Uniquely Catholic Gifts for Parents of the Bride + Groom

After years of love and support (especially, during the challenges of engagement and wedding planning) many Brides and Grooms want to find a unique way to thank their parents. 

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While not a necessity, giving a gift to your parents is a thoughtful and intentional way to offer your thanks and appreciation, as well as a sentimental reminder of this new and profound season in your relationship with your parents.

If you want to show your thanks in this way, check out these uniquely Catholic gift ideas for parents of the bride and groom.

Mass card

Having a mass offered in thanksgiving for your parents or soon-to-be in-laws is one of the best gifts you can give as a Catholic. 

Check with your parish about having a mass said for your parents on a significant day like their anniversary or birthdays. You can also consider having them perpetually enrolled at a meaningful shrine, so that their intentions will be remembered daily. 

Embroidered handkerchief 

Handkerchiefs are a subtle and practical wedding day accessory for both mothers and fathers, that you can make more unique by having it embroidered, which is why it has become a common gift for parents of the bride and groom.

You can put a Catholic spin on this idea by having their favorite saint quote or scripture verse embroidered on the fabric. 

Framed art

Leave a beautiful legacy in the space that was once your shared home by giving your parents framed pictures or artwork. 

You could put a photo from your wedding day side by side with a photo of your parents on their wedding day. Or you could also commission a custom portrait of the church in which your parents were married. You could even frame a quote print or two. 

Add a little note to the back of the frame to make it extra special.

Saint Icon

Similar to the framed artwork, Sacred Icons add beauty to a home and can elevate your parent’s prayer space. 

Choose an icon of their patron saints, or of holy parents like the Holy Family, Saints Anne and Joicham, or Saints Louis and Zelie Martin. Maybe you can explain why you choose that particular icon in a little card or print out/write a prayer for parents to go along with it. 

Blessed custom (or handmade) rosary

Custom rosaries are a go-to gift for many Catholics, and with good reason! Catholics, especially those with a devotion to Our Lady, love having rosary beads with a story behind them.

Buy or make rosaries using your wedding color palette, or the birthstone colors of their children’s birthdays, their anniversary, or another meaningful date. 

Have the rosary blessed by the priest celebrating your wedding for a unique keepsake of their child’s special day.

The Spoken Bride vendor guide features many talented Catholic artists and craftsmen and can help you find other gift, art, jewelry, and photo options for the Parents of the Bride and Groom.