A Gift for Each Father
On the wedding morning, two men dress for the same occasion. Neither chose what he will wear at his cuffs. A daughter chose for her father. A son chose for his. The gift-givers differ. The day does not.
What each man wears that morning was chosen by someone who loves him. The piece should answer the occasion and outlast it. Every father's pair at ZAUNICK is made to that standard.
What to Engrave
Personalized cufflinks for the father of the bride most often carry one of a few carefully chosen engravings, and the same options suit the father of the groom equally. The face of a ZAUNICK cufflink is 18mm. Kai, ZAUNICK's founder and designer, has spent twenty years at the atelier understanding which letterforms hold at that scale and which compress. Kai assesses every unusual request before the order is confirmed. He will tell you what works at scale before production begins.
- Initials: the father's own, in block or calligraphy script. One, two or three letters. Each man's pair is unambiguously his.
- The wedding date: on the face, or engraved on the swivel bar where it is visible only to the wearer when fastening his cuffs.
- A combination: initials on the face, date on the swivel bar. One of the most requested arrangements for a father's pair.
- A family crest: the most considered choice for a father's pair. See family crest cufflinks for the artwork assessment process.
- A short word or phrase: possible in certain scripts. Kai will confirm feasibility at engraving scale when you send the brief.
The engraving is cut into the silver surface, not surface-marked. The depth and definition are what separate a ZAUNICK piece from a laser-etched impression. The line holds its edge. It will read as clearly in thirty years as it does on the wedding morning.
Ordering Both Pairs Together
The most considered arrangement for both fathers: the same cufflink style for each pair, with each personalized separately. The father of the bride carries his own initials. The father of the groom carries his. The wedding date can appear on the swivel bar of each: discreet, shared, visible only when the cuffs are fastened. Two pairs. One occasion. Distinct to each man.
Each pair can also be fully independent in style and engraving if preferred. One father carries initials; the other carries a family crest. Send the brief as you have it and we will quote both arrangements, together or separately. Preferential pricing applies when both pairs are ordered as part of a wedding party set of three or more.
Coordinated with the Wedding Party
A coordinated order covering the groom, groomsmen and both fathers is the most common full wedding party brief received at ZAUNICK. The cufflink style stays consistent across the group. The engraving distinguishes each recipient.
The groom's pair might carry his full monogram. The groomsmen carry individual initials in the same style. The fathers' pairs carry their own initials, the wedding date, or a family crest. The visual language of the group stays coherent. Every man in it has something that belongs specifically to him.
The full range of options for the group is on the personalized wedding cufflinks page. Send the full brief and we will quote the coordinated set.
Timelines
Order 3 to 4 weeks before the wedding date to allow comfortable margin for production and US delivery.
- Standard text engraving: ships within 5–7 business days of order confirmation
- Family crest artwork: allow an additional 2–3 weeks for assessment, adaptation and proof exchange
- US delivery: 3–5 business days via tracked, insured shipping
Wedding within three weeks? Send your brief and we will confirm what is achievable for your timeline before the order is placed.
Common Questions
Can I order one pair for the father of the bride and one for the father of the groom?
Yes, and it is the most common arrangement. Both pairs share the same cufflink style; each carries its own initials or engraving. The wedding date can appear on the swivel bar of each. Preferential pricing applies when ordered together as part of a wedding party set of three or more pairs.
What should I engrave on a father's pair?
The most requested options are the father's own initials, the wedding date, or a combination of both on the face and swivel bar. A family crest is also a considered choice for either father. Send your brief and Kai will confirm what works best at engraving scale before the order proceeds.
Can the fathers' cufflinks be coordinated with the groom and groomsmen?
Yes. A coordinated order covering the groom, groomsmen and both fathers is the most common full wedding party brief. The cufflink style is consistent across the group; the engraving distinguishes each recipient. Send the full brief and we will quote the coordinated set.
How far in advance should I order father of the bride cufflinks?
Order 3 to 4 weeks before the wedding date. Standard text engraving ships within 5 to 7 business days of order confirmation. Allow additional time for family crest artwork assessment and proof exchange.
Does the order come gift-boxed?
Yes. Every pair arrives in its own ZAUNICK presentation box, ready to give. No additional wrapping is needed.
Ordering for the full wedding party? The complete range for groom, groomsmen and both fathers is on the personalized wedding cufflinks page.
Send Your Brief
Tell us the style, the engraving for each father and the wedding date. We will respond within one business day with options, timeline and pricing.
Kai reviews every enquiry personally.
