Bridal Shower Gifts

Bridal showers used to be a very traditional and, stuffy gatherings. Someone outside the bride's immediate family would throw the party and invite all their friends to give the bride very traditional, and stuffy wedding gifts.

The bride received everything she would need to be a good wifey. From toasters to blenders to irons, she would now have her essential arsenal to create a warm and nurturing nest for her future lot of children.

The best wedding shower gift ideas are the ones just for the bride. Gifts that mark a true passage into womanhood. Instead of standard items think about some creative gifts. Following are some gift ideas for bridal shower.

• Toasting Glasses :

  Whether they're engraved or elegant crystal, champagne flutes are a beautiful gift to toast the new Bride and Groom.

• Flower Vase :

  A flower vase is the perfect reminder for her new Groom to keep refilling with fresh flowers, especially on their anniversary.

• Monogrammed Stationary Set :

  Delight the Bride with a monogrammed stationary set including her new initials.

  Signature Photo Mat and Frame :

  This over-sized mat leaves room for all the shower guests to sign, with an engagement picture of the Bride and Groom in the middle. A wonderful reminder of all their friends and family. Use for the shower, or save for the wedding.

• Newlywed Cookbook :

  When it comes to learning how to cook for two, a newlywed cookbook is just the ticket.

• Gift Baskets :

  Express your creativity and put together a gift basket for the new couple. Ideas include:

  • Pasta Basket: Package of noodles, cans of tomatoes, and a bottle of white wine set inside a pasta strainer
  • Cookie Heaven: Cookie sheets, tons of cookie cutters, plus your favorite cookie recipes with several jars of the dry ingredients already mixed
  • Romance Basket: Blanket, champagne flutes, and a CD of love songs

• Bride's Survival Kit :

  Every Bride needs one of these! Fill a hat box with the following wedding day survival essentials:
  needle & thread, scissors, safety pins, aspirin, breath mints, two-sided tape, clear nail polish, nail polish remover, super glue, hand mirror, hairspray, deodorant, tampons, bobby pins, and kleenex.

• Restaurant Gift Certificate :

  The new couple will surely enjoy a romantic evening for two with a restaurant gift certificate.

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