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The 31 Best Gifts for Groomsmen of 2024

Best Gifts for Groomsmen

Brides / Amelia Manley

You and your partner will spend a lot of time prepping for your big day, but there’s another group of people who'll be putting in some serious man-hours: your wedding party. Your groomsmen will end up doing everything from listening to you complain about your in-laws to planning your bachelor party. So, you’ll want to thank them properly.

Groomsmen gifts—not to mention bridesman gifts—can be hard to choose. We get it—it’s hard to pick something that works for family members, friends, coworkers, or whoever you chose to stand by your side that day. When searching for the perfect gifts, look for items that relate to their interests, products they can actually use in their daily lives, or something they can wear or use on your wedding day. Bonus points if it's a personalized gift!

“If you get everyone the same gift, you may choose to personalize it (with different colors, monograms, or engravings.) or if you want to make it more personal, you could opt to get a unique gift for every member that relates to a shared memory or hobby you have with that person,” says Caitlin Maloney Kuchemba, the owner and principal planner at Clover Event Co. In the end, the gift should be thoughtful and fit your groomsmen so it means something enduring.

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Whiskey lovers will appreciate this sophisticated glass decanter that can be monogrammed and hold a full bottle of their go-to spirit. Made of frosted glass with a hand-etched pattern, it’s a cool addition to any bar cart. If you’re feeling extra thankful, pair this with a bottle of their favorite booze.

Swing a successful gift your friends’ way with these personalized golf balls. Each order includes a dozen golf balls and you can engrave them with up to 20 characters (the same word or message goes on each ball).

Sleek, chic, and modern, these round cufflinks feature beveled edges that update the classic style. They're also engravable, making them a bespoke part of any suit-wearer's wardrobe, long after your wedding festivities. When it comes to cufflinks, these are the pair our associate commerce editorial director, Jill Di Donato chose for their style and elegance.

If you’ve ever seen your friends pull out a beaten-up wallet, you can be sure they’ll be thrilled when you gift them a brand new one. Crafted from real leather, it comes in multiple shades and has plenty of pockets for cards and bills. The truly special part is that it can be engraved on the outside with their initials and name or on the inside with a message or quote.

Pragmatic men will appreciate a gift that they can use day-to-day, like this stylish razor. It’s a definite upgrade from the drugstore variety, handmade with a carved wood handle. Add a monogram to make it uniquely theirs.

Attention: this baseball cap is pretty amazing. It’s made from 100% Mongolian cashmere and has a 4.9 rating from customers. We’re pretty sure it will be something he wears again and again for years to come (although not on your wedding day, we hope).

A knife might not be the first thing that comes to mind when gifting, but if your group is into outdoor adventures then they’ll dig this. Each one is handmade and can be engraved in a variety of fonts and messages. For an outdoorsy guy, it's a gift that he'll use again and again.

Let’s just take a moment here to remember that comfy robes are a gift beloved by everyone, not just the bridal party. This one is made from sustainably sourced cotton with a thick waffle weave design that absorbs water and keeps them warm. Best of all? It has pockets! The guys will appreciate a gift that feels like it belongs in a luxury hotel spa.

If you throw a rustic wedding, your groomsmen will need cool cufflinks to wear to it. These antiqued full-grain leather ones are backed with steel, and hand-punched with the letter of your choice. Grab them in this caramel color or black or dark brown. They give off a rugged-meets-refined vibe that he'll re-wear every chance he gets.

Outdoorsmen and coffee fanatics will both appreciate this handy to-go mug. Double-walled insulation will keep their brew cold or hot, and the stainless steel liner will keep it from cracking. Buy each guy a different color or customize it with a design or their initials to make it more personal.

You and your friends may be able to drink spirits like pros, but could you distill them too? This kit will help you find out. They can learn how to cure their barrel, pour in grain alcohol, add essence, and age it. In two weeks, they’ll have their own custom blend. The kit comes with the extras they’ll need to make spice rum, Kentucky bourbon whiskey, and a highland malt whiskey. Cheers!

Are you and your fellow groomsmen always on Spotify? Instead of giving them earbuds that they likely already have, give them a way to pump up the volume around the house or at their next party.  This speaker can play FM radio or any music you have using Bluetooth technology. The whole thing is less than six inches wide, so it’s easy to pack and take anywhere. This includes the pool or beach, thanks to its waterproof silicon case.

If the men in your circle are always ready to party, help them start their weekend on the right note with this extremely cool set of shot glasses. The set features four stainless steel glasses stored in an embossed cowhide leather holder. Whether they’re toasting you at your rehearsal dinner or hitting the great outdoors, these will come in handy. As the inscription says, “always prepared.”

Time to raise the bar on your gifts! Give them everything they need to make their signature cocktail at home with this classic stainless steel bar set. They’ll probably have enough to drink at the wedding, but if not they can now muddle, strain, and shake to their heart's content and craft their own Martini or Negroni when they get back home.

Sure, we all use our iPhones to take photos, but isn’t it nice to get a little retro sometimes? This slide-open camera captures and prints photos instantly, so it has all the best aspects of a digital camera and a Polaroid. The guys will have tons of fun snapping photos while you get ready, which you can then print and put in picture frames to capture those memories for long after.

No judgment, but some of these guys might need a style adjustment. You can’t fix that overnight, but grabbing these sunglasses is a pretty great start. Each pair is made from flexible bamboo with polarized lenses that block 100 percent of UV rays. Even better, they come in a dapper bamboo case, so you can avoid having to gift wrap them.

Another great option for men who love their game night. This set includes two nicely designed decks of playing cards, a scorepad, pencil, and an instruction book that will teach you how to play 30 different games.

Hammocks make a great gift if your groomsmen crew also double as your camping buddies when they're not rocking a suit and tie. The ThirdWheeler includes a top hammock that’s their full-size and a bottom one that’s extra long.

Even if you’re not tailgating on your wedding day, your buddies will appreciate this spiffy thermometer that will help them cook everything like a pro. Get one for yourself, too.

You can’t go wrong with chocolate. Especially when it’s this high end collection of ganaches and pralines from a world-famous chocolatier. Even the box feels fancy.


Brunch buds deserve these stellar bloody mary socks to rock under their suit or tux at your nuptials. FYI: Gold Toe has many other stylish pairs of socks on offer, such as “Tortoise” and “Nautical” designs.

Getting married outdoors? Give your guys these fashion-forward ultraviolet sunglasses. With several colorways on offer, there’s something for everyone.

Whether you enjoy tailgating with your best buddies for a sporting event, going on camping adventures, or sitting on the lawn at a concert, any guy in your gaggle is sure to love this smartly designed camp chair that folds up to take up about as much space as a water bottle and includes a side pocket, anti-sink feet, and pull tabs for easy setup.

Keep the “after hours” fun rolling with this delightful candle. With masculine notes of warm tobacco, ginger, black pepper, saffron, soft woods, musk and more, he’ll love unwinding at home with this wonderful wick.

This one is a fitting wedding-day tribute for chess lovers. The game set includes 32 pegged chess pieces, a game board that’s tucked into the box, and an instructions book.

An especially thoughtful groomsmen gift for destination weddings (just give it to recipients a few weeks before the wedding), the handsome bag is made from full-grain nappa leather with protective metal feet, interior security pockets, and other useful details.

For those wrapping up their wedding evening festivities hanging around a fire pit with s’mores (that gets our thumbs up, for sure), we love the idea of giving groomsmen this tie-dye sweatshirt.  It’s made from an organic cotton blend fabric with a brushed inside so it’s both super soft and designed to last for the long-haul.

Preload this digital frame with your favorite photos of you and your closest friends over the years. The WiFi-connected digital photo frame comes in Gravel and Sea Salt.

There’s a lot to love about this backpack: It’s water-resistant, has padding to keep electronics safe, a padded sleeve that fits laptops up to 15 inches, and an attractive design, to name a few. Whether your best man uses this to stow his laptop while working on the road or for his next big hiking trip, he’s sure to be grateful you treated him to this top-notch gift.

Fashion-forward guys will be thrilled to receive this black or brown leather gift set, which includes a slim profile wallet, a passport case, a cardholder, and a keychain. Each piece can be personalized via embossing and printing.

You can never go wrong with a nice bottle of scotch. Johnnie Walker Blue Label is an excellent choice, and some retailers (like Personal Wine) allow you to personalize the bottle with engraved lettering.

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Contributing writer Erica Finamore is an expert in the world of entertaining and home decor. She has shared her knowledge and market skills in published pieces at Food Network Magazine, HGTV Magazine, Real Simple, Refinery29, and others. Additional research and product selections were done by commerce writer Theresa Holland.

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