2025 Groomsmen Gift Ideas That Go Beyond the Basics

Let’s be honest: your groomsmen don’t need another flask, bottle opener, or pair of socks.

In 2025, the best groomsmen gifts are experiences, style upgrades, and personalized touches that make your crew feel appreciated—and look amazing.

At Doorbell Barbers, we’ve helped hundreds of grooms elevate the wedding day with our signature grooming services. Here’s our curated list of modern, unforgettable groomsmen gift ideas your guys will actually use—and never forget.

✂️ 1. VIP Grooming Experience (by Doorbell Barbers)

📍 Best for: The morning of the wedding
💈 Price: Varies by group size

Treat your groomsmen to professional haircuts, hot towel shaves, and beard shaping—all from the comfort of your suite.

We bring the full barbershop setup to your venue, complete with:

  • On-site styling

  • High-end grooming products

  • Bourbon & cigar add-ons

  • Photo-ready grooming moments

🎁 Make it a surprise or bundle it with personalized robes or travel kits. It’s the gift that gets them camera-ready and relaxed.

👉 Book Your Grooming Experience

🥃 2. Custom Whiskey Tumbler + Bottle of Bourbon

📍 Best for: The toast before the tuxes

Pair a sleek engraved glass with a small-batch bourbon or local favorite. Bonus if it’s a bottle with meaning (from your hometown or a shared memory).

💼 3. “Groomsmen Survival Kit”

📍 Best for: Thoughtful, fun, and useful

Fill a box with:

  • Travel-size cologne

  • Mints, gum, Advil

  • Cigar

  • Personalized note

  • A Doorbell Barbers beard oil or styling cream

It’s a clever, functional way to keep your guys fresh on the big day.

🧳 4. Monogrammed Weekender Bag or Dopp Kit

📍 Best for: Groomsmen flying in or doing a destination wedding

A durable leather or canvas travel bag with their initials is stylish and practical—perfect for packing wedding day essentials and beyond.

🎧 5. Curated Playlist + Bluetooth Speaker Combo

📍 Best for: Music lovers

Create a custom “Groom Vibes” playlist (Spotify or Apple Music), then gift a portable speaker with a QR code linking to the playlist. It’s fun, personal, and will get use long after the wedding.

🔥 6. Luxury Robes for Getting Ready

📍 Best for: Groomsmen suite vibes & photos

Matching robes (think hotel spa-style or Turkish cotton) make for great photos and comfort during the Doorbell Barbers grooming session. Add their name or role embroidered on the back for a personal touch.

🧴 7. Signature Grooming Products

📍 Best for: The style-conscious crew

Bundle premium grooming products in a set:

  • Beard oil

  • Styling pomade

  • Face moisturizer

  • Hair fiber or clay

👉 Doorbell Barbers offers pre-shave oils, conditioners, and more for wedding clients—ask us about custom packaging for your crew.

Final Thoughts: Gifting With Intention

2025 isn’t about cookie-cutter gifts. It’s about creating moments your groomsmen will remember—whether that’s a fresh fade before the ceremony, a toast with a meaningful bottle, or a curated box of essentials made just for them.

Start with something personal. Add something practical. And never forget the power of a shared experience.

✅ Ready to Lock In the Ultimate Groomsmen Gift?

Treat your crew to a VIP grooming session with Doorbell Barbers—and give them a wedding day they’ll never forget.

👉 Book Now

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