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Updated Mar 06, 202525 Mother-of-the-Groom Bridal Shower Gifts That Say "Welcome to the Family"
They'll cherish these thoughtful picks forever.
Photos, clockwise: Le Creuset, Brilliant Earth, The Knot, Anthropologie
One of the most heartwarming aspects of weddings is the blending of two families. For parents, this transition marks the joyful moment of embracing a new member into the fold. A bridal shower gift from the mother of the groom is a thoughtful way to welcome this future family member early in the engagement, ensuring they feel nothing but love and support as the big day approaches.
A good wedding shower gift from the groom's mother strikes a balance between practicality and sentimentality. Consider heirloom-worthy serveware or a handmade book featuring your family's secret recipes. Alternatively, opt for items they'll likely need for the wedding like a luxurious getting-ready robe or "something blue" for the bride or honeymoon travel essentials for both of them. And if you find yourself really unsure about what to gift as a future mother-in-law, check the couple's wedding registry for their specific needs. Regardless of your choice, make sure to complete the gift with a heartfelt bridal shower card to express your excitement for the wedding and years ahead.
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Here are our top bridal shower gift ideas from the mother of the groom. We've curated a selection of thoughtful gifts for your daughter-in-law that welcomes her to the family.
1. Personalized Photo Print
Photo: Uncommon Goods
One of our favorite personalized wedding shower gifts from the mother of the groom—or any parent, really—is this street sign photo print. This unique memento celebrates the pivotal moment when the couple's paths first intersected and when they're getting married. Each street sign print displays their first or last names. Choose between a color or black-and-white style, then add a frame so it's wall-ready right when they open it.
2. Etched Wedding Bowl
Photo: Uncommon Goods
Etched with your trusted advice, "Love always, laugh often, forgive quickly, dream together," this bowl is an endearing bridal shower gift from the groom's mother. Handcrafted by ceramicist Bryan Becker, it draws inspiration from the Victorian tradition of presenting a delicate bowl to a new bride. This bowl has vibrant splashes of color and is customized with the couple's names and wedding date. It's suitable for serving and cooking and is dishwasher safe. We have a feeling you'll see it out whenever they're hosting.
3. Monogrammed Wine Decanter and Cheese Board
Photo: Mark & Graham
You're the queen of hosting. Your secret to stunning table spreads? Immaculate serveware. And now, you're passing on your secrets with this elegant gift set from Mark & Graham. The couple will receive a monogrammed wine decanter, perfectly paired with a round, richly grained acacia wood tray featuring a removable white marble insert. The marble insert can be chilled in the fridge, keeping wine, spirits or cheese cool during the party.
4. Milestone Wine Bottle Labels
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Help the couple celebrate every moment of their marriage with a bottle of wine for every occasion. You'll provide the red, white or champagne, and this Etsy shop will create personalized labels to mark each special milestone, like their first anniversary, first big purchase, first Valentine's Day or "just because." Each customized bottle will serve as a cherished reminder of the unforgettable memories that shape their journey together.
5. Wedding Keepsake Library
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This keepsake library will let the spouses-to-be save mementos from the big day, such as invitations, boutonnieres and the champagne cork from their first toast as a married couple. Featuring acid-free drawers, envelopes and pouches for safekeeping, it'll allow them to relive one of the most exciting days of their lives for years to come. The front of the box can even be personalized with their first or last names.
6. Push Pin World Travel Map
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Your son has found his lifetime adventure partner. Help the couple track their travels, starting with their honeymoon, with this interactive wall art. The world map comes with push pins for them to mark each place they've been, and they can even tack on photos or small souvenirs. Personalize it further with custom text, such as their names and the year they began their journey together, or add a touch of motherly wisdom like, "Travel far, laugh often, love always."
7. Experience Voucher For Two
Photo: Tinggly
If you're in a pinch for a last-minute mother-of-the-groom bridal shower gift, Tinggly has you covered. Their email-delivered experience vouchers give recipients the freedom to choose from thousands of unique activities worldwide, from exciting outdoor adventures to relaxing spa treatments and gourmet food tours. They can book an unforgettable experience for their honeymoon, guaranteeing you'll receive a few photos of them enjoying your thoughtful gift.
Use the code TK for 10% off experience boxes and getaway gifts.
8. Expandable Luggage
Photo: Away
He's packing for two now, so a larger suitcase is a must. Away's midsized checked suitcase expands an extra 1.75 inches, giving them plenty of room to overpack (or bring home souvenirs for you). Since they'll need it before the honeymoon, it's the perfect wedding shower gift idea from the mother of the groom.
9. Vintage-Inspired Glass Vase
Photo: Williams Sonoma
This vintage etched glass vase from Williams Sonoma makes a stunning bridal shower gift from the mother of the groom. Its elegant design brings a touch of sophistication to any home, especially when filled with a beautiful bouquet. Plus, it's a subtle reminder to your son that occasionally gifting flowers is a thoughtful gesture to keep the romance alive!
10. Blue Crystal Tennis Bracelet
Photo: Swarovski
This gift for the bride from the groom's mother will have her checking off something new and something blue. Azure jewelry showcases the wedding-related hue, and this tennis bracelet dazzles with round cubic zirconia stones in light aquamarine on a rhodium-plated setting. It'll not only add a touch of timeless elegance to the bride's wedding attire, but also wish her luck in the marriage in accordance with the cherished tradition.
Use the code Theknot10 for 10% off sitewide.
11. Pearl Necklace
Photo: Brilliant Earth
Pearls aren't just trendy, they're a symbol of timeless elegance. This solitaire pearl necklace is a versatile piece, seamlessly complementing a variety of bridal styles. As a gift for your daughter-in-law for her bridal shower, it serves as a tangible token of appreciation for the bride on her significant day, allowing her to carry a piece of familial love into this new chapter of her life.
12. Love Knot Keepsake Box
Photo: Wedgwood
A ring dish or small jewelry box is a classic bridal shower gift that can be made all the more special by coming from the bride's future mother-in-law. This intricately designed silver-plated piece features a metallic braided rope twisted into an infinity knot. It will serve as a meaningful sanctuary for wedding rings and other special baubles.
13. "I Do" Perfume
Photo: Anthropologie
Featuring notes of peony and musk, this wedding-inspired scent will have the bride feeling flurries of excitement after one sniff. Since scent is related to memory, the couple will be transported to this exciting time in their relationship whenever she wears it in the future. This unique bridal shower gift from the mother of the groom reflects your sincere desire to make the experience truly special.
14. Funny Personalized Candle
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You love your son, despite the handful he can be—and now someone else gets to relate too! So, if the couple has a great sense of humor, this candle is a surefire (pun intended) way to show your support for their union. The label is personalized to read, "Smells like [groom's name] hit the f****** jackpot," and you can choose from seven custom scents.
15. Washable Silk Pajamas
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She'll be ditching your son's old cotton T-shirts as pajamas the second she unwraps this luxe set. Made from washable silk, the white flowy tank top and matching shorts will keep her cool at night while looking extra cute. You could even pick up a matching robe to get her totally wedding-morning-ready. This gift from the mother of the groom to the bride is the perfect blend of comfort, style and thoughtfulness.
Use code FOR-TK to receive 15% off your first purchase.
16. Sleek Electric Kettle
Photo: The Knot
What about an item straight from their registry? This chic electric kettle from luxury brand Fellow is a must-have for coffee and tea lovers. With the ability to quickly boil water at different temperatures, this kettle caters to the nuanced preferences of beverage enthusiasts. And it can keep water hot for up to an hour. The fluted spout tip and counterbalanced handle enable precise pouring, be it over a teacup (see below) or a dripper. It'll become a cherished countertop addition for the recipients.
17. Porcelain Teacup and Saucer Set
Photo: Saks Fifth Avenue
Shopping for a bridal shower tea party? This gift from the mother of the groom to the bride is right on-theme. The set of four porcelain teacups and matching saucers are acid-etched with vibrant ginkgo Biloba, a type of tree with a double leaf reminiscent of a butterfly's wings. The delicate serveware adds a touch of nature-inspired charm to any morning or afternoon downtime.
18. Celebratory Earrings
Photo: Kate Spade
As she transitions from Miss to Mrs., the bride will need accessories to complement the significant life change. Look no further than these adorable gold script earrings from the renowned brand Kate Spade as a clever gift for the bride from the mother of the groom. Guaranteed to become an everyday favorite, these earrings add a touch of charm and elegance to her engagement journey.
19. Custom Wedding Sneakers
Photo: Converse
These custom Converses are a fun statement piece to wear while running wedding-related errands, hanging with friends at the bach party or breaking it down on the dance floor at the reception. Best of all, the couple can match! You can completely design both shoes with their prefixes, touches of blue, phrases like "just married," or "I do," satin laces and more. Who knew shoes could be so sentimental?
20. Custom Etched Champagne Flutes
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Celebrate the union of the newlyweds and the expansion of your family with these exquisite champagne flutes. Perfect for their inaugural toast as Mr. and Mrs., each is meticulously hand-etched, featuring a sturdy tree trunk adorned with their initials and wedding date encircled by a heart. They'll break these unique flutes out each year to commemorate their anniversary.
21. Monogrammed Ice Bucket
Photo: Mark & Graham
Once bubbly is popped, it'll need a place to stay cold—and still be within arms reach. Insert this vintage-inspired ice bucket. It comes in gold or silver-plated stainless steel and brass which will ensure the couple's drink of choice stays perfectly cool for hours. Plus, the bowl can be personalized with the couple's initials or family monogram for a personal touch.
22. Personalized Stone Coasters
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Functional pieces of decor are great mother-of-the-groom bridal shower gifts and they don't have to break the bank. These genuine marble stone coasters are custom printed with the couple's initials linked with a heart, plus two lines of text. Now, they'll be able to protect that precious coffee table without sacrificing style.
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23. Leatherbound Family Recipe Book
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A handwritten cookbook filled with family recipes makes a heartwarming gift for the spouse-to-be from their future mother-in-law. Beyond a collection of cherished (and already tried-and-true) dishes, it symbolizes the passing down of family heritage. Start with this leatherbound, three-ring journal that's stocked with 100 blank recipe pages. You can have the front customized with your family name and the couple's wedding year and have a sweet message engraved inside to really make it heirloom-worthy.
24. Exclusive Le Creuset Casserole Dish
Photo: Le Creuset
Kitchen essentials like pots, pans and baking dishes are popular bridal shower gifts. As the MOG, ensure yours stand out from the rest with this exclusive Le Creuset casserole dish. It's crafted from high-fired stoneware and the lid is adorned by a raised olive branch design. It'll become a useful and visually appealing addition to their home, contributing to the beginning of their culinary adventures together.
25. Acacia Wood Cake Dome
Photo: The Knot
Ideal for both avid bakers and frequent entertainers, this cake stand provides a stylish showcase for the recipient's culinary creations. The wooden platter is not only perfect for baked goods, but also doubles as an excellent platform for presenting cheese and charcuterie. The clear glass dome adds an elegant touch, preserving the freshness of treats. We'd say it's a very tasteful MOG bridal shower gift.
