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The 10 Best Gifts for Grooms to Celebrate the Big Day

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Best Gifts for Grooms

Brides / Amelia Manley

Amid all that hustle and bustle of wedding planning, you may have overlooked a gift for your soon-to-be husband. No more! “A groom’s gift is a luxury or sentimental gift that is given to the groom on one of the most important days of his life,” says Lia Bancroft, owner of luxury wedding planning firm Lia Bancroft Events in Boston, Massachusetts. Per Bancroft, a groom’s gift can be anything from a family heirloom passed down from generation to generation to a luxury watch he’s been eyeing for ages but won’t splurge on for himself. 

Wedding tradition calls for a gift exchange between the newlyweds in the days leading up to the big event, but finding something that truly expresses your love and appreciation for your new groom on such a momentous occasion can be tough. Consider a sentimental gift—think maps signifying the history of your love or a personalized piece of wall art that calls back to your first date—or a useful one like a functional item that will help your partner beyond the wedding day, including a luxe weekend bag he’ll sport on your honeymoon or a big-ticket item he’s been coveting such as a high-tech sound system or a new state-of-the-art watch. We researched various gifts for grooms with these features in mind to help you find the perfect gift for your perfect guy. 

He’ll be more than ready to get this party started with these festive cocktail napkins. Each order includes a set of six white linen napkins with the text and embroidery thread color of your choice. Next to the text, is a dainty bourbon whiskey old-fashioned design for an extra pop of color, and homage to the maker Allison Sherwin’s home base of Louisville, Kentucky.

Equal parts functional and attractive, the oenophile of the hour is sure to swoon for this bar cart centerpiece. The piece decants and aerates a 750-mL bottle of wine to enhance and preserve its taste and flavor profile, and is designed to last for the long haul thanks to its borosilicate glass and rubberwood base. Tack on a gift of his favorite bottle of wine to round out this present.

When in doubt, don’t doubt socks. Crafted by hand in Dallas, Texas, he can rock these stylish socks for his big walk down the aisle as a lucky charm from his wife-to-be. All socks are made with the brand’s 200 Needle Count Knitting process and from a signature polyester blend to ensure comfort and prevent drooping. For real sock fiends, consider gifting them a subscription to the Southern Scholar Sock Club for a monthly delivery of curated designs.

The groom’s wedding-day tie game is about to get an upgrade with this tie clip that can be engraved with, say, your wedding date or a special nickname you have for your better half. Understated yet elegant, the stainless steel clip features a satin finish and will be cherished by him for years to come. Safe to say that this tie clip— which measures 2 1⁄8 inches across—may just inspire other fellas who admire it to follow suit.

Why can’t gents rock a nice robe when preparing to say “I do?” With this velour cotton terry robe made with 100 percent cotton and triple-sheared terry velour fabric, they’ll be so glad they're following the bridal party monogrammed robe trend. For a free personalization, get creative with your anniversary date, the word “groom” or “husband” or a special name you have for him. Just make sure your photographer captures some moments of your future hubby lounging in his soon-to-be weekend staple.

For a gift he’ll use throughout the year, surprise him with this iconic agenda from Smythson made with the brand’s cross grain leather. The agenda was originally invented in 1908 by Frank Smythson and has thoughtful details such as a receipts pocket, mini monthly calendar at the bottom of the page, and a ribbon bookmark. Choose from a slew of colors and the option to add personalization of up to 10 characters for an additional fee.

Why are guys such headphone snobs? The world may never know, but his ears will perk up with joy as soon as he tries these noise-cancelling headphones with volume-limiting capabilities to protect hearing based on standards established for noise by the World Health Organization. These headphones deliver crisp vocals, offer two adjustable active noise control levels, and are totally wireless, to boot. Long-lasting batteries keep the music or podcasts playing for up to 32 hours so when he’s not partying until dawn on his wedding day, he can stream tunes and shows to his heart’s content.

Men are notoriously tight and under-stretched. If the man of the hour falls into this category, help him soothe wedding day jitters (just make sure he uses this device before he throws on his tux!) with this luxurious bar-and-fabric accessory that lets the user engage in active and passive body stretching. The patented derive is made with an ultra comfy-grip and includes a 2-pound removable weight to alter the feel of each stretch if desired. For a slightly lower price point, try the CasteFlexx Sport ($219), which doesn’t have the original’s cork handles or the two-pound weight.

You know how wedding planners always tell brides to select a special scent for their wedding day so they can reminisce on their nuptials every time they put it on? It’s time for men to get a piece of that small joy. With Ranger Station Tobacco & Musk, a roll-on, unisex fragrance that is the company’s top-selling scent for men, they can in spades, and we guarantee they’ll be slathering it on all-honeymoon-long, too.

Calling all groom-grillers! This wonderful gift is sure to put a smile on his face (and get mouths watering around him) for many happy barbecues together to come. This personalized set from Minted includes one stainless steel spatula, tongs, and fork, all made from steel and set in solid oak handles. Choose from several engraving styles, including one option with golf clubs and another with a deer head in case either of those themes speak to other hobbies near and dear to his heart.

What to Look for in Gifts for Grooms

  • Sentimentality: Finding the perfect gift for your favorite guy can be a challenge. It is your wedding day, after all! For a special token on your wedding day, you can't go wrong with a sentimental gift that represents your relationship and celebrates your love. Sentimentality can also take the form of an experience that you can share together, whether it's a weekend trip back to the place where you first met or got engaged or a special dinner at your favorite restaurant. And remember—a thoughtful, handwritten card can be one of the most meaningful gestures (and definitely should be included with any gift!).
  • Customization: A personalized gift is always a good option—it shows that you've put thought, time, and effort to customize something that's just for him. Go for a gift with his monogram such as a gorgeous leather tote, a pair of high-end cufflinks (that can also be worn for the wedding ceremony), or a custom box for storing his valuables. For something that's both personalized and sentimental, have a watch engraved with a sweet message or a piece of art that highlights his favorite song or lines from a poem.
  • Usefulness: You might also consider a gift that he can use on the wedding day or after all of the festivities are over. From a high-end bottle of tequila to new speakers for your home, a useful and practical gift is something that any groom will appreciate. Make sure to factor in the item's durability and price—if you opt for a practical gift, you want it to be something that can last him a long time.
FAQ
  • Do you have to buy a wedding day gift for the groom?

    It's a wedding tradition that the couple exchange gifts on or leading up to the wedding day. It makes for a sentimental moment that celebrates your love before heading to the altar. That said, “you do not have to buy a groom’s gift,” stresses Bancroft. “We often see that couples write each other a heartfelt letter the morning of their wedding or sooner, and their words and vows are their gifts.”


    Every couple is different, and depending on your preferences and budget, you might both mutually agree to forgo exchanging wedding gifts. Just be sure to have that conversation before the big day!

  • What is the best gift for the groom on your wedding day?

    Something sentimental or useful is the way to go for a wedding day gift for your groom. You know him better than anyone, so take his own interests into consideration. If he loves men's fashion, gift him with customized cufflinks or other accessories to wear for the ceremony. If he's a spirits aficionado, customized drinking glasses and a bottle of his favorite whiskey make for an excellent choice.

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Hillary Hoffower has been a Brides contributor since 2015, covering bridal fashion and wedding decor trends. Business Insider. In addition to Brides, she also has written for Fortune, Business Insider, and other publications.

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