Bridal Shower Gifts
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Bridal Shower Gifts for the Guest of Honor
Selecting the right gift for the bride-to-be, for her bridal shower, is a fun experience, and yet it's sometimes a bit of a challenge. The dilemma is that you can't spend a fortune, but you also want the gift to be a special memento that reminds the bride of the last several months of her being single. There are two ways you could go: You could go with a traditional shower gift or with something a bit less conventional.
Non-traditional personalized shower gifts are increasingly the gift of choice for those who want to keep the spirit of singleness alive inside the woman's heart. Usually these particular favors are given for the humor factor. They add to the event's entertainment and provide a little laughter. Some of these non-traditional gifts might include:
A Mixed CD. This would be a collection of songs which you feel describe your friendship with the bride-to-be, or that have special meaning for you and her. These songs that she was fond of during her single life will bring special memories to her. Be sure to provide some variety: Not just sentimental songs, but some that recall some funny times also!
Customized T-Shirts. This is great for helping the bride remember the shower. One good idea is to print each guest's face on it, or something that symbolizes that guest. Keep it lighthearted and creative. You could even make a game out of guessing who is represented by each image.
Personalized Candy and Cakes. You can get personalized candy bars, cupcakes with initials on them, and other similar ideas.
Crazy Fortune Cookies. This is sure to bring some fun to the party. Insert special customized messages inside the cookie, such as “The pizza delivery guy has a crush on you.” The funnier, the better! Bridal shower games are also something to throw into the mix, they can give that extra kick to the party as well.
Framed Photos. Some people like to make pictures that capture the highlights of your life with your friend. Or a photo of all of the shower guests is another good possibility, if you have a digital camera and computer on hand, so that you can make it on the spot.
Name Plates. Create a name plate that gives the guest of honor a funny title: “The Sleepiest Girl in Ohio,” or something like that.
Finally, if you prefer to go with traditional gifts, some of the classics that have stood the test of time include:
Kitchen Utensils / Kitchen Appliances. These are practical and always appreciated, especially by someone starting a new life. However, make sure that the bride doesn't wind up with twenty toasters. See if you can find out if someone else is getting it before you wrap it up.
Jewelry. This isn't as expensive as it sounds. As long as you make sure it's something that the bride will like and that it will have special memory to her, you need not spend a fortune.
Gift Bags / Gift Baskets. The beauty of these is that you can fill them with anything, from perfumes and soaps, to towels, to candy and even other food. Top it off with a nice card and the gift will surely make an impact. Whatever the gift, the important thing is that it be a gift fro
