Bridal Shower Gift Ideas

assemble a dowry (known in modern day terms as a personal wardrobe!). Call it what you
like!

The bridal shower is a customary celebration which allows friends and family a chance
to show their support and affection by "showering" the bride with gifts. It is also
strategically planned in that it has one main goal: to assist the couple in equipping their
new home or for the soon-to-be bride to assemble a dowry (known in modern day terms
as a personal wardrobe!). Call it what you like!

Every guest brings a gift for the bride to open at the party. Traditionally, these gifts are
smaller and less expensive than wedding gifts. You have the option of purchasing off a
registry or buying a gift on your own accord. Most likely, the couple will have registered
their preferences in the gift registry department of their favorite store before the
shower. If you are unsure of the couple's likes and dislikes, using the registry is the
way to go. If the bride-to-be isn't registered or if you consider yourself to be an
expert gift giver, kudos, the sky's the limit!

If you've decided to choose a gift in lieu of a registry, you have two alternatives. One,
you can play it safe and traditional. Or two, you can be a little risqué and go for
something completely out of the ordinary. Before deciding, ask yourself some important
questions. Is the bride outgoing and fun-loving or is she usually shy, quiet and reserved?
What are the families like? Also, think about the last few conversations that you've had
with her. What did you talk about? Did she mention anything that her and her fiancé
would like to have? What are their interests? Are there any special colors, hobbies or
events that play an important role in the couple's life together? The answers will help
you to make the right choice.

If you've decided to go the traditional route, fearing that Lara Croft might burst out
from underneath the present and shear your arm off, you're better off shopping at a
department store such as Macy's or Filenes or at a mass-merchandiser such as Target or
Wal-Mart. Bath and bedroom linens, dinnerware, cooking utensils, photo albums, home
décor and lingerie are all traditional bridal shower gifts that every bride-to-be will
appreciate. Don't overlook other options such as a gift certificate to have her bridal
gown preserved or her wedding bouquet freeze dried. You'll help alleviate some of the
post-marriage stress that brides often encounter when trying to tackle that after the
honeymoon checklist.

Now, if you've decided to throw caution to the wind and are certain that this gal will
love a unique, fun or sexy gift, a specialty retailer or mail-order company will offer the
best selection of one-of-a-kind treasures. Select from pocket size sex guides and
personal toys to camping gear, full bottle wine glasses and rainfall shower heads. Use a
little creativity. And have fun!

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Bridal Shower Gift Ideas
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The bridal shower is a customary
celebration which allows friends
and family a chance to show their
support and affection by
"showering" the bride with gifts. It
is also strategically planned in that
it has one main goal: to assist the
couple in equipping their new home
or for the soon-to-be bride to