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30 Gift Ideas for Your Best Man

Your best man will be there for you through it all. From helping you manage the stress of wedding planning, organizing the perfect bachelor party, and of course, standing next to you on your wedding day. To show your appreciation for your best friend’s support, you’ll want to give him an amazing thank you gift.

This guide of 30 best man gift ideas includes unique gift ideas for your best man from the bachelor party to the big day. Whether you are looking for a funny gift, classy gift, or thoughtful gift, you are sure to find the perfect gift here.

By Amanda Horner • Published Jan 2 2023

1. Pocket Watch

This stunning pocket watch is a truly unique gift that is sure to wow your best man. The perfect finishing touch to his wedding day outfit, this stainless-steel watch is laser engraved with the sentimental phrase “Best Man for a day, best friend for life”. A great keepsake to use on your special day and for years to come.

2. Best Man T-Shirt

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Help your best man stand out from the crowd by gifting this cool t-shirt to wear during your bachelor party festivities. After all his hard work planning a fun event for you and your wedding party, he deserves some special attention! The perfect gift idea for a fun day or weekend of celebrating with your crew.

3. Men’s Fragrance

A thoughtful gift idea is a new fragrance for your best man to wear on your wedding day. Not only will a new scent make the occasion feel even more special, but he will be able to wear it and fondly remember the events of the big day over and over again. Mankind by Kenneth Cole is an aromatic, woodsy fragrance that is great for gifting.

4. Personalized Flask

A stylish flask is a great gift idea to say thank you to your best man, and also makes a great groomsmen gift. Available from EcoEngrave on Etsy, this personalized gift can be customized with different materials, colors, and engraving styles. This high-quality flask is a classy gift your while wedding party will love.

5. Unique Cufflinks

Your wedding day is way too special to let your best man wear ordinary cufflinks. An extra special day calls for unique accessories, like these custom cufflinks crafted from a bourbon barrel. This beautiful handmade item is available on Etsy and is made to order. Make it a personalized gift by adding a monogram.

6. Team Spirit Pint Glasses

Are you and your best man college buddies? These team spirit pint glasses are a fun way to share a cold one with your best friend as your cheer on your alma mater. Each officially licensed beer glass includes nostalgic watercolor details that will help you fondly remember your college days together.

7. Bottle Opener Coaster

Looking for the perfect gift for your best man and groomsmen gifts? This personalized coaster and bottle opener combo is a great addition to your buddy’s man cave or home bar. Customize with their name and favorite color for a unique gift that is sure to get a lot of use.

8. Novelty Socks

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A fun way to show off his best man status, these novelty socks can be worn for every event from the bachelor party to the wedding day and beyond. These elegant and fun socks are great for gifting and are also available for the groom and groomsmen. Perfect for showing off in fun wedding party photos!

9. Craft Beer Club

Is your best man a craft beer lover? For a unique gift he will love, consider a subscription to the original craft beer club. Just choose a number of shipments and frequency and he will get exceptional craft beers shipped directly to his door. He will love discovering and enjoying new beers and learning about different breweries across the country.

10. Custom Bobblehead

For a truly special best man gift, there is nothing cooler than a custom bobblehead made to look like your best man! Available on Etsy, Kikihandmadedolls can create a truly unique personalized gift to your specifications. These are super high-quality and have so much detail, you will be amazed!

11. Beard Care Gift Set

Gift a luxurious gift set to your bearded best man ahead of your wedding day, and he will be pampered and looking extra dapper for the big day. This gift box includes a collection of handcrafted, rustic items with bold scents like coffee tobacco beard oil and charcoal sandalwood soap.

12. Golf Ball Markers

For your golf loving best man, gift a personalized set of golf ball markers as a wedding day gift. Engraved with either his name or monogram, these nickel-plated markers come in a black gift box ready for gifting. This memorable and classy gift is stylish and functional.

13. YETI Can Insulator

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YETI products are great for your keeping your beverages really, really cold. This can insulator easily fits around a standard size can and is the perfect gift for bringing along to the bachelor party or other pre-wedding events. With high-quality stainless-steel construction and double-wall vacuum insulation, and no sweat design, you’ll want to gift these to the whole wedding party!

14. Tie Storage Case

This tie storage case from Tie Bar is a classy gift for your best man. This compact travel bag perfectly holds ties and accessories like cufflinks and tie clips, keeping them neat and pressed while travelling. A perfect gift for your best man and great groomsmen gift idea to make sure they are all looking sharp on the big day!

15. Personalized Pocket Knife

A great personalized gift idea for your outdoor-loving best friend, this high-quality folding pocket knife can be taken along on all his adventures. Make it extra special by personalizing with his name and best man title engraved into the rosewood handle for a practical keepsake gift he will love.

16. Bluetooth Beanie

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For the stylish gadget loving friend, check out this smart headwear from Amazon. This Bluetooth beanie offers more than stylish warmth. You can also take calls and listen to music without the need for headphones or earbuds. This cool gadget is a great way to treat your best man and say thank you.

17. Whiskey Decanter Gift Set

This gift set is the perfect gift for a whiskey lover. Treat your best man with this luxurious box set including twisted crystal whiskey decanter and whiskey glasses, stainless-steel whiskey stones, tongs, and coasters. This classy gift is a great way to show your appreciation and will be used for years to come!

18. NHL Uniform Money Clip Wallet

This unique gift is a great gift idea for a best man who is a sports fan. This money clip wallet is made from actual game-used NHL uniforms and debossed with your team's name. Lightweight, slim, and perfect for carrying essential credit cards and cash while showing off his team spirit.

19. Stylish Sunglasses

If any part of your wedding festivities will be taking place outdoors, one of the best groomsmen gift ideas is matching sunglasses for your wedding party. These classic black and gray polarized Ray-Ban sunglasses offer high performance and a stylish look that will look great in photos.

20. The ManBox

A fun gift idea for your manly best friend is a subscription to the ManBox - a legendary subscription box for men. This gift box is full of cool and useful men’s essentials, including lifestyle, gadgets, and survival items. He will love to receive this specially curated box every month.

21. Custom Beer Mug

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Give your best man a custom beer mug as a special bachelor party or wedding day gift. Available on Amazon, this glass beer mug can be personalized with your style of choice and engraved with your best man’s name, title, and your wedding date. The perfect beer glass for enjoying a cold one during wedding celebrations!

22. Travel Bag Set

This set of personalized travel bags is practical, simple, and high-quality, otherwise known as the perfect best man gift idea! This set includes a sturdy weekender bag with adjustable shoulder strap and a small toiletry bag / dopp kit. Both pieces can be personalized with embroidered monogram initials.

23. Tuxedo Rocks Glass

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This fancy rocks glass is all dressed up and ready to party! Your best man can match his whiskey glass when he is decked out in his tuxedo for the big day with this precision etched tumbler. Love this glass? They are also available for the rest of special guys in your wedding party on Amazon.

24. Best Man Picture Frame

A thoughtful keepsake gift from the groom to his best man, this personalized picture frame reads "Best Man for a Day, Best Friend for life" on the top, and is laser engraved with the groom’s wedding date on the bottom. The folding stand frame will hold his favorite photo from the big day to remember forever.

25. Mini Beer Pong Game

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This mini beer pong game will bring so much fun to so many different occasions, from parties to picnics to bachelor weekends. The portable size makes it easy to take anywhere. This set features two catapults with a tethered ball and comes with ten mini shot glasses. This game may be little, but it will bring big entertainment!

26. Wooden Gift Box

Want to assemble your own personalized groomsmen gift boxes for your wedding party? These beautiful wooden gift boxes are the perfect vessel. The sturdy wooden boxes are available from Etsy in a variety of sizes and with different personalization options, including laser engraving their name and title. A beautiful keepsake box that makes a great wedding gift for your best friends.

27. Baseball Bat Mug

If you are looking for a unique sports-themed gift for your best man, this beautiful baseball bat mug is handmade from an authentic baseball bat. Great for your best man or your whole wedding party, these custom mugs are available on Etsy and are truly one-of-a kind.

28. Insulated Growler

Designed for on-the-go portability, this insulated growler is great for transporting your favorite craft beer safely and securely. The durable stainless-steel growler is vacuum insulated to keep your beverage fresh and carbonated for week. A great best man gift idea for a craft beer lover!

29. Wall Mounted Bottle Opener

Perfect for your best man’s man cave or home bar, this wall mounted bottle opener can be customized with your choice of wood color, style, and personalization. This gorgeous opener includes a premium cast iron opener and a box to catch all those bottle caps.

30. Cooler Bag

A personalized cooler bag is a great gift idea for your best man and all your groomsmen. Choose a custom color and embroider with a monogram if you choose, then fill with your friend’s favorite brew for a gift he is sure to enjoy on your wedding day and beyond.