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Wedding Gifts for the Mother of the Groom
By Sophie Carter - 15th August 2025
While the focus is almost always primarily on the bride and groom on their wedding day, there are other key familial members that play an important role in the special day. The mother of the groom is a valuable family member in many wedding celebrations, often being the key connection between two families coming together in marriage. As most mothers do, a mother of the groom nurtures, supports, cares, and helps with their son, new daughter-in-law, and many other different areas of a wedding day, to ensure the union is as smooth and heartfelt as possible.
Is it essential to get a gift for the mother of the groom?
While no gifting opportunity is particularly essential for a wedding day, ensuring some special ‘thank you’ gifts are handed out to certain family and wedding party members can feel like a wonderful way to share your appreciation for everything they've done for you, both before, during, and likely after the wedding day. If you're considering gifting something special to the mother of the bride, for example, it's wise not to forget to gift something to the mother of the groom, too, as she will likely have been just as caring, just as loving, and just as supportive (whether emotionally or financially) of the union.
Who buys the mother of the groom a gift?
There are a few reasons that a newlywed couple might buy a gift for the mother of the groom. While traditionally the groom's mother is not as directly involved in the planning of the day as the bride's family, she may still have had some inclusion in decisions, plans, and familial traditions. If this is the case and she's put a large amount of time, effort, and money into making the wedding day special, a ‘thank you’ gift is a must.
If the gift is coming exclusively from the groom, however, it might take on a different tone. His mother will have been the first female figure helping to guide him from a young age, shaping the path of his life and ultimately leading him to this special day. She may also have played a big role in welcoming his new bride into the family from the moment they first met, meaning a gift can feel like the best way to show appreciation for her at every stage.
Special gifts for the mother of the groom from the groom himself could include:
- A beautifully handwritten letter or card explaining his love and respect for his mother
- A framed photograph of the groom and his mother. Explore our great range of photo frames to find one she'll love
- A stunning floral arrangement like this Luxury Pastel Dried Flower Bouquet that she can keep to remind her of the day
For a gift from the bride to her new mother-in-law, you may want to focus more on thanking her for embracing you into the family with open arms. It can be daunting meeting the family of a new partner, and no matter how much time has passed between the first meeting and the wedding day, it's still important to celebrate the union.
Great gift options for the bride to gift the mother of the groom may be:
- A pretty piece of jewellery, like these Sterling Silver Heart Stud Earrings that she can wear on the day and beyond
- A handy accessory like this Personalised Photo Message Compact Mirror with her ‘mother of the groom’ title added
- A luxurious box of chocolates or bottle of bubbly as a simple but sweet token of thanks
When do you give the mother of the groom a gift?
While there is no ideal time to present a gift to the mother of the groom, many opt for the day of the wedding - whether before the ceremony or during speeches - to ensure she's aware that the ‘thank you’ is for her involvement in the special day. If, however, you choose to give her a gift after the celebrations have occurred, it can be a great way to incorporate memories of the day that have been and gone, to remind her of just how special she helped make it. Whenever you decide to gift her, however, ensure the gift comes from the heart and is filled with thought and sentiment, so she'll never forget just how appreciated she is.
A great gift option for before the wedding day could be a small trinket or token representing your love for her as a mother or mother-in-law. A cute candle like this East of India Mum in a Million Tealight Holder is the perfect piece for allowing her to take a moment of calm amongst the wedding planning madness.
If you're hoping to present her with a gift on the day of the wedding, consider pieces that can easily be incorporated into the celebrations. This Personalised Name Champagne Glass is ideal for her to unwrap right as the first bottle of prosecco or champagne is popped, kickstarting the wedding day celebrations.
Wanting to gift her something after the wedding but worry it's a little too late? Why not gift her something straight to her door, giving her a sweet post-wedding-day surprise? This Natural Dried Flower Posy Bouquet Gift is a stunning, sustainable floral display that will last her years to come and can be sent in the post, direct to her door.
What makes a unique gift for a mother of the groom?
Personalised gifts tend to be very popular around special gifting periods, especially those where the recipient is gifting something to say ‘thank you’. The reason personalised gifts are so special is that they hone in on the recipient, creating a unique one-of-a-kind gift for them, and only them.
If you're looking for unique gift options for the mother of the groom, browsing through personalised pieces is the best way to find her something truly special. Consider adding her name to items such as celebratory glassware, home accessory keepsakes, or treasurable jewellery.
- This beautiful Personalised Mini Sterling Silver Family Names Heart Necklace can easily be gifted to a mother of the groom before, during, or after the wedding, and works perfectly from the couple as a duo, reminding her that she is incredibly important in their lives. You can even add one or two extra charms with the bride and groom's names too, thus incorporating your joyous union, and two families coming together
- For something pretty, personalised, but practical, a heartfelt home accessory like this Personalised Ceramic Little Book of Flowers Vase is ideal for spreading your message of adoration
- For something she can use on the day, a personalised embroidered napkin to wipe away those happy tears is a great way to share your love and give her something she can treasure
Explore our personalised gifts edit for more fabulous pieces that allow you to convey your own special message to your marvellous mother of the groom.
What's a simple and budget-friendly gift for a mother of the groom?
If your wedding budget has already been stretched but you don't want to miss the chance to gift to some truly special people on the day, finding a small but sentimental token gift can be just enough to convey your message of thanks. No special gift needs to be lavish or budget-blowing, and sometimes the most treasurable trinkets are the ones that didn't break the bank.
Some inexpensive gift ideas for a marvellous mother of the groom could include:
Her favourite bottle of champagne, prosecco, wine, or gin
A treats hamper full of biscuits, chocolate, jam, and other tasty snacks
A stunning bouquet of fresh florals in the colours of the wedding theme
A pretty brooch she can wear with her mother of the groom outfit
A self-care kit of pampering bath, body, and beauty products
A card filled with kind words of thanks and appreciation
For more budget-friendly mother of the groom gift options, explore our Gifts Under £20 or Gifts Under £10 edit to find something special.
However you choose to celebrate those nearest and dearest to you on or after your wedding day, ensure you remember to cherish everything they've done for you. After all, where would most grooms be without the fantastic female figures that created and raised them to become what they are today? Mums deserve celebrating at every opportunity, and if she's thrilled to be experiencing your special day alongside you, she'll likely be even happier to know that you feel you couldn't have done it without her.
For many more fabulous gift ideas for the wedding and beyond, explore our wonderful Wedding Edit, and find something for every member of your wedding party to cherish for time to come.
