Gift Ideas
 

Bridal Shower Gift Ideas for Guests

Bridal shower is usually held few weeks before marriage. It is held in one of the bride’s close friend’s place. The idea is to help the bride by offering some gift which can help her in married life. Friends, relative and family friends are the invitees to the bridal shower. Every invitees are expected to bring some gift with them. Elders can also bless the bride with blessings.

Gifts can be of any shape, size and color. There are different ways to present it. However, selecting one can often be a brain-racking process. Since the purpose of a bridal shower is to give gift, here are few tips to consider while choosing one:

  • How Much to Spend
    Give generously and heartedly no-matter whether expensive or less expensive. Homemade gift is also a better option, as you can personalize it by including gift items of your choice.

  • Etiquette
    Decide whether you want to give a bridal shower gift or a wedding gift? You have to bring a gift to a shower and you can send one for the wedding if you’re not attending it. You can also select as per your preference from the couple’s registry. (In bridal registry system, the bride gets a gift range and variety unrestricted of shapes, sizes and colors. The registry is done by the bride and a list is given to the guests. The number of items included in the registry is unlimited. This relieves the guest from carrying the gift to the wedding hall once the guest places an order for the gift.)

  • Shopping Strategies
    You can have a clue from the bridal shower invitation for the kind of gifts requested. You can go for coed registry items like barware, espresso makers and a bridal tea. Also, a theme shower can help you to specific gift categories.

  • Packaging
    Give some time in packing your gift as it is a token of friendship and well-wishing. Dress up your gift with fine ribbons, colorful papers and faux flowers accents. Don’t forget to include “To/From” card with your name on it. This will help the bride to keep a record of the giver.

    Different Types of Gifts

  • Bathroom Accessories
    Help the couple to shower together by gifting chrome-plated double shower head. You can also give toilet brush holder and tumbler holder along with other faucets available.

  • Sensual Scents
    Start her day with good fragrance by gifting a basket of bubble bath, scented soaps, perfumed shampoos, body-lotions and conditioners.You can choose the flavor from range of jasmine, vanilla, cinnamon, sandalwood and lavender.

  • The Desire to Dance
    Gift her pass of ballroom or salsa dancing at a local dance studio or any fitness center. This will help the couple to put their feet together on the dancing floor.

  • Pamper Her With Spa Treatment
    Help her with a pre-wedding spa treatment to glow and brighten her skin and to ease her worries of the big day.

  • Wet ‘n’ Wild
    The sound of the ocean always brings a feeling of romance in a couple. You can give a sound machine that produces rhythmic waves or tropical rain soundscapes. You can also gift a personalized CD with some favorite songs and music which can ignite their feeling for love.

  • Video Camcorder
    This is the best gift to give as it helps to capture all the memorable moments of one’s life. Stills from the camcorder can be taken on a compact disk and preserved for a longer time.

  • A Night-Stay in Town
    Book a one-night stay at a good nearby hotel. Request the hotel staff to decorate the bed and bathroom with some good perfume. Add a breakfast package to the bill.

  • Reviving the Bedroom:
    Give them a good make of silk or satin sheets and velvet pillows to decorate the bed. Add a good photo-frame to be hanged above the bedroom wall.

  • Gift of Passion
    If the couple shares a special interest in camping or traveling, gift them a tent or a new set of luggage which reflects their passion.

  • Bread Toaster
    Give this toaster which can be used by the bride daily morning during breakfast. This could be a constant reminder of the giver.

  • Getting Closer
    You can give photo album or a family heirloom. High end coffee maker is other option depending upon the relationship with the bride.

    These are the few gifts you can choose from. There is no end when it comes to giving a gift. The source, options and styles are numerous. Select one as per your choice and your closeness with the receiver.

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