Honor mom with these wonderful mother of the bride gift ideas on your special day. She deserves the recognition for the nurturing and care she pours into everyone else. So, it’s time to pour some love and gratitude back into her.
A mother of the bride gift doesn’t have to be expensive to be truly meaningful. All moms love thoughtful gifts that come from the heart. So, something custom, something that’s her style or something that really fits into her favorite hobbies are gifts she will absolutely adore.
Of course, you can also splurge on mom with luxurious gifts too, especially ones she won’t buy for herself. She deserves the world! So, why not?
When you’re done exploring these gifts for the mother of the bride, be sure to check out my ideas for gifts for the father of the bride and father of the groom too!
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What to think about when choosing mother of the bride gifts
Before you buy her gift, it’s important to think about these:
- Her love language: Is one of her love languages receiving gifts? Or does she prefer spending time together? This can help you decide on a spa coupon for her with all her favorite girls versus a spa set she can enjoy at home.
- Does she enjoy sentimental gifts or practical ones? Not all moms are into super gooey, sentimental gifts! Some prefer practical ones that they can use or things they can ‘play‘ with. My mom always appreciates a sweet card and memento but, if I get her new sewing supplies or gardening tools, she gets so excited.
- Who is the gift from? Personalized and sentimental gifts from her daughter are extra special and sure to be cherished forever. Gifts from the groom and his family are wonderful too but they’re just not the same.
- When are you giving her the gift? A sweet gift will certainly make her cry on the wedding day, so be sure to give her before she has her makeup done.
- What’s the budget? While it’s more about the intention than the cost, it’s still important to have a budget in mind. Cute handkerchiefs and nice notes can cost less than $20 but fancy watches and scarves can be a couple hundred bucks.
Mother of the bride gift ideas
Okay, let’s get into those gift ideas, shall we?
1. Digital frame
A simple, digital frame showing happy memories is something any mother would get teary eyed over. Load up all the fun photos of the family together and watch her reminisce on all the good times you all shared. Be sure to come back to the app and upload the wedding photos too!
2. A card
What’s more thoughtful and heartwarming than a card filled with the words of her daughter expressing love and gratitude? It’s so simple but can mean so much to her. You can design and print the card yourself or get this lovely one.
3. Simple figurine
If your mom adores little trinkets and figurines, she’ll enjoy this sweet one of a mother and bride. It’s made with resin and hand painted perfectly.
This adorable one from Willow Tree with a ‘love you’ sign is also precious!
4. Necklace
For the moms that love simple jewelry, this interlocking pendant necklace is so sweet and comes with a nice mother of the bride note and packaging.
Or you can opt for a more custom piece. With this one, you can choose gold, silver, and rose gold colors, floral designs, and font style. Add your name along with your siblings to make it extra special.
5. Hand casting kit
This is a great gift for her before the wedding. Plan an activity to spend time with her and use the hand casting kit. It’ll create a deeply meaningful keepsake of both of you holding each other’s hands. You can even get extra kits so you can make a version for yourself, along with ones with your dad and siblings.
6. Mother of the bride robes
Get mom her own set of embroidered robes. She can wear them before the wedding while she’s in hair and makeup, getting ready for the ceremony. This set comes with satin robes for both the mother of the bride and the mother of the groom. Oh, and there are a bunch of colors to choose from.
7. Wedding set
Create a whole mother of the bride gift basket with the robes from above and this lovely gift set. It comes with a durable tote, makeup bag, glass tumbler, trinket dish and handkerchief. They’re all wildflower themed too! You can also pick up a matching set for the mother of the groom.
8. Spa vouchers
Wedding planning can get pretty hectic. Sponsor a spa visit for her to relax and unwind before the big day. Bonus points if you join her for a fun mommy and me time.
Mother of the bride gifts to wear at the wedding
9. Earrings
Small, sweet and something she’ll love, earrings make a wonderful mother of bride gift. If she’s into funky, unique earrings, get her a bunch she can have fun with. Or go the classic route with these pretty crystal earrings.
10. Bracelet
Bracelets are nice mom gifts too. There are even mother of the bride ones you can get from Alex and Ani. Kendra Scott also has nice bracelet options including this simple Elton cuff that has mother of pearl stones.
If you’re looking for diamond ones, this tennis bracelet with lab grown diamonds is simple but sophisticated. Choose from 2 carats all the way up to 5.
11. Pearls
She deserves a new set of pearls! This one is made with freshwater cultured pearls and comes with earrings and a matching bracelet. They’re perfect for her to wear for the rehearsal dinner, wedding ceremony and reception.
If a full pearl necklace isn’t her thing, she might prefer this sterling silver necklace with a natural, freshwater pearl pendant. It’s sweet and sophisticated too.
12. Watch
Does she usually wear a watch? If yes, get her a beautiful one she can wear for special occasions. Anne Klein has so many choices but this watch and bracelet set is my fave. And, it comes in lots of color combinations.
13. Handkerchief
I’ve suggested sweet handkerchief gifts for both the father of the bride and the father of the groom before. And, they work well here too as a mother of the bride gift from her daughter. These two options are so sweet and come in beautiful packaging. Give it to her before the wedding so she can tuck it away until she needs it during the ceremony.
14. Scarf
Whether the ceremony is outside or the mother of the bride always runs cold, a scarf is a thoughtful gift for her. Be sure to match it with her outfit. And, you can even embroider her initials on it. Oh and nothing beats a cashmere scarf! She’ll love this one.
More gifts for mother of the bride
15. Fun mug
If the mother of the bride loves to collect mugs or just enjoys being in charge, she’ll definitely have a laugh with this one! It’s ceramic and safe to use in the dishwasher and microwave.
16. Flower figurines
Yes, fresh flowers would be a delightful gift but it’ll be nice to mark the occasion with something that lasts longer. There are tons of flower figurines out there including crystal and beautifully colored options. There’s also this angel figurine with flowers inside. It’s perfect for any religious mom.
17. Candle
Candles are great for the moms that collect and use them all the time. She will certainly treasure ones that smell great and have mother of the bride on them. This lavender candle has such a sweet message. The same is true for this jasmine one.
Those are my ideas for mother of the bride gifts. She’s sure to love whatever you get her, especially if you add a sweet card to it.
And if you are looking for more wedding content, be sure to stop by my recommendations for bridal shower favors for guests, bridal shower gifts for the bride and ideas for a fresh off the market bridal shower theme.
