Let’s talk about wedding gifts for groom and groomsmen. The groom’s wedding day jewellery and accessories not only complete his look but also provide a meaningful opportunity to gift something special to the important men in your life.

Watches: A Timeless Choice

A watch is not just an accessory—it’s a statement. For the groom, a quality timepiece can add elegance and sophistication while serving as a lifelong reminder of the big day. Maleny Jewellers offers an exquisite range of watches for both the groom and his groomsmen, from sleek, modern designs to more traditional styles. Whether you choose a sleek contemporary all black timepiece or a refined metal band, a well-chosen watch will add that final touch of sophistication and serve as a lasting memento of the wedding.

Thoughtful Wedding Gifts for Groom & Groomsmen 

The act of gifting jewellery to the groom, groomsmen, and fathers is an age-old tradition that not only expresses gratitude but also adds a special personal touch to the celebration. The groom may choose to present his groomsmen with matching cufflinks, watches, or rings as a token of appreciation for their support throughout the wedding planning and on the big day. 

When selecting groom gifts and groomsmen gifts, it’s important to consider items that are both meaningful and practical. A personalised gift like engraved cufflinks, a watch, or a custom ring makes for a thoughtful gesture that shows appreciation for the men who are supporting the couple on their wedding day. These items will not only be cherished on the day but will serve as reminders of their important role in the couple’s lives long after the celebration.

For the father of the groom and father of the bride, personalised jewellery makes an especially thoughtful gift. Maleny Jewellers’ engraved cufflinks are a beautiful, sentimental option that will leave a lasting impression. These heartfelt gifts add a layer of emotion to the wedding day and are sure to become treasured keepsakes.

Cufflinks: Small Details, Big Impact

One standout gift idea from Maleny Jewellers is their engraved cufflinks—an emotional and sentimental gift for the groom, groomsmen, and fathers. One of the most unique sets features cufflinks engraved with the word “DAD” and a child’s fingerprint, creating a deeply personal and meaningful gift. Not only are these cufflinks a beautiful addition to the wedding day outfit, but they also serve as a cherished keepsake for the men who play important roles in the couple’s lives. This meaningful gesture will undoubtedly bring tears of joy to the fathers and create lasting memories long after the wedding is over.

Rings: Symbolising Love and Commitment

While wedding rings are the most significant symbol of commitment, the groom may also choose to wear a signet ring or a bracelet to complement his personal style. Maleny Jewellers offers a beautiful selection of men’s rings, from classic gold and silver bands to designs with intricate engravings, ideal for making a statement without overshadowing the wedding band. For a personal touch, consider having your rings custom-made, with unique engraving options to mark the special occasion.

Semi-Formal Wedding Dress Code for Men

• Suit
• Dress shirt 
• Leather dress shoes
• Pocket square (optional)

Cufflinks and a nice watch in a metal, black or with a smart navy face will complete the look. Try adding a signet ring for an additional statement piece. 

Casual Wedding Dress Code for Men 

• Sports Jacket
• Oxford shirt
• Chinos
• Smart casual shoes or boots

Any kind of nice watch or jewellery will work for a casual groom or groomsman and cufflinks are optional… but who doesn’t love a bit of bling for a wedding? 

Bling Week is brought to you by The Bride’s Tree—helping you make your wedding day shine from every angle. Explore wedding gift ideas for grooms and custom wedding accessories today at Maleny Jewellers to find the perfect piece to complement your wedding style.

Images by Elk & Fir and Shae Estella | Groom fashion by Black Jacket Suiting

Frequently asked questions about gifting for the men who play a special part in a wedding

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When it comes to your bride squad, you really can’t do enough to show your appreciation and make this special day you have together as memorable as possible. 

Cue The Whole Bride, who have thought of absolutely everything you’ll need to prepare your bridesmaids for your wedding day. Here are 9 bridesmaid gifts and essentials: 

1. Bridesmaid Proposal Box or Wedding Morning Goodies 
2. Cute PJs with tie up ribbon detail make the best bridesmaid gifts
3. Heart-shaped sunglasses for all the selfies and TikTok moments on the morning and at your Hen’s! 
4. Fluffy slippers! Need I say more… 
5. Thank you card – she’s given her time and holiday/clothing budget towards your special day and supported you emotionally. Make sure you write something from the heart to thank her 
6. Emergency kit to make sure she has everything you or her might need on your wedding day if something comes loose, someone had a headache/bad breath/blister – all in one cute package
7. Gorgeous bridesmaid robes, available in a few different designs
8. Compact mirror for all the touch ups
9. Affirmation cards to show her how much you value her

Use code TBTWED at checkout for 15% off storewide. 

Shop all Bridesmaid Gifts at The Whole Bride. 

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We don’t mind saying, we put together The Best bridal photo shoots for our free online bridal magazine. Capital ‘T’, capital ‘B’.

Today I wanted to show you a little sneaky look at what goes on behind the scenes at one of our shoots. Namely, this one that took place in a mansion private estate in Buderim for our most recent volume of The Bride’s Tree Magazine.

Vendors

The Location

Malumba Estate is breathtaking 10-acre retreat, is as glamorous and opulent as it is relaxing – think ocean views, lavender, wisteria, Verve Cliquot, and lawn games. The house itself is a sprawling Hampton’s haven with all the mod cons alongside its modern classic decor. A truly luxe setting for an ultimately private wedding.

Ceremony and Reception Styling

Our styling and floristry teams worked hard all day to install an epic reception table setting, complete with lighting tunnel. If you can have one big impact styling element like this one by Splash Events at your wedding, it will never be forgotten! Meanwhile, we can tell you that what might seem like a super glam job, being a florist involves a lot of climbing ladders and hard work along with the pretty designing side. Branch & Blossom definitely make it look effortless, though, and the result is nothing short of superb. 

The Beauty Team

Our hand-picked team worked together to come up with a romantic, natural hair and makeup style. Evalyn Parsons created voluminous curls in our model, Maddyson’s, long locks, while Melita from Boudoir Blush Makeup Artistry applied a gorgeous warm smokey-eye makeup design. Our celebrant, Beth, of I Heart Ceremonies  was also given the royal treatment – she looks right at home in  hair and makeup! 

Recreating a Pampering Morning

For this shoot, we really wanted to showcase the experience of having a wedding day morning in a luxury estate. Aside from the gorgeous location, it’s all about the little moments and special details, like putting on those pretty Pjs, and receiving a thoughtful gift. We dressed our model in the Hydrangea Blue Maggie Set by Piyama, and her gift box came from The Wholesome Gift Box.

The Cake

If you thought we were all tucking into this three-tier cake at the end of the day, I’m sorry to report that’s not the case. Cakes for styled shoots are typically made on foam blocks! However, the ever-lovely Jessie & Co. kept us all sustained with some extra treats she brought along to share. If I close my eyes, I can still taste her brownies… mm-hmm…!

Mock Ceremony

Our models, Tino and Maddyson, are a real life couple, who recently became engaged for reals! So it was very sweet to watch on as they experienced a mock wedding for the first time with Beth Stevenson fromI Heart Ceremonies. Then The Famos. Duo serenaded us all, putting everyone in the mood for romance!

Signature Cocktails

A luxe addition to any style of wedding is a signature cocktail… or several! We invited The Cellar Van by Vanteen Catering to come along and create their most aesthetically pleasing cocktails for us. Gosh, they didn’t disappoint, just look at these delightful drinkies!

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Meet Your Boudoir Photographer

Photographer, Carissa, from Elk & Fir says of her boudoir shoots, “With my background in stage and dance, weddings and glamour, photographing intimate portraits of women really is the perfect fit for me! With my posing guidance, you will feel comfortable in front of the camera.

“And with moi behind the lens, you won’t have to worry about a thing, my style is elegant, modern and fresh! I want your images to look fierce, feminine and effortless.”

Next Boudoir Session – Friday, August 21!

Package includes… 

• Includes 1.5 hours of pampering!
• Professional hair and makeup BY Beauty at Jessica’s
• 40min  photoshoot with Carissa
• Private Hotel Suite
• Private Online Gallery – password protected

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If you’re anything like me, finding the perfect gift for someone you adore with all your little heart is as much fun as can be had without actually being the one opening the gift. When it comes to weddings, there are many opportunities for gift-giving (and receiving!) and none are more fun to imagine than that of gifting your best girls with something gorgeous to convey just how grateful you are for them.

Gift the Girls

Your bridesmaids will be there to love and support you throughout your wedding-planning journey from the first squeal of, “I’m getting married!” where they jump up and down with you and immediately start planning your dress, their dress, the best bridal shower the world has ever seen. To taking a few deep breaths with you and dabbing your tears so as not to disturb your makeup before you head down the aisle. It’s an important job, and you have just a few special people in your life you can imagine are up to the task – so spoiling them a little is a must.

Enter The Wholesome Gift Box, a Sunshine Coast-based business run by Sarah Watts, who has taken her knack for giving the perfect gift to a new level. Better yet, all Sarah’s gifts are hand-picked healthy, organic, and from home-grown Australian brands.

“I noticed a while back that when I gifted my girlfriends something organic or gorgeous, something that they wouldn’t normally buy for themselves, they absolutely loved it.” Sarah says of the inspiration behind her curated gift boxes.

I Said Yes Gift

The first opportunity to gift your bridesmaids is when you ask them to be your bridesmaid, and it adds a little ceremony to the occasion. Get together for lunch or invite them over for a few cheeky drinks and present them with an irresistible package from The Wholesome Gift Box and card asking them to be part of your bridal party. Tears will flow, as will the champagne!

Bridesmaid gift boxes start from $55.00 and free shipping is available Australia-wide. Luxury natural products fit for pampering are beautifully packaged by The Wholesome Gift Box, so all you need to do is choose a gift tag and present the perfect package for the occasion.

Personalised Gifts

See a little of this and a little of that box you love? Create Your Own gift box to give a truly personalised gift. Fill your box with a selection of clay masks, bath salts, perfume, notebooks, keep cups, sweet treats and more.

Thank You Gifts

On the day of your wedding, it’s customary to present your bridesmaids with a gift to say thank you for being there for you on your most special of days. Any of The Wholesome Gift Box bridesmaid gifts would make your gal pals feel appreciated.

Sarah knows just how much being thought of can mean, “My passion with The Wholesome Gift Box is to give women the opportunity to send healthy, natural, and gorgeous gifts easily to show another important woman in their lives that they are thought of, cared about, and loved.”

These gift boxes also work for mothers, and special friends who might have lent a hand with your wedding planning or taken on tasks on the day.

If there are special wedding vendors you’ve connected with who have gone above and beyond for you in helping your day being the dream you imagined, you may like to give them a little something special, too. You’ll definitely make their day!

Perfectly Packaged

It’s a very Sunshine Coast – and for that matter, Australian – sensibility to go for natural, healthy, organic and – yes, wholesome – choices in our homes and food consumption. Why should gift-giving be any different?

“The suppliers that we choose to connect and partner with share our passion for supporting other Australian-based businesses that have a strong belief in natural and organic living that is good for the planet.” Sarah says.

The Wholesome Gift Box collection is not only filled with organic goodies, but they’re wrapped and packaged in recycled, eco-friendly materials.

Meet Sarah

Established in 2019, The Wholesome Gift Box is a standout gift box boutique run out of founder, Sarah Watts’s, home base in the Sunshine Coast in Queensland.

Like many strong and resilient women, Sarah wears quite a few hats throughout her day – she is an entrepreneur, a partner, and a mother to a busy toddler and a doggo. Despite all the juggling in her days, she is passionate about curating natural, wholesome, and luxurious products to be packaged and delivered in stunning gift boxes across the country.

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You want to show him just how much he means to you by finding something he will know you put a lot of thought into. If you’re drawing a blank on a gift for your groom, I’m sure you will find something here. I’ve found something for every budget – yes, even a grand total of nada.

Our Gift for Groom Guide is in collaboration with our friends over at Groomology, who cater to – you guessed it – grooms! They will be publishing a guide for what to gift the bride on their wedding day morning. Make sure you check it out and send your betrothed there for some good ideas on how to spoil you.

Arrival in Style

If your venue allows, you could give your groom a wedding day gift he will never forget – and never expect – by sending him and his groomsmen a helicopter to take them to the ceremony! Executive Helicopters have a fleet for hire here on the Sunshine Coast.

A Cool Experience

From Racing a V8 Supercar or jet skiing to swimming with dolphins or horse riding, there are thrilling experiences to get anybody’s heart pumping on Red Balloon. Search by location or type of experience to find the adventure/cultural/pamper/foodie/getaway – or just about any other kind you can think of – gift of your groom’s dreams.

Red Balloon offers experiences and gifts all over the world, so you’re sure to find something suitable in your local area, or something he can enjoy in your honeymoon location!

The Night Sky

If he’s a romantic, you will knock his socks off with a custom created print of The Night Sky. You choose the exact date and time you want represented in his print, and they will print it for you. Be it the night you met, when you or he proposed, your first date, or any other moment that’s special to the two of you.

A custom star map print will set you back AUD$75.00

Big Boy Toy

Boys love their toys, that’s for dang sure. Brand new bike? Kayak, stand-up paddle board, set of golf clubs, the latest football boot release – only you will know what your guy is into and what would make his day.

If you’ve got a surfie on your hands, head up to Glass – Coffee House & Surf Gallery, where you can enjoy a nice lunch as you put in an order for a custom board. You will win Best Wife Ever no contest!

VR

For today’s techie, there is nothing cooler than a VR (virtual reality) headset. The technology is leaping ahead, and right now you can pick up a headset from VR Sets for as little as $49.00, ranging way up to $1000.00+.  

Boudoir Shoot Album

Be daring and have a secret boudoir shoot with Elk + Fir. Your groom will be speechless when he’s presented with a wrapped album full of his sexy husband or wife-to-be as he’s never seen you before!

Watch – engraved with message and wedding date

The Gift of Whiskey

If your hubby-to-be enjoys a nice splash of amber goodness, he will be well impressed by a curated gift by Wildwood Studio, themed entirely with whiskey-related products. For the Love of Whiskey, $350

Wine Time

For the vino lovers, a nice bottle of Australian wine you can share later on a cosy night in. Try Verdun Park Wines 2010 Albert Arthur Shiraz, AUD$37.00  or 2016 Lyla Sauvignon Blanc, or one of their mixed six packs, $159.95

Craft Beer Box

Something to share with the boys before the wedding he will really enjoy is a box of mixed craft beer. You can handpick the exact beers you want in your box at Crafty Brew, or choose one of their mystery boxes from AUD$65.00

Luxe Poolside Cabana Day

Your groom will love being spoiled as much as you will with your own private poolside cabana at The Cabanas Noosa. Included in the experience is a fresh fruit platter, refreshing still and sparkling water, and your own personal butler. “Another cocktail, Jeeves!”

Your Cabana booking is for up to four people, so you can have some alone time, or take your besties along for a day of fun in the sun.

Monogrammed Wallet

Something to keep forever, and every time he takes it out, he will think of you and your special day. The Daily Edited will monogram his initials on a quality black, brown, or navy leather wallet, AUD$109.95.

Love Notes

When the budget has been stretched as far as it can go, there’s always a true gift from the heart to the rescue. Write a bunch of short love notes to your one and only, and place them in a box or jar that he can savour, opening them over time.

If you’re unsure of what to write, here are a few prompts…

“I love it when you say…”

“When you/I proposed I felt…”

“The first time I saw you…”

“I feel most proud of you when…”

“When we’re old, I know we will…”

“I can’t wait to share… with you.”

“My biggest dream for us is…”

“Being with you makes me feel…”

If nothing else, you can always shake the notes under his nose if you ever need to soften him! *wink wink*

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