14 Wedding Day Must-Haves for Grooms and Groomsmen

Are you gearing up for your wedding day? While it’s easy to remember the necessities like your tux and shoes (and the rings!), don’t forget about other essential items that help ensure an enjoyable day.

Just in time for wedding season, we’ve assembled a list of wedding day must-haves for every groom and groomsman to ensure the big day goes off without a hitch.

First, let’s get you dressed.

Groom and Groomsmen Wardrobe Checklist

You probably have all your formal attire in check. Here’s a rundown of wedding day wardrobe items you’ll want to remember if you’re dressing away from home:

  • Tux or suit jacket
  • Dress pants
  • Dress shirt
  • Sweat proof undershirt
  • Handkerchief or pocket square
  • Cufflinks
  • Tie
  • Belt or suspenders
  • Socks (and an extra pair just in case)
  • Shoes

Whether it’s you or your good pal getting married, weddings can be highly nerve-wracking. If you get nervous and tend to sweat a lot, you can bet that this important occasion will be no different.

To give yourself a boost of confidence and avoid sweat stains on the dance floor, make sure to include a Thompson Tee (the only patented sweat proof undershirt on the market) on your groom or groomsmen packing list.

14 Wedding Day Must-Haves for Grooms and Groomsmen

Add these 14 wedding day must-haves to your packing list. You’ll look and feel your best from head to toe (literally).

  1. Hair products
  2. Shaving kit
  3. Extra contact lenses/backup glasses
  4. Lip balm
  5. Dental picks
  6. Breath freshener
  7. Antiperspirant/deodorant
  8. Clothing caretakers
  9. Watch
  10. Wallet
  11. Pain reliever & antacid
  12. Foot care
  13. Shoe shine kit
  14. Toiletry bag/Dopp kit

1. Hair Products

A wedding is the worst occasion to have a bad hair day. If you don’t have a favorite hair product yet, try one that can do double duty, like Got2b Ultra Glued Invincible Styling Gel.

  • TSA-friendly 1.25-oz. size
  • Feels like gel, holds like glue
  • Strong gel hold cements individual style
  • MSRP: $6.02

2. Shaving Kit

Today’s your day to indulge. Actor/musician Jack Black (yes, that Jack Black) has a line of premium skincare and shaving products to help you look and feel your best.

“The Closer” Set includes:

  • 5-blade pivoting head razor with two cartridges
  • 3-oz. Beard Lube® Conditioning Shave softens hair for a smooth, pain-free shave
  • 1.5-oz. Double-Duty Face Moisturizer SPF 20
  • MSRP: $65.00 ($80.00 value)

3. Extra Contact Lenses/Backup Glasses

It would be a total bummer to get this far and then not be able to see your beautiful bride or handsome groom clearly. If you wear contacts, remember to pack extra contact lenses (and saline solution) and a pair of glasses just in case. You may want to pack sunglasses if you’re outdoors.

4. Lip Balm

Having soft, smooth lips on your wedding day is a must! Don’t wait to get your lips in kissable shape. This best-selling 4-pack from Burt’s Bees enables you to stow a tube of lip balm in your bathroom, car, dopp bag and tuxedo pocket.

  • Contains beeswax, Vitamin E and peppermint oil to hydrate and nourish dry lips
  • 100% natural ingredients - contains no parabens, phthalates or petrolatum
  • MSRP: $9.02

5. Dental Picks

Is there anything worse than having your picture taken with salad in your teeth? Rather than reel off a long line of dental floss that’s sure to get messy and tangled, keep some GUM Soft-Picks or Plackers Dental Floss Picks discreetly in your pocket.

6. Breath Freshener

In between eating, drinking, talking and kissing your beloved, you’ll want to make sure your breath is fresh. Altoids Smalls classic breath mints are the antidote for every social situation.

  • Packed with iconic peppermint flavor
  • Multi-pack is perfect for you and your groomsmen
  • MSRP: $6.72 for a pack of nine

7. Antiperspirant or Deodorant

If you have hyperhidrosis or sweat excessively, you may be especially stressed out about staying calm and cool, and not showing unsightly pit stains.

Using the right antiperspirant (or deodorant if you’re not so sweaty) can give you the extra shot of confidence you need to get through the day.

8. Clothing Caretakers

Avoid clothing catastrophes by being prepared. Packing a small lint brush ensures your tux or suit is free of unwanted dust particles, lint or hair.

You can bet that your shirt or jacket might be the target of a wedding cake incident at the reception, but what about an hors d’oeuvre accident before dinner? Always have a Tide-to-Go Instant Stain Remover handy to keep concerns at bay.

9. Watch

Your wedding day is the perfect time to wear that dress watch or family heirloom you’ve been saving for a special occasion. If you wear a smartwatch, remember to turn off your notifications before you get to the altar!

10. Wallet

Sometimes the simplest things are the easiest to forget. You may need your photo ID and credit cards to pay caterers and service people when the party’s over.

11. Pain Reliever & Antacid

Don’t let a headache or upset stomach ruin your fun. Products like Tylenol, Motrin, Pepto Bismol and Alka Seltzer are all available in individual packs as small as two tablets each. Check out travel-sized medicines of all kinds at All Travel Sizes.

12. Shoe Shine Kit

Kiwi’s classic Shoe Shine Kit contains everything you need for sharp shoes, in a convenient zippered case.

This kit contains:

  • Two tins of black shoe polish (1.125 oz each)
  • One shine brush
  • One dauber
  • One shine cloth
  • MSRP: $14.99

13. Foot Care

New shoes can be uncomfortable or cause blisters if you’re wearing them for the first time. If you aren’t able to break in your footwear before the big day, make sure you have a few Band-Aids on hand. Or better yet, avoid blisters altogether by using Foot Glide Anti-Blister Balm before you put on socks and shoes.

  • Provides an invisible, non-greasy barrier that protects your skin from friction
  • Made with allergen free, plant-derived ingredients
  • Water and sweat-resistant
  • MSRP: $7.99

14. Toiletry Bag/Dopp Kit

You’re all set! But where will you put all your necessities? This best-selling toiletry bag and Dopp kit is the perfect size to store everything you need for your wedding day and a short honeymoon trip.

  • TSA approved
  • Made of canvas and decorated with leather, with a handle for easy carrying
  • Size: 9.5-inch long X 4-inch wide X 5.5-inch high
  • MSRP: $12.99 -- at this price, gift one to all your groomsmen!

Say “I Do!” to a Thompson Tee

Don’t let sweat stains dampen your wedding day memories. Wearing a Thompson Tee not only protects against odor and wetness but also gives you an extra layer of confidence and comfort on this momentous day.

Sweat proof Thompson Tees contain patented Hydro-Shield technology that’s machine-washable and dryer safe (so you can wear it to the rehearsal and on the big day).

Plus, they’re ultra-soft and made with 100% premium combed cotton. These shirts feature a tagless, flat lay collar, and a tuckable length ensures no unsightly bunching and a flawless outfit.

For an exceptional, memorable day, know you can count on Thompson Tee's sweat proof undershirts to help you feel dry and confident no matter what. Try one today risk-free.