Bridal Shower Gift
Advice
Bridal Shower Gift Advice
~ Tips to help you pick out the perfect
bridal shower gift.
The bridal shower is definitely a more intimate wedding
celebration where the bride will open your gift in front
of everyone. Figuring out what to buy the bride for the
shower can be a frustrating task. Here are some helpful
tips:
Themed Shower:
Once you receive the bridal shower invitation, see if the
shower has a specific theme, i.e. baking party, and if so,
stick to the theme. Usually the host will consult with the
bride to find out what she needs most or would like most
for her gifts. If they set a theme, this is probably what
the bride wants.
No theme, ask yourself some questions about the bride:
Is the couple's home equipped with most essentials?
If the couple is starting off from scratch, they will probably
appreciate all the household gifts that they get. There
will always be someone close to the bride who gives her
sexy lingerie. So, if you know they don’t have much,
use the registry and pick out a present that will add a
special touch to their home.
Where is she registered?
The host, parents or maid of honor should know where the
bride is registered. Etiquette says that you should contact
them for this info, but a lot of people are going directly
to the bride and groom to find this out.
How close are you to the bride?
Best Friends Forever
If the bride is one of your closest friends, try to stay
away from the registry. She will appreciate some sentimental
bridal shower gifts from close friends and family. This
unique gift could be sexy lingerie and massage oils, or
a personalized beach bag for her honeymoon with a good book
or CD packed inside. Remember, these gifts don’t need
to be for the couple, they can be something special just
for the bride!
I barely know the bride!
Stick to the registry. Don’t be original and for example,
buy an ornate picture frame that you love. You have no idea
if it would match her home or taste. Just stick to the registry
and make things easy.
Are they going on a honeymoon?
No honeymoon or an extended
weekend
If you know the couple isn’t taking a week off to
fly to some exotic location, perhaps give a gift to make
their honeymoon weekend extra special. Baskets are a great
idea for a local honeymoon. Gift baskets such as picnic
baskets, bath baskets, wine and cheese baskets or chocolate
baskets make wonderful bridal shower gifts. These unique
ideas add special romantic memories for the honeymoon couple.
If they are going on a honeymoon,
where to? Beach? Skiing? Site seeing? Mountains?
Unique bridal shower gifts can be made with their honeymoon
theme in mind. A personalized Mrs. swimsuit is a great idea
for her island getaway. A travel wallet in her favorite
color would make a good gift for the traveling honeymooner.
What about erotic gifts?
You may know the bride really well but remember that she
will be opening your gift in front of friends and family.
Even if she is very open around you, this may not be true
around her family, or maybe just that one aunt or fiancé’s
grandmother. Stay away from overly sexual gifts that might
embarrass her. This could even be really sexy lingerie,
depending on the bride. Bring these to the bachelorette
party and give a small gift for the bridal shower. If you're
not sure, ask the maid of honor.
Unique Honeymoon Ideas:
- 1. 100 reasons why I love you! Before you leave on
your honeymoon, write out 100 reasons why you love your
spouse. Be original, be funny, be intimate! This is a
great little gift over a candlelit dinner or while strolling
on the beach.
- Explore together! Take a hike, explore a city or find
someplace where you two can discover your destination
together. If you are staying in a city or town, wake up
one morning early enough to see the sunrise and then walk
through the city, without a program, just a day to be
together and see what you come across. You can also do
this by taking a hike or going on a mini road trip. This
is a great way to be adventurous and add exciting memories
to your vacation. This isn't possible in all destinations.
Make sure it is safe to roam around, hike, swim... where
you are going.
- Dream about the future! Now that you're married, you
can talk about your goals and dreams without having to
think about planning a wedding. If this talk doesn't increase
your stress, let yourselves enjoy each moment sharing
hopes that you have for the future. This is a fun way
to open your mind and think about how you will spend your
lives together.
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