36 Best Man Gift Ideas From the Groom to Honor Your Friendship

Your best man will stand by your side on one of the most important days of your life—not to mention deliver a no-doubt-hilarious reception speech. Now it’s time to toast to him with a thoughtful thank-you present. When it comes to best man gifts, it’s really important to consider your relationship. Is he your go-to guy when you need to talk things out with a friend? Or are you a more of a duo who jokes together? However you’d describe your unique bond, we promise there’s a fitting present on our list.

Here, shop the best best man gift ideas, from personalized keepsakes to practical presents he’ll use again and again. There’s something for everyone, whether he’s a baseball fan, outdoor enthusiast or self-professed beer aficionado. Bonus: We’ve sorted our list by price so you can find the best present for your guy and your budget.

In this article:

  • Best Man Gifts Under $50
  • Best Man Gifts Under $100
  • Best Man Gifts Over $100

Best Man Gift Ideas Under $50

Picking out a good present for your best man doesn’t have to break the bank. If you’re working with a budget of $50 or less, shop these fun and creative ideas. And yes, there’s still personalized options!

Grooms seeking unique gift ideas for your best man, look no further. Gift him a bottle of his favorite spirit along with this personalized glass decanter for a stylish and thoughtful keepsake. You can also upgrade the set to include matching glasses if you’ve got room in your budget. Either way, score 10% off whatever’s in your cart with the code THEKNOT10.

He’s always gone to bat for you—now it’s time to say thanks. Give your best man a baseball customized with his name and wedding title as a sentimental gift. This affordable pick is also a cool wedding party proposal gift if you’re still planning to ask him to join your crew.

Looking for a thoughtful gift your best man can use on the regular? He’ll think of your friendship every time he drinks from this personalized beer glass. It’s printed with his first or last name, his wedding title and the year.

There are so many great gift ideas out there for the golf-obsessed best man, from personalized golf balls to golf ball-shaped whiskey chillers. Our pick? Commemorate your friendship by treating him to a day on the green—and this crafty custom golf ball marker.

A burrito holder may seem like an unusual gift to give your best man, but that’s exactly why we love it. If he’s frequently packing a burrito for his lunch, this TikTok-approved accessory will be his new best friend. It’s designed to keep his hands clean and his burrito safe and warm, whether he’s sitting at his desk or venturing in search of the perfect picnic spot.

Sometimes the best gifts for the best man are total tearjerkers. This custom art illustrated with you and your best man (or best men!) 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.

Is your right-hand man prone to wanderlust? Then travel-themed best man gifts are the way to go. This cool scratch-off map will track all the places he’s been and offer ideas for his next great adventure.

This convenient credit card-size bottle opener easily slips into wallets and back pockets. Give your number-one guy the power to crack open a cold one any time, anywhere with this personalized best man gift from the groom.

Celebrate his personality with some fun novelty socks. Bonus points if you buy a pair of groomsmen socks for each member of your wedding party to wear at the wedding. There’s a gift set for every style, from game-themed socks to food-inspired collections.

Add this to the list of traditional best man and groomsmen gift ideas: a cool pair of personalized shades to pose in. They’re a fun favor to hand out on the morning of the wedding or as part of a larger thank-you gift box.

If he likes to keep his caffeine tank full, treat him to this next-level tumbler that makes it easy to sip hot and cold drinks whenever, wherever. Fellow’s gift set comes with three different lids he can swap to suit his needs. The Move Lid will keep his coffee hot for hours at a time, the Slide Lid makes spill-free sipping a breeze and the Cold Lid is designed to keep his favorite iced coffee chilled (and it comes with a straw). He won’t know how he ever managed without it.

Best Man Gift Ideas Under $100

If there’s room in your budget to comfortably stretch to between $50-$100, surprise him with something special from this editor-curated list. There’s a gift for every type of best man, from unique games to cool gadgets.

For a classy gift that’s always appreciated, consider treating your best man to a stylish new watch. Customize this sandalwood timepiece with an engraving of his initials for an heirloom-worthy keepsake. (And don’t forget to use our code THEKNOT10 for a sweet 10% discount.)

Is your best man also the biggest baseball fan in your life? If the answer is yes, you don’t want to scroll past this awesome best man gift idea. Handmade by Ryan and Kim McDaniel, this cool game lets players bring the thrill of the ballpark home with them. The icing on the cake? You can have it designed with his favorite MLB team’s logo.

Any style-savvy best man will appreciate the gift of a crisp, uncreased tie anytime, anywhere. That’s exactly what this sleek leather tie case promises. But that’s not all: There’s also space to stow other essential accessories like cuff links or a tie bar. Have it foil-stamped or debossed with his initials for an extra $13.

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