Groom's Guide: Unique Leather Gifts to Thank Your Best Men
A best man gift that is different from the groomsmen gifts and still matches them is the same piece in a different leather or with a gold-foil stamp, or one step up from it: the valet tray and flask gift set ($94), the whiskey gift set ($74), the wooden monogram docking station ($120.50) or the wooden handwriting docking station ($105.50) with a line in the groom's own hand. Leatherius Woodman makes each of them to order, and we sell them direct from our own store, leatheriuswoodman.com. His name or initials are included in every price, and US shipping is free. Every gift from $50 up comes with a free leather keychain. A groomsmen order usually takes a week or two in total, start to finish: put the wedding date in the deadline field on the order form and we plan around it.
Choosing gifts for the men who stand up with you doesn't have to be hard. Think about each friend, and trust yourself – you know your friends best. Below are the pieces we make for the best man, with prices. Everything, with the group prices for the party, is on our groomsmen gifts page.
Unique best man gift ideas, personalized, with prices
| Best man gift | What sets it apart from the groomsmen gifts | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Groomsmen flask set, his flask in its own leather | Black for him and brown for the party, in one order | $34.50 a flask (3 to 10 flasks) |
| Personalized leather hip flask with a gold-foil stamp | Gold letters next to the party's plain stamps | $39.50 |
| Whiskey gift set | The flask plus 4 leather coasters, the same initial in the same diamond frame on all five pieces | $74 ($83.50 separately) |
| Valet tray and flask gift set | A snap-corner valet tray and the flask, matching initials | $94 ($104 separately) |
| Leather dopp kit, Large | One size up from the party's Standard bags | $68.50 ($58.50 in an order of 6 or more bags) |
| Wooden monogram docking station | His initial about 11 in tall, a phone stand for the nightstand | $120.50 |
| Wooden handwriting docking station | A line in the groom's own handwriting | $105.50 |
Best man gift ideas different from the groomsmen gifts, as a matching set
These four moves give the best man something a little different and keep the set together.
Same gift, a different leather
In the groomsmen flask set every flask can be its own leather, so the best man can stand out in black while the others match in brown. Each flask is $34.50 with its own name, and comes in a cotton gift bag with a matching keychain in the same leather with the same stamp. The party shares one stamp style, so the line-up still reads as one set in the photos. Dopp kits work the same way: 16 colors, and every bag in the order counts toward the group price whatever its color.
Same gift, a gold-foil stamp
A flask stamp is either plain, sunk tone-on-tone into the grain, or in gold foil, which sits bright on top of it. Give the groomsmen plain stamps and order the best man's flask on its own, the personalized leather hip flask at $39.50, with his name or monogram in gold.
One step up: a whiskey gift set or a valet tray and flask set
When the groomsmen get a flask, the best man gets the flask plus a second piece pressed with the same die. The whiskey gift set ($74) puts his initial in our diamond frame on the flask and on four leather coasters, about 4 × 4 in with a soft felt back. Bought separately those five pieces come to $83.50.
The valet tray and flask gift set ($94) pairs the flask with our snap-corner leather valet tray, 7⅞ × 7⅞ in, both with the same initials in the same diamond frame. The tray's base is solid leather with a face-grain top, which is what lets it take a pressed stamp, and it snaps flat for travel. The flask is for the wedding day and the tray is for every day after. Both sets come in our eight traditional leathers, from Arizona tan to black, and the flask's matching keychain is free.
One size up: the Large dopp kit
If the party gets the groomsmen dopp kit in Standard ($59.50, or $49.50 each from 6 bags), give the best man the Large, 9½ × 6½ × 4½ in. Sizes mix freely in one order, so his Large still takes the group price: $58.50 when the order is 6 bags or more. Every dopp kit comes with a free luggage tag.
Personalized wooden docking station for the best man
A docking station is the best man gift that steps outside the leather line-up and still feels like part of it: his initial in wood, with a place for his phone at the end of the day.
The wooden monogram docking station ($120.50) is his initial about 11 in tall, assembled from two pieces, with room for any phone and cable. We can send a 3D visualization with a couple of design options before we make it, so you know exactly how his letter will look.
The wooden handwriting docking station ($105.50) carries a line in the groom's own handwriting – a thank-you or a joke only the two of you get. Send us a photo of the line in his handwriting by message, before or after you order, and we engrave it. Both stations come with the free leather keychain.
Personalized leather best man gifts: wallet, dopp kit, valet tray, flask
If the best man's gift should be a different object from the groomsmen's, here is what we make. Everything is full-grain cowhide with his name or initials pressed in with a metal die, included in the price. Brown and black go with almost everything; a bolder color like Forest Green is a nice way to mark his piece.
Personalized leather wallet – $59
A leather wallet is there every day, holding the important stuff and maybe a photo or two. The bifold wallet is $59 for one, $54 each from 2, $49 from 5 and $45 from 10, and every wallet in the order counts toward the step, so the best man can have a different style and the party still gets the group price. The slimmer card wallet runs on the same prices.
Leather money clip – $45
For the best man who likes to keep things simple, the personalized money clip is a slim front-pocket card holder with a clip for folded bills. We press his initials into the leather and engrave the metal clip free, with the wedding date or a short line. It is $45 for one, $41 each from 2 and $37 from 5.
Leather dopp kit – from $54.50
A personalized leather dopp kit keeps his grooming stuff together, whether he's getting ready for your wedding or heading out on a business trip. Our groomsmen dopp kit carries his name in the lower corner, and the monogrammed dopp kit offers eight stamp styles. Compact is $54.50, Standard $59.50 and Large $68.50, cut from 1.6 mm full-grain cowhide in 16 colors. Each bag comes with a free luggage tag, and a free cotton dust bag that doubles as gift wrap.
Leather valet tray – $64.50
The personalized leather valet tray is where his keys, watch, rings and coins land at night. It is 7⅞ × 7⅞ in, snaps into a tray at each corner and lies flat for travel, with his initials pressed deep into the base in our diamond frame.
Leather hip flask – $39.50
A leather hip flask is perfect for the "let's make a toast" moments. The personalized leather hip flask holds 8 oz in 316 stainless steel, with a hinged screw cap and a full-grain cowhide wrap closed by a snap strap on the back. It comes in a cotton gift bag with a matching leather keychain, both free.
Passport holder – $34.50
Got a best man with a serious case of wanderlust? The personalized passport holder is $34.50 as a cover ($29.50 each from 2) or $49.50 as a travel wallet ($44.50 each from 2), with his name or a monogram pressed into the corner.
Leather luggage tag – $29.99
Put his name on a leather luggage tag, and his suitcase is the one everybody spots on the baggage carousel. The personalized leather luggage tag is $29.99 for one; from 6 it is $17.50 each with a matching keychain or $14 each for the tag only.
Leather keychain – $21.90, or $12.50 each from 6
He'll use a keychain every single day, and every time he unlocks his door he'll see his initials and think of your big day. The personalized leather keychain is $21.90 for one and $12.50 each from 6. The rectangle takes initials and the long loop takes a name, stamped on one side.
Leather journal – from $54.50
A personalized leather journal is a place for him to jot down plans and memories, a good fit for the best man who's writing the toast. The personalized leather journal is $54.50 Small and $59.50 Medium, with his initials on the cover.
Best man gift etiquette: how much to spend and when to give it
Groomsmen gifts traditionally come from the groom, and these days often from the couple. Many grooms budget about $35–$60 per groomsman and more for the best man. A real example from our prices: five groomsmen on the flask set come to $172.50, and the best man's whiskey gift set adds $74, so the whole party is $246.50 before the 10% discount the cart takes off by itself.
Most grooms hand the gifts out at the rehearsal dinner or on the morning of the wedding. If the best man is going to carry his flask on the day, give it to him the night before. A heartfelt thank-you note with each gift means a whole lot, and the best man's note is the place for the longer thing you want to say.
Matching groomsmen and best man gifts: group prices and a shared monogram
A matched party is one leather and one stamp style, with each man's own name or initials on his piece. The group prices, all with personalization included:
- Flasks: 3 to 10 in the groomsmen flask set at $34.50 a flask (6 for $207, 8 for $276, 10 for $345).
- Dopp kits: $5 off each from 3 bags, $10 off each from 6, so a Standard is $49.50 each for six or more.
- Wallets: $54 each from 2, $49 from 5, $45 from 10.
- Keychains: $12.50 each from 6.
To put one shared mark on every piece – your wedding monogram or a family crest – we cut a metal die from your artwork and press it, plain or in gold foil, and each piece can still carry the man's own name or initials. You get a free digital mockup by email in about 15 minutes and a proof before production. Wallets with your mark are $49 each from 5 with the die free, and keychains are $12.50 each from 6 with the die free. For a party under 10 that wants the mark on flasks or dopp kits, message us with the count and we will quote it.
How long it takes: production time and delivery
A groomsmen order usually takes a week or two in total, start to finish, and US shipping is free. Put the wedding date in the deadline field on the order form and we plan around it. When a date is close, message us before ordering and we say honestly what we can do. Orders with a custom monogram die take about 2–3 weeks after the proof is approved. Collecting every man's name is often slower than the making, so start that group text early.
Every groomsmen gift we make, with the group prices for the whole party, is on our groomsmen gifts page.
FAQ
What is a good best man gift that is different from the groomsmen gifts?
The same piece in a different leather or with a gold-foil stamp, or one step up from the groomsmen gift. If the groomsmen get flasks, give the best man the whiskey gift set ($74, the flask plus four leather coasters with the same initial) or the valet tray and flask gift set ($94). Outside leather, the wooden monogram docking station ($120.50) or the wooden handwriting docking station ($105.50) stands apart.
How much should I spend on a best man gift?
Many grooms budget about $35–$60 per groomsman and more for the best man. Our best man step-ups run from $68.50 for a Large dopp kit to $120.50 for the wooden monogram docking station, with his name or initials and US shipping included.
Where can I buy personalized leather best man gifts?
Leatherius Woodman sells direct from its own store, leatheriuswoodman.com. Every piece is made to order in full-grain cowhide with his name or initials included in the price, and US shipping is free. The groomsmen gifts page lists everything with the group prices.
Can the best man's gift match the groomsmen gifts?
Yes. Order his gift with the party's in the same leather and stamp style, or put a shared wedding monogram on every piece from a die cut from your artwork, with each man's own name on his piece as well.
How long does a personalized best man gift take?
A groomsmen order usually takes a week or two in total, start to finish. Put the wedding date in the deadline field on the order form and we plan around it; when a date is close, message us before ordering. Pieces with a custom monogram die take about 2–3 weeks after the proof is approved.
