Bridal Shower Gift Suggestion

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If you’ve been invited to a bridal shower, your first thought (after “What will I wear?), is likely “What will I purchase for a gift?” If you’re looking for suggestions for a bridal shower gift, keep reading! There are so many different options, that its easy to come up with the perfect gift!

A Gift with a Theme

These days, more and more bridal showers are showcasing themes. If you are attending a bridal shower with a specific theme, why not come up with a unique gift that has to do with that theme? For example, if it’s a gardening theme, you could get the bride some books on gardening; or if it’s a Hollywood themed shower, you could get her a set of wedding-oriented DVDs.

Classic Gifts

It is perfectly acceptable to call the hostess to find out where the bride is registered for gifts, and then purchase something off her list. This takes the guesswork out of gift buying. To make it more personal, wrap it beautifully and enclose a thoughtful card. Also, consider attaching a small gift to the outside of the gift that is not from her registry, such as a bath bomb or a tea accessory. Classic gifts for bridal showers also include lingerie, so don’t be afraid to chose something silky!

Monogrammed Madness

Most brides love seeing their new initials on various items - so go ahead and look for lovely household items that can be inscribed. If you’re not sure if the bride will be changing her name or not, don’t purchase items with her husband’s last initial on them. Look for items that can be monogrammed with first initials or names only, such as mugs, pillowcases, or towels. Items can also be more generically personalized, such as “His and Hers” towels!

Honeymoon Bridal Shower Gift Suggestions

Is the couple planning to jet off to Italy after the wedding? Spend a week relaxing on a beach? Or going on an epic camping trip? If you know their destination, it’s easy to put together a one-of-a-kind gift! Not sure how the couple plan to honeymoon? Simply call up the hostess and ask her – she’ll be happy to share the information with you! Some honeymoon-oriented bridal shower gift suggestions would include travel books and guides, pre-made “carry-on bags” containing air-flying essentials such as neck supports, magazines, and gum, or designer luggage tags.

Give an Experience

From showers to weddings, brides and grooms to be are busy! Why not give them an experience that they can share together, either before or after the wedding? A gift certificate to a local restaurant for a romantic dinner for two, or a gift certificate to a local spa will both be happily used by the new couple!

Budget for a Bridal Shower Gift

When planning how much you will spend on the gift, the general rule is to first determine how much you will be spending on the couple overall, including engagement gifts, wedding gifts, and shower gifts. Then divide the amount up to spread over all the wedding events you will be attending. For example, if you planned to spend $200 on the couple, you might give a $30 engagement gift, a $30 shower gift, and a $140 wedding gift. It is always important to take your personal income into consideration as well as your relationship with the recipient. If you choose a gift from the heart, it doesn’t matter how much you spend!

Plan out the gift you plan to purchase for the bridal shower early, as you don’t want to be rushing into a gift shop the morning of the shower! Wrap it nicely to show you care, and add a special flourish like a fresh flower or a balloon to make your gift really shine!

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