Groomsmen Gifts They'll Actually Wear
Your groomsmen give up a weekend, plan a buck’s party and stand beside you in every photograph. A thank-you gift they wear on the day does double duty: it finishes the line-up, then lives in their wardrobe long after the confetti is swept up.
The best groomsmen gifts are things they will wear on the day and keep wearing afterwards: a tie in your wedding colour, a pocket square, personalised cufflinks or a tie bar. Keep one colour consistent across the line-up, then change one detail per person, such as the tie’s texture or the initials on his cufflinks. The photos look coordinated, and every groomsman takes home something that is his.
Below: how to match without dressing everyone identically, budgets in Australian and US dollars, and when to order so everything arrives with time to spare.
What are the best gifts for groomsmen?
Start with the outfits they already own. A navy or burgundy tie can move from the wedding to work, while initials make cufflinks personal without putting a wedding date on something he will wear for years. Choose a gift for the man as well as the photograph.
If you need everyone to wear a particular tie or square, treat that as part of organising the outfit. Make the thank-you personal too: choose something he will wear again, add his initials or include a note about why you wanted him beside you.
| Gift | Why it works | Best suited to |
|---|---|---|
| A tie in the wedding colour | Worn in every photo, then at work and the next wedding. | The main outfit gift |
| A pocket square | Adds the colour to the jacket; easy to vary from one groomsman to the next. | A finishing touch |
| Personalised cufflinks | His initials, so the gift is unmistakably his. | A personal keepsake |
| A tie bar | Keeps the tie in place through photos, speeches and the dance floor. | A practical accessory |
| Dress socks | Matches the line-up at the ankle; packs cover the whole party. | The whole party |
Use the budget table below to plan the party’s total, then choose the pieces that suit each man.
How do you match groomsmen without making them identical?
Keep one thing the same and change one thing per person. A line-up in the same colour family reads as coordinated from across the room. Up close, small differences show you chose each gift with the man in mind. There are three easy ways to do it.
For a black-tie wedding, start with the required bow ties rather than this necktie line-up. Choose bow ties to suit the dress code, then personalise the gift with cufflinks or a pocket square.
- Same colour, different texture. Everyone wears navy, but one tie is woven, one has small dots and one is linen. In photographs it reads as navy; at the bar, each tie has its own character.
- Same tie, personal cufflinks. Give everyone the identical tie, then make it personal at the wrist with each groomsman’s initials.
- Same line-up, one standout. Groomsmen match each other; the best man or groom wears a deeper shade or a different pocket square.
The navy line-up
Navy works particularly well with grey, charcoal and navy tailoring. Choose the woven tie for the groom or best man, then let groomsmen take the dots or the linen. Add a white or navy pocket square and the line-up is done. Browse midnight blue wedding ties and accessories for more shades.
Navy · woven texture
A subtle diagonal texture. Our pick for the groom or the best man.
148 cm · 8.5 cm wide
Navy · small dots
Navy Blue with White Polka Dots Tie
Small white dots on navy: a little personality that still reads as navy in photographs.
Navy with white dots
Navy · linen
Navy Blue Linen Chambray Necktie
Matte chambray texture for a garden, beach or summer wedding.
145 cm · 8.5 cm wide · 100% linen
The burgundy line-up
Burgundy suits autumn and winter weddings and sits comfortably beside navy, charcoal or mid-grey suits. Put the groomsmen in solid burgundy satin, give the best man the deeper merlot, and keep the maroon linen for a warm-weather ceremony.
Keep the shades within one family. Two reds a step apart look intentional; a burgundy beside a bright cherry looks like a mix-up. Lay the ties side by side in daylight before you order for the whole party.
See the full burgundy wedding collection, or browse groomsmen ties in every colour.
Burgundy · satin
Solid burgundy with a satin sheen. The anchor colour for the line-up.
Satin finish
Wine · satin
Dark Merlot Wine Satin Necktie
A shade deeper than burgundy. Give it to the groom or best man to set him apart.
Satin finish
Maroon · linen
The same red family in matte linen, for a warm-weather wedding.
145 cm · 8.5 cm wide · 100% linen
Have a blush, sage or dusty-pink palette instead? Use the same method with our dusty blush or olive green wedding collections. For more on coordinating the whole party, read how to coordinate groomsmen ties.
Which pocket square goes with a groomsman’s tie?
Complement the tie; don’t copy it. For a little more individuality, choose a related colour, a different texture or a quiet pattern. With a plain tie, a dotted square adds interest; with a patterned tie, a plain square keeps the outfit calm.
Pocket squares are also the easiest way to vary the line-up. Everyone can wear the same tie while the best man’s square changes colour, or every groomsman can wear the same square with a slightly different tie.
For the navy line-up
Navy Blue with White Polka Dots - Pocket Square
Pair it with a plain navy tie so the dots appear once.
Pocket square
For the burgundy line-up
A satin-finish maroon square to sit beside a burgundy or wine tie.
30 × 30 cm · Satin finish
Are personalised cufflinks a good groomsmen gift?
Yes, and they solve the matching problem neatly. Every groomsman wears the same style, but each pair carries his own initials. You choose the left and right letters separately, so two different initials are as straightforward as a repeated letter.
Check the shirts first. Cufflinks need French cuffs. If the groomsmen are hiring suits or wearing their own button-cuff shirts, a tie bar is the safer gift.
Pick the finish to suit the wedding: silver for navy and grey, gold for warmer palettes, rose gold for blush and dusty pink, and black and gold for black tie.
Silver
Choose the left and right letters separately for each groomsman’s initials.
Bullet back · Wear with French cuffs
Choose initials
Gold
The same letters in a gold tone, for warmer palettes and gold accessories.
Bullet back · Wear with French cuffs
Choose initials
Rose gold
Rose Gold Personalised Cufflinks
A soft rose gold for blush and dusty pink wedding palettes.
Bullet back · Wear with French cuffs
Choose initialsFor other designs, browse wedding cufflinks. If anyone in the party needs a French-cuff shirt, the Walters White Twill French Cuff Shirt is made for cufflinks.
How much should you spend on groomsmen gifts?
There is no rule. Spend what works for your budget, and spend the same on each groomsman so nobody compares. The best man often gets one extra piece. These planning bands give you a starting point; check your chosen pieces and delivery before settling the total.
| Budget | Australia (A$) | United States (US$) | What it covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simple | Under A$50 | Under US$70 | One tie in the wedding colour, or a tie bar. |
| Considered | A$60–A$100 | US$70–US$130 | Tie and pocket square, or personalised cufflinks. |
| The full set | A$125–A$185 | US$150–US$220 | Tie, pocket square and personalised cufflinks; add a tie bar for the best man. |
Buying for a big party? Build Your Bundle lets you put several ties and accessories together in one go, and our Wedding Shop groups ties, bow ties and pocket squares by wedding colour.
What else makes a good groomsmen gift?
A tie bar keeps the tie flat through speeches, photographs and a long night on the dance floor. Clip it across both blades of the tie and the shirt placket, roughly between the third and fourth shirt buttons. Dress socks are the gift nobody expects and everyone uses; packs make it easy to match the whole line-up. An e-gift card suits the groomsman who lives overseas or already owns half our range.
Keeps the tie in place
A plain silver clip that sits neatly across a standard-width tie.
5 cm (2 in) · Clip-on
Packs for the whole party
Midnight Navy Blue Flat Knit Sock
Plain dark navy for the line-up. Choose the pack size on the product page.
75% combed cotton · Fits EU 42–46, US men’s 8–12
Choose Navy Sock PacksLet him choose
For the groomsman who lives overseas or already owns every tie.
Delivered by email
Choose Gift Card AmountCheck tie lengths for your tallest groomsmen with our tie length guide, and see our dress sock guide for colours that work with the suits.
When should you order groomsmen gifts?
Order six to eight weeks before the wedding. That is our suggestion rather than a delivery requirement: it gives time to check every set of initials, swap a tie that does not suit a groomsman’s suit, and hand everything over before the final fitting.
| Where | Service | Delivery time |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | Standard | 2–5 business days |
| Australia | Express | 1–2 business days |
| Australia | Click & Collect, Victoria Only | Collect as per email instructions |
| United States | Standard, from our Texas warehouse | 3–5 business days |
| United States | Expedited or Next Day Air, for US-stocked items | 2 business days or next business day |
| Other countries | DHL Express, duties included | 3–5 business days |
Delivery estimates start after dispatch. Check the shipping page and checkout for current services at your delivery address. Delivery estimates do not include any personalisation or preparation time.
For personalised cufflinks, check dispatch time on the product page. Confirm each man’s initials and allow preparation time as well as delivery. A same-day dispatch cut-off is not a promise that every personalised order is ready immediately.
When should you give groomsmen their gifts?
Give wearable gifts a week or two before the wedding, not on the morning. Your groomsmen need time to try the tie with their own shirt, practise the knot and check their shirts take cufflinks. A rehearsal dinner or a final drinks night works well.
Before ordering, make a simple list: name, tie colour, cuff type, left initial, right initial and delivery address. Count one tie and one square per person, and one pair of cufflinks only for men wearing French cuffs. For a party split across countries, organise by delivery address rather than assuming one parcel can reach everyone.
Label each gift with the groomsman’s name, especially when the ties differ, and add a short handwritten note. The note is the part they will keep in the drawer next to the cufflinks.
Groomsmen gift questions, answered
Should groomsmen gifts all match?
They should coordinate, not necessarily match. Keep one colour consistent across the line-up and vary one detail per person, such as the tie’s texture or the initials on the cufflinks.
Are ties a good groomsmen gift?
Yes. A tie in the wedding colour is worn in every photograph and again afterwards. Choose a colour that suits office wear too, such as navy or burgundy, so it does not stay in the box.
How much should I spend on each groomsman?
Set a per-person budget you can comfortably repeat across the party. Start with one tie or a pocket square, then add personalised cufflinks or a tie bar if the budget allows. Use the A$ and US$ planning bands above and check the current prices before ordering.
What should I give the best man?
The same gift as the groomsmen, plus one extra piece: a tie bar, a deeper shade of tie or a different pocket square so he stands out in photographs.
Do personalised cufflinks need French cuffs?
Yes. Cufflinks fasten through both sides of a French cuff. Check what shirts the groomsmen are wearing before you order; a tie bar works with a tie and a button-front shirt.
When should I order groomsmen gifts?
We suggest six to eight weeks before the wedding, leaving time for checks and exchanges. Delivery estimates begin after dispatch. For personalised cufflinks, check dispatch time on the product page and allow preparation time as well as delivery.
When should I give groomsmen their gifts?
A week or two before the wedding, so they can try everything with their own shirts and suits. The rehearsal dinner or a final catch-up works well.
Can I order for groomsmen in Australia and the US?
Yes. Place a separate order for each delivery address, and check the available products and services for that destination. Confirm initials and shirt cuffs with each groomsman before ordering.
Thank them with something they’ll wear
Choose the colour, vary one detail per groomsman and order early. Then all that is left is the speech.
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