Mother of groom/ step mother of groom

Sounds fine...will they use a tote bag with their name on it? Personally I probably wouldn't.

I wouldn't personally do this for my MIL . She is well in to her 60s and this sounds more college age type of gift.

Many people here will advise against these kinds of gifts with monograms/names. Because if you are getting them a gift get them something they actually want. Shop as you would for their birthday or get them something sentimental. That's my recommendation.

I bought my MIL something that honored their 40 year marriage and their heritage. Something that was near and dear to them and my FH.

I am not a big fan of tote bags because I already have so many of them. I wouldn't mind the makeup bag, but I think most people have many of those too. I would try to think of something less generic because this is the typical bridesmaid gift.

I would definitely appreciate the thought, but believe me, I don't need another tote bag or a makeup bag, I certainly don't want my name on it. I would much rather have something more sentimental, even one of those embroidered handkerchiefs would be more my "mom" style.

It's a cute idea, but will they use them? I don't take anything monogrammed out of my house. It looks cute for pictures, but I am uncomfortable and embarrassed carrying around something with my name on it. I am not really a big tote user, either. A tote is going to wind up at a thrift store, crammed into a box somewhere, or holding plastic bags from the grocery store.

I also don't wear makeup, so that would get no mileage from me. Though I assume these women both do, if you are planning that as a gift.

The wedding survival kit isn't really a gift. Anything that is specifically meant to be used for the wedding isn't a gift. It's cute, but it isn't a personal gift that they are going to treasure.

Have you asked your FH for ideas? He should have an idea of what his mom and stepmom would love.