Father of the Bride Gifts

How to Choose a Father of the Bride Gift

There is no single right father of the bride gift. Match it to your dad, and keep it personal:

• Pour him a real drink: an engraved decanter set or a set of whiskey glasses turns the gift into a toast on the wedding day, and he uses it long after.
• Mark the role: a flask or glass engraved "Father of the Bride" with your wedding date makes the day part of the gift. See our Father of the Bride and Groom flasks.
• Dress the suit: cuff links engraved with his initials are a small, refined gift he wears in every photo.
• Give him a keepsake for the dresser: a leather valet box holds the watch, the ring, and the day without being fussy.
• Make it about the two of you: an engraved baseball or a cutting board tied to something you have shared for years beats anything generic.

Worried about picking something cheesy? Skip the novelty mug and the joke gift. A clean engraving of his name, his initials, or your wedding date on a quality piece he would choose for himself is what makes a father of the bride gift land.

Shopping for both dads at once? Pair this with a gift for the father of the groom so the two coordinate. Buying for your new father-in-law as well? See our gifts for father in law. Short on time? See our last-minute wedding gifts.

The engraving is cut into the surface in our own shop, so it holds its edge through years of washing and handling. Upload your own artwork or a signature if you want that on there instead of type, and add gift wrap at checkout to have it ready to hand over.

Father of the Bride Gift FAQs

What do you get for the father of the bride?

The gifts that land are ones he would not buy for himself and can use after the wedding: an engraved decanter or whiskey set, a flask marked "Father of the Bride," cuff links for the suit, or a leather keepsake box. Personalize it with his name, his initials, or your wedding date.

What is a good gift for a father of the bride from his daughter?

From a daughter, the gifts that carry the most weight are the personal ones. A decanter or a pair of whiskey glasses engraved with his name and your wedding date turns into a toast you share on the day. An engraved baseball, a cutting board, or a keepsake box marked with a date you both remember works the same way. The engraving is what turns a good product into something he holds onto.

Does the bride get her father a gift?

Yes. It is customary for the father of the bride to receive a gift, usually from the bride, and sometimes from the couple together. A personalized, engraved gift is the most common choice because it marks the occasion and he keeps it.

What can I give my dad on my wedding day?

Give him something he can use that day and keep afterward. A flask or a pair of cuff links engraved with his initials works for the morning of, and a decanter set or whiskey glasses work for the toast. Add your wedding date to the engraving so the day stays attached to the gift.

How much should you spend on a father of the bride gift?

There is no fixed rule, and most people spend somewhere between $25 and $100, depending on how close you are and whether the gift also serves as a wedding-day thank-you. At Lazer Designs the range runs $25 to $99. Engraving carries no extra charge, and you can order a single piece.

What should the groom get the father of the bride?

A gift from the groom to his new father-in-law usually reads a little more formal than one from the bride. An engraved whiskey set, a decanter, or a good knife works well, because it is a gift between two adults who are about to be family. Engrave his name and the wedding date, and skip anything that leans on an inside joke you do not yet share.

Can I personalize a father of the bride gift, and what should I engrave?

Yes. Every piece is laser engraved in our own shop, and there is no character limit, so you can add his name, his initials, your wedding date, a "Father of the Bride" title, or a short message. Not sure what to write? His name plus your wedding date is a safe, timeless choice.

When should you give the father of the bride his gift, and how fast can I get it?

Many families hand it over at the rehearsal dinner, when everyone is together, and some give it on the morning of the wedding. Because each gift is engraved to order, build in time for the personalization. Most orders leave our shop in 1 to 3 business days, an order that is complete by 11am MST can go out the same day, and shipping costs nothing on most orders. Two weeks of lead time covers you comfortably.