Whether planning a twilight wedding or a traditional day-long extravaganza, each and every member of your carefully chosen wedding party plays a vital role in making your big day the extra special occasion that it should be.
No wedding party would be complete without the best man and maid of honour! As the leaders of your respective parties, both have to fulfil several duties in the run-up to and during the wedding day. Even after the wedding, their work continues, as Hitched explains in their rundown of best man duties:
“The best man could be asked to help out by rounding up and returning any hired items, such as the suits and any decorative details used at the venue. If the suits weren’t hired, you may be tasked with taking things to be dry-cleaned – the sooner the better… You could also be asked to safely store the wedding gifts if the couple go on their honeymoon straight away.”
With other tasks like helping with suit shopping, liaising with other members of the wedding party, planning the stag and hen dos, and of course writing and performing that all-important speech, it’s safe to say that the average best man (or woman) has their work cut out for them! With this in mind, many marrying couples give their wedding VIPs gifts to reward them for their support and hard work.
Here we share the best best man gifts so you can show them just how much they mean to you before you get down to the business of tying the knot.
For the foodie
If it’s the finest food that your best man is passionate about, you really can’t go wrong with The Thank You Hamper from Fortnum and Mason.
With buttery biscuits, delicious spreads and the brand’s famous Royal Blend tea all there for the taking, your best man will be in heaven. All these goodies are served in their statement wicker hamper, and it’s the perfect way to show your gratitude.
For the gamer
Use humour to say a big “thank you” to your best man with this Personalised ‘Paused My Game’ Mug from Arrow Gift Co. Made for any gamer, this funny mug can be personalised with your best man’s name and a message. You can even get a matching coaster.
This comical mug is certain to serve as the perfect reminder that they were an important part of your special day for years to come.
For the adventurer
Indulge your best man’s love of travel with The Classic Weekender and Wash Bag Gift Set from MAHI. Handmade using premium full-grain leather, and available in black or vintage brown, this luxury best man gift can be personalised both internally or externally to provide a tailormade companion for every adventure.
For the early bird
If a love of coffee keeps your best man fuelled, give him the best of the best with this Luxury Cafetière and Treats Box from Bunches. The hamper features five premium items in total, namely a glass cafetière, Brazilian coffee grounds, cappuccino thins, ultra-rich dark chocolate, and Columbian coffee brew bags.
For the whisky lover
Give the gift of great whisky with this Personalised Whisky Stones Hamper from Lisa Angel. The set includes a 20cl barrel of whisky, stone ice cubes and an elegant etched tumbler. The box itself can be personalised on the inside and outside to ensure a beautifully presented piece that will delight any whisky lover.