Groomsmen and Best Man Gifts: Ideas They Will Actually Use

By Oswin Hyde · Last updated 13 October 2026

The short answer: the best groomsmen and best man gifts are things they will use long after the wedding: cufflinks or a silk tie to wear on the day, a leather card holder or wallet, or a sock gift box. Cufflinks start from £19, three-pair sock boxes are £25, and leather card holders start from £39. Most of our accessories come in a gift box, so they are ready to hand over. Give the best man something a little more special, such as a leather wallet, a passport holder or an umbrella engraved with his initials.

Groomsmen gifts by budget

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Gifts they can wear on the wedding day

A gift worn on the day does double duty: it thanks your groomsmen and makes the wedding party look coordinated in the photos.

• Cufflinks: give every groomsman the same pair, or the same design in a different colour for the best man. Crystal and coloured stone designs such as Fitz Emerald or Zirc Ruby can pick up the wedding colours. Every pair has a swivel bar fastening and comes in a gift box. See all cufflinks.
• Ties and pocket squares: matching ties in the wedding colour, such as navy, green, burgundy or pink, with a silk pocket square. For a black tie wedding, see our bow ties.
• Socks: a pair of patterned socks to wear on the day is a fun touch, especially for photos of the groomsmen sitting down. See our sock gift boxes.

Plan these gifts at least a few weeks ahead so you can hand them out before the wedding, not on the morning. Our wedding shoes guide and cufflinks guide cover the rest of the look.

Gifts they will use every day

• Leather card holder: slim enough for a suit pocket. The Holborn comes in black, navy, tan and green, and the Chancery in croc-embossed black or brown. See all card holders.
• Wallet: a bifold such as the Marylebone or Leicester, or a money clip wallet like the Sloane. See all wallets and our wallet buying guide.
• Key holder: the Pimlico is an affordable leather gift for a larger group of ushers. See all key holders.
• Socks: three-pair and six-pair gift boxes, from plain ribbed Mono to patterned Bold Argyle.

Best man gifts

The best man usually gets something a step up from the groomsmen, to thank him for the speech, the stag and the rings. Good choices:

• A leather wallet and matching card holder in the same colour.
• A leather passport holder, such as the Covent, for a best man who travels.
• An umbrella with a wooden handle engraved with his initials, such as the windproof Joseph Black.
• The same cufflinks as the groomsmen in a different finish, so he stands out in the photos.

Gifts for ushers and fathers of the bride and groom

For more ideas by budget, see our leather gifts for him guide.

Ordering for a group

• Order early: allow time to check every gift and swap anything if needed.
• Orders placed before 4pm, Monday to Friday, are dispatched the same day, with free next-day click and collect on orders over £75 from 7,000+ DPD locations across the UK.
• Returns: request a return label within 14 days of delivery, then send the item back within a further 14 days. A £2.99 return fee is deducted from the refund. Socks cannot be returned.
• If you are ordering shoes for the wedding party, check everyone's size in our size guide first.

Frequently asked questions

What do you give groomsmen as a gift?

Something they can wear on the day, such as matching cufflinks, a silk tie or socks, or something they will use every day, such as a leather card holder or wallet.

How much should you spend on groomsmen gifts?

There is no rule; set a budget that suits you. Cufflinks start from £19, sock gift boxes from £25 and leather card holders from £39, and many grooms spend a little more on the best man.

What is a good best man gift?

Something a step up from the groomsmen: a leather wallet and card holder set, a passport holder, or an umbrella engraved with his initials.

Should groomsmen gifts match?

Matching gifts worn on the day, such as cufflinks or ties, look good in photos. Everyday gifts like card holders can come in each person's favourite colour.

When do you give groomsmen their gifts?

Usually before the wedding, at the rehearsal dinner or on the morning, especially if they are meant to wear them on the day.

Do your accessories come gift-boxed?

Most of our accessories, including cufflinks, socks, ties, wallets, card holders and passport holders, come in a gift box.

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