Parent's gifts

I bought my FFIL and dad watches and FMIL and mom bracelets with a monogrammed bag they can use everyday and I wrote a personal letter for each one of them

We are making photo frames to give at the rehearsal dinner and then will be getting albums after the wedding

We're doing personalized Yeti mugs some we have 6 parents to cover. All emotionally supportive but not paying for the wedding.

Dad is getting a keychain, mom probably a necklace.

We are doing albums for our parents

@cassidy and @sarah did your parents not help in any way? Not even emotionally? Dad didn't walk you down the aisle? Mum never came dress shopping or gave you her advice?

We're doing nice crystal vases for our moms.

Thank you all for the great ideas!

@Sarah and @ Cassidy I couldn't imagine not getting our parents something. They have provided so much towards this wedding both financially and emotionally. I would get them something way before I got my bridal party something.

I got my mom a sequined clutch with a photo of us imprinted on the inside fabric of it. My mom is super sentimental and I know she will love this. I got my dad an embroidered handkerchief. He is one of those old school guys who uses handkerchiefs, and he always prefers personal gifts as opposed to expensive ones. I also put a heart shaped patch on the back of his tie that says "Dad, I loved you first. <3 Diana".

We got my FMIL a beautiful Kendra Scott necklace that my FH picked out (I'm so jealous of this necklace haha) and we are still trying to figure out a gift for FFIL.

Both sets of parents helped us soo much financially that we can't imagine not showing them our appreciation. We are getting my parents a replica of their wedding photo as a painting (found the seller on etsy) and my FIL's a beautiful mirrored frame with our picture (also on etsy). They will both be getting parent albums after the wedding as well. I say, if you can afford it's a sweet gesture but I am sure most parents don't expect anything.

@DestinationHarrington- I'm sorry to hear about your brother's illness, but I think your plan is absolutely beautiful.

Sarah R, I got my parents a gift because they've helped a lot with planning and just being there for me. My fh is getting his aunt and uncle a gift for the same reason

Question. If my mom and I have a really weird/strained relationship (there was abuse growing up, and she still doesn't get why I can't/don't want to be close to her) and she is now choosing to be barely involved or attend much beyond the wedding itself (which I'm fine with), what are gift options? For all I know she'll reject it or be dramatic about my giving her anything when I've told her recently that I can't have the relationship she wants with me.

Katie, you don't HAVE to get parent gifts. A gift is always optional. I got my parents a gift because of my close relationship with them and how they support me now and my relationship. I would not be getting them anything if there was abuse growing up or we weren't close now.