Bridal Shower Gift Baskets

Choose unique bridal shower gifts to make the bride's special day even more memorable. Many couples will announce the choice of a wedding registry soon after their engagement, and it is perfectly suitable to choose an item from there for a bridal shower present. However, it is even more enjoyable to try to make the gifts for the bridal shower a bit more personal. Showers are generally given to mark the passage from one stage of life to another -- graduation from college to a new job, the arrival of a baby, or, in this case, a bridal shower to mark the upcoming transition from single to married life. Therefore it is fun to try to give a present which focuses attention upon what the bride would enjoy or upon the relationship which a person has enjoyed with her (best friend, favorite aunt).

There are a vast number of choices available on the Internet for ordering special items without even leaving the house. Bridal shower gift baskets are available in a wide variety of themes, ranging from elegant baskets with monogrammed towels, scented oils and fine chocolates, to cute, bear-themed bonanzas of goodies. There are spa baskets with lotions, gels and creams. Towels,sponges and bath salts complete the arrangement, and some come with a small travel kit which a woman can use to take with her on the honeymoon. A person could also fill a travel kit with some cosmetic supplies accompanied by a certificate to a local spa.

Containers for these items may be fashioned from a number of different materials. Baskets are sturdy and may usually be put to good use after the contents have been depleted. Bridal shower gift baskets can be found in a wide range of themes and prices. An online search will yield numerous sites to choose from for these welcome gifts. Towers of decorated boxes can also be purchased. These may contain favorite goodies such as cookies, pretzels, nuts, and candy. These unique bridal shower gifts can often be accompanied by special ribbons which proclaim a personalized message.

Even the craft-challenged can easily put together a basket or tower of their own. Most craft stores and some drug stores or department stores carry baskets or nesting boxes in a rainbow of colors and patterns. Nest items in tissue paper which can also be found in matching colors in these places or at party stores. Brightly colored ribbons help tie the tower boxes together. Decorate the top of the tower with a festive cascade of ribbon. These can be handmade or purchased items and are even found in the card and wrapping paper section of supermarkets. If one plans ahead, these gifts can often be purchased on sale. Spreading the purchases of containers and gifts out over a period of time also helps spread the impact of the costs for those who are on a budget or have a fixed income.

The bridal shower gift baskets can be designed or purchased in an endless variety of themes. Try to choose items which will be creative, and which reflect the bride's hobbies or tastes. A basket which many brides would enjoy might include photographic accessories or supplies, such as disposable cameras (to record honeymoon travels), photo albums and scrapbooking materials. Craft stores carry items for scrapbooks in nearly every theme, from weddings to cartoon characters to sports, hobbies and travel. A good pair of scissors and archival-quality background papers and adhesives complete the present. A digital picture frame which can display a variety of photos is an item which a couple can enjoy for years to come.

Other unique bridal shower gifts may depart from the items usually found in bridal registries. Instead of the usual fare (towels, appliances, china, glassware), some couples are opting to include in the registry other things which they would enjoy. Selections may include luggage, speakers, digital cameras, framed art or other decorative pieces, and sports or camping equipment. Pool tables or gourmet gadgets such as ice cream makers or pasta machines may be chosen. Curtains, rugs, lamps or bookshelves are other practical gifts. Of course, these presents are selected by the couple beforehand to ensure that these items match their decor and tastes. Barbeque grills are another popular selection. Note that a group effort may be required to purchase some of these larger items. Some wedding registries provide for this option, or it may be organized informally among several friends or relatives.

Ideally, though, a bridal shower present or bridal shower gift baskets should include items which have a personal touch or even a humorous element. Some gifts may be items which a bride might not purchase for herself: expensive perfume, silver frames for wedding photos, a special piece of jewelry. The strength of other gifts may lie in their thoughtful or personal element: a travel guide and money present in the local currency for the specific honeymoon location, or a scrapbook of treasured memories. Recorded messages or videos from family members who are not able to attend the shower due to health or distance may be a highlight of the event. Organizers of the shower may want to assemble a written collection (from married friends and relatives) of best tips for a happy and successful marriage. This may provide a humorous and yet helpful element to the festivities. As the writer of Proverbs 19:20 says, Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end. Loving advice from trusted friends and relatives may be among the most unique bridal shower gifts -- a present which may be appreciated for its practical help for years to come.

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