29 best mother of the bride gifts to really show your appreciation
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Your dress, flowers and table favours are sorted, so the last thing on your list? Sourcing mother-of-the-bride gifts that really shows your appreciation. After all, your mum has likely played a pivotal role in the wedding planning process, as well as moonlighting as your assistant and therapist.
But do you treat her to something special she can use on the big day, or a keepsake that she'll treasure forever? Thankfully, we've got a trio of 2025 GLAMOUR brides to weigh in with suggestions for how they plan on showering their mother.
From personalised presents and sentimental gifts — pendant necklaces and trinket dishes adorned with her new title — packed with personal meaning, and an experience gift to guarantee you some quality time, even after you graduate from fiancée/fiancé to bride/groom, to photo gifts putting her favourite wedding photo in pride of place on her mantlepiece. Or what about wellness gifts — think luxury skincare gift sets, electric diffusers and cosy pyjama sets — that aid some post-wedding party relaxation? So, read on for a host of mother-in-law and mother-of-the-bride gift ideas so you can tick ‘winning future in-laws over’ off your to-do list.
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Ahead, the best mother of the bride gifts for 2025, approved by GLAMOUR editors:
Best letterbox flowers for the mother of the bride
Bloom & Wild Gift Subscription
Schedule the first instalment of this lovely three-month fresh flower subscription to arrive while you're away on your honeymoon. It'll be a lovely surprise, plus an ideal way to thank her for both her physical and emotional support.
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Best sentimental gift for the mother of the bride
Katie Loxton Bridal Sentiment Pouch 'Mother Of The Bride'
Save her the task of trawling the websites of her favourite clothing brands to find a clutch to hold all her essentials — phone, keys, an endless supply of tissues…. Plus, it will double as her reserved sign for her seat when she's welcoming your guests or doing any final touches.
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Best jewellery gift for the mother of the bride
Mejuri Bold Pearl Drop Earrings
Elegant and timeless, pearls feel fitting for any mother of the bride (or groom). These earrings have been handcrafted from 18k gold vermeil and will work with whatever colour (or hat) she opts for.
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Best personalised gift for the mother of the bride
Custom Hand Embroidered Wedding Handkerchief
If your mum's a crier, a handkerchief will come in handy on the big day. Although the fact that this one is hand embroidered with a message of your choosing — you can even customise the colour of the thread — could have an undesired effect…
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Best LED face mask for the mother of the bride
Project E LumaLux Face Pro LED Light Therapy Mask
From fine lines and wrinkles, to pigmentation and redness, LED face masks target a whole host of skin concerns. It goes without saying that your mum doesn't need to change anything about herself, but if she's self-conscious about her skin, she'll definitely appreciate unwrapping this gift a few months before the big day.
Best essential oil diffuser for the mother of the bride
NEOM Wellbeing Pod Luxe Diffuser
At just the touch of a button, this NEOM diffuser will fill your mum's bedroom/living room/office with a delicate stream of her favourite essential oil — but is sure to make a stylish addition on any shelf or side table too. The latest wellness gadget that's guaranteed to help her relax post-party.
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Best gift hamper for the mother of the bride
Fortnum & Mason Curated by: Colours of Arley's Limited Edition Designer's Hamper
She's helped you ensure your guests are properly spoilt with the wedding breakfast and table favours, so now it's her turn. This limited edition gift hamper includes sweet and savoury treats like smoked cheese straws, maple caramelised pecans, pistachio and clotted cream biscuits, plus a bottle of sparkling wine. Packed inside the iconic F&M wicker basket, decorated with a Colours of Arley striped lined, this also doubles as stylish storage once empty.
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L'Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream
Formulated with 20% shea butter, as well as a nourishing blend of argan and coconut oil, this hand cream — FYI, our Senior Commerce Writer, Sophie's personal fave — with leave her hands soft and supple. Plus, it's small enough to squeeze into her clutch bag for regular reapplication.
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Edge of Ember Solar Opal Necklace
It's tough, trying to find a gift that shows just how much you appreciate your mum's constant stream of advice — and willingness to answer your panicked late-night messages and calls. This pendant necklace, crafted from 14ct recycled solid gold and finished with cultured opal gemstones, is a little bit of luxury she can wear every day. Plus, it'll incite memories of your special day every time she catches a glimpse in the mirror.
Oliver Bonas La Petite Ribbed Cocktail Glasses
She probably helped you compile your wedding register, so why not splurge and treat her to some new glassware too? The ideal vessel to enjoy any leftover champagne, she'll likely love the ribbed bowl and turquoise stem just as much as we do.
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Best beauty gift for the mother of the bride
Charlotte Tilbury Luxury Eyeshadow Palette
Boasting complementary buttery shades of pearly pink, matte mauve, Champagne, and shimmering rose gold, this eyeshadow palette is loved by makeup pros and beginners alike. If she's doing her own make-up on the big day, this is the quad she’ll want in her makeup bag.
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Just like you, your mother wants somewhere safe to put her ring while doing the washing up, exercising or showering. So why not treat her to this sweet trinket dish, adorned with the date and her newest job title?
Best weekend bag for the mother of the bride
Your mum deserves to travel to her favourite child's wedding in style. A bit of a splurge, granted, but this 100% cotton tote offers ample storage, plus a purpose-built compartment for her water bottle and discreet back-strap for effortless suitcase stacking. The perfect gift for travel-obsessed mamas.
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Spot on for the mum who hates a cake-y make-up look, this set of MERTI makeup must-haves includes: the Bronze Balm, Flush Balm, The Minimalist Complexion Stick and the super versatile Brush No.1. Super quick to apply and easy to blend, they're bound to become her everyday staples — and ideal for doing her own low-makeup look on the big day.
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Daisy London Large Mulberry Jewellery Case
She may have decided on her dress months in advance, but her jewellery might be an impulse decision on the day. This jewellery case — which is far too nice to keep stashed in her suitcase — has space for multiple pairs of earrings, rings, bracelets and necklaces, all without the risk of tangling.
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Best skincare tool for the mother of the bride
NuFACE Hydrate and Tone MINI+ Set
Upgrade her gua sha game with this microcurrent device from the pros at NuFace. In just five minutes, it works to lift, tone, and contour her facial muscles (via three intensity levels) while also reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. But the set also includes the Hydrating Aqua Gel Activator and Firming and Brightening Silk Crème Activator, both offering intense hydration.
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Best pyjama set for the mother of the bride
Chelsea Peers Organic Cotton Under the Sea Scarf Print Long Pyjama Set
You might already have matching satin pyjama sets for your bridesmaids, but how about something a little more body temperature-friendly for the more mature members of your bridal party? Crafted from 95% organic cotton, these will keep her both cool and cosy — plus that under-the-sea inspired print? Super cute.
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Best wellness gift for the mother of the bride
A sanctuary of serenity right in the city, ESPA Life at Corinthia is a great place to go for a pre-wedding pamper. The Mindful Massage feels spot-on for a mum who deserves to emerge feeling confident and renewed ahead of her moment in the spotlight, considering it features guided breathing, the power of visualisation and therapeutic massage.
Best sleep mask for the mother of the bride
SLIP Pure Silk Contour Sleep Mask
Give the gift of uninterrupted beauty sleep with this silk sleep mask. Carefully crafted from mulberry silk and designed to keep her pre-wedding eyelash extensions intact, this should help her look and feel her best ahead of your nuptials.
Even after you become a wife, you'll still need your mum. This gold-plated necklace comes adorned with her favourite title in art-deco style text, and is subtle enough to be worn every day. A fairly low-risk gift, if you ask us.
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CHANEL N°5 Eau de Parfum Spray
Feminine and fabulous, CHANEL N°5 smells like a powdery floral bouquet, and is the kind of timeless fragrance that your mum is guaranteed to feel elegant spritzing on her wrists on your wedding morning.
Best photo gift for the mother of the bride
Papier The Minimalist Hardback Photo Book
While getting physical copies of your wedding photos can take a little while, the digital versions will typically be sent by your photographer within six weeks. Rather than making her huddle around your laptop with the rest of your wedding party, have them printed into a gorgeous photo book that’ll help her mark the day forever. A sentimental gift we adore.
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Best scented candle for the mother of the bride
Not Another Bill Candle & Matchbox Set
What mother doesn't love a scented candle to accompany her nightly Netflix binge? This gift set includes one of three lightly fragranced candles (pepper, raspberry, and tonka is our fave) as well as a silver matchbox that can be upgraded with a personal message of your choosing — AKA, a sweet, practical keepsake.
The White Company Seychelles Luxury Gift Set
Nothing will encourage someone to enjoy a spot of self-care more than a gift set from The White Company. This four-piece set, all scented with bergamot, amber and vanilla, includes a scented candle, soap bar, bath and shower gel, plus a body lotion. While she won't get to enjoy your honeymoon, this will help her escape the mundane for a few moments.
Best experience gift for the mother of the bride
A lovely excuse to spend some time together before the big day, this private perfume experience sees an olfactory expert guide you both through the process of blending your own personal fragrances. At the end, you'll receive your very own bespoke 50ml bottles, fully labelled and named, ready to wear on the day.
Best skincare gift set for the mother of the bride
Elemis Pro-Collagen Heroes Set
A brand that's loved by mothers and daughters alike, Elemis is our go-to for luxury skincare. This gift set contains three bestsellers from the brand's Pro Collagen range — all designed to boost radiance and luminosity. This includes the super nourishing Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm, primed for removing her wedding day trial makeup with ease.
ESPA Signature Blends Aromatherapy Bath and Body Oil Collection
If your mum was pivotal in helping plan your wedding, chances are she'll be ready for a proper relax when it's all over. In this luxurious ESPA gift set, she'll find seven bath and body oils that'll make a lovely addition to any long Sunday night soak in the tub.
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Best face mask for the mother of the bride
111SKIN Cryo De-Puffing Facial Mask
A lovely gift for anyone in your bridal party on the morning of your wedding, this 111-sheet mask is inspired by the science behind cryotherapy. Also infused with caffeine to increase blood microcirculation, it should work to depuff and tighten while simultaneously inhibiting collagen breakdown.
Best pillow spray for the mother of the bride
Aromatherapy Associates Deep Relax Sleep Mist
Planning a wedding can be really stressful, so help her find calm when it's all over. This award-winning aromatherapeutic superblend contains notes of (ethically sourced) vetivert, camomile and sandalwood to help her drift off in a matter of minutes, plus can be applied to her skin, pillow or pyjamas without risk of staining.
Perricone MD Cold Plasma Plus+ Hand Therapy
Formulated with softening shea butter, collagen-enhancing glycine, and phospholipids, which create a clever seal in order to reduce moisture loss, this hand cream leaves hands soft and supple. Plus, it's the perfect small size to squeeze into her clutch bag.
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