50 Best Man Gift Ideas From the Groom

Here's how to thank your right-hand man.

The Best Gifts for Your Best Man, Right This Way

Photos: Fellow, Mark & Graham,Design: Shelby Warwood for The Knot

Updated Sep 16, 2025

Your best man will stand beside you on one of the most important days of your life, so he deserves to be thanked for all his love and support. Picking out a thoughtful best man gift is a great way to show him how much you value your friendship (not to mention his engaging reception speech). Before you browse our list of suggestions, consider your relationship and his role in your life. Is he your go-to guy when you need to talk things out with a friend? Or are you more of a duo who jokes together? Perhaps you're siblings who've always been there for each other. However you'd describe your unique bond, we promise there's a fitting present on our list. Here are our favorite best man and groomsmen gift ideas.

In this article:

The Best Best Man Gifts
Unique Best Man Gifts
Affordable Best Man Gifts
Luxury Best Man Gifts

The Best Best Man Gifts

If you're looking for great best man gifts, we've got you covered. From personalized keepsakes to practical presents he'll use again and again, here are the best gifts for the best man from the groom.

Garment Duffel Bag

We're kicking things off with one of our favorite best man gift ideas: Halfday's garment duffel bag. It transitions from a garment bag that keeps his suit crease-free to a stylish duffel with separate shoe compartments. It'll be a lifesaver for packing for the wedding weekend and every formal occasion afterward. Bonus points for the trolley sleeve that he can attach to his suitcase.

From $118 | Halfday

Personalized Decanter

Shopping for a whiskey enthusiast? Gift him a bottle of his favorite spirit along with this personalized glass decanter. It's etched with a vintage-style design and can be customized with his name and the wedding date. You can also upgrade the set to include matching glasses for an even better best man gift.

Get 10% off sitewide with the code THEKNOT10.

From $50 | Swanky Badger

Stylish Travel Mug

If he likes to keep his caffeine tank full, treat him to one of Fellow's travel tumblers. Perfect for hot and cold brews, it comes with three different lids he can swap to suit his beverage preferences. The Move Lid will keep his coffee hot for hours, the Slide Lid helps prevent spillages and the Cold Lid comes with a straw for sipping iced coffees. It's a thoughtful gift idea for the best man he'll use long after the big day.

From $57 | Fellow

Leather Charger Roll-Up

This leather charger roll-up is an excellent gift for a tech-obsessed best man. It has separate compartments to keep his chargers, earphones and cables tangle-free. Choose from an array of stylish colors and have his initials stamped on the front for a personal touch.

$49 | Mark & Graham

Personalized Accessory Set

Searching for best man wedding gifts he can wear on the day? These personalized accessories will ensure he feels dressed and dapper. The set includes a pair of cufflinks, a tie clip and a money clip, each engraved with his initials. Add a custom wooden box for an elegant presentation.

From $40 | Etsy

Cocktail Mixer Set

If he's a cocktail connoisseur, his eyes will light up when he unwraps this best man gift. It includes five single-serve bottles of Pappy's Bourbon Barrel-Aged Old Fashioned mix, which he can use to whip up his favorite drink in seconds. He simply has to mix one bottle with bourbon and ice, then add a slice of orange peel to garnish.

$24 | Pappy & Company

Engraved Pocket Watch

Pocket watches are thoughtful present ideas for your best man and groomsmen. This silver-plated timepiece will add some old-school charm to his wedding attire. Have it engraved on the front and back for a unique keepsake he can stash in his pocket.

Use the code KNOT15PM to receive 15% off your order.

$50 | Personalization Mall

Personalized Bottle Opener

This personalized bottle opener easily slips into wallets and back pockets thanks to its slim credit-card design. You can even have it etched with your own handwritten message for a memorable best man gift from the groom. Now he'll always think of you when he's cracking open a cold one.

From $30 | Etsy

Embroidered Handkerchief

Embroidered handkerchiefs are another way to elevate your best man and groomsmen outfits (while also prepping them for any teary moments during the ceremony). This cotton hankie can be monogrammed in a variety of designs and colors, for a one-of-a-kind accessory that's as unique as him.

$35 each | Mark & Graham

Monogrammed Socks

Personalized groomsmen socks will always be in style. These embroidered socks are perfect for your whole crew, your best man included. They're made from ribbed cotton and come in neutral colors, so they're ideal for anyone who likes a more understated look.

$17 each | Etsy

Tie Storage Case

Here's another useful gift for the best man: a stylish case for holding his tie and accessories. With a cotton canvas exterior and a wool lining, this compact case will keep his neckwear flat and wrinkle-free ahead of the ceremony. It also has storage space for cufflinks and tie bars, which can be easy to misplace.

Want to get 15% off? Use the code TIEBARxKNOT15 at checkout.

$35 | The Tie Bar

Coffee Sampler Set

These coffee samplers are a great gift for a best man who always likes to be caffeinated. The set includes five packs of coffee beans with their own unique flavor profile, including fruity, classic, balanced, bold and extra bold. Choose from ground or whole beans to suit his brewing style.

$40 | Uncommon Goods

Unique Best Man Gifts

Searching for unique best man gift ideas? We've come up with creative and thoughtful suggestions for your right-hand man. Whether he's an outdoor enthusiast, a diehard baseball fan or a golf-obsessed best man, there's something for everyone on our list.

College Whiskey Glass

This printed whiskey glass is a cool best man gift for your former college roommate. It'll bring him right back to freshman year. Pair it with a bottle of whiskey for a nostalgic present he'll cherish for years to come.

$38 | Uncommon Goods

Prank Proposal Letter

Searching for unique gift ideas for your best man? We've found something he totally won't expect. This prank gift from YouveBeenSummoned looks like a court summons but is actually a letter asking the best man to be in the wedding party. Personalize it with his name, address and the wedding details for a funny best man proposal gift.

From $10 | Etsy

Personalized Baseball

He's always gone to bat for you and now it's time to say thanks. Give your best man a baseball customized with his name and wedding title as a sentimental gift. We think it's an especially fitting choice if you're both into sports or have played on a team together.

Get 15% off your order with our exclusive code: KNOT15PM.

$25 | Personalization Mall

Tinggly Gift Card

Sometimes, the most awesome best man gifts aren't wedding-related. If he prefers experiences to stuff, get him a Tinggly gift card as a thank-you gift. He can choose from more than 16,000 experiences both in the US and abroad, from exhilarating adventures to intriguing tours and more. Travelers and outdoorsy types will love this creative gift idea.

Use the code TK to get 10% off experience gift boxes and getaway gifts.

$89 | Tinggly

Personalized Portrait

This custom illustration of you and your best man carries a lot of sentimental value. It's a meaningful gift idea for the guy you're extra close with, whether he's your brother, college roommate or childhood best friend. Choose from a digital file (that you can print yourself) or a framed picture that's ready to hand over.

From $11 | Etsy

Cigar Case and Cutter

For a creative best man wedding gift, present this silver case filled with a cigar. It's made from stainless steel and comes with a cutter to trim cigar ends before lighting up. Have it engraved with his name and title for a unique gift inspired by the past.

Receive 15% off your order with the code: KNOT15PM.

$47 | Personalization Mall

Baseball Coasters

Is your best man also the biggest baseball fan in your life? If the answer is yes, check out this cool best man gift idea. The four marble coasters are decorated with his favorite MLB team's logo and come in a wooden glove-shaped holder. You may be tempted to snag a set for yourself, too.

$58 | Uncommon Goods

Custom Bobblehead

Finding unique best man gifts doesn't have to be serious. A custom bobblehead is a good present for the goofy guy in your crew. This personalized figure is made to match his likeness with customization options for his skin tone, hair color and eye color. You can upload a photo of him to inform the design.

From $78 | Bobblegifts

Personalized Hip Flask

Hip flasks are good gift ideas for the best man and groomsmen for several reasons. They're a nice way to gift whiskey and say "cheers" to your marriage. This black stainless steel flask can be ordered individually, or in sets of three or six to kit out your whole crew.

Get an additional 20% off with the code: GSOFF-KNOT20.

From $30 | Giftshire

Sports-Themed Snacks

Who wouldn't love snacks as a best man gift? This vintage-style box is crammed with flavored nuts inspired by US sporting events, hobbies and pastimes. Each flavor comes in a vintage tin box decorated with artwork reflecting activities like baseball, golfing, poker and fishing.

$62 | Uncommon Goods

Wooden Tankard

Nothing marks a special occasion like a novelty personalized tankard. Give them to your wedding party for a great photo-op. These medieval-style beer mugs will give everyone something to laugh about, even after a long night of toasting your nuptials. You can officially check "funny best man gift" off your list.

$86 | Etsy

Pro-Worthy Golf Balls

Is your best man also the best man on the links? While he probably already has his preferred clubs, he can never have enough golf balls. Snag him a 12-pack of Titleist golf balls so he can feel like a pro the next time he tees off. Have them personalized with his monogram, a short phrase or a photo for a fun touch.

From $55 | Golfballs.com

Personalized Multi-Tool

A multi-tool may seem like an unusual gift to give your best man, but that's exactly why we love it. Perfect for handy types, this pocket-sized tool hides 10 different implements, including a knife, file, scissors, tweezers, ruler, bottle opener, nail cleaner and three types of screwdriver. DIY just got a whole lot easier.

From $55 | Leatherman

Affordable Best Man Gifts

Good best man presents don't have to break the bank. If you're shopping on a budget of $50 or less, check out these affordable ideas. They're thoughtful, funny and make an impact—just like the man himself.

Beard Grooming Kit

Has your best man got a beard? Help him show off his facial hair with this beard grooming kit. The stylish metal tin is packed with self-care products, including scissors, a beard brush, a double-sided comb, citrus-infused balm and nourishing oil. Bonus points for the price tag.

$30 | Amazon

Glass and Socks Set

If you're looking for small gifts for the best man, this glass-and-socks set is a winner. It comes in three retro designs inspired by different spirits: whiskey (orange and yellow), gin (blue) and tequila (orange). The socks are a midcalf style and fit men's shoe sizes 8 to 12.

$20 | Uncommon Goods

Hangover Recovery Kit

Here's another amusing best man gift that'll make him chuckle: a hangover recovery kit presented in a prescription bottle. It comes prefilled with supplies to help him feel refreshed, including electrolytes, a sleep mask, earplugs, wipes, mints, a band-aid and a lozenge. You can also order empty bottles if you'd prefer to fill them up yourself.

From $5 each | Etsy

Wireless Charging Pad

If your best man is infamous for letting his phone battery die, we have the perfect solution. This wireless charging pad will juice-up his phone without cables getting everywhere. It also works with other wireless compatible devices, like his earbuds and smartwatch, so he'll use it often. Have it engraved with his initials for a personalized best man gift idea.

Get 10% off sitewide with the code THEKNOT10.

$40 | Swanky Badger

Bourbon Gummy Bears

Candies make good best man gifts, especially when they look cute too. While Sugarfina's Bourbon Gummy Bears are technically non-alcoholic, they taste just like an Old Fashioned cocktail. Pair them with other small gifts like socks and sunglasses for an affordable gift that still feels thoughtful.

$10 | Sugarfina

Personalized Sunglasses

Strike a pose! These personalized sunglasses are a fun gift for a best man who doesn't take himself too seriously. He can wear them when you're taking wedding photos and later in the evening on the dance floor. They'll also come in handy if you're having a beach ceremony or outdoor wedding.

From $14 | Etsy

Cotton Golf Towel

Finding golf best man gifts can be tricky on a budget, but it can be done. This small cotton towel is ideal for wiping down his clubs in between shots. It features a clip that attaches easily to his golf bag, so he won't lose it on the fairway. Even if you have it personalized, it's still a really affordable gift idea for the best man.

From $10 | Golfballs.com

Movie Trivia Mug

Is your best man a movie buff who knows every line from every film you've watched together? Snag him this interactive mug so he can indulge his favorite passion. It features a QR code he can scan to reveal daily movie trivia challenges. Pair it with his favorite movie snacks for a simple yet thoughtful best man gift.

$28 | Uncommon Goods

Personalized Zippo Lighter

A personalized zippo lighter isn't just a cool best man gift for smokers. It can also be used to light candles, ignite a campfire or illuminate the darkness. The sleek profile fits neatly into a pocket, while the windproof design ensures the flame won't extinguish easily.

Use the code KNOT15PM to get 15% off your order.

$45 | Personalization Mall

Best Man Photo Frame

If you're looking for sentimental best man gifts for your brother or bestie, this photo frame will bring on the happy tears. It's laser-engraved with your wedding date and a sweet message that reads: "Best man for a day, best friend for life." We suggest filling it with a wedding photo and giving it to him after the big day.

$30 | Etsy

Shower Steamers

Still looking for great best man gift ideas on a budget? These scented shower steamers will ensure he gets some pampering in before the big day. They're infused with essential oils and come in a set of four. Choose from five refreshing scents, like eucalyptus, pink grapefruit or orange and mint, to level up his self-care routine.

$16 | Uncommon Goods

Fun Trivia Game

We all know someone with a head for obscure facts and nuggets of information. If that happens to be your best man, he'll love this fun trivia game. Titled, "Delightfully Useless Trivia," the deck contains 200 questions to test his knowledge. Each question is grouped in a purposely misleading category for maximum entertainment. (Psst: It would be a great gift to give before the bachelor party so you can all play together.)

$14 | Brass Monkey

Mini Spice Set

Shopping for the guy who adds spice to pretty much every meal? Get him a set of Fly by Jing's spicy condiments. It includes four mini samples in hot and tangy flavors, including Xtra Spicy Chili Crisp, Sichuan Chili Crisp, Xtra Crunchy Sichuan Chili Crisp and Sweet and Spicy Sichuan Sauce.

$25 | Fly by Jing

Engraved Wooden Hanger

Surprise your best man on the morning of the wedding with this personalized wooden hanger. It's a fun way to present his suit for photos plus he can use it again after your nuptials. Have it customized with his name and wedding title for a practical keepsake he can take home with him.

Take 15% off your order with the code KNOT15PM.

$17 | Personalization Mall

Luxury Best Man Gifts

How much you spend on wedding party gifts and favors is ultimately up to you and your future spouse. That said, it's never a bad idea to drop a little extra cash on the people you're really close with (AKA best man gifts and maid of honor gifts). Spoil him silly with these high-end best man gifts.

Whiskey Subscription

Subscriptions are gifts that keep on giving, so they're usually worth the splurge. Flaviar's membership is a great present for a best man who likes whiskey. Depending on the plan you choose, he'll get three, six or 12 monthly deliveries of award-winning liquor. You can even have the first bottle engraved with a personal message.

From $186 | Flaviar

Luxury Cologne

Cologne is another luxurious gift for your best man that'll make him feel special. Chanel's Allure Homme Sport blends fresh citrus notes with hints of woody cedar, pepper and white musk for an invigorating scent. He can wear it to the wedding and for every occasion afterward.

From $112 | Chanel

Cheese and Charcuterie Kit

Boarderie's charcuterie boards are one of our favorite best man gifts for foodies or anyone who likes entertaining at home. They arrive ready to eat, topped with artisan cheeses, meats, crackers, nuts, olives, chocolates and dried fruits. It's a thoughtful and tasty gift to send him after the wedding to say thanks.

From $139 | Boarderie

Hooded Bathrobe

Wedding gifts for the best man don't have to be sentimental if that's not his style. For the guy who prefers practical gifts, get him a DudeRobe. Part robe, part sweatshirt, this unique piece of loungewear offers the best of both worlds. It's super soft yet absorbent and has neat arm cuffs, inside pockets and a tie waist belt.

$115 | DudeRobe

Hanging Dopp Kit

Leatherology is another great spot to source luxurious gifts for the best man from the groom. This hanging dopp kit combines practicality and style, and is perfect for keeping his toiletries organized. It has multiple pockets, mesh pouches, a water-resistant lining and an interior hook to hang it up in the bathroom.

From $140 | Leatherology

Statement Leather Belt

Your best man deserves the best (the clue is in the name). A statement leather belt is a wardrobe staple that'll make him feel like a million bucks. This Western-style belt will add a touch of country charm to his attire and looks great with boots. Choose from black or brown for a unique accessory he'll wear again.

$125 | Huckberry

Thank-You Donuts

Here's a creative way to say "thank you" to your best man: spell it out in delicious donuts. These delectable treats are baked in Angel Food Bakery, one of Minneapolis' best bakeries. Each donut has a different flavor, from chocolate sprinkles to raspberry chocolate chips to maple crispies. Yum!

$99 | Goldbelly

Weekender Bag

We still have a few more best man gift ideas to share, like this personalized weekender bag. It's made from waxed canvas and has a large compartment to stash his clothing, with an external and internal pocket for essentials like a phone and keys. Have it embroidered with his initials for a practical present he can use before and after the wedding.

Want to get 15% off your order? Use the code KNOT15PM at checkout.

$130 | Personalization Mall

Whiskey Barrel Watch

For a timeless gift that's always appreciated, treat your best man to a stylish new watch. Original Grain offers one-of-a-kind accessories made from repurposed whiskey barrels, old guitars, coffee grounds and exotic hardwoods. Have your chosen timepiece engraved with his initials for an heirloom-worthy keepsake.

From $199 | Original Grain

MasterClass Subscription

Your best man has been an invaluable guide throughout your engagement and wedding journey. Return the favor by gifting him a year of expert guidance from professionals on MasterClass. He can learn cooking skills from Gordon Ramsay, the art of performance from Usher, skateboarding from Tony Hawk and so much more.

From $120 | MasterClass

Gramophone-Inspired Speaker

How cool is this gramophone-inspired speaker? Perfect for music lovers, this handcrafted piece blends vintage aesthetics with modern technology. He can dock his phone onto the base and it naturally amplifies the sound, no wires or batteries required. We can't think of a better best man gift for the guy who likes to play DJ at every party.

$100 | Uncommon Goods

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