Bridal Shower Gifts: 30 Classic & Contemporary Ideas
Whether you want to stick to the tried and true, or hot and hip, here's a quick list of gift ideas to help you get started.
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If you're going to a bridal shower and don't know what to give, ask yourself: What kind of babe is the bride? Is she white-gloved and groomed, or sassy and straggly? Whether you choose the traditional or trendsetting route, check out our list of old-school classics and their more imaginative (and sexy) contemporary counterparts for a bridal shower gift that is sure to please.
15 Classic Bridal Shower Gift Ideas
- Linen napkins and napkin rings
- Dessert plates and bakeware
- Tea set with teapot
- Picture frame
- Crystal vase
- Champagne glasses
- Cashmere blankets
- Mixer
- Coffee maker
- Pie plate
- Dish towels and China
- Bedding
- Barware
- Platters
- Lingerie
15 Contemporary Bridal Shower Gift Ideas
- Certificate for a spa day
- Coffee-table book of her favorite vacation spot
- Bathing suit for the honeymoon (get her size from the groom)
- Monthly wine or flower club membership
- Getting-ready robe embroidered with new last name (i.e., Mrs. Harris)
- Tent for two
- Breakfast-in-bed tray and pajamas
- Relaxation materials: scented candles and magazine subscriptions
- Travel gear
- Theater tickets
- Museum memberships
- Luggage and honeymoon guidebooks
- Beach towels and a beach bag
- Cool clock
- Gardening set in a cute bag
For many of these and other gift ideas, check The Knot Registry.
-- The Knot
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