What is usually given for brides ?

Question

Ok here's the deal: I'm a 20 year old girl she is 32, we were classmates last semester but we're still good friends. She invited me to her bridal shower and as far as I know some kind of gift is offered in this occasion but I'm not sure what exactly. I'm Muslum and foreign and she's an American Christian, what should I offer her ( something usual to her culture and religion) I mean what do you guys usually give to women for their wedding

Thank you :)

Oh and also how is the gift offered? Anything I should be aware of (things I should or should not do?) I don't wanna ask her directly


Thank u again

Answer 1

maybe a nice new set of dishes or something for their house. or a wedding album. usuallu just wrapped in nice paper or in a gift bag nothing to worry about

Answer 2

A bridal shower gift is usually small. You could choose something in your price range from $10 to perhaps $30 depending on your income. If she is registered it is easy. If it is a personal shower you can buy her a nightgown or lingerie if you choose to .You wrap the gift for the shower and take it with you to the shower.Then everyone sits around and watches her open the gifts
The wedding gift is again within your budget. Don't go getting into debt over this event. You can either have the store ship it to her house (a charge will be made by the store for this) or take it over to her house a few days before the wedding.
Again the gift is usually wrapped, either by you or by the store (another charge her if the store does it)

Answer 3

Typically we give both for the shower and the wedding. The shower I like to do a gift off the registry, and if thats not possible a gift certificate to a favorite restaurant, beauty salon, etc. The gifts are usually opened at the shower in front of all the guests. If you dont want to ask her where she's registered go take a look at some of the common sites like Target.com and go to bridal registries and type in her name. You could also try stores like Williams Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Macy's, and their websites. Then to decide how much to spend, look at your budget, and then the types of things she's registered for, maybe something like a toaster. If you're still a struggling student, dont worry about going overboard with $$ on a gift.

For the wedding I will do a card with a check in it.

Answer 4

Fot the shower, the bride will usually register for the gifts she would like--that information would be included with the invitation. If not, people usually give things to be used for starting a new home--like pots and pans, towels, blankets, etc...you can wrap the gift (or the store can do that) and bring it to the shower--she will probably open all the gifts during the shower.

Since you are from a foreign country, I think it would be really nice if you gave something that a woman would get in your country for a wedding. That would be something really special she couldn't get from anyone other than you!

Answer 5

Ask someone else involved with the bridal shower if the bride is registered anywhere. That means the bride went to a store and picked out items she would like to receive as gifts. This is a fail-safe way to get a gift because you know she will like a gift from the registry. if she is not registered, ask someone who knows her better what she would like. Sometimes women get each other "naughty" gifts (lingerie, etc) for their bridal shower, but as a Muslim, this may not be the sort of gift you wish to give. For my bridal shower, the lady who hostessed it knew I wanted to decorate my kitchen with red pepper items, so she told everyone to get such a gift. As a result, I got dishtowels and kitchenware with red pepper theme. Talk to the hostess when you R.S.V.P.

You can wrap the gift in bridal shower gift paper, it is available at Hallmark shops or the greeting card section of Wal-Mart or other retail stores. The paper is usually white, off-white or pastel colored and may have designs printed on it. A common design is wedding bells, for instance. There are also appropriate greeting cards for the occasion.

Answer 6

Ask the bride if she is registered anywhere and if she is, they will have a list of things that she has picked out and you can buy something off the list. It is not necessary to buy her a religious themed gift. You could also get her a gift card to a store you know she likes (Victoria's Secret is always good for brides).
Another good idea is a book. I recently gave a book at a shower entitled "365 Days of Romance for Newlyweds" and it was very well liked.
There's nothing you need to be aware of; it's just a get together of girls to have food, open presents, and maybe play some bridal party games. Have fun!

Answer 7

You can give the following gifts no matter she is an american or canadian she is starting her new life so dont worry and choose some thing from the following list according to your budget(which you haven't mention)
1. A set of Dishes (Bowls, plates, tea set, glasses, utensils)
2. Console with a mirror
3. A beautiful bed spread set with pillow & cushion covers
4. A pair of watches
5. A pair of perfumes
6. A book on how to start your new life (If she read books)
7. Small gold tops or ring
8. Artificial Jewellery
9. Decoration piece made of crystal
10. Candles
You can wrap you gift in paper with lots of ribbions and if she is closed to you than prepare a handmade card, write a small wish and give her on her reception.

Answer 8

A simple thing for a young woman to give would be a picture frame. Custom make the matting to have her new last name on it. You are to young to give to much, and it sounds like you are not that close.

Ask about a registry, if there is something affordable on the list go that way.

When you go to the shower you place your gift and card on the gift table then enjoy yourself.

Don't be woried about an offensive gift. Any gift is thoughtful.

Answer 9

Most brides register for gifts at their favorite stores. It is certainly not inappropriate for you to ask where she has registered. YUsually these registeries include items for all price ranges. You can't go wrong if you buy her something that you know she wants! If you absolutely do not want to ask, think of major stores in your area, and go online to see if they have a bridal registry. If they do, you can type in her name and see if she has created a registry there.

Answer 10

She should be registered somewhere. Check that first, they will show you what she has asked for. If you still have a hard time a gift certificate to a nice restaurant is perfectly acceptable in a nice card. Find out where her favorite place is or share your favorite place with her. You never have too many towels, glasses or utensils.

Answer 11

most bridal showers people bring simple gifts, they normally dont bring religous items though, my friends all ways say that the bridal shower gift pretains to the wedding night....theres no specific way to how the gift is given it normally wrapped or put into a gift bag