How to make my mom feel special? Suggestions please?

You could take photos of just the two of you also

View Quoted Comment Yes I have this on my photo list as well!

Could you go with your mom to get your nails done just the two of you?

View Quoted Comment I could but I have a feeling she’s implying on the wedding day.. plus I still want to keep some things as group activities

Could she do something with just you & her, like dress shopping or catering tastings or something? Could she say something at the rehearsal dinner? Maybe you both could wear something matching (necklace, bracelet, etc.) at the wedding?

My mom got ready with us. I bought her a robe in gray/silver which is her favorite color and it worked perfectly since silver was one of our accent colors. Since I got my bridesmaids robes, I thought my mom should have one too. We also bought gifts for both sets of parents. My mom and his mom got corsages. My husband's soon to be step-mother didn't get a corsage, but he barely knows her so he didn't feel the need to include her. You could also include his mom and your mom in some type of unity ceremony or do a rose ceremony.

Would you consider a dance? I'm tinkering with the idea of a mother-daughter dance at the reception, to a song she used to sing me as a child. My mom's never had a real wedding of her own, and I wanted her to feel special too.

I am having both my parents walk me down the aisle. Of course, whether or not that is an option would really depend on how well your parents get along together and how you feel about straying from tradition. My mom will also join me in getting ready including getting her hair and makeup done with me and BMs.

If you want something additional, you could consider a special dance with her, asking her to give a speech, or making her a really special gift.

My mother is walking me down the aisle and dancing with me. Perhaps you could have both your parents walk you down? Or a special dance?