Weddings are filled with so many celebratory events and gifting occasions, but we have the ultimate list of gift ideas for your future daughter in law. Your son or daughter is getting married and you are welcoming a new daughter in law into the family. If you're searching for the perfect gift to give your future daughter in law, we've got you covered whether it's for the bridal shower, engagement, wedding morning, or just a thoughtful "welcome to the family."! We have lots of gift ideas here to share with you that your future daughter in law will love and cherish!
From personalized wedding garters embroidered with her wedding date to something blue for her to wear down the aisle, these gifts are great to give her at the beginning once they are just engaged, throughout the wedding planning process like at the bridal shower, and on wedding morning or the wedding weekend. We also super love giving her an extra thoughtful gift during her "yes to the wedding dress party" - cue the happy tears now!
For this Garter Girl Loves post we're sharing all of the great gift ideas your daughter-in-law will love to receive! These future daughter-in-law gifts are great for bridal showers, wedding morning, and beyond.
We know on this wedding day the tears will be flowing from you and your future daughter in law. These gifts are ideal for sharing a special connection for this memorable moment in both of your lives.
From what to give her for the bridal shower gift to great ideas for wedding morning gifts, we're sharing our favorite gift ideas. Your daughter-in-law will love these “welcome to the family” gifts, each one handpicked to celebrate this meaningful time in her life. Whether it’s a sentimental keepsake or something luxurious and pampering, these gifts are designed to show her just how excited you are to have her as part of your family.
A personalized gift that tugs at the heart strings, custom wedding handkerchiefs can be made using family materials for many sources. Whether it's from your wedding dress so she can incorporate your side of the family into her wedding day heirlooms or from her father's favorite tie which has a sentimental meaning to her, these custom designed handkerchiefs are the perfect gift for any bride.
This gift can be used by your future daughter in law in her preferred way for her wedding. Beloved custom wedding handkerchiefs are perfect for drying those happy tears throughout the wedding morning, photos, ceremony and beyond. Or, we love to see brides use these wedding handkerchiefs by wrapping them around their bridal bouquets.
Get started on a custom wedding garter by reaching out today to discuss with The Garter Girl and determine what family materials you might be using for your custom design!
Because she may not want to wear your wedding dress, but it can still be used to make her feel close to you on her wedding day.
When it comes to wedding heirlooms there's something so special about brides re-using their mother's or mother-in-law's wedding dress. Re-purposing family wedding dresses or other family materials, like Dad's tie or Grandpa's shirt, can be the perfect way to incorporate family into the bride's wedding day look, without her having to wear the actual wedding dress if it isn't her style.
These custom wedding heirlooms are items your future daughter-in-law will cherish for years to come even after she's transitioned from bride to wife. Plus, this is a great way to incorporate something both borrowed and new for the bride on her wedding day.
Creating custom wedding heirlooms for the bride is my specialty at The Garter Girl! There are many items we can create using your wedding dress including an heirloom wedding garter, a wedding handkerchief or a ring bearer pillow.
Some of our other favorite ways to re-use a wedding dress for a bride-to-be is creating a custom necklace, a bridal bouquet wrap, a bridal bouquet charm, a wedding dress patch for the inside of her wedding dress, a bridal purse or wedding clutch, a bridal veil, custom bridal sneakers, a custom bridal bomber jacket, or a wedding morning robe.
Don't miss this blog post to learn about more unique ways to repurpose your mother's wedding dress.
Now...on to more future daughter-in-law gift ideas!
These heartfelt gift ideas are perfect for celebrating your future daughter-in-law and showing her how much she means to your family. Whether it’s a bridal shower, an engagement party, or the morning of her wedding, these sentimental gifts make the moment even more memorable. Thoughtful “welcome to the family” gifts, like a personalized keepsake or a family heirloom-inspired piece, are a beautiful way to commemorate her new role in your lives.
Not only do these gifts celebrate the special milestones of her journey to becoming a bride, but they also create lasting memories she’ll cherish for years to come. A touch of sentimentality turns any occasion into a heartfelt moment she won’t soon forget.
Bonus Daughter Something Blue Gift
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When it comes to your special relationship with your future daughter-in-law, it's ok to have a little fun and a lot of laughs! These funny gift ideas will make everyone laugh and express your gratitude for your new family member whether it's on wedding morning to help lighten the mood or during the bridal shower or the bachelorette party. We also love the idea of giving your future daughter in law a special gift during her 'yes to the wedding dress' party!
From personalized keepsakes to quirky home decor, finding the perfect gift that blends humor with heart is a great way to show your appreciation. Whether you're looking for a thoughtful gesture or a lighthearted surprise, these unique and fun gifts will help create lasting memories and strengthen the bond with your future daughter-in-law.
These sentimental gift ideas are wonderful ways to celebrate and honor your future daughter-in-law at every milestone of her journey. Whether it’s a heartfelt surprise for her bridal shower, a meaningful keepsake for the wedding morning, or a thoughtful “welcome to the family” gesture at her engagement party, these gifts carry an extra layer of love and significance.
Gifting something sentimental is a beautiful way to show how much you value her and the relationship she’s building with your family. From personalized items that reflect her unique story to heirloom-inspired pieces that connect her to your family’s legacy, these gifts are more than just presents—they’re symbols of love, thoughtfulness, and the exciting future ahead.
If you're a future mother-in-law preparing for your child to walk down the aisle, don't miss these other blog posts we've dedicated to you with advice and ideas you'll want for that wedding!
I'd be so honored to work with you to create a new family heirloom that your entire family will cherish for generations to come. You can contact The Garter Girl or make a request for a custom wedding garter design. if custom isn't your thing, you can shop our full wedding heirloom and garter collection for ready-to-ship wedding garters.
For more of my wedding ideas and inspirations, be sure to check out my Garter Girl Loves blog series and you can shop all of my wedding garter designs right here.
With love,
The Garter Girl
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