Father of the Groom Cufflinks

Say thank you to the man who raised the groom

Behind every groom is a dad who showed him how to knot a tie, turned up to every muddy Sunday match and gave the advice he pretended not to listen to. Father of the groom cufflinks are a way of saying thank you to the man who raised him. Print them with a photo of the two of you, the family name, or the date your son marries. Upload your design, see it on both cufflinks in the live preview, and we'll make them in Cornwall.

The father of the groom has a quieter wedding role than the father of the bride. There's no walk down the aisle, often no speech, and a lot of standing around in photographs being asked to move to the left. That's exactly why father of the groom cufflinks mean so much. They tell him he hasn't been overlooked, and that his son knows exactly where he got his good sense from.

Usually from the groom, sometimes from the couple

The groom tends to give these on the morning of the wedding, perhaps while the two of them are having a quiet drink before heading to the venue. It's often one of the few moments father and son get alone that day. Some couples give them jointly, as a thank-you from both of them to the man who's about to become the bride's father-in-law. Either way, a short card explaining why you chose the image goes a long way.

If your parents are separated, or there's a stepdad who has been just as much a father to you, you might want two pairs rather than one. Each can carry its own photograph, so neither man feels like he's wearing someone else's gift, and both can stand in the family photographs knowing they've been thought of.

Designs from father and son

Rather than repeating the wedding date that everyone else is wearing, think about what's shared between the two of you.

Same pose, thirty years apart. A photo of him holding you as a baby beside one of you both in suits, combined into one image.
Your first match. The pair of you in matching scarves at the ground, or the badge of the club he took you to support.
The family name. A simple, strong surname in serif capitals, perhaps with a crest if the family has one.
His workshop, his car, his allotment. Whatever you spent Saturdays doing together: the boat you restored, the old Land Rover, the veg patch.
His own words. A phrase he's said to you a thousand times, "Measure twice, cut once" or "Chin up", in bold lettering.

Welcoming him into a bigger family

Weddings join two families, and cufflinks can reflect that. Some couples choose a design for both fathers that shows both surnames, or the two family crests side by side. If you'd rather keep them distinct, each dad can have his own picture while sharing the wedding date on the second cufflink. It's a thoughtful way to show neither side is an afterthought.

Choosing and cropping the right photo

Baby photos and childhood snaps often come from the days of film, so ask your mum or grandparents to dig out the originals. Photograph prints straight on in daylight, or scan them. For digital photos, use the original from your camera roll rather than a version downloaded from social media, because we print from your full-resolution file and the extra detail matters. Once uploaded, zoom in until the two faces fill the square; a distant figure beside a caravan will get lost at cufflink size. If the photo has a cluttered background, a black and white conversion can help the faces stand out.

How it works

Upload your image, and the live preview shows it on both cufflinks straight away. Drag to reposition and zoom to crop, trying different framings until it looks right. Then add to your basket and pay through our secure checkout. We make every pair in our Cornwall workshop and send it gift boxed.

Cost for one dad, or both

One pair of father of the groom cufflinks is £40, shipping included. Buying for both fathers, the best man and the ushers at the same time is better value: five or more pairs are £15 each plus £5 shipping per order, so five pairs cost £80. Every pair can have its own design, so your dad's can carry that photo of you on his shoulders while the others carry theirs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who normally gives the father of the groom his cufflinks?

Usually the groom, on the wedding morning or the evening before, often with a card. Some couples give them together as a joint thank-you from both of them. There's no strict etiquette, so choose whichever moment suits your family. Arriving gift boxed, they're easy to hand over wherever you're getting ready.

Should both fathers get matching cufflinks?

That's entirely your choice. Matching pairs with the wedding date or both surnames make a nice statement about two families joining. Alternatively, give each father his own pair with a personal photo. Both pairs can go in the same basket, and five or more pairs, in any mix of designs, come to £15 each.

What if my dad isn't really a cufflinks person?

Plenty of fathers who never wear cufflinks make an exception for their son's wedding, especially when the design is personal. Choosing something he loves, like his football club, his old car or his dog, makes it more likely they'll come out again at other family events. It's worth checking he has a double-cuff shirt for the day.

Can I use a photo of my dad holding me as a baby?

Yes, and it's one of the most moving choices. Find the original print or digital file, photograph prints flat without a flash, and crop in close so both faces are clearly visible. Pairing it with a recent photo of you both, side by side in one image, creates a then-and-now design that tells the whole story.

Can I add his name or the family surname?

Yes. Create the name as an image in a bold, clear font on a plain background, then upload it. A surname alone, or his initials with the wedding date, reads well at cufflink size. The live preview shows exactly how the lettering sits on both cufflinks, so you can adjust the size before you order.