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23 Meaningful Mother of the Bride Gift Ideas
By Sophie Carter - 26th June 2025
The mother of the bride is a pivotal role in anyone's wedding day, and one that doesn't go unnoticed. She'll likely be counting the hours until she gets to see her beloved daughter embark on the next exciting stage of life, and on the day will be brimming with excitement, emotion, and joy. Of all the wedding roles that deserve a big ‘thank you’, the mother of the bride comes near top, as not only is it tradition for her to act as official hostess to the guests, she'll likely have had heavy involvement in the planning and execution of the day's events too.
Do you need to get a gift for the mother of the bride?
Like most gifting occasions, it is never an essential to get someone a gift, but is a great way to express your thoughts and feelings for that person. While it is traditional to honour the bride's mother in some way during the ceremony or reception of a wedding - either with a mention in a reading or the groom's wedding breakfast speech - many like to go one step further and commemorate the mother of the bride's involvement in the day by gifting her something sweet as a ‘thank you’.
Why would you buy the mother of the bride a gift?
The most common reason someone may present a gift to the mother of the bride is to say ‘thank you’. This is because in bridal tradition, the bride's family would pay for and plan the wedding for the happy couple. While modern times dictate that there's no official rule for who plans the wedding, many bride's mothers still have a love of say over the venue, dresses, decorations, and order of the day. This could be because the bride is close to her mother and values her opinion, meaning she's highly likely to want to thank her for her efforts.
For many brides and grooms, the act of gifting to a mother of the bride represents gratitude for many areas she's helped in the bride's life. Whether it be their close bond as she's grown from a little girl into a woman, or her acceptance of the bride's husband-to-be, a gift of appreciation will never go amiss.
To find her something special that ensures you're grateful for everything she's done, consider something she can treasure. Adding a message of thanks to an already lovely gift is great for conveying your message of gratitude, and even something as simple as a greetings card filled with your own wonderful wording can be enough to leave her emotional!
1. A bright bouquet is a great way to share a message of adoration, and this Luxury Rainbow Brights Dried Flower Bouquet packs a punch
2. For something small but equally sweet, consider this East of India Mum in a Million Tealight Holder complete with a message of appreciation
3. If she's a fan of a tipple or two she'll adore this Can't Thank You Enough Pink Gin with its wonderfully uplifting message
4. Keep it simple and say everything you need to without uttering a word with this You're All Kinds of Awesome Greetings Card
Who gives the mother of the bride a gift?
It's not always the bride who presents the mother of the bride with a gift, and quite often the gift primarily comes from a groom who feels very fortunate to have the mother-in-law he does. Whether you're a doting daughter wanting to show appreciation for everything Mum has done, or you're the soon-to-be son-in-law keen to show her she's valued, a great gift will likely never go unappreciated. Consider her likes, dislikes, hobbies, and style, and you can't go far wrong.
Looking for the perfect gift for the mother of the bride from the bride herself?
4. Hampers like this Build Your Own Gift Hamper for Mum are a great way to shower a mother of the bride with great gifts
5. Our Personalised Pressed Flower Forget Me Not Necklace allows her to carry your words close on the special day
6. This sweet Personalised Script Name Compact Mirror is perfect to gift to mum for wedding day touch-ups
7. If she loves a cute quote, she'll adore displaying this Forever My Mum Pink Ceramic Heart Coaster with pride
How about a sweet gift from the groom to the mother of the bride?
8. Gift this Personalised Champagne Glass alongside a bottle of bubbly so she can raise a toast to the day
9. You can't go wrong with flowers and our English Countryside Dried Flower Bouquet will last for years to come
10. For chocolate-loving mothers of the bride, consider these luxurious The Chocolate Gift Company Press For Champagne Truffles
When do you give the mother of the bride a gift?
Among the bustle of the ceremony and the post-wedding wind-down, it can be hard to find the time to properly present a gift to the mother of the bride. The best time to gift her something special is on the morning of the wedding, whether it's something she can use on the day or treasure long after.
For gifts that come in handy on or just before the wedding day, consider luxurious products she's unlikely to treat herself to. If she's been run ragged trying to organise your big day, she'll be in need of relaxation. Putting together a gift box full of bath products to help her unwind and relax just before the celebrations begin can be enough to ensure she's well-rested and stress-free for one of the most special days of both of your lives. If you feel you don't want to burden her with accessories or items to store or keep safe during the wedding, you may want to consider gifting her some pieces she can treasure long after the celebrations have ended. Commemorative pieces to make the special occasion, or even items you know she'll love to use once she's no longer in party-planning mode are great for gifting a mother of the bride on or after the day of the wedding.
Looking to gift her something she can use on the wedding day?
11. If you know the colour of her dress and want to ensure she's suitably accessorised, this sweet Personalised Vegan Leather Half Moon Crossbody Bag is perfect
12. Jewellery is often a go-to when it comes to gifting for mums and these Leaf and Pearl Drop Earrings in Gold are perfectly wedding-ready
13. Help her relax and unwind before the partying begins with our Energise Himalayan Bath Salts or Roller Ball Perfume
How about something she can make use of long after the big day is over?
14. She can fill this Personalised Pink Velvet Jewellery Roll with her priced pieces worn on the wedding day
15. Our Natural Dried Flower Posy Letterbox Gift is a long-lasting floral arrangement, perfect to post direct to her door
16. Gift her this Papier Italian Summer Lined Notebook so she can scrapbook her favourite photos and memories
What personalised gifts can I get for a mother of the bride?
A keepsake of her proudest day is guaranteed to make her smile, and with plenty of personalised options, it has never been easier to gift her the perfect piece of your wedding day. Whether small, simple, or statement, a keepsake gift should say every word of love and appreciation you'd like to in a much more concise way.
17. Gift her a way to wear your wonderful words with pride with this Personalised Polished Bar Bangle
18. Add a meaningful message to this Personalised Token Dried Flower Bouquet for a timeless gift to treasure
19. This Personalised Round Natural Linen Jewellery Case can be filled with wedding photos and cute keepsakes
What's a good token gift for the mother of the bride?
A great gift doesn't have to be lavish to be cherished. Sometimes it is easier to say the biggest ‘thank you’ with the smallest present. If you're looking for a petite but sweet present to share your appreciation, going down either a practical or personal route can be your best bet to truly make her smile.
Consider uplifting pieces like floral arrangements or home decor to bring a dose of joy to her space once she's returned home after the wedding celebrations. If she's a foodie, a delicious box or bar of chocolate will never go amiss.
20. Tell her she's the best in the most understated way with our Mum Tiny Matchbox Dried Flower Posy
21. Fill this Floral Mum Greetings Card with words of adoration for her to read and reminisce for years to come
22. Another floral flourish with max impact is our Mini Dried Flower Glass Dome, small but perfectly sentimental
23. Treat her to this delicious Gnaw Thank You Milk Chocolate Bar as an uplifting, indulgent ‘thank you’ gift
Of course there are many more ways to say ‘thank you’ than gift-giving, and most mums just love to be thought of when it comes to a special occasion. If you're sharing your appreciation on the day, why not give her a mention in the speeches or a special place in the wedding photos? A great way to show her you're grateful for everything she does after the wedding mania has died down is to take her out for dinner or afternoon tea. After all, she'll be delighted with any mention of your appreciation in whatever form, and will be bursting with pride for her favourite couple and their exciting new chapter.
