Gifts for Bride

ashleybtc1 · April 2011

My sister is getting married this summer and I am her maid of honor. Ive been trying to think of a really cute gift to give her at her bridal shower that isnt something from her registry. I was thinking something that went along with the something borrow, something blue...I just dont have anything of value you to let her borrow so I will have to purchase something. Do you guys have any cute ideas?

ewhiteman06 · April 2011

I sew and really enjoy making homemade things for friends. The last couple of my friends who got married, I made them aprons for their wedding gift, but idk why you couldn't do that for her shower

It's really pretty simple and it's a fun personal, practical gift!

artbyallie · April 2011

As PP said, handmade is nice. However, I wouldn't purchase anything off-registry. I've been asked a couple times by close family members if there's anything not on my registry I want. Well... no, actually, because the registries have what we want. I generally direct them to some of my favorite items on said registries instead, like our china/glassware and some of the quirkier stuff. So while I understand you're trying to find something unique and special for your sister, I know she'll appreciate something she's already picked out. Maybe ask what she wants most on her registry? Good luck.

Milsey32 · April 2011

Ditto Stage -- Idk if I would someone else to give me my something borrowed, some blue, etc stuff because I would then feel obligated to use it even if I was thinking of something else. Maybe you could ask her if she already knows what she's using... & I also agree with Allie -- if she registered for it, then she wants it.

RoMy215 · April 2011

I only got a few things I didn't register for at my shower. Some were kitchen items I didn't register for becasue I already had them and didn't need/want newer versions. But we did get several wedding gifts that were not on our registries, and as a result, I have to agree with the majority here.
That said, the things that were returned/or will get very little use are from people who really don't know us that well or are just...somewhat clueless (really more a comment on them than the gift). I personally love the apron thing; but I know my sister probably wouldn't.
When my sister got married, I got her something from her registry. But then I also gave her a little gift bag with a few small things I found to wish her luck: a coin so they would always have money, a piece of chocolate for a sweet life together. It's been 5 years so I don't remember everything, but all of the things were small and I think mostly perishable and thus wouldn't take any extra room in their home.

Avion22 · April 2011

You know your sister better than anyone else.

Does she have a favorite sports team, or does her fiance? Maybe you could look online to find a garter for her that's from her college/his college/sports team, whatever. Kinda cute. Plus, if it's blue, then she'll have her something blue.

For bridal showers, I generally try to get gifts that are more for the bride than for the couple. However, for one bridal shower I got a few gift cards...one for a mani/pedi, one for Victoria's secret, and one for Bed, Bath and Beyond. I mounted them on nice paper and put them into cute picture frames, and labled them "For the bride", "for the groom" and "for the couple." Yes, the Victoria's Secret card was "for the groom" -- okay, really for the bride, but that way she could pick out something sexy to wear for her husband without everyone having to SEE that something sexy at the shower:-)

shugamegan · April 2011

At my FSIL's bridal shower, her sister, also her MOH, gave her a basket of pairs of tampered candles with a poem that she read aloud as the bride looked through the basket. it brought her to tears and it really was something reallly cute and meaningful to do. Here is a link to the poem:

http://www.keystonecandle.com/Wedding_Poem_Candle_Set.htm

(I think they try to sell the candle sets, but I say hit up the Dollar Tree)

And I'm sure if you are creative, you can twist the poem to make it more personal.

ajmckee2010 · April 2011

When I was a MOH I made my best friend a marriage survival kit. It was personal and unique.

I thought of things like.....
A teabag - in case you ever get into hot water, make tea & share it.
A pack of tissues - to remind you to dry each others tears.
A toothpick - to pick out the good in yourself & others.
A package of salt - to remember to take some things with a grain of salt.
A lifesaver - to remind you that Friends are lifesavers.
A penny - so you are never broke.

Took all of these items and filled them in a box. Wrapped the box with wrapping paper. Took each item and tied a string to them with a tag stating the above statements. Then at the shower the bride took them out one by one and read what each one was for. It was the hit of the shower. She loved it!

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