should you give both a bridal shower gift and a wedding gift? isnt the bridal shower gifts for the bride? and wedding gifts for both the bride and groom?
2006-06-11 17:59:17 · 15 answers · asked by cooltxmom1 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
A bridal shower is NOT for things a bride will need on her honeymoon, unless the invitation clearly states that it's a lingerie shower. The purpose of a bridal shower is to "shower" the couple with things they will need to equip their new home. Showers and weddings are two separate events so that means two separate gifts. Just get what you can afford, no one expects you to bankrupt yourself over gifts.
I got a copy of The Joy Of Cooking at my shower and it's still one of my favorite gifts 12 years later. I use it weekly. Paula Deen on the Food Network has a really good gift idea. She recommends that you give your favorite recipe and get everything together that you need to make the recipe including the pan.
If you have someone that you can go in on a gift with, I highly recommend a KitchenAid KFPW760OB 700-Watt 12-Cup Food Processor. It's about $200 at Amazon. I use this all the time.
Some other things I use all the time are my crockpot and toaster oven. My husband and I use our toaster oven literally every day. Get the Black and Decker that holds a 12" pizza. I recommend a Versaware Crockpot.
2006-06-11 19:38:39 · answer #1 · answered by maigen_obx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The bride usually registers for gifts at the bridal shower - and you should buy one of the gifts on the registry. If there isn't a registry, give money - it's easier. Yes, the wedding gifts should be for both bride and groom - again, money is your best route.
2006-06-12 08:50:44 · answer #2 · answered by Rachel 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, two separate events, two separate gifts. Typically the shower is just for the bride and the wedding for both. Showers tend to be a little more low key (translated: less expensive). If it is stated that this is a lingerie shower or a party shower gifts like lingerie is appropriate. I actually had two showers. One thrown for me by my matron of honor and one by the ladies group at church. Obviously lingerie and risque gifts would have been totally inappropriate at the latter. If the invitation doesn't say, and you are too shy or proud to ask, try to take in location.
Normally kitchen and decor is par for gifts but try to remember the groom in all this too. Yes he benefits from those things but likely will not enjoy them quite as much as the bride (of course there are many exceptions, but I'm speaking in generalities here) I always try to get a kitchen item or two for the shower and something more aimed at both for the wedding. Like a set of books or a gift card to the store the are registered in. Or even, if I know the wedding is gonna be big, I get something just for the groom at the wedding.
2006-06-12 03:48:40 · answer #3 · answered by bubb1e_gir1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should give a bridal shower AND a wedding gift.
I usually spend about 25 to 35 on the bridal shower and 40 to 50 on the wedding. If they are registered, which most couples are just pick something out of the registery. Wedding gifts are usually from your family to their family. Bridal shower gift is (dont know if correct but popular) from you (the invited one) to the bride.
If the couple is not registered, then household items are good. Something from bed bath and beyond. Or the kitchen stores at the outlets. Or you can do a gift card to macy's or williams and sonoma. A gift from Bombay is nice too. And bombay outlet has good stuff for reasonable prices. A nice wedding album is good. Something engraved from Things Remembered is a hit. Books about the honeymoon, or cookbooks for newlyweds are good ideas like the others suggest. A nice lamp, even from Target is good. His and her watches..(you can get anne klein and kenneth cole from Ross), His and her perfume. A nice towel set. Sometimes Tommy Hillfiger is clearanced out at macys. A mantel clock, from Bombay or Mikasa. In fact crystal gifts are quite popular, although I dont prefer them much.
These days bridal showers seem to have gifts that are for the bride only. Maybe traditionally its supposed to be to shower the couple, but most bridal showers have gifts for the bride.
The number one gift is lingerie. Bridal showers are suppposed to be women only, slightly racy, funny, bonding events. If you are bold you can give something really racy like edible underwear. They open the gifts at the party it will be good for laughs.
If you are not so bold, a practical gift is a nice sleeping outfit. Weather its a cute pajama set, or a slip, or even slippers, that stuff is cute and works for a bridal shower.
Anything from victoria secret works. I always see tons of victoria secret bags at bridal showers.
Body and skincare is a great gift too. Body lotions. From victoria secret, body shop, or origins. Benefit's touch me and try to leave cream is popular.
Perfume works great too.
I have never seen jewlry. Or any home appliances. I wouldnt suggest those.
A gift card from Macy's or sephora, or mac would work.
Makeup is another option. Good makeup, like an eyeshadow pallette, or lipgloss set would be a great idea.
Definately try to get 2 seperate gifts. Splurge on the wedding gift. You can go pretty cheap on the bridal gift. A nice soap set from TJ Maxx would be fine as well. A hint: when getting a cheap gift, if you are self concious about giving it a good tip is to write something interesting in your card. It could be personal, funny, cute. All is forgiving when the bride can see you took the time to write a note in the card.
I think you get the point. Have fun shopping!
2006-06-11 23:07:51 · answer #4 · answered by total_eclipse786 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
according to my own understanding a bridal shower gift is for the bride and a weeding gift for both groom and bride.so you could give a gift that will come handy to the bride in her new home most preferably a kitchen appliance
2006-06-11 21:47:39 · answer #5 · answered by cyndyds 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would give candles or a cook book for a bridal shower gift. It's cheap and you can't have enough of them. You should also give a wedding gift. It's just another way for them to feel better about getting married. The only benefit is when you get married you'll get lots of free stuff too.
2006-06-11 18:09:08 · answer #6 · answered by always lost 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bridal shower's are for the bride ,mostly lingers is the high light of the shower.or sexy undergarments,but most brides will register at a store ,and will provide a list of things she has chosen for herself ,ask her if she has registered anywhere,that's the best way to avoid being embarrassed ,and yes it necessary to offer two gifts, bridal shower gift,and wedding gift,,Good Luck
2006-06-11 18:07:22 · answer #7 · answered by southernwildwinds 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you are right,bridal shower gift is for the bride and wedding gift is for both so get the bride some lingerie to turn on the groom on their horny moon..lol
2006-06-11 18:05:33 · answer #8 · answered by twinkle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tj Maxx Wedding
2016-12-15 16:01:49 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lingerie! It's not a household shower, so please do not get a toaster! A bridal shower is for things the bride will use on her honeymoon.
2006-06-11 18:03:55 · answer #10 · answered by mountaingirl_4_jesus 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋