Wedding season is upon us! And that means it’s time to pick out the perfect gift for the groom-to-be in your life. But finding an immaculate memento for your fiancé, best friend or brother is tricky. How can you possibly express how much he means in a fun, heartfelt way while getting something he'll actually use?
That’s where Thompson Tee comes in. We’ve compiled a list deluxe gifts for grooms. These items aren’t your average kitchen appliance wedding gift. Your loved one’s sure to use them long after the big day.
15 Deluxe Gifts For Grooms
Check out 15 gifts guaranteed to knock his socks off — but not leave him with cold feet.
1. Away Luggage Bigger Carry-On
There’s nothing worse than waiting for checked baggage after an international flight (and wondering if it’s made the trip safely.) If the groom in your life plans on heading overseas after he says, “I do,” get him the Away Luggage Bigger Carry-On.
This slightly larger-than-normal carry-on suitcase is the best piece of luggage he’ll ever own — and the most durable thanks to its indestructible polycarbonate shell.
At 22.7-inches tall, 14.7-inches wide and 9.6-inches thick, it holds everything he’ll want on a romantic getaway. Even if he needs to pack a little extra, the interior compression system automatically compacts his belongings, so he won’t have to sit on top of his suitcase to zip it closed.
The top of each trunk has a built-in, ejectable battery. No more fighting for an outlet at the airport! The combination lock is TSA-approved and guaranteed to keep his belongings locked safely away. 360-degree Hinmoto wheels let him roll through terminals and parking lots with ease.
2. Thompson Tee Slim Fit V-neck Sweat Proof Undershirt
No one wants to see a groom with pit stains. But between the nerves, drinking and dancing, pitting-out is probable. Friends don’t let friends sweat so get the groom in your life a Thompson Tee Slim Fit sweat proof undershirt.
Made with discreet underarm shields this premium undershirt completely absorbs and release sweat as vapor. It’s 100% guaranteed to prevent pit stains all day long.
The Slim Fit shirt hugs the body so it will stay hidden under his tuxedo.
Pro Tip: Get him the V-neck style so he won’t have to worry about it peeking out.
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3. Nikon D330 DSLR Camera
After your groom embarks on the first day of the rest of his life, he’s going to want something to capture all the big moments ahead of him. With the Nikon D330 DSLR camera, he can do just that.
The D330 takes 24.2-megapixel photos, captures 1080p full HD videos and connects to Wi-Fi for easy sharing. The optical viewfinder allows him to see the true view of a photo or video, so he can become the amateur, professional photographer he’s always dreamed of being.
Fast-moving objects are no problem for the D330. It has an 11-point autofocus system that locks onto subjects with ease and allows continuous shooting at five frames per second. The in-camera photo and video editing features make adding color adjustments and special effects a breeze.
4. Madewell Leather Transport Weekender
One of the benefits of being a newlywed is taking off on romantic weekend getaways. Prepare your groom for the wildest of adventures with the sturdy Madewell Transport Leather Weekender duffel bag.
This posh but utilitarian bag is made of six pieces of rich vegetable-tanned leather and an 18-inch removable strap. Because each bag is hand cut and dyed, they vary slightly in texture and color. Choose between an all-brown or black bag with brown accents.
The sturdy top handles, zip closure, interior pockets and leather luggage tag make this bag the perfect companion for any trip no matter where he goes, what he brings or how he gets there.
5. Tasting Room 12-Bottle Gift Box Subscription
This wine subscription box is the gift that keeps on giving. Give it to your grape-loving groom friend so he can enjoy romantic wine dinners with his new partner.
Just sign up online to send a the 12-bottle gift box subscription. Then, your loved one will receive a tasting kit with an assortment of six wines. All they have to do is try out the wines with their significant other, rate them and send the ratings back to The Tasting Room.
The Tasting Room uses these ratings to prepare the next seven shipments which they deliver every three months. Each shipment comes with two to three bottles of wine and tasting notes.
6. Sur La Table Cooking Class
A Sur La Table cooking class is the perfect outing for any newlywed couple. They’ll enjoy a home cooked meal, a cooking lesson from a professional chef and each other’s company.
Each class is two hours long and comprised of no more than 12 people. Working in groups of four, he’ll learn proper cooking techniques and prepare a three-course meal with his beau. They’ll learn how to marinate vegetables, spice up a summer salad, pan sear chicken and make their own salsa.
The menu features marinated summer squash salad with herbs and chile flakes, flattened chicken thighs with lemon salsa verde and a raspberry clafoutis for dessert.
7. Picnic Time Bar Set
What do you get the groom who loves being the life of the party? Nordstrom's Picnic Time Bar Set.
This bar set has everything your newlywed friend needs to make professional cocktails and entertain all his friends — plus it will look super snazzy on his bar cart.
The Picnic Time Bar has everything: Mixing glass and tumbler, Hawthorne strainer, shot glasses, drink stirrers, muddler, bottle opener, mixing spoon, ice bucket and tongs, foam scraper, knife, cutting board and measuring flask. The cherry wood case stands 14-inches tall, 10.5-inches wide, 11.25-inches deep and weighs 22-pounds.
All of the bar accessories are made of glass and steel to give him that restaurant bartender feel.
8. Leatherology Monogrammed Laptop Bag
Now that your friend or loved one is a husband and part bread-winner he needs to step up his work style. If you want him to ooze class the second he steps back into the office after his honeymoon, get him a Leatherology Monogrammed Laptop Bag.
Choose from one of five different laptop bag colors: cognac, black onyx, ginger, ebony or espresso. You can also decide between smooth or textured leather. You can add his initials to the front pocket center or shoulder strap in gold, silver or white serif or sans serif font. Make the letters any size you want — from extra small to large.
9. Oliver People’s Sunglasses
Nothing says “I’m on vacation” like a new pair of stylish sunglasses. Before your groom takes off on his honeymoon, give him Oliver People’s Sunglasses from Neiman Marcus.
The brown, vintage-inspired, tortoiseshell acetate pair look good on everyone. Complete with a keyhole nose bridge, decorative flush pins on the frame front and sides, these shades are sure to impress his new partner. Engraved detail on the temple and 100% UV protection makes them not only fashionable but functional. Eye, bridge and temple measurements come out to 51/20/145 millimeters.
10. Cole Haan Washed Leather Moto Jacket
If there’s one thing that every future husband needs, it’s a sexy leather jacket. Get the groom in your life a brown, distressed leather jacket that he can wear on any occasion — out to the bar on a chilly summer night or to brunch on a crisp fall day.
The Cole Haan Washed Leather Moto Jacket is a classic piece made of washed lamb leather. Complete with antiqued silver hardware on the chest, cuffs and zipper this jacket has just the right amount of flash. The inside body lining is 100% cotton and the sleeves are polyester.
11. Johnston & Murphy Copeland Suede Chukka Boots
There are many rites of passage that come with getting married. One is graduating from sneakers to real footwear. Help your groom get his shoe game off on the right foot with Copeland Suede Chukka Boots.
These boots come in tan, brown or black. Get one in every color or choose the one you think would best suit your groom. These slip-on suede beauties have a crepe-rubber sole and white thread stitch detailing. Make sure you order them a size up — they run small.
12. Bonobos Wrinkle-Free Dress Shirt
Introduce your groom to the best dress shirt ever. The Bonobos wrinkle-free dress shirt is a custom shirt you can tailor to his dimensions. It comes in 24 colors and patterns ranging from a light pink pastel floral to deep blue microprint.
The Bonobos is made of 100% cotton, has a classic front placket, split-back yoke, two back shoulder pleats, double-button cuffs, and collar stays. The best part? No dry-cleaning! In fact, the care instructions specifically say, “Do not dry clean.” Just machine-wash warm, non-chlorine bleach if needed and tumble dry low.
It’s all he’ll want to wear to work — in sickness and health, richer and poorer.
13. Gennissy Pocket Hip Flask Set
While the wedding might be an open bar for you, chances are the groom is going to have a hard time getting his hands on a drink on the wedding day.
Give your groom this premium flask set before the big day so he can calm his pre-ceremony nerves and take swigs during the reception in between meeting all the relatives.
This pocket-sized flask set comes with a funnel cap that contains three small glasses — perfect for shots with the groomsmen before the walk down the aisle. Made of thick stainless steel, it’s anti-rust and 100% leak proof. The airtight lid seals tightly for quality control.
14. Shaker and Spoon Subscription
A Shaker and Spoon Subscription is the perfect gift for any cocktail-loving groom or couple. Sign up online and each month he’ll get three unique recipes from top bartenders and everything he needs to make four drinks of each.
All he has to do is buy the alcohol. Each month features one type so one bottle will suffice.
15. Life After Denim Rosarito Short Sleeve Shirt
Every groom headed off on a tropical vacation needs a Hawaiian shirt. Instead of getting him an old-fashioned one get him Life After Denim's Rosarito Short Sleeve Shirt.
This printed short sleeve denim button down is perfect for vacation — or warm summer nights out on the town. The pigment printed shirt features original Mexican artwork and is made of 100% cotton.
The Rosarito Short Sleeve fits loose and away from the body. It has a button-down collar, single chest pocket and shell-like buttons. Pair it with neutral chinos and boots or shorts and sandals — no socks, please.
Hopefully, this post gave you some ideas about what to get your glowing groom for his big day! If you want more gift ideas for a grad or dad, check out our Father's Day Gift Guide and Practical Graduation Gift Guide.
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