Going to a bridal shower and clueless about what to give? And you’re clueless because you don’t want to give the bride something generic, i.e. cookware, dishware, home decor, or lingerie. Of course all girls love a few additions to her lingerie collection. {I sure did!} But its not always easy to buy underwear for other people.

So first, you want to think about who the bride. Is she a technology lover? This is a great gift idea: flip camera

Is she a foodie? Do some research on restaurants in her or her fiance’s neighborhood and get a gift certificate to a place where they can share a nice meal. Or subscribe her to a monthly wine club membership.

Do you know where the couple is going for their honeymoon? Some nice travel guidebooks would be a thoughtful gift.  Place the books in a beach bag with a matching beach towel for a complete package {if the destination is a tropical one}.

Sometimes, brides just want to be pampered.  A gift certificate to a spa is a great way to send the bride off to relaxation.  Or give her some relaxation material like candles and soaps.  Some of my favorite gifts from my shower were from Sabon.  Fresh and L’Occitane are great shops to find similar gifts too.

Do you now if the bride is changing her last name?  She can show off her new initials with a monogrammed tote bag.  In the tote, you can stash other some little gifts.  My MOH gave me a monogrammed LLBean tote stuffed with the cutest t-shirt from Magnolia Bakery and a pair of pajama shorts.

So those are a few gifts I got and loved from my bridal shower.

What are some of your favorite gifts you got at your bridal shower? Or seen given to a bride?

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