The Best Groomsmen Gifts That Won’t Get “Lost” at the Bachelor Party

Looking for the best groomsmen gifts? You're in the right place. Welcome to Wedding Week, GQ Recommends’ exhaustive guide to navigating the nuptials circuit in style. Whether you’re looking for a non-corny groomsmen gift, the right venue to get hitched, or just trying to figure out how much to spend on a swanky new tux, we’ve got all the thoughts, takes, and, yes, recommendations you need to make planning your wedding—or attending someone else’s—a breeze.

You picked your partner, and then you narrowed down your guest list. Now, you need to find the best groomsmen gifts for that motley crew of guys who, for one reason or another, landed a coveted spot at your side on the altar. Selecting a thoughtful groomsmen gift may not be as important as scoping out the ring you bought for your spouse-to-be, but it's still a head-scratcher. For better or worse, these boys have had your back during some of the most pivotal moments in your life—and deserve a token of your appreciation for taking up the mantle of groomsmen duties and bachelor party festivities. Beyond the expected, but still cringe flask gift, there are a number of other options they won't be ashamed to use in public which will aptly deliver your message of thanks (and hopefully come in handy later). Luckily for you, we're pros at this wedding stuff, and we've surfaced a range of the best groomsmen gifts to buy for your whole crew, from budget-friendly bangers to certified life upgrades.

Gifts That Say ‘Thank You’ Without Blowing Your Whole Wedding Budget

Some grooms-to-be have up to 10 groomsmen. That's a lot of gifts to buy all at once, on top of the actual fee for the venue, the bespoke wedding favors you insist on handing out, and all that money you dropped on the ring itself. So there's no shame in keeping things a little more affordable for the boys—and you can do so without tossing them a gift card or sending them off with a slap on the back and your undying thanks. Music is going to be huge at every step of this wedding process, and from our testing, the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 3 is our pick for the best Bluetooth speaker for toting around from bar to bar, hotel to altar, and anywhere they might want to park it in their home. It's hard to beat a classic pair of Nike sneakers, so a pair of its retro Blazers will keep everyone light on their toes and killing it on the style front (just don't let them wear it with their suit). And, of course, if you want to grab them several things at once, hook them up with a whole assortment of GQ-approved accessories and skincare goods courtesy of our GQ Best Stuff box. 

 One of the best shops to surface budget-friendly groomsmen gifts that don't suck is Huckberry, which sells a bunch of nice-to-have accessories and home goods, whether it's Case Elegance's cigar case or its best-selling Whiskey Peaks decanter and drinking glasses set. And after all this wedding stress, the boys will be glad to roll out the tension kinks with their Therabody Wave Solo, which comes from the brand that specializes in muscle-relaxing massagers that even professional athletes use, or a crowd-pleasing Aesop set that says, “Thank you for flying all the way out to my godforsaken hometown to watch me get hitched.” 

Gifts That Will Upgrade Their Wardrobe

Or, help the gang roll up in style on your wedding day. Drake's is one of the best sartorial menswear shops around, and it's hard to beat one of its impressive silk ties, available in a wide array of patterns and prints. We're not expecting you to grab every groomsmen a Rollie, but maybe instead opt for the much more affordable and equally impressive Seiko: our favorite under-$500 automatic watch.

 From Pantharella socks to an Anderson's western belt, you can also gift them some instant upgrades to their wardrobe staples that are more luxe than anything they'd think to get themselves. Even a robe from the makers of some of our favorite towels, Onsen, can speak to their primo status as one of your best bros. 

Gifts You Can Toss a Monogram (Or Private Joke) On

Or, go the personal route with some groomsmen gifts that you've added a special touch to. Brooks Brothers makes an amazing dress shirt that you can add their initials to for a nominal fee. And if you're feeling extra generous with your best man (or a small group of groomsmen) before the bachelor party even starts, present them with an Away carry-on that can be personalized so everyone knows which bag belongs to who, even if each suitcase is offered in the same shade.

 Le Labo's Santal series is a perennial favorite, especially in the colognes department, and it might be news to you that you can get the Santal 26 candle personalized (for free!). Lighting it up will invoke memories of the good times you all had leading up to your wedding, and they can thank you for that every time they're in need of ambiance. Leather goods are also a great option for personalization, like Smythson, which makes one of our favorite card wallets, or Royce, which makes a go-everywhere, look-good-always toiletry bag for those Grooming Awards-worthy essentials.