Wedding Day Gift Ideas for the Parents of the Bride and Groom

Parents often play important roles in our wedding and the planning leading up to it. Many couples choose to thank their parents on their wedding days with gifts picked out especially for them. You’ll want to consider several factors when picking out gifts, such as the recipients’ personality, style, taste, and lifestyle. 

Most importantly, choose something that is meaningful. A thoughtfully chosen, meaningful gift from you on your wedding day is sure to be treasured. Here are some ideas for meaningful wedding day gifts for your parents or for your future in-laws. 

Gifts Ideas for the Mother of the Bride or Mother of the Groom

A Diamond Pendant

A diamond pendant is a classic gift that can be worn for a lifetime. It can be worn with every outfit and for every occasion – including your wedding!

A Gemstone Pendant

If you’d rather go the color route, you could choose a beautiful gemstone pendant as your gift. Choose a gemstone that is meaningful in some way – either for the month it represents or its color. When in doubt, you can’t go wrong with a gemstone in one of your wedding colors!

A Locket

Lockets aren’t as popular as they once were, but they still great gifts – particularly if the recipient is sentimental. Don’t forget to include a picture! For example, you could gift the mother of the groom with a locket that has a picture of her and her son together to remind her that he’ll always be her little boy. Just be prepared for tears!


If none of these ideas seem right, here are a few more:

• A bracelet or earrings she can wear at the wedding
• A framed picture
• A hand-written note (can add this with another gift!)

Gift Ideas for the Father of the Bride or Father of the Groom

A Watch

A nice timepiece is a classic gift that can be fashionable, meaningful, and useful. Watches come in many different styles, so choose one that represents the recipient's lifestyle and preferences. 

Cufflinks or a Tie Clip

Cufflinks or a tie clip also make great gifts for the father of the bride or father of the groom. Whether or not he dresses up in his normal life, he’ll be able to wear the cufflinks and/or tie clip on your wedding day – and then keep them for future special occasions. 

A Money Clip

Money clips also make great gifts for the father of the bride or groom! To make this gift (or any of the above) more meaningful, have them engraved. The engraving could be your wedding date or a special quote that means something to both of you. 


Here are some other gift ideas for the father of the bride or groom:

• A wallet
• A pocket knife
• A framed picture
• A handwritten note

Stop into Koser Jewelers!

At Koser Jewelers, we believe the best gifts allow you to speak without words. We would love to help you choose the perfect gifts for parents on your wedding day, so stop in soon or browse our selection on KoserJewelers.com.