7 Tasteful Gifts That Will Please Any Groom

Grooms are notoriously difficult to buy gifts for. And no wonder! He’s got the girl, he’s got swagger, and he’s got you in his life. What more could he possibly need?

A tasteful wedding gift. That’s what he needs.

Whether he’s the man about town or your regular Joe, here are seven cultured gifts that that he’s bound to love as much as his bride.

A Trip the Barber

Every man must look his best, and there’s nothing quite like stepping back in time to visit a high-class barber. Allow him to feel like the manly man he is as he immerses himself in the nostalgic atmosphere of a traditional barber-shop.

Give him the full gentleman’s grooming experience with a haircut, styling and a classic shave. They say you haven’t lived until you’ve experienced the pleasures of a traditionally-executed wet shave! If he’s a rugged manly man with a beard or a moustached, he’ll relish having his facial hair attended to. 

A Grooming Kit

Going to the barber’s is a well-needed experience once in a while, but it’s more of a once-off treat. To keep the groom looking his best, buy him a high-end grooming kit that he can take with him wherever he goes. 

You can either buy him a kit that’s already put together or make one from scratch to personalise it for him. From deodorant to nail clippers to skincare products, fill it with goodies that you know he’ll use. You can choose how luxuriant you want to take it, but to make it more of a gift fit for a groom than a freebie toiletry bag you get on an aeroplane, including high-end products to really spoil him. You only get married once (hopefully) after all! 

A Snazzy Watch

Most of us use our cellphones to check the time, but there’s something to be said about wearing an elegant watch on your wrist. A gift any man would love to receive is a luxury watch that he can wear on the daily. It’s stylish, it’s practical and it’s a gift for him that’s stood the test of time for a reason.

If he’s a businessman, he’ll relish a sophisticated watch with a metal bracelet or leather strap that says “I mean business.” If you don’t want to break the bank, you don’t have to go overboard with an extravagant Rolex timepiece; there are plenty of watches on the market to suit any budget.

If he’s more of an athletic guy, gift him with a sports watch that he can wear when he’s working out. The technology of sports smartwatches these days is incredible, offering everything from heart rate and sleep tracking to push alerts for messages and personalised coaching.

Personalised Cufflinks

Cufflinks make perfect gifts for men. It’s a gift they can use it forever and are great presents for men who wear dress shirts to work every day. To make it even more special, give them to the groom before or on his wedding day so he can wear them as he says those special two-letter words, “I do.”

To turn a pair of cufflinks into an extraordinary gift, have them personalised. You can put a special meaning on them, like an inside joke between the two of you, or his favourite picture with his future Mrs. Whatever you think he’ll appreciate the most.

Custom Made Cologne

It’s not all about the visual appearance - a man must smell his best as well as look his best! A bottle of cologne is a classic as far as gifts for men go. But finding the right aroma to suits him specifically can be surprisingly tricky - especially with the overwhelming number of brands available today.

Instead of buying him a well-known cologne brand so that he smells like every other lad at the pub, purchase him a bespoke fragrance customised just for him. Is he a musky man or a classic woody kind of guy? Is his aroma warm and subtle or intense and oriental? Depending on the groom in question, mix and match the ingredients to find his new signature scent. You can even design the bottle and include his name on the label. 

What could be better than receiving the gift of always smelling like a million bucks? 

Leather Travel Bag

What comes after the wedding? The honeymoon! If he’s jet setting to some exotic destination to enjoy the first blissful weeks of married life, let him travel in style with a luxury leather travel bag. 

A holdall or duffle bag is usually most convenient, as he can choose to take it with him as carry-on or checked-in luggage. Invest in a top-quality brand that you know and trust, which is practical as well as fashionable. Leather is an excellent option because of its durability and effortless style - he’ll be using your gift for years to come.

Cocktail Making Kit

James Bond liked his vodka martinis shaken not stirred, but the groom can have his drink however he dam well pleases! Whether he’s an Old Fashioned drinker, a Whisky Sour man or loves an ice-cold Martini, give him the gift that keeps on giving - a home cocktail making kit!

A stainless steel cocktail shaker will not only look fantastic in his home, but it’s built to last as it won’t rust or break. He can come home every evening knowing he’s able to make his favourite cocktail for his friends and family in the comfort of his own home. Cheers to that!

While buying a useful but thoughtful gift for a groom can be a daunting task, it’s certainly not impossible. Whether he’s your friend, your brother or your partner, we’re sure he’ll be over the moon to receive any of these sophisticated gifts, fit for a true gentleman.