37 Wedding Gifts for Parents From the Newlyweds

Finding the right wedding gifts for your parents is one of the sweetest ways for you and your partner to show gratitude for their endless wisdom, love and support. Your folks have been in your corner since day one—and likely played a huge role in planning your celebration—so they deserve an extra-special token of appreciation alongside a heartfelt thank-you card.

Whether you're shopping for practical daily picks, shared experiences or sentimental keepsakes that evoke happy tears, we've got you covered. Here are the best wedding presents for parents on the big day (or shortly after) to say "Thanks for everything! We love you."

Looking for a specific parent? Browse: Mother-of-the-Bride Gifts | Father-of-the-Bride Gifts | Mother-of-the-Groom Gifts | Father-of-the-Groom Gifts

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In this article:

• Top Parent Wedding Gifts at a Glance
• Sentimental & Practical Wedding Gifts for Both Parents
• Frequently Asked Questions About Wedding Gifts for Parents

Top Parent Wedding Gifts at a Glance

Your parents have been there for you through every chapter of your life, and now they've guided you through one of the biggest milestones so far: getting married. Their support deserves a big shout out and these top-rated wedding thank-you gifts for parents do just that.

• Best Sentimental Wedding Gift for Parents: Photo Frame Original on Etsy Custom Then and Now Wedding Photo Print, from $53
• Best Luxury Wedding Gift for Parents: Wine By Lamborghini Sparkling Wine Gift Set, $200
• Best Wedding Gift for Parents of the Bride: Lime & Lou Song Sentiments - Father Daughter Dance Custom Canvas, from $75
• Best Wedding Gift for Parents of the Groom: Glass Lake Engraving on Etsy Parents of the Groom Engraved Whiskey or Wine Glasses, from $47

Sentimental & Practical Wedding Gifts for Both Parents

A wedding gift for moms and dads can be given separately or jointly. These ideas are designed for your folks to enjoy together, from meaningful home decor for their living room to relaxing date nights where they can enjoy some well-deserved "us time" after focusing on you for so long.

Custom-Etched Wine Bottle

Photo: Mano's Wine

A nice bottle of wine is a classic thank-you gift, even for an occasion as special as a wedding. Parents of the bride or groom will be wowed by this bottle of California cabernet sauvignon. It's etched then hand-painted in gold with the phrase "Thank You" inside a decorative circle, with room for three lines of custom text underneath. After your parents finish the wine, they can keep the bottle as a treasured memento of your special day.

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Crystal Toasting Flutes

Photo: Amazon

It's customary for the groom's parents to speak at the rehearsal dinner and the bride's parents to give a toast at the reception. Ensure they have special glasses for the big moment with a pair of crystal flutes from Waterford. They can even be engraved for a personalized keepsake of the celebration.

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Wood and Marble Hosting Gift Set

The parents of the bride or groom often play host throughout the wedding planning journey, from the engagement party and bridal shower to the welcome dinner. Thank them with a gift set that elevates all their future gatherings. This monogrammed collection from Mark & Graham shows off a white marble and natural acacia wood cheese tray, a matching wine chiller and four coordinating coasters for the ultimate dinner party tablescape.

Fresh Flower Bouquet

Photo: 1-800-Flowers

If you're looking for a thank-you gift for your parents after the wedding, consider a fresh flower delivery, a classic symbol of love and gratitude. Have a bouquet delivered while you're away on your honeymoon for a surprise present. We personally love this pastel arrangement of pink roses, light blue delphiniums, purple limonium, yellow craspedia and cream spray roses and mini Gerbera daisies.

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Snack Gift Basket

Photo: Harry & David

We can't think of a better way to be thanked than with delicious snacks. This woven gift basket is crammed with tasty treats, including caramel popcorn, smoked sausage, cheddar cheese, snack mix and two cookie bars in a thank-you box. Have it sent to your parents' home to surprise them after the wedding.

Parent-Child First Dance Print

Photo: Lime & Lou

If you're planning a father-daughter, mother-son or any combination of parent-child dances, let that be the inspiration for your gift. This custom print displays a treasured family photo surrounded by the lyrics of your chosen song. Personalize it with a short message and have it framed for a unique wedding present for your parents.

Embroidered Handkerchief

Photo: ABitOfAlexandria

Happy tears will no doubt be shed ahead of, during and after the wedding ceremony. So, give your parents a personal handkerchief to wipe them away. They come in six different designs and can be customized with your chosen message. Consider your parents' wedding gifts sorted.

Linen-Bound Wedding Album

Photo: Artifact Uprising

Once your wedding photos are ready, invite your parents over to check them out. Take note of their favorites, then create a customized photo album just for them. While this wedding gift for parents can't be presented on the day itself, it'll be worth the wait…especially when they see those candid shots of shared tears and laughter.

Glass Infinity Sculpture

Photo: Uncommon Goods

A parent's love for their child is infinite, as your beloved folks can attest. Celebrate the sentiment by giving them this glass sculpture as a thank-you gift. It's crafted from multi-colored glass and shaped as an infinity symbol. We love this creative wedding gift idea for parents who are all about sentimental gestures.

A Scented Candle

Photos, left to right: WisdomHouseCo, Homesick, Flamingo Estate

A candle is a small gift for your parents that can range from affordable to luxurious, but either way will be appreciated. Don't be afraid to choose a funny gift for the parents of the bride or groom, especially if your shared sense of humor is what you love most about the family. The label of the first candle jokes, "Smells like I survived my [daughter/son's] wedding," with the description "Notes of love, chaos, last-minute panic and a very beautiful day." In reality, it fills the room with fruity, woodsy or sweet aromas depending on which of the seven scents you select.

Homesick offers unique candles themed around specific cities, states and countries. Since scent is so deeply tied to memory, choosing a candle based on your wedding location is a meaningful touch—every time your parents light it, they'll be transported right back to your wedding day. Or you can opt for something reminiscent of all celebrations with thier "Let's Toast" champagne-scented candle.

Flamingo Estate is about to be your new favorite candle brand, if it isn't already. Plant-based, cruelty-free and FSC-certified, this candle has a layered scent profile of jasmine and rose balanced by bergamot, peppercorn and sandalwood. The best part, though, is the custom label—you can add a personalized message like "I love you" to make it truly one of a kind.

Therapeutic Faux-Fur Blanket

Photo: Lola Blankets

Why not give your parents the registry item you're most excited to receive yourself: a faux fur throw from Lola Blankets. They really are as soft and cozy as they say. Plus, its gentle weight helps to reduce stress and improve sleep—their postwedding nap will hit different.

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Cozy Bathrobes

Photo: Brooklinen

Cozy bathrobes make wonderful wedding gifts for moms spending the morning in the getting-ready suite with their daughter or daughter-in-law. The plush cotton fabric keeps them warm and protects their outfits while hair and makeup are being done. Best of all, they're so comfortable she'll definitely wear hers again while lounging at home.

Spa Gift Card

Photo: SpaFinder

Gift cards are great wedding gifts for parents who already have everything. With a SpaFinder voucher, they can pamper themselves after the wedding. They can use it to access local salons and book relaxing treatments like facials, massages, manicures and more.

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Flamingo Estate Gift Set

Photo: Flamingo Estate

Bring the lush California hills into your parent's home with Flamingo Estate's Garden Tour set. Perfect for gifting, this collection combines botanical self-care (sage, lavender and rosemary soaps) with artisanal pantry staples (olive oil and honey) and a scented candle.

Sparkling Wine Gift Set

Photo: Wine by Lamborghini

If you're searching for a luxurious gift for your parents on the wedding day, get them a bottle of Lamborghini's prosecco. This extra-dry sparkling wine is presented in a gold bottle with two wine glasses that are perfect for toasting their child's milestone. Everything comes in a branded gift box for an elegant presentation.

Celebrity Thank-You Video

Photo: Cameo

Not sure how to thank your folks? Let their favorite celebrity do it for you. Cameo offers personalized shout-outs from famous musicians, reality TV stars, professional athletes and more, so you'll likely find a celeb they admire. How's that for a unique present for the parents of the bride and groom?

Personalized Glassware Set

Photo: GlassLakeEngraving

Personalized Old Fashioned glasses aren't just great groomsmen gifts—they also make fitting wedding gifts for parents of the groom, who will be right there with the wedding party toasting to the happy couple. Presented in a wooden keepsake box with eight whiskey stones and tongs, this set includes your choice of two whiskey glasses, two stemless wine glasses or one of each. Every glass comes laser engraved with their wedding titles and your ceremony date. A dedicated parents of the bride gift set is also available.

Monogrammed Stone Coasters

Photo: Personalization Mall

Changing your last name? A monogrammed gift for your new in-laws is a thoughtful way to celebrate joining the family. These stone coasters are a practical, budget-friendly option they'll proudly display on their coffee table.

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Personalized Crystal Vase

Photo: Personalization Mall

This crystal vase is another piece of decor you'll see in your parent's or in-laws' home for years to come. It's engraved with a sweet message that sums them up in six words: "Always caring, always giving, always loved." You can add two lines of text to customize the design with their names or a thank-you note. Naturally, we suggest filling it with fresh flowers before handing it over—perhaps ones that match your wedding florals.

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Custom Parent-Child Illustration

Photo: irysillustrations

A custom illustration of you with your parents will give them all the feels before the wedding photos are ready. This made-to-order print is based on details you submit (like hairstyle, hair color and skin tone) for a creative alternative to a traditional photograph. Add a personalized message to complete these unique gifts for parents on the wedding day.

Mom and Dad Photo Graphic

Photo: LovePeopleAsYourself

If you're shopping for specific mother and father wedding gifts, this sentimental photo print gets our vote. It's addressed to your parents with your chosen photos filling up the letters for "Mom" and "Dad." Mix throwback photos with recent snapshots for a nostalgic gift you can give on the wedding day.

Sweet Succulent Heart Garden

Photo: 1-800-Flowers

How about a cool plant for your favorite pair? This heart-shaped succulent garden is a charming wedding thank-you gift for parents. You can even opt to add a sweet hanging plaque that says "All things grow with love."

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Monthly Coffee Subscription

Photo: Atlas Coffee Club

Subscription gifts are another popular wedding present idea for parents. Sign them up for Atlas Coffee Club's subscription service so they can receive high-quality coffee every month. With each delivery, they'll get coffee beans, grounds or pods depending on their machine, brewing tips, flavor notes and postcards from each country of origin.

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Personalized Mugs

Photo: Uncommon Goods

Turn an everyday routine into a sweet memory with these custom-illustrated mugs designed to mirror your parents' real-life looks. They're a fun, practical token of appreciation for their morning coffee and, with options to personalize up to eight mugs for siblings and newlyweds, everyone will have a dedicated cup waiting for them whenever they visit.

Custom Message Shortbread Cookies

Photo: Uncommon Goods

Sweeten their morning cup of joe or evening tea with these delicious shortbread cookies. Their real charm goes beyond their melt-in-your-mouth buttery taste though. Each of the 24 vanilla shortbread cookies is custom-stamped with a heartfelt message from you.

Personalized Cutting Board

Photo: CJKEngraving

This cutting board might be too sentimental to actually cut on–so pair it with a plate stand for kitchen decor for parents. Made from cherry, maple or walnut wood and shaped like a heart, it's engraved with a personalized message addressed to your parents. You'll receive a proof image beforehand to ensure you're happy with the design.

Bread Warming Set

Photo: Uncommon Goods

Wedding gifts for parents aren't just about saying thanks for their role in your special day; they're also a nice way to look forward to the future. This bread warming set is a unique gift that'll reassure your parents you'll always be around for home cooked holiday meals and family time. It includes a jute basket, cotton tea towel and personalized terracotta stone to heat the bread.

Nostalgic Double Photo Frame

Photo: PhotoFrameOriginals

Get the tissues ready! This double-opening frame is a deeply moving way to pay tribute to your parents' marriage. Designed to hold a throwback photo from their wedding day right next to a portrait from yours, it also displays a heartfelt message thanking them for setting such a beautiful example of love. It's a true heirloom piece they'll cherish forever.

Digital Picture Frame

Photo: Aura Home

Can't pick just one photo to frame? Surprise your parents with a gift you even want for yourself: a digital picture frame. They can showcase childhood memories, wedding portraits and future snapshots as your family grows. Best of all, you can wirelessly upload new photos from your own phone surprising them with real-time life updates starting with your honeymoon.

Experience Gift Card

Photo: Tinggly

Sometimes the best wedding gifts for parents aren't wedding related. If you're looking for a fun way to treat them afterward, get them an experience gift. Tinggly's "Thank You" gift package allows them to choose from more than 16,000 experiences across 100 countries, so they'll definitely find something to get excited about. Whether they use it to grab dinner or as part of their next vacation, it'll help them plan something fun.

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Passport Cover and Luggage Tag Set

Photo: Leatherology

If your destination wedding is just the beginning of their travels as a retired couple, gift parents something handy for their future trips. This full-grain leather luggage tag and matching passport holder set keeps important documents safe, and each piece can be foil embossed with a personalized monogram. If you're feeling extra generous, slip their plane tickets inside before handing over the gift—there's no better way to show your parents how much you need them there on your wedding day.

Cashmere Shawl

Photo: Nordstrom

Shopping exclusively for the mothers in your life? A luxe shawl makes a great gift for MOTBs or MOTGs so they have something to keep them warm during the celebration and long after. This unbelievably soft cashmere scarf with a stylish fringe edge comes in beige, rich brown or soft pink to match their gown or pant suit.

Black-Onyx Cuff Links

Photo: David Yurman

Cuff links are a timeless gift for anyone in your wedding party who's wearing a suit. Black onyx is an especially fitting choice for fathers, as the stone symbolizes protection—a nod to the role he's played all your life. Framed by David Yurman's signature twisted sterling silver cable, this square onyx pair adds a sharp, elevated touch to any suit or tuxedo.

Smoke-Free Candle

Photo: Everlasting Candle Co.

This stunning candle will look so lovely on your parents' coffee table. The innovative design uses clean-burning oil for a smoke-free candlelight experience. Better yet, the wax never melts and the candlesticks can be relit over and over without running out. It comes with a stylish spherical vessel and oil that offers up to 50 hours of burn time.

Crystal Figurine

Photo: Swarovski

Swarovski Kris Bears are quintessential collectibles, and this sweet figurine holding a bouquet of forget-me-nots makes a heartwarming thank-you gift for parents. Symbolizing unconditional loyalty and lifelong connection, these delicate blue blooms are a meaningful way to honor everything your parents have done for you.

Charcuterie and Cheese Board

Photo: Boarderie

Send your parents this charcuterie and cheese board a few days after the wedding. They helped you plan the day of your dreams, so now it's your turn to organize a nice evening for the two of them. The snack-topped acacia board arrives ready to eat and is loaded with artisan cheeses, meats, crackers, nuts, olives, chocolates and dried fruits. They'll enjoy snacking while reliving all the best memories from the wedding.

Pop-Up Greeting Card

Photo: Uncommon Goods

While your parents' gift for the wedding is probably top of mind, don't forget about a card! This fun pop-up design is a bit more exciting than an ordinary greeting card. It opens up to reveal a colorful bunch of flowers surrounded by butterflies. You can write your message on the matching notecard.

Frequently Asked Questions About Wedding Gifts for Parents

Still wondering what to give parents for a wedding gift? Read through our answers to the most common etiquette and timing questions below to help you choose the perfect token of gratitude.

How much should you spend on parent wedding gifts?

Couples can spend anywhere from $50 and $500 per parents' wedding gift, though there's no mandatory rule for how much to spend. For a parent thank-you gift, the thought is what matters most. The right amount depends entirely on your overall wedding budget, family dynamics and whether your parents contributed financially to the celebration.

When is the best time to give parents their wedding gifts?

The most common time to exchange mother- and father-of-the-bride and -groom gifts is during the rehearsal dinner or while getting ready on the morning of the wedding. Giving gifts in a quiet, private moment before the ceremony allows you to share a personal thank you, write a heartfelt card and avoid the busy rush of the reception. That said, gifts that include wedding photos can't be given on the day itself—in those cases, hand them over as soon as the photos are ready. Additionally, if your parents are flying in, ship heavy or bulky gifts directly to their house (or have a solid plan for how they'll get them home).

Do you give separate gifts to parents of the bride and parents of the groom?

Yes, it's standard practice to give individualized gifts tailored to each set of parents. While you can choose items of similar value to keep things balanced, choosing personalized gifts that reflect each parent's distinct personality, role or relationship with you makes the gesture feel much more personal.

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