Mother-of-the-Bride Gift Guide
Find the perfect gift to honor your mom or mother figure in your life with this mother-of-the-bride gift guide.
A mother is she who can take the place of all others but whose place no one else can take.
The big day is drawing near; you have balanced work, wedding planning, and a pretty active social calendar. But the one person who has stood by you as you have walked this journey is your Mom! While not all of us are lucky enough to have our biological mom in our lives, most of us have a mother figure there to support and guide us and stand in as the mother of the bride. Whether that’s grandma, auntie, a beloved childhood nanny, or just an amazing gal who stepped up when you needed her, it’s important to show our love and appreciation for these amazing ladies in our lives with something extra special.
The best part of the wedding planning journey is that this day isn’t just about you and your future spouse but about all the people in your life that have loved you well and have supported your relationship. It’s fun to be showered with gifts and compliments during this season, but it’s even better to reciprocate with those closest to you. Moreover, you can do that with a small gift or a personalized item that lets your mother or bonus mom know how much she means to you.
50+ Heartfelt Mother-of-the-Bride Gift Ideas
What’s more special for a gift than something personalized? It just adds that extra dose of love and care to any gift. Check out these unique and creative personalized gift ideas for moms or mother figures in your life.
Best Mom Ever Custom Art
Minted • $64.50
Give your mom a custom printed foil art print with a photo of your choice for a truly personalized and meaningful gift.
Custom Foil-pressed handwritten recipe Art print
Minted • $128
Give your mom a custom printed foil art print with a treasured family recipe. This is sure to be a meaningful gift idea that is sweet and sentimental.
Personalized Book Nook™ Reading Valet
Uncommon Goods • $68.00
The shrine Mom’s sacred reading time deserves: a personalized valet with dedicated spots for her book (and her place), reading glasses, beverage, and phone.
Custom Map Print
Mapiful • $64.99
Gift mom a customizable Streetmap print from Mapiful. This custom gift platform lets you easily create customized map art of any location! Pick the place and coordinates, and personalize the text, color, and size, in just a few clicks. Choose your mom’s hometown to tell the story of the place that made her, her!
Freshwater Pearl Drop Earrings
Mint & Lily • $80
The combination of S925 silver and natural freshwater pearls not only ensures longevity but also gives these earrings a classic, refined look that never goes out of style. These Freshwater Pearl Drop Earrings are sure to delight anyone who appreciates the timeless beauty of pearls.
Mother of the Bride Tumbler
Etsy • $16.99
This makes the perfect gift for the Mother of the Bride and Mother of the Groom! Your mother and future mother-in-law will love this gift! This is a functional keepsake she will cherish to remember your special day!
Cozy Earth Cloud Knit Blanket
Cozy Earth • $179+
Soft and sophisticated, reach for our Cozy Earth Cloud Knit Throw Blanket when you need a warm and comfy layer. Perfectly paired with a good book on your next night in, this classic throw promises textural charm that’s made to last.
Custom Mother Daughter Illustration
Etsy • $57.80
Show your Mom just how much she means to you and always will with the perfect gift of the two of you on your wedding day. A gift she will truly cherish forever, in this incredibly personalized one-of-a-kind portrait.
The Classic Photo Necklace
Mint & Lily • $80
This elegant piece features a beautifully designed pendant that encases your favorite photo, making it both a stylish accessory and a personal keepsake.
Petite Travel Jewelry Case
Mark and Graham • $45
An easy gift for your favorite lady, this petite case is designed to keep your most-loved pieces safe while you’re on the move. Emboss their monogram with classic foil to make an effortless gift or functional addition to your travel essentials.
Blissful Gifts Combo Mariposa Gift Set
Tea Forté • $95
This gift set comes in a beautiful gift box featuring watercolor illustrations made by an artist with The New York Botanical Garden (NYBG). Also included is the Mariposa 12 Days of Blissful Teas Advent Calendar.
My Mom, My Best Friend Personalized Book
Uncommon Goods• $35
It might not be possible to put into words how much you love and appreciate your mom, but this book sure is a nice place to start. Through beautiful illustrations and custom text, it will count just some of the ways she’s helped you become the person you are today.
Silver Photo Frame
Mark and Graham • $59
A beautiful way to display your favorite memories, this lovely silver frame is designed to fit your choice of standard photograph size and can be customized with an engraved monogram or special message in either a vertical or horizontal orientation.
Luxe Carry-All Slouch Tote
Minted • $92
Minted’s Carry-All Slouch Tote features a fresh fabric print sourced from our community of independent artists and can be personalized with a FREE foil-pressed leather tag. This lightweight bag is generous in size and perfect for the woman who needs to carry it all.
Women’s Long Sleeve Bamboo Pajama Set
Cozy Earth • $195
Get Mom Oprah’s favorite Long Sleeve Pajama Set. Crafted with a soft stretch-knit that features enhanced breathability and luxurious drape– this lightweight set sleeps degrees cooler than cotton to keep her temperature just right through the night. Don’t know Mom’s size? A Cozy Earth Digital Gift Card might be just what you’re looking for.
White Jade Luck Bracelet
Mint & Lily • $100
Surprise the Mom of the Bride with calming peace & positive energy. Mint & Lily’s White Jade Luck Bracelet fosters harmony & emotional healing, a perfect token for a loving & stress-free wedding day.
The Bamboo Abode 10 Piece Cheese and Charcuterie Board Set
This 13″ round charcuterie board doubles as modern decor, adding charm to any kitchen. Display it on countertops, open shelving, or a rustic board wall. It is expertly crafted using premium wood. The perfect canvas for serving fine cheese, meat, fruit, and breads.
The Stacked Skincare System
Stacked Skincare • $285
A high-quality skincare set is an amazing gift for moms of any age. You’ve only got one face, so taking care of your skin is important no matter what stage of life you’re in. Give your mama a regimen from Stacked Skincare!
Custom Message Shortbread Cookies
Uncommon Goods • $40
Say it with shortbread by creating a personalized cookie message for the one(s) you love. Submit a name, a date, an inside joke, or an address, and Celine Zhou will put your special message on these delicious vanilla shortbread cookies.
Plum Beauty Sonic Facial Cleanser
Target • $9.99
Get instantly refreshed and visibly radiant skin. This little cleanser deeply cleanses and unclogs pores while exfoliating and brightening your complexion. It’s great for all skin types and is great for mom to add to her arsenal.
Pressed Birth Flower Necklace
Mint & Lily • $68
Each pendant features a real pressed flower from the chosen birth month, encased in resin, to showcase her individuality and connection to nature in a delicate, timeless fashion.
A Little Pampering Gift Set
Uncommon Goods • $44
With the calming qualities of lavender or the refreshing scent of citrus, each set includes the tools to transform your shower into a stress-free temple of ahh. Leave the worries of the world behind your bathroom door, or give the gift of relaxation to a friend in need. Handmade in California.
The Cherry Blossom Tea Set Gift Bundle
Tea Forté • $82
Celebrate the first blooms of spring with this elegant loose tea & teaware set. This gift bundle invites reflection on the fleeting beauty of nature, the cherry blossom, or “sakura” as it’s known in Japan.
3-Month Book Subscription
Book of the Month Club • $59.99
Does your mom love a good book? Get her the gift that keeps on giving with a monthly subscription. She’ll choose from a curated selection of the best new reads every month and deliver them straight to her doorstep.
Luxe Body Scrub
This Coco Rose Body Polish is a highly moisturizing and gently exfoliating blend of Virgin Coconut Oil and delicately floral Moroccan Rose. Leaves skin soft and hydrated with a light scent of coconut and rose petals. Your mom is sure to love this one!
Mother of Pearl & Pave Hearts Necklace
Mint & Lily • $100
The Mother of Pearl & Pave Hearts Necklace from Mint & Lily is a delicate and meaningful gift for the Mother of the Bride. It combines classic pearl with sparkling hearts, symbolizing love and appreciation on her daughter’s special day
Stretch-Knit Bamboo Kimono Robe
Cozy Earth • $140
This cozy cover-up is woven from a breathable stretch-knit bamboo viscose which means mom will never get hot. It also means the robe has a super soft, stretchy feel that gives this classic robe silhouette a drape that adds a luxuriously elegant look.
Mom Spa Gift Basket
SincerelyMeGift • $72
Because mom needs a night off from wedding planning too and time for a little self-care. Show her how much she’s appreciated with this “Best Mom Ever” spa gift set. Mix and match the items that work best for her.
Mother & Daughter Flower Necklace
Uncommon Goods • $48
The bond between a mother and daughter is unbreakable from birth—and only gets stronger with each passing year. Celebrate this timeless connection with Tulianna and Alejandra Garces’ fair-trade pendant necklace handmade from real South American flowers and resin.
MOB Sweatshirt
LovePeopleBoutique • $35
Let mom boast about being the Mother-of-the-Bride in this super cute and trendy sweatshirt. Available in gray, pink, or white, this cozy sweatshirt will be your mom’s favorite ‘fit for all the upcoming showers and parties.
Letters to My Mom
Uncommon Goods • $16
Give your mother a tangible reminder of how much she means to you with this touching letter set. Fill in the eight missives, seal them in their corresponding envelopes, and present the whole package in the lovely keepsake box.
The Bamboo Abode Gold Rim Fluted Wine Glass Set
Dripping with elegance, the stand-out pieces of this gift set are the pair of gold rimmed wine glasses. The beautiful details create a “wow” factor and showcases the undeniable quality craftsmanship.
Etched Mirror
lovegeorgiewedding • $38
Your mom has always been a wonderful role model and will cherish this touching gift. A personalized pocket mirror makes a great gift for any occasion! Engraved with “Mom, I am who I am today as a reflection of you (heart) name”. Available in stainless steel, rose gold plated, or yellow gold plated stainless steel.
Lush Faux Fur Blanket
Cozy Earth• $300+
This blanket offers a combination of comfort and style with its distinctively textured bubble design intricately woven from ultra-soft fibers. Showcasing an extended, plush pile and mid-weight construction, our faux fur blanket makes the perfect centerpiece for mom’s living room or bedroom.
Photo Clutch
Meshkadesign • $59
This unique purse makes the perfect keepsake wedding gift for your mother, future mother-in-law, or mother figure in your life. Customize your own lace and give her this gift she will treasure forever.
Jade Gemstone Drop Hoop Earrings
Mint & Lily • $100
Celebrate mom’s elegance with Mint&Lily’s Jade Gemstone Drop Hoop Earrings. These timeless earrings feature genuine jade for a touch of serenity, perfectly complementing her special occasion outfit.
Custom Music Box
Simplycoolgifts • $72
With endless engraving possibilities and multiple song choices, this custom music box will stand out as a unique and special gift for the woman in your life. This keepsake will last long after your wedding day.
Bonus Mother Necklace
HopeLoveShine • $36.60
Sometimes the best moms are not the ones who gave us life, but the ones who were there for us regardless of any biological connection. Show your bonus mom how thankful you are to have her in your life with this beautiful pearl necklace and meaningful message.
Mini Chandelier Earrings
Smartglass • $86
Eco-savvy gift for an eco savvy mom! Give her these dramatic and delicate, popular chandelier earrings now in mini-bar bottle glass. Mini bar Vodka, Gin, and then a Coke bottle are collected, cut, fired, and tumbled to give the glass a sea glass matte finish that looks amazing against the sterling silver or gold fill findings.
Wellbeing Loose Tea Tasting Set
Tea Forté • $44
Give Mom the gift of wellness. This set pairs a KATI® walled steeping cup with the Wellbeing Single Steeps® Sampler containing fifteen pre-measured loose tea pouches, three of each Wellbeing blend: Defense, Invigorate, Purify, Radiance and Serenity.
Mother Daughter Shareable Necklace Set
Thejewelrybar • $63
Two separate necklaces featuring a sterling silver cut-out heart disc for the mother and a tiny heart charm for the daughter. Available in four different colors.
MOB Definition Candle
Ariabellacandles • $24
The big day is here, and it’s time to show the mother of the bride your love and appreciation. This candle is the perfect gift! Choose 12 different scents.
Luxury Jacquard Stripe Faux Fur Blanket
Amélie Home Store • $45.99
A soft and cozy throw blanket is the perfect gift for your mom to snuggle up on the couch with. This high-quality blanket makes the perfect touch of elegance to any room. Every time your mother or mom figure curls up with this blanket she’ll think of you!
Personalized Wind Chime
Corfara4U • $32.99
The wedding wind chime is not only a good choice for your mom, but also a great gift to remember the important day in your life. You can go with the prewritten message or use your customized message.
Hidden Message Bracelet
PandiaJewelryDesign • $12.03
What looks like a simple, elegant gold bracelet actually has a special hidden message on the inside. Give your mother a sweet reminder of your love with this piece of jewelry she can wear daily for casual or formal occasions.
A Dozen Reasons I Love You Mom
Uncommon Goods • $45
While cards can be touching and flowers are always sweet, both can often feel… well, predictable. Shake things up a bit and score some serious mom points with this handcrafted, customizable collection of reasons why you love her. Choose from over 50 different options, from the heartfelt to the hilarious.
Keepsake Ornament
SayItWithLoveStudio • $12.95
Each ornament is beautifully crafted from glossy porcelain ceramic, measuring 3″ wide and 2.75′ tall. It includes a satin ribbon in your color choice for hanging. This little heart is so pretty your mom won’t have to wait till the holidays to display it.
Personalized Heart Box
Susabellas • $48.95
This ceramic trinket box is a great gift for the Mother-of-the-Bride to keep her precious jewelry or other items inside. Use the sample message or include your custom text.
Cuddle Blanket
Cozy Earth • $360
A cocoon of pure luxury and warmth, crafted with a longer, ultra-plush pile and a substantial weight to set it apart from the rest. The faux fur-like texture adds a touch of warmth to any space, ideal for draping over sofas or armchairs.
Medium Cheese & Charcuterie Board
Boarderie • $169
Treat mom to a curated selection of 19 artisan cheeses, meats, and accompaniments delivered fresh on a keepsake acacia wood board. This Boarderie medium board includes crackers, olives, dried fruit, and gourmet nuts for 4-5 people.
Pairs Well With Label
theprettylittlemess • $2.50
Order one or several of these “Pairs Well With Mother-of-the-Bride Duties,” labels and adhere them to all sorts of goodies and treats for your special mama. Such a fun way to announce your engagement or treat your mom all along the way while planning!
Coffee Gift Set
Aromistico • $59.99
The special mom in your life can experience premium flavors with this selection of Italian coffee. Each bundle includes one dark roast, light roast, medium roast, and decaf of this family-run artisan brand.
Personalized Garden Tote
PersonalizationMall • $48.99
This “My Garden Personalized Garden Tote and Tool Set” is perfect for the woman with the green thumb in your life. The perfect size for smaller planting and gardening jobs, this tote makes a great gift for birthdays, holidays, and more!
Pampering Kit
candhdesignstudio • $42.94
This elegant spa gift box pampering kit is the perfect gift for your mom who is always giving 100% and now needs a little time to relax and recharge. Each kit includes a terrycloth headband and multiple spa goodies like eye masks, lip masks, socks, lip balm, gloves, chocolate, tea, and more.
Bathtub Caddy
GoldenCreazione • $79.83
Let mom soak in the tub with this beautiful bamboo caddy. She can place her water, coffee, tea, wine, tablet, or book while relaxing in a warm bath. Add a fancy bubble bath to seal the deal!
Artisanal Chocolates
andSons • $74
andSons makes ultra-premium, hand-painted chocolates crafted from adventurous flavors such as passion fruit, speculoos cookie, & hazelnut gianduja. This gift set is indulgent and gorgeous for mama!
Serenity Silk Sleep Mask
Cozy Earth • $60
Turn out the lights with our luxurious Silk Sleep Mask. Designed to block out all light, this soft and comfortable sleep mask is made from 100% Mulberry Silk treated with aloe vera.
5 o’Clock Gift Set
Uncommon Goods • $50
Toast your mom and skip to the happiest of hours with a collection of brilliant barware that makes any moment the perfect one for an instant cocktail. This kit includes a mug, cocktail mix, cocktail spoon straws, and a tea towel.
Recipes By Mail Subscription
Uncommon Goods • $40+
If there’s one thing that binds us together across generations, it’s food. So it shouldn’t surprise us that even some of the most well-known figures in history had favorite dishes that they cherished enough to put in writing. This fascinating subscription series delivers detailed replicas of real handwritten recipes from renowned names like George Washington, Emily Dickinson, and Rosa Parks.
Aromatherapy Mindfulness Kit
Uncommon Goods • $32
Give this to your mom or mother figure and let her light one of the beeswax candles and apply the aromatherapy balm for 20 minutes of mindful relaxation. This kit just might become her new favorite daily ritual.
Precious Dipped Lace Heart Necklace
Uncommon Goods • $42
Give your mom this one-of-a-kind wearable art. Ornate pieces of lace are cut and hand sewn by Colombian artisans and then dipped in wax to seal the pattern before a final dip in copper and bright 24k gold.
White Gold Swarovski Crystal Pave Necklace and Earrings Set
Cate & Chloe • $59.99
This beautiful jewelry set offered by Cate & Chloe will be sure to turn heads for your mother. With a pair of stud earrings & a matching pave stone necklace with flawless Swarovski crystals you can be gift-giving hero without breaking the bank!
Kaylee 18k Gold Plated CZ Tennis Bracelet
Cate & Chloe • $39.99
Precisely lined with radiant high-quality stones along with 18k white gold that’s finished and complemented with a unique closure detail. These delicate bracelets that fit every occasion are made special and presentable as the perfect gift for a loved one.
Mariah 18k White Gold Plated Halo Stud Earrings with Round Cut CZ Crystal
Cate & Chloe • $39.99
The Mariah earrings fall into every category – classic, timeless, and trendy! Does your mom or mother figure need a bold statement accessory that won’t disappoint? Let these Mariah studs say (or shine) it all for them!
Best places to shop for gifts for your mom
Here are a few of our favorite places to shop for personal and meaningful gifts for anyone in your life, including your mother! Personalizing an item with a heartfelt message is a wonderful way to give a useful and meaningful memento at the same time. These sites are our go-to spots when looking for a special and meaningful present.
Minted.com
Shop personalized artwork, prints, and fabric items that make truly meaningful mementos.
PersonalizationMall.com
They have a large selection of items that can be personalized, engraved or customized in some way.
UncommonGoods.com
They’ve got such a wide selection of unique and personal gift items for mom that are sure to delight her.
Etsy.com
The handmade marketplace is the perfect place to shop for a unique, one-0f-a-kind gift for your one-of-a-kind mama!
Pandora.com
Their signature bracelet is the ultimate gift for any mama. It becomes a no-brainer gift that you can add to year after year to show your mother some love!
MarkandGraham.com
They have an incredible selection of high-quality personalizable gifts that any woman in your life is sure to love.
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