Let’s face it, you can’t get through your special day without your best pals around you, so why not treat them to a little something to get them in the wedding spirit?
They’ll be with you through the thick and thin that inevitably comes with planning any nuptials. From organising your stag do (let’s pray for no printed T-shirts), to looking after you the morning after (no cameras allowed), they’ll be there from start to finish to make everything run smoothly - leaving you to feel cool, calm, and collected, and sometimes hungover.
Even on the day itself, they’ll be ushering guests to their seats, bearing rings, and garnering many a belly laugh in the all-important speeches, so what better way to show your appreciation than gifting them a thoughtful present to be used on the day or beyond?
If adding yet another row to the ever-mounting wedding-prep spreadsheet feels a daunting endeavour, everything in this edit is under £100 so perhaps you can let this cost slide through the net undetected. If you want to splash out, you could choose a couple of things to wrap together in a gift box to be opened the evening before the big day.
Whether you choose a face mask that will sap away signs of a pre-I Do late night whiskey, to a hip flask that can be filled with some much needed Dutch courage, we’ve rounded up a selection of gifts to suit a range of chaps - from your best mate, to your dad, to your brother-in-law-to-be.
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Paul Smith 'Glitch Floral' Pocket Square
An interesting pocket square is hard to come by, but Paul Smith’s most recent collection has not one, but 12 designs in a range of colours to suit any palette. Mix and match for an eclectic look, or give everyone the same to keep the group looking uniform. Crafted using 100 per cent silk, this watercolour-inspired design is our favourite with strong pops of red balanced with tonal blue.
Buy now £55.00, Paul Smith
Patchology Sunday Funday Kit
Containing two face masks, two eye gel masks, and a peel pedicure, your groomsmen will be feeling fresh from head to toe while you walk down the aisle - regardless of how late you all stayed up the night before.
Ready to sap away all signs of tiredness, even out blotchy hungover complexions, and provide a bit of TLC while you all get ready, just make sure you keep them in the fridge to up the depuffing ante.
Buy now £26.00, Space NK
Aesop Hwyl Eau de Parfum
Smelling good on your wedding day is a must - for you, and your mates. Smoky, woody, and rich, Aesop’s Hwyl is a masculine scent that will last all day, and long into the night. With notes of thyme, pink pepper, suede, and cedar, the other guests at the wedding will be enjoying the delicious scent spreading from the front row.
Buy now £95.00, Aesop
The Macallan 12-year-old double cask Scotch whisky 700ml
A good bottle of whiskey goes a long way - well, it should do. From a Scottish distillery that dates back to 1824, Macallan has a reputation as one of the world’s leading single malt whiskies. This particular bottle is 12 years old with an aroma of creamy butterscotch, toffee apple, and candied orange and a honeyed palate of wood spices and citrus with raisins and caramel. For £5, you can add Selfridges gift wrap to tick another job off your list.
Buy now £72.99, Selfridges
Biocol Labs 'Something For The Knackered' Kit
If you’re looking for an extra add-on, Biocol Labs’ Something For The Knackered Kit is the perfect gift to pep up your party before the big day. Including five ampoules, so you’ll only need one pack for five groomsmen, they contain a plant-based formula with ginseng and magnesium to combat tiredness and fatigue. To be taken with breakfast, you’ll be ready to party again by noon.
Buy now £20.00, Fortnum & Mason
A.P.C. Andre Leather Cardholder
Who wants a bulging suit pocket containing a chunky wallet stuffed full of unnecessary junk? That’s right, no one.
So, both your friends and your wedding photos will benefit from A.P.C’s svelte card holder, which we’re sure they’ll hold on to for years to come. Crafted in classic black leather and featuring a subtle branding stamp, it’s a crowd-pleasing design that will be liked by even the fussiest of father-in-laws.
Buy now £90.00, Mr. Porter
Soho Home Collier Tumbler, Set of Four
What’s a bottle of whiskey without a set of tumblers? Finding inspiration in the warm tones at Soho House Barcelona, this set of four wouldn’t look out of place in the sepia-toned era of the Seventies. If you’re feeling generous, pair with their crystal decanter for a full set.
Buy now £63.00, Soho Home
Byredo Bibliothèque Candle
Founded by Ben Gorham with a vision is to translate memories into products, Byredo’s Biblipthèque candle will help your groomsmen unwind as they remember the chaos that was your wedding. A delicious aroma encased in a minimal and masculine jar, the complex scent will bring to mind ancient libraries, literary geniuses, and, now, your wedding day.
Buy now £60.00, Liberty
Aspinal of London Classic 5oz Leather Hip Flask
If there’s one thing that calls for Dutch courage, it’s wedding speeches. Whether their tipple of choice is a vintage whiskey or a crisp vodka, your groomsmen can fill Aspinal’s hipflask with whatever will supercharge their confidence to ease any speech-related anxieties - you might even want a sip or two, as well. You can get these monogrammed for a personal touch, and if you’re going the whole hog, maybe you could supply them with the booze, too.
Buy now £49.00, Aspinal of London
Arket Leather Belt
A quality leather belt is lacking in many men’s wardrobes. Scandi brand Arket’s 100 per cent leather design is a classic style that your groomsmen can wear for years to come. Crafted using black leather and a silver tone buckle, it will work with jeans, tailored trousers, or chinos, and for only £45, it’s a steal.
Buy now £45.00, Arket
Vivienne Westwood Suzon logo-engraved brass cufflinks
Cufflinks are a classic groomsman gift, so make them a pair to remember with Vivienne Westwood’s design. Featuring the brand’s covetable orb logo, they have subtle Swarovski crystal embellishment, a gold-tone finish, and an all-round eye-catching aesthetic. If gold is a touch too far, they offer them in silver, too.
Buy now £85.00, Selfridges
