26 Best Wedding Gifts for Parents of the Bride and Groom
Say “thank you” with one of these traditional or modern ideas.
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Getting married is a huge milestone in your life that should be celebrated with tons of fanfare. And while your wedding day is reserved to commemorate you and your significant other coming together in holy matrimony, you would be remiss to not acknowledging the other people in your life who helped you make it this far: your parents, of course. Now, we aren’t saying the day is about them by any means, but giving them a wedding gift as a token of your gratitude should be on your agenda.
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Whether you want to choose wedding gifts for your parents that you can give leading up to your wedding, on the actual day or soon after, is up to you. But you can count on this guide to help find the perfect the mother of the bride, father of the bride, mother of the groom or father of the groom gift.
While heirloom items are always a good choice, they might not be in your budget (hello, you did just pay for a wedding here!). So remember, you don't have to spend a lot of money — this is one scenario when it's really the thought that counts. But trust us when we say there are a ton of affordable keepsake and personalized items that will touch their hearts.
And if you're looking for even more great gift ideas, check out our top gift guides:
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Tie clips are the perfect functional and thoughtful gift for both the father of the bride and the father of the groom. These are stainless steel, and will pair perfectly with their wedding day attire.
What better time to remind them of the love story that served as a blueprint for you and your honey than your wedding day? Customize this print with your parents' names and dates that are important to them. It'll become a welcome addition to their current gallery wall.
What a unique way to present parents with photos from your wedding. For an extra special touch, instead of picking one of them from your wedding, see if you can include a photo from your parents' wedding day instead.
If you're set on a gift that will bring out the waterworks, these sentimental handkerchiefs will do the trick. The set of two comes with one handkerchief for Mom and one for Dad, with messages that will show them your appreciation for their love and support over the years.
Written on this ornament is a sweet message that includes the line, "There’s no one I would rather have by my side on my wedding day." It's perfect to present to her during a one on one moment before you walk down the aisle.
We're sure he's already preparing for tears on your wedding day, but he probably wasn't expect them to come from socks. They feature two messages: "Special socks for a special walk" and "Father of the Bride." Not only will they be practical, but even after the wedding, they'll serve as a reminder of your special connection.
He is gaining a son, but he certainly isn't losing his baby girl. A one-of-a-kind gift, you can personalize this art to match just what you two look like. You can also pick the quote you want featured. There's also a mom and daughter option.
Your bond with your new mother-in-law deserves to be celebrated with a beautiful piece of jewelry. This dainty necklace features a pearl encircled by a silver hoop, and comes with a lightweight sterling silver chain. The box has a sweet message that she'll hold onto forever. There is also an option for Mother of the Bride.
Flowers are always a nice gesture. With a subscription from Southside Blooms, your parents can enjoy bouquets delivered bi-monthly, monthly, bi-weekly or weekly. It's also a purchase you can feel great about because the non-profit sources flowers from local sustainable farms and uses the proceeds to help create jobs for at-risk youth.
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Foodie parents will appreciate this personalized cutting board that you can have engraved with their favorite recipe. They can opt to use it on special occasions or simply save it as kitchen decor.
Mothers of the bride and groom will love this beautifully designed catch-all dish that can house their rings, earrings or keys in style. It features a hand painted bouquet and the words "love you a bunch."
Help them get ready for the wedding or unwind right after with this gift box that's filled with relaxing goodies, like bath salts, a candle and cozy socks.
Don't skip on the thank-you card. In fact, make it the star of the gift by personalizing it. You can pick everyone's hair color, skin tones and outfits to mimic what they are wearing.
A top-seller year after year, you can get her name and birth month flower engraved on the case. To make it extra sentimental, opt for your birth flower and "mama."
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Every parent deserves to be honored in some way during the wedding. A small gesture, like this pretty cubic zirconia necklace, is a great way to make everyone feel included. For step-dads, try this sweet keychain.
You'll get two tote bags (one for the bride's mom and one for the groom's mom). Inside each one, they'll find a smaller pouch, champagne flute and socks. It's a great way for them to transport all of their essentials the day of the wedding.
If a wine and cheese night sounds like your parents' idea of a good time, this charcuterie board set is sure to take their set-up to the next level. Over 18,000 Amazon reviewers have raved that the board can hold enough to serve between 8 and 10 people, and that the compartments and serving utensils make set up a breeze.
While you can always offer to pay for your mom's makeup for the wedding, these keepsake compact mirrors will be a thoughtful additional gift. They are stainless steel, and have sweet engraved messages on the front.
Dear old dad can sport these cuff links well beyond the wedding day. They feature the messages: " I love you forever, Dad" and " I will always be your little girl."
The only people who could possibly love your wedding photos more than you do are your parents. So, gift them this heart-shaped collage filled with all the best moments from your big day.
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Cameron (she/her) is a staff writer for Good Housekeeping, where she covers everything from holidays to food. She is a graduate of Syracuse University, where she received a B.A. in magazine journalism. In her spare-time she can be found scrolling TikTok for the latest cleaning hacks and restaurant openings, binge-watching seasons of Project Runway or online shopping.
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