These Wedding Gift Ideas for Parents and In-Laws Will Make Them Cry Happy Tears

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As your wedding day quickly approaches, there are so many people you're probably going to want to thank: the bridesmaids, groomsmen, guests, planners, vendors—the list can go on. But chief among the people who deserve a special token of appreciation are your parents and in-laws. They've been by your sides since day one, and odds are, they have also been with both of you every step of the way as you plan your dream day. So it's only natural you'd want to get them something special for all that they've done.

Whether it's something they've had on their wishlist, a unique accessory to use on the big day, or a sentimental keepsake of the ceremony, these meaningful gifts are guaranteed to warm their hearts.

Wedding Handkerchief for Tear of Joy Wedding

If you already know your mom or dad will be inclined to cry during your wedding ceremony, start the day by gifting them a personalized handkerchief to dry their tears.

<p><a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=74968X1596630&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Flisting%2F1081209622%2Fwedding-favor-handkerchief-for-tear-of&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.townandcountrymag.com%2Fthe-scene%2Fweddings%2Fg38629795%2Fwedding-gifts-for-parents%2F" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Shop Now</a></p><p>Wedding Handkerchief for Tear of Joy Wedding</p><p>$14.39</p><p>etsy.com</p>

Memory Keepsake Dish Set

Send in a photo of each of your parents's weddings as well as one from your big day and have them each custom glazed onto these delicate dishes for a keepsake that will remind them of the couples you hope to emulate.

<p><a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=74968X1596630&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.uncommongoods.com%2Fproduct%2Fmemory-keepsake-dish-set&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.townandcountrymag.com%2Fthe-scene%2Fweddings%2Fg38629795%2Fwedding-gifts-for-parents%2F" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Shop Now</a></p><p>Memory Keepsake Dish Set</p><p>$180.00</p><p>uncommongoods.com</p>

Parents of the Bride / Groom Script Candle

Give them a moment of Zen amidst the wedding prep with a personalized candle (scented with notes of lavender and white tea) that shares your thanks.

<p><a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=74968X1596630&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Fuk%2Flisting%2F1040321999%2Fparents-of-the-bride-groom-script-candle&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.townandcountrymag.com%2Fthe-scene%2Fweddings%2Fg38629795%2Fwedding-gifts-for-parents%2F" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Shop Now</a></p><p>Parents of the Bride / Groom Script Candle</p><p>£21.00</p><p>etsy.com.uk</p>

Wedding Jewelry Dish

A small dish with your wedding date is a subtle way to commemorate the occasion.

<p><a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=74968X1596630&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Fau%2Flisting%2F560548441%2Fwedding-gift-for-couple-jewelry-dish&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.townandcountrymag.com%2Fthe-scene%2Fweddings%2Fg38629795%2Fwedding-gifts-for-parents%2F" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Shop Now</a></p><p>Wedding Jewelry Dish </p><p>$17.00</p><p>etsy.com</p>

Thank You to Parents Wine Label

Give them something to a raise a glass to you with by applying this (waterproof, removable) label with words of thanks to a bottle of their favorite wine or champagne.

<p><a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=74968X1596630&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Fuk%2Flisting%2F881405996%2Fparent-thank-you-on-wedding-day-wedding&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.townandcountrymag.com%2Fthe-scene%2Fweddings%2Fg38629795%2Fwedding-gifts-for-parents%2F" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Shop Now</a></p><p>Thank You to Parents Wine Label</p><p>£6.17</p><p>etsy.com.uk</p>

Intersection of Love Photo Print

For a more minimalist memento of your love, get your parents a personalized print of your and your beloved's names on intersecting street signs.

<p><a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=74968X1596630&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.uncommongoods.com%2Fproduct%2Fintersection-of-love-photo-print&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.townandcountrymag.com%2Fthe-scene%2Fweddings%2Fg38629795%2Fwedding-gifts-for-parents%2F" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Shop Now</a></p><p>Intersection of Love Photo Print</p><p>$75.00</p><p>uncommongoods.com</p>

Mother of the Bride Gift Necklace

She can don this sweet, simply necklace for your wedding or rehearsal—or any other time. We're certain that no matter when she wears it, she's sure to think of how much she loves you.

<p><a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=74968X1596630&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Flisting%2F594981440%2Fmother-of-the-bride-gift-necklace&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.townandcountrymag.com%2Fthe-scene%2Fweddings%2Fg38629795%2Fwedding-gifts-for-parents%2F" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Shop Now</a></p><p>Mother of the Bride Gift Necklace</p><p>$44.10</p><p>etsy.com</p>

Bouqs Subscription Box

Gift a flower subscription with blooms in your wedding colors for a monthly reminder of your gratitude.

More: Where to Order Flowers Online

<p><a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=74968X1596630&url=https%3A%2F%2Fbouqs.com%2Fsubscriptions%2Fnew%2Fplan&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.townandcountrymag.com%2Fthe-scene%2Fweddings%2Fg38629795%2Fwedding-gifts-for-parents%2F" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Shop Now</a></p><p>Bouqs Subscription Box</p><p>$56.00</p><p>bouqs.com</p>

Leather Organizer Box

If your mom or dad is the sentimental type, gift them a leather organizer box filled with ephemera from your special day like your save the date, ceremony program, menu, etc.

<p><a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=74968X1596630&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cuyana.com%2Fsmall-leather-goods%2Fleather-organizer-box%2F30013410.html&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.townandcountrymag.com%2Fthe-scene%2Fweddings%2Fg38629795%2Fwedding-gifts-for-parents%2F" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Shop Now</a></p><p>Leather Organizer Box</p><p>$148.00</p><p>cuyana.com</p>

Hydrangea Thank You

Before walking down the aisle, go ahead and stock up on thank you cards, like this floral design from Rifle Paper Company. Once you return from your honeymoon, pen your parents a sweet note filled with your favorite memories from the special day.

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Calla Lily Frame

Some gifts are classic for a reason. A framed family photo from your wedding celebration is a present your parents will cherish for years to come.

<p><a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=74968X1596630&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.macys.com%2Fshop%2Fproduct%2Fmichael-aram-calla-lily-8-x-10-frame%3FID%3D4927615&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.townandcountrymag.com%2Fthe-scene%2Fweddings%2Fg38629795%2Fwedding-gifts-for-parents%2F" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Shop Now</a></p><p>Calla Lily Frame</p><p>$170.00</p><p>macys.com</p>

Brass Easel & Calendar

Or consider a calendar with candid shots from the day to continue the party all year long.

<p><a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=74968X1596630&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.artifactuprising.com%2Fphoto-calendars%2Fbrass-easel-desk-calendar&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.townandcountrymag.com%2Fthe-scene%2Fweddings%2Fg38629795%2Fwedding-gifts-for-parents%2F" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Shop Now</a></p><p>Brass Easel & Calendar</p><p>$47.20</p><p>artifactuprising.com</p>

Hoya Heart

If your new mother-in-law has a green thumb, a heart-shaped plant makes for a thoughtful gift.

More: The Best Online Plant Shops

<p><a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=74968X1596630&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thesill.com%2Fproducts%2Fhoya-plant-potted%3Fvariant%3D39681858469993&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.townandcountrymag.com%2Fthe-scene%2Fweddings%2Fg38629795%2Fwedding-gifts-for-parents%2F" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Shop Now</a></p><p>Hoya Heart</p><p>$94.00</p><p>thesill.com</p>

Layflat Photo Album

In the same vein, if you're creating a wedding photo album full of your favorite pictures from your ceremony and reception, consider ordering a copy for your parents, so they can look back on the festivities as well.

<p><a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=74968X1596630&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.artifactuprising.com%2Fphoto-books%2Flayflat-photo-album&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.townandcountrymag.com%2Fthe-scene%2Fweddings%2Fg38629795%2Fwedding-gifts-for-parents%2F" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Shop Now</a></p><p>Layflat Photo Album</p><p>$132.00</p><p>artifactuprising.com</p>

I Love You Ceramic Espresso Cup

The simple aesthetic of this cup will appeal to both your coffee-loving father, and your new husband's stepmother, who finishes every Sunday night dinner with an espresso.

<p><a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=74968X1596630&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.libertylondon.com%2Fus%2Fi-love-you--ceramic-espresso-cup-000649328.html%23pos%3D24&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.townandcountrymag.com%2Fthe-scene%2Fweddings%2Fg38629795%2Fwedding-gifts-for-parents%2F" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Shop Now</a></p><p>I Love You Ceramic Espresso Cup</p><p>$14.00</p><p>Liberty London</p>

Classic Bathrobe

A plush robe makes getting ready for the wedding feel a bit more cozy and relaxed—even if tensions are running high in the final countdown to the ceremony.

<p><a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=74968X1596630&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.parachutehome.com%2Fproducts%2Fclassic-bathrobe&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.townandcountrymag.com%2Fthe-scene%2Fweddings%2Fg38629795%2Fwedding-gifts-for-parents%2F" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Shop Now</a></p><p>Classic Bathrobe</p><p>$109.00</p><p>parachutehome.com</p>

Crème de la Mer Moisturizer

All moms deserve a little extra pampering right before their baby ties the knot, so gift your mother a luxurious moisturizing cream, the kind she'd never splurge on for herself.

<p><a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=74968X1596630&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sephora.com%2Fproduct%2Fcreme-de-la-mer-moisturizing-cream-P416341&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.townandcountrymag.com%2Fthe-scene%2Fweddings%2Fg38629795%2Fwedding-gifts-for-parents%2F" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Shop Now</a></p><p>Crème de la Mer Moisturizer</p><p>$95.00</p><p>sephora.com</p>

Mother Of The Bride Tote Bag

For the Mother of the Bride who likes to make her presence known.

<p><a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=74968X1596630&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Flisting%2F1405922799%2Fmother-of-the-bride-tote-bag&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.townandcountrymag.com%2Fthe-scene%2Fweddings%2Fg38629795%2Fwedding-gifts-for-parents%2F" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Shop Now</a></p><p>Mother Of The Bride Tote Bag</p><p>$19.99</p><p>etsy.com</p>

Rochelle Blue Mini Bow Clutch

Gift the mother of the groom her own "something blue": a slate-colored clutch to carry all her essentials—including tissues to dry her eyes.

<p><a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=74968X1596630&url=https%3A%2F%2Floefflerrandall.com%2Fproducts%2Frochelle-plfa-blue&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.townandcountrymag.com%2Fthe-scene%2Fweddings%2Fg38629795%2Fwedding-gifts-for-parents%2F" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Shop Now</a></p><p>Rochelle Blue Mini Bow Clutch</p><p>$195.00</p><p>loefflerrandall.com</p>

Black Velvet Faux Fur

After weeks of rushing in the lead up to the wedding, the mother of the bride will surely enjoy relaxing in a pair of faux-fur lined slippers. Better yet, this brand is royal-approved—Meghan Markle is known to be a fan.

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Striped Silk Repp Tie

One way to ensure family pictures look coordinated is by gifting coordinating ties to the men in the group.

<p><a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=74968X1596630&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ralphlauren.com%2Fmen-accessories-ties-pocket-squares%2Fstriped-silk-repp-tie%2F632411.html&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.townandcountrymag.com%2Fthe-scene%2Fweddings%2Fg38629795%2Fwedding-gifts-for-parents%2F" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Shop Now</a></p><p>Striped Silk Repp Tie</p><p>$125.00</p><p>ralphlauren.com</p>

World’s Best Parents

The gift of an experience might be the most thoughtful gift of all. Tinggly gives your parents the option to choose from hundreds of unique experiences from all over the world. They can take a cooking class in Asia, ride a romantic gondola in the Venice canals, take a trip in a hot air balloon to watch the sunrise—the choice is theirs.

<p><a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=74968X1596630&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tinggly.com%2Fcollections%2Fworld-best-parents&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.townandcountrymag.com%2Fthe-scene%2Fweddings%2Fg38629795%2Fwedding-gifts-for-parents%2F" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Shop Now</a></p><p>World’s Best Parents</p><p>$199.00</p><p>tinggly.com</p>

Infinity Diamond & Gold Locket Necklace

A gold locket necklace with a photo of you and your mom (or you and your soon-to-be spouse) makes for a pretty special gift.

<p><a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=74968X1596630&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.monicarichkosann.com%2Fcollections%2Flockets%2Fproducts%2Finfinity-diamond-locket&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.townandcountrymag.com%2Fthe-scene%2Fweddings%2Fg38629795%2Fwedding-gifts-for-parents%2F" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Shop Now</a></p><p>Infinity Diamond & Gold Locket Necklace</p><p>$3595.00</p><p>monicarichkosann.com</p>

Dancing with Dad Custom Canvas

Help dad relive your father-daughter dance with a custom canvas featuring a photo of the two you together surrounded by lyrics of the song.

<p><a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=74968X1596630&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.limeandlou.com%2FProduct.aspx%3Fp%3D3857&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.townandcountrymag.com%2Fthe-scene%2Fweddings%2Fg38629795%2Fwedding-gifts-for-parents%2F" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Shop Now</a></p><p>Dancing with Dad Custom Canvas</p><p>$75.00</p><p>limeandlou.com</p>

Father of the Bride Cufflink

You'll always be daddy's girl; show him how much you love him with cufflinks emblazoned with a special message.

<p><a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=74968X1596630&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Flisting%2F1382800624%2Ffather-of-the-bride&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.townandcountrymag.com%2Fthe-scene%2Fweddings%2Fg38629795%2Fwedding-gifts-for-parents%2F" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Shop Now</a></p><p>Father of the Bride Cufflink</p><p>$29.69</p><p>etsy.com</p>

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