My neighboor of 13 years is getting married. We have always been close, shes 24 and I'm 20. I was wondering if anyone knew what you are supposed to buy brides for the bridal shower and bachelorette party....does anyone have any suggestions....I don't want to go broke either...I still have to give her and her fiancee money at the wedding.....Thanks!
2006-09-17 09:43:42 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
The bridal shower gift can be nearly anything! If she is registered (ask her, or ask someone else that is close to her).. if she is registered buy off of her registry if you can.
Another idea is a decorative throw with her married name & wedding date embroidered on it:
http://www.thingsremembered.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_10001_10001_549435_-1_537
It's on sale right now for just $25! And as a bride-to-be - I would LOVE this!
Another idea is going to www.macys.com and getting her a nice set of bar glasses. Mikasa has some nice sets for $30 on sale from $50 (link below).
http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=127350&CategoryID=17697&LinkType=EverGreen
I think these are all great gifts to receive and all are under $50 but look like so much more! :o)
As far as the bachelorette party, I don't believe you need to get her a gift at all. I know I have never given a gift at one (and I've been to a few and no one else brought gifts). Typically, the guests at the bachelorette just chip in and pay for everything for the bride that evening (dinner, drinks, club cover charge, etc).
2006-09-17 13:22:11 · answer #1 · answered by PT&L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out her bridal registry and pick something off that for the bridal shower. Or, if she's not registered anywhere, pick out a nice picture frame for her to use for her wedding picture...that's fairly inexpensive. As for the bachelorette party, just buy her a few drinks when you go out and pitch in with others to pay for a limo and/or a place to stay.
2006-09-17 10:57:07 · answer #2 · answered by WittyPrincess 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get her some Nice drinking glasses they are not that expensive. Or coffee maker they are only 20$ or 10$ depending on the size most coffee makers make 10 cups of coffee. Pots and pans they are cheap. She will probably need these things i know i did. Or ask her where she is registered at what store. Get her a gift card at the store that shereally likes to shop at. I am sure you know this since you are really close.
well good luck.
2006-09-17 09:50:58 · answer #3 · answered by knowssignlanguage 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-01 02:01:16 · answer #4 · answered by dunkelberger 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You do not usually give gifts at a bachelorette.
At a shower you do need to bring a physical gift if you choose to attend (showers are the only type of party where gifts are required of everyone who chooses to attend). However, it can be small or even handmade. Money and gift certificates are NOT appropriate at showers.
You do NOT need to give them money at the wedding-- who told you that? In fact, money is not a very good gift idea at all in this situation! Gifts of money are something the older generation gives the younger, not something you give to another of your own generation. It would be very impersonal and inappropriate to give money as the wedding gift.
Check on weddingchannel.com to see if she is registered anywhere (or, think of your own wedding gift idea you thing they would like) and take (or ship) the gift to her home before or after the wedding. (You do NOT bring a gift to the wedding itself-- it is not proper-- it must be shipped or taken to her/their home.)
2006-09-17 19:15:34 · answer #5 · answered by Etiquette Gal 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, I would ask if she has a registry.
If not, redenvelope.com has some great, inexpensive gifts under $50. Also, Victoria's Secrets gift card is always nice. They also have really cute lotion/perfume sets that come with a free handbag.
2006-09-17 09:47:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy her a painting from a local artist for the shower.
For the bachleorette party, get her a cute vintage nightgown!!
2006-09-17 11:36:46 · answer #7 · answered by geishainkyoto 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
for the bridal shower it's usually something from where they are registered at... something typically for the home. Party is where you can break out the lingerie and kinky toys :o)
2006-09-17 09:47:36 · answer #8 · answered by tabkat73 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
a teddy or perfume, or frame. I bought my 2 brides-to-be friends lingeries.
2006-09-18 11:58:39 · answer #9 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What about a prenurtial agreement, they won't be together long.
2006-09-17 09:52:53 · answer #10 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋