wedding gifts for Mums

We'll probably get both Mum's some flowers but I want to get my mum some theatre tokens to as they are making a hefty financial contribution. My mum and dad like to take themselves off to a West End show every once in a while.

My mum - Gin and flowers

Her mum - Vodka and official permission to get changed into jeans & a t-shirt after the meal**

** Deadly serious - I'm going to get it embossed on a card and everything.

We got parents photo albums which we filled after the wedding and the mum's flowers. Despite her not being remotely interested I felt we should get MIL flowers too.

How about jewellery for the mums? Lots of ideas on www.louloubelle.co.uk and the colour could be co-ordinated with their outfits.

We will take the parents for champagne and lunch after our pre-wedding, and a verbal, mid-toast thank you. My mum isn't doing much and is quite sniffy so that will do for her. My mum-in-law-to-be is trying to help loads and is so supportive and lovely so we think we'll buy a little piece of art we think she'll treasure and it will be a permanent reminder of the day, and of our gratitude.

Me, my Mum and MIL2B will all be flying out to the venue beforehand and I plan to get some canvas bags and fabric paint 'Mother of The Bride' and 'Mother of The Groom' on them for their hand luggage. Will probably take them for afternoon tea when we get home.