Gift Ideas for the Bride and Groom

He finally popped the question and she said yes. So what's next? Whether the new couple is starting from scratch and need all the basic necessities to start a home together, or whether they are merging their two single lives together, there are still household essentials they will need. Here are a few wedding shower gift ideas to get them started.

Gift Ideas for the Bride and Groom: Instant Landscaper/Gardener

If the bride and groom will be moving into a new home complete with their own lawn then they will need lawn and garden supplies. Gift ideas for the lawn and garden include basic garden tools such as a shovel, a hoe, rakes, garden gloves, spades, a wheelbarrow and maybe even a plant or two.

Gift Ideas for the Bride and Groom: Cooking for Two

A new bride will suddenly find herself having to cook for two. Cooking may or may not be something she is good at, but either way, the "Cooking for Two" cookbook is a helpful wedding shower gift idea. Grooms can cook too, so get him an outdoor grill with all the accessories so he can do the weekend barbecuing.

Gift Ideas for the Bride and Groom: Kitchen Necessities

Once the bride and groom have figured out what recipes they like, they will need the kitchen necessities to begin cooking those recipes. Pots and pans, dishes, and countertop appliances will be much appreciated and get lots of use in the years to come.

Gift Ideas for the Bride and Groom: Honey-Do Tools

When you think of the term "Wedding Shower" grooms are often not thought of. Let the groom know you are thinking of him too by getting him a "Honey-Do" starter kit. A basic tool box with a hammer, tape measure, duct tape and a couple of screwdrivers are nice gift ideas for the guy who will soon be getting his own "honey-do" list to complete.

Gift Ideas for the Bride and Groom: Shared Closet Space

A single person is accustomed to having their own closet space. Once married, the bride and groom will be sharing that space and closet space will be cut in half. Organization is the key to make the most of small closet space. Gift ideas to help the couple get the closet organized include a hanging shoe organizer, drawer organizers, and storage bins or boxes.

Gift Ideas for the Bride and Groom: The Laundry Room

A bride or groom leaving their parents' home for the first time may have to learn how to do their own laundry for the first time in their lives. To help them get them started with their first load of dirty laundry this gift idea includes a laundry hamper or basket filled with laundry supplies such as detergent, stain removers, fabric softener sheets, hangers and an iron & ironing board.

Gift Ideas for the Bride and Groom: Making a Home Cozy

The bride and groom will want to decorate their new home with their own things. Picture frames are a good gift so they can display their memories together for everyone to see. Also, a nice indoor plant or flowers (real or fake) help give a home a cozy feel.

Gift Ideas for the Bride and Groom: Other

If none of these gift ideas sound like something the bride and groom will need there is always cash or gift cards. Give the bride and groom gift cards good to a grocery store, a home improvement store, or a big department store. Find out if the bride and groom need to make a big purchase for their new house or apartment such as a stove or refrigerator and then spread the word. Given enough gift cards to the same store (ie: Home Depot or Lowe's) they can then go get that much needed appliance.

Sources:

Cooking for Two
Closet Organizers
Walmart
Home Depot
Lowe's