The Best Gifts to Show Your Love to the Mother of the Bride

Sometimes it's not about an over-the-top token of your gratitude, but more about giving your mother something you know she'll love—and use. Case in point: these Van Gogh rose dessert plates, which are a chic idea for the garden party lover and consonant entertainer. Earn bonus points by buying a few sets of 4, so that your mom can use them for dinner parties large and small. 

Opt for a gift she'd never buy for herself, but deserves more than measure. A new watch nods to how generous she's been with her time during wedding planning and throughout your upbringing. A gift this special is one your mom is sure to cherish for decades to come. When shopping, choose a transitional timepiece that suits both daytime and evening looks, like this diamond encircled option. 

Your mom has been helping keep all the wedding planning details organized, so surprise her with a chic new tote bag to sport with weekend looks, wear to work, and to start her new chapter as a mother-in-law.

A gift this classic is foolproof. After all, diamonds are a girl's best friend. This tennis strand is something she can don during the day and then layer with others just as dainty when dressing for evening.

For the jet setter, and a mom who likes to style her looks from top to toe, a new pair of sunglasses she wouldn't splurge on herself is another way to show her how much you appreciate her—especially if you're wedding is taking place outdoors, or in a warm weather destination.

Your mother is more likely to spend money on a spa treatment for you than on a superstar beauty product for herself. Treat her to a  staple you know should be in her beauty routine, but that you also know she'd never bring herself to splurge on.

Want to know what your mother needs after months of wedding planning? A good night's sleep. She likely also needs to upgrade her stay at home wardrobe. Take it to the next level with a luxe pajama set she'll love, wear all the time, and totally deserves.

Whether you gift her the dollar amount for a nice dinner, an excursion, or the entire experience from start to finish, give your mom the incentive to take the trip of a lifetime.

A bottle of her favorite wine (or a bottle you know she just has to try) is always a good idea. Worried this isn't as sentimental as a keepsake? Gift the bottle with a new set of glasses she'll use again and again.

This gorgeous floral perfume is so easy-to-wear, classically elegant, and, should she not have a go-to, it may just become your mom's new signature scent.  

This is the kind of gift your mom doesn't know she needs—until you gift it to her. From the size of the screen to the memory capabilities, you'll likely find her cooking while streaming her favorite shows, or cozied up on the couch reading a digital book once you give her this gift.

A pair of black onyx and diamond baubles are always a good idea—especially if they are gifted to your mother on the day of your wedding and pair perfectly with her gown. 

Upgrade her espresso machine so that she can have a barista-quality cup each morning. For an added personal touch, keep her kitchen's color palette in mind and choose one that comes in a chic color, too.  

Opt for a coffee table book you know she'll love, and that will look just as beautiful displayed on her coffee table once she's finished leafing through it.

Your mom may have just helped you score your dream wedding gown, so find out what bag she's been coveting for just as long—then, make it happen. 

A colorful tea set in an assortment of colors is a unique gift idea that she can enjoy from the comfort of home when alone, or entertaining.

While your wedding might be all about your receiving show-stopping jewels and being loaned epic heirlooms, don't discount your mother's enviable collection. Rather than buy her an accessory, gift her a great way to store the gorgeous pieces she already owns.

If your mother loves to cook for herself, her friends, and her family, give her a gift she'll use again and again. This cult kitchen favorite is a do-it-all wonder that was designed to replace 8 traditional pieces of cookware. Plus, it looks pretty too. 

For the workout enthusiast—or the reluctant gym visitor—treat your mom to an at-home workout that brings the boutique spin class everyone is talking about (and that she can do with her friends) to her at home.