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Figuring out what to get the bride before her big day can often be a substantial challenge. You never quite know what items will help her in her new married life.
Not to worry. This post is riding to the rescue. In it, we discuss some of your bridal shower gift options and why they make such excellent choices. So, without further ado, let’s dive right into the discussion.
Signature Platter
Couples want their weddings to feel like branded events. It’s the idea that two people are coming together, merging, and becoming one with each other.
A good way to celebrate this is to give the bride-to-be a customized signature platter featuring both his and her initials plus an inscription of the date of their wedding. This way, they have a kind of official plaque that they can take with them through the course of their marriage. It’s a way of symbolizing their togetherness.
Chemise
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Having a sleek and sexy nightgown is a great way to help the couple-to-be get their married life off to a roaring start. Look for a chemise with detailed lacing patterns – something that she can wear on her honeymoon or wedding night.
Cake Serving Set
Weddings and cakes go hand-in-hand, so it’s often a nice idea to get the bride a cake serving set that she can use on the day. Usually, these sets feature a cake knife (a square-looking knife with a robust cutting blade) and a serving tool. If you want to make the gift extra special, you can have the serving implements engraved with the couple’s initials or names.
Cake Stand
A cake stand is something that the bride-to-be can use both on her wedding day and as she begins to settle into domestic life. Many cake stands are made of glass and feature attractive central pillars which help to emphasise the cake itself. If you can, find out the size of the bride-to-be’s cake tin and then use this to determine the diameter of the cake stand. This way, her cake will always fit perfectly.
Gift Card
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If you’re running low on ideas, then you can always get the bride-to-be a giftcard for her favorite store. If you can, try to choose a card that allows her to buy things that she might need in the future. Giving her a department store gift can help tremendously.
Cashmere Slippers
Who doesn’t love cashmere slippers? Cashmere is one of the softest materials in the world. And it makes it incredibly easy to relax after the wedding or on the honeymoon. Cashmere comes in a variety of colors, so just pick one that you know will naturally complement her style. Black offers the most dramatic look.
Air Purifier
If the bride-to-be is about to start a family life in a new home, she’s going to need all the help that she can get. Buying her an air purifier, therefore, can be a great way to keep her home fragrant, even during busy family life.
Modern air purifiers are much better than they ever were in the past. Filter technology has improved tremendously and now these devices can catch virtually every non-gaseous particle that enters your home.
Nut Butters
The range of nut butters that you can get these days is enormous. And, what’s more, they taste delicious. There are so many more varieties on offer besides peanut butter. You can get pistachio butter, almond butter, raw brazil nut butter and many more. These nut butters add a new flavor dimension to dishes and can be a great way to help her build her new pantry.
Grow Frames
Grow frames are a trendy idea for people who want to grow plants and flowers indoors. The way they work is actually quite elegant. First, you attach them to the wall – a bit like regularly shelving – close to a power outlet. Then you place your plants and vases inside and turn on the interior light. It will then illuminate the plant, helping them to grow taller and thrive long-term. All your bride-to-be needs to do is to water the plants.
Grow frames are great for brides who want to keep their wedding flowers for as long as possible. They can also be a great place to put all the leftovers from the ceremony and continue living the magic.
Games
Getting the bride-to-be bridal shower games is another great investment. But this time, you’re buying things that you’ll use at the event itself. Classic games include things like “finish the bride’s phrase” and “would she rather?”
Sink-Attached Water Purifier
You can also get the bride a simple water purification device. Instead of ripping out the sink and placing the purifier in-line with the pipe leading to the sink, you simply attach these purifiers to the faucet and switch them on when you need them.
Sink attached water purifiers are cheap. They’re also extremely effective at removing nasty flavors from the water.
Necklace
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If the bride-to-be would like to look her best in the future, why not get her a custom necklace?
These days, there are so many beautiful options out there thanks to sites like Etsy that you’re spoiled for choice. You can get her something completely personalized that only she will understand. And you can buy her an artisan-crafted item that nobody else has. You can even specify the materials you would like the person crafting it to include in the finished article.
Beach Hat
If your bride-to-be is jetting off to a tropical location on honeymoon, then getting her a beach hat is essential. You want something that covers her entire face and provides plenty of shade for the shoulders and the back of the neck – two areas that are particularly prone to burning.
Today, there are all kinds of eco-friendly and vegan beach hat options available. Straw is currently a trendy material and actually looks great when weaved professionally.
Faux Leather Jewelry Organizer And Travel Case
On a related theme, you might want to get your bride-to-be a faux leather jewelry organizer that doubles as a travel case. These items look a little bit like large wallets, except they have more of a feminine aesthetic. And because they are so stylish, they also double up as clutches for nights out.
Wedding Night Pampering Pack
Weddings can be stressful events. Most couples spend the following days just sleeping and resting. It can be a nice idea, therefore, to get your bride-to-be a wedding night pampering pack. These kits contain things like hair and skin minis, plus hair removal products.
Wine Box
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A wine box can be a great way to help the young couple start their very own wine cellar. Six bottles ought to be sufficient to get them started.
Magazine Subscription
Magazine subscriptions are a wonderful gift because they’re rarely something that people would choose to get for themselves. Look for a magazine that you know that your bride-to-be will love and then sign her up for twelve months to give her some reading to do while she isn’t doing family stuff.
Newlywed Cookbook
Newlywed couples don’t always know what they should be cooking and eating. It’s a learning curve. That’s why having a newlywed cookbook is so helpful. These recipe books usually contain dozens of simple ideas that couples can easily whip up on a weeknight. Plus, many of them are super indulgent – just what you need after a long and busy day.
So, there you have it: some incredible bridal shower gift ideas that brides-to-be will actually use.