20 Unique Father-of-the-Bride Gifts, Because He's Still Your Main Man
From meaningful finds to personalized picks, our list has you covered.
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Being the father of the bride is a huge life milestone, but it's no easy feat. Not only is he giving his little girl away and coping with those emotions — he also has organizing duties to handle perfectly. And let's not forget continuing to be a supportive parent even when things don't go according to plan. To help dad prepare for the big day, we've rounded up the best father-of-the-bride gifts with recommendations from our gift experts.
Whether you're shopping for an engagement party or wedding, we've got all the picks that'll make the process seamless, since we know how hard it can be to find the right gift for a dad. From a personalized book to a super unique whiskey decanter, our guide has everything to help get him through the wedding (with just a few minor headaches)! We've got gifts from daughters, sons-in-law and everyone in-between, and most are under $50 so you can shop to your heart's delight without blowing your budget.
If you're still stumped, check out our other guides for men, so dad can get something really special for all of his efforts. And while you're at it, why not pick up a gift for mom, too.
Dad will love these special stainless steel cufflinks, which come with an engraved wooden box for safekeeping. It even comes with magnets that'll ensure he never loses them.
Dad will wear this cute tie clip proudly on the big day. "I gave this to my Dad the morning of my wedding and he loved it! He felt special wearing it and when people would get close to read it, he was very proud," one verified Amazon purchaser wrote.
Made of linen, this wine bag is also a gift for the mother of the bride, too. It can be paired with champagne so they can toast to a successful wedding.
Here's a gift he'll be able to use daily long after the wedding is over. This engraved stainless steel tumbler holds up to 16 ounces and features vacuum-insulated walls to keep his drinks at the perfect temperature.
What I Love About Dad Personalized Journal
A sweet gift from daughters to fathers, this personalized hardcover journal might just make him shed a rare tear. It comes filled with 112 pages and 50 prompts that'll show and tell him just how much he's loved.
Father of the Bride Picture Frame
We promise he'll display this wooden picture frame proudly in his home for years to come. Simply clip a photo of your wedding onto the photo frame next to the heartwarming message, and you're good to go.
Made of wood and steel, this personalized hammer is engraved with an adorable pun that'll make him laugh (and cry). It's the perfect keepsake to continue building memories together.
The Bridefather T-Shirt
He probably doesn't need another t-shirt, but a punny one can't hurt, right? This tee is made of a cotton and polyester blend that's very comfortable, plus it comes in eight different colors and sizes XS-6X to boot!
Father and Daughter Sculpture
He'll cherish this hand-painted father and daughter sculpture that shows off your beautiful bond. The wood design is easy to clean — he can simply dust it off with a soft cloth. What's more, it's the perfect size to display anywhere in his home.
This beautiful tin sign is just made to be nailed to the wall in his man cave, garage or even the kitchen. It's also printed with a sentimental message that he'll cherish for years to come, and comes ready to hang.
Any father of the bride can relate to this hilarious flask, since he'll probably need a few stiff drinks throughout the wedding planning process. It'll hold up to seven ounces of his favorite liquor and comes gift-wrapped with two shot glasses.
Whiskey Decanter Globe Set
It'd be impossible to go wrong with this whiskey decanter, which comes in the shape of a globe. The unique glass and wood design can hold up to 850 milliliters of liquid, and it
make a great addition to his bar cart.
If he's the old-fashioned type, he'll love this engraved pocket watch. Made of zinc alloy metal, it comes gift-wrapped with two chains and instructions.
A Good Housekeeping Institute favorite, these moccasins fly off the shelves year after year. It's not hard to see why with their quality construction. Our Labs love their cozy interior, slip-on design and true-to-size fit.
Let him sit back, relax and sip a cold one after the wedding with these personalized beer glasses. You can even pick one up for the father of the groom while you're at it!
If dad loves nothing more than a long day spent fishing, these cute stainless steel hooks are the gift for him. They come in a set of two and would make the perfect add-on to a bigger gift.
Enjoy a stiff drink with dad once the wedding festivities have ended with these golf ball whiskey chillers. Their glass, canvas and foam design only needs to be chilled for four hours and can be washed by hand.
A solid satin tie might seem like a boring gift, but hear us out: This one comes in 15 different colors and has tons of glowing Amazon reviews. With so many color options, there's sure to be one that matches his suit for the big day.
For under $15, this customized tie patch is such a steal. It can be personalized with his favorite photo to wear for the big day. Just allow enough time for customization.
These silly socks are too much fun to pass up. They're comfy, funny and perfect to wear for the big day. "These socks were a big hit at the wedding," shared one Amazon reviewer. "Well made and very comfortable."
Cailey Lindberg (she/her) is a writer and editor with over a decade of experience covering products, lifestyle, entertainment and food. Before joining Good Housekeeping in 2022, she was a staff writer at USA Today's shopping network, Reviewed.com.
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