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Bridal Shower Hostess Gift

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Hi Everyone, I tried to search for similar threads but mostly found bridal shower complaints, questions about the guest list, gifts, etc. Anyways, my cousin and sister (MOH) are hosting a small luncheon/shower for me with all of our female relatives that are invited to the wedding.

What would be an appropriate gift for the hosts? I really appreciate them doing something because they absolutely do not have to and I know everyone has lots going on in their lives. I want to thank them for thinking of me and hosting something during such a meaningful time in my life. 

Any suggestions? What have others done? If any of you have hosted bridal showers, was there a gift you got from the bride that you loved?
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    LondonLisaLondonLisa member
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    I think it really depends on their personality. Like a BM gift, get them something personal that you know they would like such as concert tickets for a music lover, some great wine for the vino lover, jewellery for the girly girl etc. You know your friends, and get them something that you would for their birthday. And, as always, a prompt thoughtful handwritten thank you note as well.

    It is refreshing on these boards to hear a proper etiquette question and not about a bride complaining that she cannot host her own shower :)
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    ifeelgoodifeelgreatifeelwonderfulifeelgoodifeelgreatifeelwonderful member
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    The minimum I would suggest is a heartfelt thank you card. For throwing showers I have always received a nice card and that really meant the most to me. On top of that it has usually been something small and along the lines of hostess gifts you would give for any reason - wine, fancy bath products, etc. If you can pick something small and personal I'm sure the receiver will be happy.

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    misssunshine17misssunshine17 member
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    I don't think it needs to be over the top. I had two showers and I got one a bottle of wine & candle she likes and the other a Alex & Ani bracelet since she's into them. I spent around $30 each, but there isn't a wrong or right number. 
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    Jen4948Jen4948 member
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    Consider her personality and likes that you know about, and then go from there.

    If you know that she really likes a certain store or restaurant, you might purchase something for her from that store, take her out for a meal at that restaurant, or get her a gift card. 

    If there's a movie or show you know she'd like to see, you might purchase her a ticket.

    If she does a hobby, maybe something in keeping with that hobby.

    It really depends on her.

    Best of luck!

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    photokittyphotokitty mod
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    Personally I like a nice umbrella. It goes with the shower theme and is something everyone needs but hates to buy.
    :kiss: ~xoxo~ :kiss:

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    KPBM89KPBM89 member
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    I have helped host a bridal shower before, but I didn't receive anything for it (I wasn't expecting anything though)...

    I did, however, once host a baby shower for a very dear friend at work.  A few days later, she handed me a card and inside she wrote the sweetest message- made me cry!  I'm a sucker for handwritten letters and cards, so that was enough for me!
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    mommapizanomommapizano member
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    Thanks everyone. Well from what I gather a hand written note is a must and I will make sure to do that. I am glad to see that some cute/small gift is appropriate. All the "shower" theme stuff like the umbrella sounds kinda fun.

    My sister is a huge craft beer lover so maybe I can figure out something with that. Or I know jewelry or makeup is always a huge hit with her. She is very girly! 
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    Xstatic3333Xstatic3333 member
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    Craft beer lover! That's easy!

    Go to your biggest local liquor store and get her a 22 oz bottle of an exciting beer. Pick any label that appeals to you, looks exciting, etc. When in doubt, you can't go wrong with something from Belgium.

    Enjoy your shower!
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    LDubHawksFanLDubHawksFan member
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    Booze is always nice!

    I had never heard of shower host gifts until coming here, but so glad I did. My bms threw me a shower so I got them a little bag of shower gel and bath salts and had a tag saying something like, "thank you for showering me, here is a little something for your shower!"....though that isn't the exact wording and sounds a little creepy! Lol. You get the point!

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    thkeweddingthkewedding member
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    I was recently a bridesmaid in a wedding. The bride gifted us with these soy candles that have a ring in them, and it's a chance to have a ring worth $10, $100, $1000, or $5000 in them. I was excited about it just to see if I won a diamond ring worth $1000 lol. (I only got the $10 one) The candles smell really nice as well. 
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    ErinDandJohnHErinDandJohnH member
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    For my first shower I got these cute little bathtubs with Bath and Bodyworks stuff in them and put a card in that said from my shower to yours. For my other I went with more personal gifts. One girl I got a Vera Bradley planner that she had been eyeing and the other shatterproof wine tumblers so they could drink wine safely in their new hot tub. 
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    mommapizanomommapizano member
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    Thanks everyone! I plan to go shopping this weekend and see what I can find :)
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    sthorne91 said:
    I was recently a bridesmaid in a wedding. The bride gifted us with these soy candles that have a ring in them, and it's a chance to have a ring worth $10, $100, $1000, or $5000 in them. I was excited about it just to see if I won a diamond ring worth $1000 lol. (I only got the $10 one) The candles smell really nice as well. 
    Any idea where she got them? They sound neat.
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    melbelleupmelbelleup member
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    edited October 2013
    johnson.kmarie said:
    sthorne91 said:
    I was recently a bridesmaid in a wedding. The bride gifted us with these soy candles that have a ring in them, and it's a chance to have a ring worth $10, $100, $1000, or $5000 in them. I was excited about it just to see if I won a diamond ring worth $1000 lol. (I only got the $10 one) The candles smell really nice as well. 
    Any idea where she got them? They sound neat.
    It's diamond candles. They smell AMAZING.http://www.diamondcandles.com/

    ETA: that's such a good idea and I might steal it to use for my MOH, mom, FMIL and FAIL(aunt) who are hosting my showers. such a good idea. There's not a store though, it's all online.
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    GrrArghGrrArgh member
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    Thanks! I am so poaching these I think! ^__^
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    johnson.kmarie said:
    Thanks! I am so poaching these I think! ^__^
    Haha. I love them. I digged my ring out though. The candles burn forever too because they're huge. FI got me one for my birthday this year. Shipping is steep, but you can find free shipping deals too.
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    GrrArghGrrArgh member
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    Someone needs to suggest to them to make a "Rain" scented one (Shower!) but there are several that look like they will smell good enough to eat! O_o 
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    melbelleupmelbelleup member
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    hmmm I thought they did... they switch out candles often though. Usually by seasons.
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    mommapizanomommapizano member
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    I decided to buy one of those soy candles...I got the Caramel Apple Cider one. I will probably get something else small to go with it. Thanks everyone! 
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    ei34ei34 member
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    That's a kind sentiment!  I wrote my two sisters (who were co-MOHs and threw my shower) heartfelt thank you cards a few days after my shower.  I didn't think to get them specific presents for that though.  I did keep their work on the shower in mind when I gave them bridesmaid gifts on my wedding day (pashmina shawl and $300 in gift cards to their favorite stores and restaurants).  Since you'll be giving them bridesmaid gifts on or near your wedding day, I'd say a smaller token of appreciation immediately following the shower.

    I went all out for my sister's shower a couple months ago, and was touched to receive a sweet thank you card from her.  There wasn't also a gift, but I hadn't been expecting one.  The card was more than enough, since I'd been so happy and excited planning and throwing her shower.

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    thkeweddingthkewedding member
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    Yeah, it's just diamondcandles.com. They're really awesome, you can find videos of girls getting diamond rings! I think you might be able to find them on Amazon too.The website offers occasion ones, I'm not sure if they have ones for Bridal showers though. 
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