Wedding gift from mother for bride who has everything?

[Hisgirl]

I'm stumped here. I want to give my daughter something personal and unique, She is an older bride who has had her own household for 10+ years so she needs very little.

She isn't a knick knack person, would hate anything trendy (word art, little knick knacks with a date or name etc).

I'm trying to think of something very personal and unique. So far, the only thing I can think of is giving her two serving spoons out of my mothers sterling silver collection. While it seems small, it would be personal, not to mention actually valuable, and a family heirloom. But I haven't double checked to make sure there ARE serving pieces! I know she entertains and would like this. It seems too small. I just don't know.

I don't have jewelry to give her, don't want to get some kitchen baking items off her registry...this is from her mama.

So what did YOU give your child for a wedding gift?

 

[J'aime Paris]

If the gift is specifically for the bride only, then I'd get her something from Tiffany's.
I know I'd like it, lol!

 

[luvnwdwgal]

What about a beautiful photo album or scrapbook with pictures of her growing up and the 2 of you together?

 

[moniqueand2]

To go with the heirloom spoons may a really nice apron or even his/hers chef coats?

 

[design_mom]

I agree that the heirloom spoons would be a nice gift if you thought she would like them. If you find that you don't have the spoons to give, then I think something "nice" that fits with her personality is good. (So if she likes entertaining and would appreciate serving ware, you could get her some nice quality things even if they aren't heirloom.)

My parents got me my Kitchenaid mixer as a wedding gift. I like to bake. It was a nicer mixer than my mother ever owned (until my sister and I bought her one just like mine.) Although it's a practical item it was a nicer mixer than I "needed." And I think it was thoughtful/personal because they knew I would use it and appreciate the splurge. (And it's still going strong 25+ years later.)

 

[MrsJackSparrow4Life]

My mom bought me a Waterford crystal wedding frame to display our favorite wedding picture.

 

[Bama Mom]

Back in 2008 my daughter and I did the pick a pearl in the Japan pavilion at EPCOT. I saved those pearls and when she got married (almost two years ago) I bought a bracelet and a cinderella carriage cage for the pearl and put her pearl inside the cage. I gave it to her on her wedding day.

 

[J'aime Paris]

Back in 2008 my daughter and I did the pick a pearl in the Japan pavilion at EPCOT. I saved those pearls and when she got married (almost two years ago) I bought a bracelet and a cinderella carriage cage for the pearl and put her pearl inside the cage. I gave it to her on her wedding day.

I have ours saved from our trips! Hoping to do the same thing one day....

 

[Mrs. Ciz]

My mother gave me a beautiful lacy peignoir set to wear on my wedding night. Aside from my wedding dress, it was the most gorgeous thing I’ve ever owned.

 

[neverlandsky]

I would do an experience since memories are priceless.
*Mom & Daughter Spa day and go to a really fancy restaurant afterwards.
*Garra Spa.
*Afternoon Tea.
*A weekend getaway to the coast or mountains.
*Concert, Play, or Show.

 

[Karin1984]

I would do the spoons, but jazz it up a bit with a little booklet with pictures & stories of your mother, you and your daughter.
You can also ask all the women in your family to write her a piece of marital / life advice.

(Yes, you could do this with the men as well, but somehow this seems for a maternal line thing)

 

[ronandannette]

I’ve never actually heard of a wedding gift exclusively to the bride (or groom, for that matter) from their parent, but it does strike me as a sweet idea. Definitely go with something sentimental or with special meaning just between the two of you, since as I understand it, it’s intended as an intimate gesture. I presume you’ll also be giving the couple something larger and more “wedding-gifty”?

 

[Jeannie]

Not mine, but the idea that sticks out to me the most was from my husband's aunt to her daughter. The aunt had a hope chest made with a metal tag in it engraved with the date, occasion, and a short message. In it were several wrapped boxes containing a 'flirty' magenta teddy & tap pants set, a beautiful white peignoir set, and two cute outfits to take on her honeymoon.

 

[mjkacmom]

I’ve never actually heard of a wedding gift exclusively to the bride (or groom, for that matter) from their parent, but it does strike me as a sweet idea. Definitely go with something sentimental or with special meaning just between the two of you, since as I understand it, it’s intended as an intimate gesture. I presume you’ll also be giving the couple something larger and more “wedding-gifty”?

I was thinking along the same lines, like if my MIL got my husband golf clubs for our wedding gift I’d be like “really”? And I love my MIL and we get along great. My mom did get me some classy lingerie at my shower. If giving a experience gift I’d give it to the couple and not a mommy and me day.

 

[prairie_girl]

I would do an experience since memories are priceless.
*Mom & Daughter Spa day and go to a really fancy restaurant afterwards.
*Garra Spa.
*Afternoon Tea.
*A weekend getaway to the coast or mountains.
*Concert, Play, or Show.

This was my first thought too, doing an experience.

 

[NannyBeBe]

When our daughter got married, my husband placed a beautiful single strand of pearls around her neck just before he walked her down the aisle. It was a very special moment for both of them. Maybe something like that would be nice for you and your daughter.

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

What about a beautiful photo album or scrapbook with pictures of her growing up and the 2 of you together?

This is what my mom did and I was in my mid-20s when I got married. It was photos of my childhood (all sorts not just her and I), from my late teens, from even my college graduation.

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

Aside from the photo album my other thought was an experience as has already been mentioned. If it's an experience one either do it related to the wedding like a spa day (if that's a thing y'all enjoy) to give her some relaxation before the wedding or do something a bit after the wedding to allow time for things to settle back down (especially if they are going on a honeymoon), at least IMO.

 

[maxaroni]

My DS got married last year, neither of us gave him a gift just for him. My DH and DS did go for a haircut, shave and lunch the day prior. My daughter in laws mom gave her something old & something blue, passed down from a grandmother. My mom gave me a peignoir set for our wedding night.

To me, to give a special gift to your daughter, it should be something heirloom, or perhaps a spa day. I wouldn’t go out and spend money for a gift. I would buy a gift for both of them as a wedding gift.

 

[evilmommie]

Love the idea of an heirloom. It's the perfect gift for such an occasion as a wedding. While she already has an established household, she is starting a new path of that household by becoming a bride and formalizing that with a wedding. Maybe some family recipes with the silver serving pieces?

My oldest daughter is getting married in May. Haven't thought about giving her an individual gift. Thank you for making me think about that...will probably be a piece of family jewelry.