Firstly, you may be asking, what exactly is a junior groomsman?
Well, a junior groomsman is a member of a wedding party who is too old to perform the role of ringbearer but is not old enough to be a groomsman yet.
Junior groomsmen (and junior bridesmaids) are often seen at weddings of an older sibling, or a second wedding if they’re a child of one of the members of the couple. Sometimes they’re even the children of close family friends.
Because junior groomsmen are usually teenage boys, you might be wondering what on earth a teenage boy would want as a gift on this special occasion; your wedding day.
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Luckily, we have compiled a list of our favorite gift ideas, many of which can be personalized; handy if you have more than one helpful young man.
Check out our junior groomsmen gift ideas below!
Mini Mushroom Portable Bluetooth Speaker
Ciglow Mini Bluetooth Mushroom Speaker
Check Price on AmazonThe perfect gift for the young man who’s both into music and video games, this portable Bluetooth speaker is complete with a suction cup at its base so he can secure it anywhere he goes.
The sound quality is good too, despite its small size. He’ll never have to be without his favorite tunes again!
LED Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker
CLEVER BRIGHT Portable Bluetooth Speaker
Check Price on AmazonIf your junior groomsman is more into music than video games, this wireless waterproof speaker may be a better choice for him.
Not only does this speaker deliver clear sound, but its LEDs also have seven color modes. He’ll bring the party with him whenever he has this speaker!
Magnetic Chess Set
Magnetic Folding Travel Chess Set 9.5 Inch
Check Price on AmazonThis miniature magnetic chess set is perfect for bringing everywhere, whether it’s a long car trip or a friend’s house.
The pieces are held in place on the chessboard via magnets so cleanup is super easy!
Junior Cornhole Set
GoSports Portable PVC Cornhole Toss Game Set
Check Price on AmazonA miniature version of the well-loved lawn game, this junior cornhole set comes with two boards, eight bean bags, and a carrying case for the game pieces.
It’s a great gift for the budding athlete who loves to be outside!
Video Game Controller Poster
HAUS AND HUES Retro Video Game Controller Poster
Check Price on AmazonMaybe the junior groomsman in your wedding party is a big-time gamer or watches streams of gamers all the time.
Either way, this poster of the evolution of video game controllers will definitely up the cool factor in his room.
Mini TV Video Game Console
Retro 80s TV Video Game Console
Check Price on AmazonDoes your junior groomsman long for the classic video games of the past? This may be the perfect gift for him!
Though this 8-bit video game console may be miniature, its capacity is not; it has 620 different classic video games built into it!
Hogwarts Castle Hand Crank Music Box
TheLaser'sEdge Hogwarts Castle Music Box
Check Price on AmazonWhether the young man in your wedding party is a big fan of Harry Potter or is just getting into the series, this hand-crank music box that plays “Hedwig’s Theme” from the movies is sure to be treasured forever!
With Hogwarts castle engraved on the outside, it’s not only a beautiful musical gift but also visually appealing.
This music box can also be made into a personalized gift, with the option to add different quotes from the series or a personal message.
Leather Wallet with Personalization
Personalized Brown Leather Wallet for Men
Check Price on AmazonMore of a grown-up gift, this slim wallet, made from genuine leather, is the perfect choice for the young groomsman just beginning to become a man about town.
Note that you also have the option of a custom laser-engraved message (how cool does that sound?) to make this a personalized gift for the worthy junior groomsman in your wedding party.
Crossbow DIY Kit
DIY Wooden Crossbow Kit with Rockets
Check Price on AmazonA great gift for the more adventurous lad, this DIY crossbow kit is sure to be right on target!
The kit comes with the necessary instructions and materials to build a crossbow and its rockets.
It also comes with targets and is easy to build, making this a perfect junior-groomsman-specific gift or even a perfect groomsman gift!
Personalized Compass
Antique Brass Personalized Pocket Compass
Check Price on AmazonThis compass is a great personalized gift because you can have it engraved on any surface of the compass that you choose.
A personalized compass like this is an excellent gift choice for boys who love activities like camping or hiking.
Personalized 18-Inch Mini Baseball Bat
My Personal Memories Custom Mini Baseball Bat
Check Price on AmazonThis mini 18-inch solid wood baseball bat is the perfect gift for the baseball fan in your life.
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Baseball Life Lessons Poster
Autlry Inspirational Basketball Wall Art
Check Price on AmazonPlaying a sport is one of the best ways to learn many different and important life lessons.
This poster is one of our favorite sports-related gifts because it outlines some of those important lessons for your junior groomsman when he’s not on the playing field.
Pro Football Stadium Scratch Off Map
Pro Football Stadium Scratch Off Map
Check Price on EtsyPro football can be an exciting thing to be a fan of, so if your junior groomsman is an NFL fan, consider giving him this scratch-off poster with the stats of each stadium.
Personalized Football
Ballstars Custom Full Size Football Trophy
Check Price on AmazonIf your junior groomsman plays on his school team or is a huge fan of his hometown team, a personalized football can be an ideal gift for him.
He can display it or play with it, knowing that he’s known and loved by the people who gave it to him.
Recycled Skateboard Guitar Pick
Recycled Skateboard Custom Guitar Pick
Check Price on EtsyHonestly, what’s cooler than a skateboard or a guitar? A guitar pick made from a recycled skateboard of course!
This is the best gift option for the junior groomsman who’s too cool for school but also loves to learn and play guitar.
The Ultimate Guitar Reference Poster
Best Music Stuff Ultimate Guitar Reference Poster
Check Price on AmazonIf the junior groomsman in your life is a guitar player, this guitar reference poster is a great gift option for him, whether he’s just learning or is on his way to mastery.
It’s helpful, but also cool – just like the boy himself!
Interactive Illuminated T-Shirt
Illuminated Apparel Glow-in-the-Dark T-Shirt
Check Price on AmazonThis T-shirt comes with a “glow pen” that allows the wearer to draw a design on the white part of the shirt.
The glow effect lasts anywhere from five to ten minutes, so you can draw on the shirt over and over again without worrying about staining or permanence.
This shirt is a mom’s best friend, especially if her son is an artist!
Custom Basketball Blanket
Personalized Basketball Fleece Sherpa Blanket
Check Price on AmazonThis soft fleece blanket is great for warming up after a cold day of layups.
This thoughtful gift can be customized with your junior groomsman’s name to show him that you know he’s a star.
Customized Sunglasses
Customized ADORABLE Sunglasses
Check Price on EtsyAn affordable option that’s great for summertime weddings, these kids’ sunglasses are customizable.
Write his name on one side, and “junior groomsman” on the other, and everyone will know who that cool and well-dressed fellow is on your wedding day.
National Parks Puzzle
MasterPieces 1000-Piece National Parks Puzzle
Check Price on AmazonIf your junior groomsman is an outdoorsman who loves to travel, give him a taste of the best of America with this National Parks puzzle.
Putting the pieces together will be like a hint of traveling to those places, helping to scratch the travel itch until summer break finally comes!
Woodland Animal Tracks Sign
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Check Price on AmazonIf the junior groomsman in your wedding party is a fan of being outside all the time and also loves animals, this sign that identifies different woodland animal tracks can be a beautiful and practical gift for him.
Learning these animals’ tracks will certainly make walks in the woods more interesting, and maybe he’ll get an achievement at Scouts!
Personalized Solar System Art
Personalized Solar System Artwork Print
Check Price on EtsyA personalized solar system can be an awesome gift, especially for the junior groomsman who’s also a budding astronaut.
Personalize this solar system poster by putting in his date of birth, so he can see exactly how the planets were positioned when he entered the world.
This is a gift with tons of cool-factor that he’ll love for years!
USS Constitution Model Ship
SuSenGo USS Constitution Ship Building Set
Check Price on AmazonDoes your junior groomsman dream of sailing the open sea? Is he currently obsessed with pirates? This wooden model of the ship the USS Constitution may be a great gift for him!
The USS Constitution, also known as “Old Ironsides,” is the US Navy’s oldest and most well-known tall fighting ship.
That makes this gift a great option for boys who are also big into American history!
Wooden Toy Sword
Classic Wooden Toy Sword
Check Price on EtsyThis sword is made of wood and can be engraved on one or both sides.
Make this a personalized gift by having the seller engrave the junior groomsman’s name so no one can take his toy sword from him.