Choosing the most suitable Mother of the Bride gifts can seem like a daunting task, but it doesn’t need to be.
Emma here and I totally understand the dilemma behind picking a perfect gift for the Mother of the Bride. How can you actually choose just one gift (or a few small gifts) to properly thank your mom for being so wonderful? How do you say thanks for staying up late tying those hundred favor bags together or figuring out which linens I should pick or making sure guests who didn’t RSVP finally got their you-know-what together? :)
I kid. But seriously, your mom (or stepmom, grandmother, aunt, BFF, someone is helping you in a major way, we hope!) is there for you every step of the way while you plan: the good, the awesome, the ugly crying.
She deserves a total award for being amazing and that’s why Mother of the Bride gifts are so very important.
If you have the best mom ever (like I do!) you’ll really want to pick a special gift for her, and please don’t let it be something you pick out at the last minute. Give it some serious thought, the way she figured out that your centerpieces ought to be bigger, or the favors needed to be a little extra, or the buffet definitely needed that extra side dish.
Go above and beyond here — like a mom does — and give her a very special and thoughtful gift to say THANK YOU.
If you buy mother of the bride gifts online, particularly from handmade artists (since we’re wild about handmade!) you can actually personalize your gift to make it extra-special. In addition to its custom-made design, handmade gifts are also popular because they are unique. No two gifts are exactly the same!
In today’s post, we’re sharing the most thoughtful Mother of the Bride gifts to inspire you to pick something she’ll treasure forever. You’ll be happy you took the time to pick out a thoughtful present and she’ll be filled with joy at the thought of you taking the time to find her a special gift.
It’s a total win-win here. She might need a hankderchief , too, for those tears of joy, just FYI. :)
Mother of the Bride Gifts
First, let’s talk about what kinds of Mother of the Bride gifts you should look for when shopping for your awesome mom, stepmom, or person in your life who has helped you with your big day.
Searching for gifts online tends to be overwhelming since there are dozens of ideas available. Mother of the bride gifts needn’t cost a lot of money to show you care. (Remember that potted plant you brought home from school in 3rd grade as a gift for mom? It had your class photo on the front and she just loved it? You know she adored a gift like that just as much as a cool tech device or pair of concert tickets.) Here’s the formula for picking out the perfect mother of the bride gift.
How to Pick a Perfect Gift for Mom
Picking a gift for mom is easy with the right formula. Find something she will actually use — i.e. a piece of jewelry she can wear, a clutch she can carry, a jewelry box she can use to hold favorite pieces of jewelry, or a photo frame she can display — and then personalize it.
The best gifts for mom are those that:
1) show your sincere appreciation
2) suit her unique style
3) spoil her a little :)
Before we get to the gift guide, don’t forget the finishing touch: a handwritten card is a beautiful addition to any of these mother of the bride gifts! Write a few words from the heart and include the card with her gift when presenting it. Get a beautiful one here.
When to Give Mother of the Bride Gifts
When is the best time to give your mom her gift? According to wedding etiquette, the best time to give mother of the bride gifts is either the night before the wedding (at your rehearsal dinner) or the morning of the wedding (while getting ready).
The wedding day itself tends to take off pretty quickly and go by fast, so you don’t want to forget to give it to her. And if you’re giving her special mother of the bride gifts she can wear (i.e. earrings or a necklace), be sure to give it to her before the big day.
Now, on to the gift guide!
1. Photo Lined Clutch Purse
I think this is one of the sweetest gifts you can give to your mom on your wedding day. It is a clutch purse she’ll love to carry and it has a secret photo printed on the lining inside. What a nice gesture. By FloodFlux.
2. Jewelry Box for Your Mom
I really love this gift box from Susabellas. It is a perfect size, features a heartfelt message for your mom inside, and can hold a piece of jewelry inside.
3. + 4. Mama Disc Necklace
I want one of these myself! Your mom will adore this wear-everywhere disc necklace lovingly from Made By Mary with ‘Mama’ engraved on the front.
Also loving this Momma birth flower necklace with two dics, also by Made By Mary.
5. Engraved Cuff Bracelet
The inside of this cuff bracelet is engraved with, “Everything I am, you helped me to be” with ‘Mom’ and a heart on the outside. By PandiaJewelryDesign.
6. Love You Forever Ring Dish
This lovely ring dish has a thoughtful sentiment: “…as long as I’m living, your baby I’ll be.” Awwww. By Susabellas.
7. Love You Mom Pears
I can picture them placed on a favorite bookshelf, desk, or in the kitchen. When she looks at these sweet little pears, they’ll make her smile and think of you. I bought these for my mom a few years ago. They’re even cuter in person! By SkyeArt.
8. Personalized Handkerchief
This printed handkerchief is one of the ideas I think many don’t even know about: printing your own custom message onto it directly. What a nice gesture and perfect for your mom’s tears of joy on the wedding day. :) By ThePolkaDottedBee.
9. Custom Portrait Art
Can you imagine your mom’s face when she opens this beautiful gift? It’s a custom portait painting of the two of you from a favorite photo you submit to CreatiCustom. LOVE THIS ONE.
10. Morse Code ILY Necklace
This beautiful necklace spells out ILY (I Love You) in Morse code for a unique gift she’ll appreciate! By Made By Mary.
11. Mother of the Bride Robe
Give her a special robe to wear while getting ready on the morning of the wedding. This one is the most popular and has great ratings. By ModParty.
12. Special Interlocking Rings Necklace
Honor your mother with this special necklace that tells her how much she means to you. By HopeLoveShine.
12. + 13. Photo Frame
I love this photo frame! This is one of my favorite mother of the bride gifts she’ll treasure with a photo from your wedding inside. You can customize it with your own special message for a one-of-a-kind gift. By Keepscollective.
Also loving this rustic option by Farmhouse Frame Shop that reads, “All that I am or hope to be, I owe to my loving mother”.
14. Family Birthstone Necklace
She’ll treasure this birthstone necklace with special gemstones to represent her children or grandchildren. By GracedJewelery.
And last but not least… my top pick for best mother of the bride gift ideas ever? A clutch purse with a photo inside! It’s a keepsake gift she’ll absolutely love.
15. Metal locking lace clutch purse with photo inside
This clutch is amazing — not only is the purse itself gorgeous, but the inside features a photo memory of you and mom when you were little. She’ll definitely cry tears of joy with this one. There are two unique designs available and both of these clutches make amazing gifts for the mother of the bride.
This first clutch with photo inside is by ANGEE W.
And here’s another style she’ll love! This clutch is by Eclu.
BONUS: Mother of the Bride Gift from the Groom
And here’s one more that is from the groom to the mother of the bride… we couldn’t help but include it! Wouldn’t your mom love to receive this gift from her new son-in-law? The ring dish shown her that reads, “I promise to always take care of her” makes a perfect present. By The Painted Press.
What are you giving as the mother of the bride gifts? Tell us in the comment box below! We’d love to hear from you!
Happy Planning!
xo
Emma
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P.S.S. Looking for gift ideas for the bride from her mother? Read: Best Gifts for the Bride From Her Mom.
