I have a Bridal Shower to attend on July 10th, I would like to get some ideas of different things for a gift instead of the same old Towels, Dishes, etc.
Any idea? Its a display shower, the gifts are asked not to be wrapped, never heard of it, but its the new thing I guess.
I know someone will have ideas.
TIA

By Jann on Saturday, June 25, 2005 - 12:27 pm:

What is she registered for?

By Kernkate on Saturday, June 25, 2005 - 12:30 pm:

She is registered at Target and Kaufmann's for Dishes, Towels and Bedding things like that.
I would just like to do something different.

By Bobbie~moderatr on Saturday, June 25, 2005 - 12:31 pm:

How old is the bride? first marriage?

By Kernkate on Saturday, June 25, 2005 - 12:39 pm:

She is 23, first marriage.

By Bobbie~moderatr on Saturday, June 25, 2005 - 12:55 pm:

What about a couple of easy cook books?? My sister is 24 and she loves cook books. When she moved out she couldn't cook to save her life. She loves to use the books to make meals and she has become pretty good. You could go from traditional cook books to the funny ones depending on what kind of girl she is (ex: Cooking for Dummies).

You could also do a gift basket of a meal with the recipe/cooking directions attached to the handle, like pasta, sauce,type of thinking, maybe a bottle of wine (if they are drinking type of people).

OR a picnic lunch basket (plates for two, silverware for two, sheet etc.) with a gift certificate for KFC or some other take out place that does picnicy (lol) type foods. With a bottle of wine. With a note attached saying, Don't forget to take time to enjoy each other...


Or thinking... Be back with more in a few.

By Jann on Saturday, June 25, 2005 - 12:55 pm:

I know it's probably not very exciting, but I lean more towards getting the bride/groom the things they want.

By Kernkate on Saturday, June 25, 2005 - 12:59 pm:

Jann I usually do that to, but they have a large family and most of her registry is filled, so thats why I am thinking something different.
Bobbie, you have some great ideas!

By Bobbie~moderatr on Saturday, June 25, 2005 - 01:00 pm:

A movie night basket, with video rental coupons.

Do you know these people personally?? Like as in, you know their likes and dislikes? Is there a money limit here you are thinking of sticking to? How far off is the Wedding itself? Is this someone that you could do a joint gift with? Meaning someone else you know will also be attending the wedding?? Joint gift, means more money in the pot to play with.

By Bobbie~moderatr on Saturday, June 25, 2005 - 01:04 pm:

You could go with a gift certificate for night out at a restraunt/movies placed in a fancy envelope with a card stating the same above. Just wanted to make sure you two take the time to enjoy yourself/each other in all the rush of the planned events...

By Bobbie~moderatr on Saturday, June 25, 2005 - 01:10 pm:

I remember and I am sure many of the other ladies here would agree. You get so caught up in the events that when it is over you are reeling. Something that would encourage some down time is what I am leaning towards a moment to take a breath and remember why you are doing all the preparing in the first place. Yes it isn't something they will have (as in an item) for the rest of their lives but it could be something they remember for sure.

By Kernkate on Saturday, June 25, 2005 - 01:16 pm:

I know both of them pretty well. I am not really sure on a limit yet, I was hoping someone else was going that I knew but as of yet I haven' heard of anyone. I would have liked to go in on a joint gift.
I am sure there is someone of our mutual friends going.
The Wedding is on September 9th.
You have really given me some excellent ideas to work with Bobbie, and I may just be doing one of the suggestions. Thanks

By Kernkate on Saturday, June 25, 2005 - 01:17 pm:

I also found this and thought it would be good as a gag gift for the groom to be.

By Emily7 on Saturday, June 25, 2005 - 01:18 pm:

I think with the stress of planning a wedding a gift certificate to a day spa for a facial, massage, pedicure or manicure would be appreciated.

By Emily7 on Saturday, June 25, 2005 - 01:19 pm:

I should get my dh one of those Kathy!

By Bobbie~moderatr on Saturday, June 25, 2005 - 01:32 pm:

Kathy I think that is great. What about a tool belt for the bride??? Sounds funny but often women in the long run like to have a set of tools to themselves. They use to carry pink/ purple tool kits. Get a pair of pliers, hammer, screw drivers, things like that... LOL a stud finder to use to hang her pictures etc..

By Bobbie~moderatr on Saturday, June 25, 2005 - 01:34 pm:

doesn't have to cost much. Just get things like in the belt for DH. Instead of room spray get WD 40. Instead of a bowl brush a hammer. etc...

By Kaye on Saturday, June 25, 2005 - 01:37 pm:

Another option is a fondue pot and a cook book and a note about long dinners together.

One of my favs was someone framed my invite in one of those nice double frames, with room for a picture.

By Reds9298 on Saturday, June 25, 2005 - 10:03 pm:

Haven't read all of the above and don't know if they've registered for anything like this or not but....maybe an 'outside' basket....like gardening tools, tea light stakes for landscaping, birdfeeder(s) and seed, citronella lantern stakes, kneeling pad, mud shoes (for both of them), small shepherd's hook...along those lines. Just an idea!

By Bea on Sunday, June 26, 2005 - 11:15 am:

I think a gift card to Lowes or Home Depot is a great gift. It can be cutely placed in a basket with a plant as if it's growing on the plant. I recently went to a shower and that was the one gift that everyone seemed to think was great. There are ALWAYS hardware type things that every new couple need to make their nest together.

By Reds9298 on Sunday, June 26, 2005 - 11:19 am:

I agree Bea...Once I went to a shower that was outdoor/garden/tool themed and one note on the invite said "Live things encouraged to grow with our marriage". I thought that was so cute!
Even if someone lives in an apartment where they don't have to really fix things, at some point they will likely have a place where they DO and they will need those kinds of things.
I also like the Lowes/Home Depot cards because there's something for BOTH of them at those stores. Men could care less about cookbooks and silverware...they never seem to get much that applies to them, poor things! WE get the wedding and the gifts and the guy just has to show up!

By Missymelissy on Sunday, June 26, 2005 - 01:47 pm:

How about vases - different size clear glass square shaped? Or any shape. Not necessarily clear glass either.

Or, votive candle holder with nice scented candles.

Serving bowl or serving tray.

Picture frames for their wedding photos.

Picture albums.

I was at a bridal shower yesterday and the bride received a windchime with crystals - very nice.

Stained glass decoration.