Bridal Shower Gift Ideas

Weddings often take place in the summer, which means showers are taking place throughout the spring months. Finding the right gift for a bridal shower is important to show the bride how much you care.

Whether the bride is a sister, a cousin, or a dear friend; it is necessary to select that bridal shower gift with an extra dose of care. After all, it will probably be the only bridal shower of hers that you attend, and you want it to be a special experience.

Bridal showers are often themed. This is why it is important for the hostess to let the guests know if there is a certain theme. For example, if it is a lingerie shower, make sure each of the guests and the bride is aware of that fact!

Also, many bridal showers may include a variety of guests, so it is important to be sensitive when selecting the gift, as it will be displayed for everyone at the shower to see.

Fortunately, most brides register at local stores for the guests to be assured of purchasing something the bride is sure to enjoy.

However, the guest shouldn't be afraid to purchase something the bride did not specifically register for. After all, it is always nice to get a surprise gift, especially if it comes with a gift receipt!

One gift idea that every bride is sure to love is a personalized Wedding Day Character Platter. Available from gifts.com, this ceramic platter can fit up to 18 characters (bride, groom, male, female, girl or boy) with their printed names, up to 8 characters. The bride and groom are added with 12 characters each. Female characters have the choice of dress color and matching bouquet, along with hair style (short, long, up or down.)

The platter has a title of "Our Wedding Day" at the top with the date at the bottom. This very unique and creative gift is available for $34.95 and requires up to 3 days to personalize. It is definitely a keepsake that the entire wedding party will be thrilled to be a part of!

Another unique bridal shower gift is a personalized platter. By purchasing a piece of pottery and allowing guests to sign it at the wedding itself, you will be able to deliver a beautiful fired and wonderful keepsake platter to the happy couple after the wedding. It is a great way for the couple to remember their special day and all of the people that were a part of it.

Another shower idea is a Philips Digital Photo Frame. Philips Frame has enough memory to store 50 photos. Its features allow the frame to receive digital images from a camera, memory card or PC. It also displays single photos, thumbnails or slideshows.

The frame is available from Target for $169.99 or Amazon.com for $149.99.

For a gift that's a bit more practical for the couple is an Acacia Salad Set, also available from gifts.com.

The natural color highlights of acacia wood allow for a variety of serving options. Beautiful for salads and pasta dishes, this serving set will help the couple on their way to classy meals. The set is from Crate & Barrel and is available for $49.95.

Another gift that will allow the couple to make their home a bit more inviting is a set of Monogrammed Gift Candles. Each candle displays a single-initial monogram. The set is available for $20.00 from Grandin Road.

If finding that shower gift proves to be more difficult than expected, remember gift cards to stores like Home Depot, Crate & Barrel, and Target are always more than acceptable!