocket watch complete with your message or his title, giving him a truly timeless keepsake
- This Personalised Whisky Glass and Decanter Set is ideal for a whisky-sipping best man, and can be engraved with his name or title to create a one-off piece of barware he'll love
- Following along the tipple theme, why not find him a funky hip flask and add a personalisation so he never loses it?
What makes a memorable gift for a groomsman?
Gifting something greatly enjoyable in the moment is easy, but gifting something to last them a lifetime of happy memories can be much more tricky. If you're heading down the more sentimental route when it comes to gifting your groomsmen, you'll want to really consider the function of your gift choice, and whether or not it perfectly combines practical and personal. Many men prefer material items they can get a lot of use out of, and if your gang of groomsmen are renowned for not wishing to own lots of ‘stuff’, why not select a piece they will always have a use for?
For the groomsman who loves to travel, this sleek Personalised Initials Voyager Wash Bag in Brown is perfect. Made of soft, supple, and durable vegan leather, this bag will come in handy on their adventures, and the added initials make it extra unique to them.
Equally handy for men who move around a lot, this Stackers Personalised Zipped Travel Watch Box in Navy or Brown makes the perfect practical and personal gift, allowing him to keep his watch safe in a box perfectly personalised to him.
If your groomsman is all about the whisky, consider gifting him this Personalised Small Whisky Stones Hamper, filled with wonderful whisky and drinking accessories to help him kick back and relax long after his groomsman duties are over.
How much do you need to spend on gifts for groomsmen?
Like many gifting occasions, it's never the amount you spent on the gift that is the most important aspect. If you've chosen a piece that directly involves their likes, hobbies, and personal tastes, you won't need to worry about how much you've spent on it. Many grooms are on tight budgets when it comes to gifting, after all, weddings aren't cheap! If this is you, and you're limited for cash but still want to gift something great, consider a small token gift to share your appreciation for your groomsmen without breaking the bank.
- If they're a fan of a cocktail or two, a small but sweet tipple like this Whitebox Cocktails Collina & Co Espresso Martini Cocktail is an inexpensive way to say ‘cheers' to an irreplaceable team of groomsmen without having to spend a small fortune
- Most men adore chocolate, so gifting a fantastic bar of luxury choc or a bag of treats for them to indulge in after the celebrations will likely never go amiss
- Try them at a quick but fun round of cards before the ceremony to help ease any last minute nerves by gifting them a unique deck of cards
- Take a polaroid shot of the group of groomsmen right before you're due to head to the front of the aisle, to gift them all a sweet and inexpensive piece of memorabilia
Still looking for budget-friendly gift ideas? Explore more exciting token gift options in our Gifts Under £20 edit.
Like any gifting occasion, it's important you consider exactly why you're getting a gift. Make sure you're not just gifting for the sake of it, and that you actually want to get a present for your groomsmen, otherwise your gifts are at risk of being a little lack-lustre and will likely be shoved into a drawer, long forgotten. A great gift should have heart, thought, and passion poured into it, from the initial selection to the final giving. Your groomsmen are worth celebrating, both before and after your wedding, and will be thrilled to receive a gift as meaningful as your friendship.
For more great groomsmen gift ideas, explore our Gifts for Men edit or click the Groomsman Gifts button below and find them a piece that's truly worth treasuring.
