Planning a Bridal Shower: Themes, Invitations, Gift Ideas and More
The tradition of throwing a bridal shower began in the 16th century with a poor young couple in Holland. To ease the couple’s material burden, friends and family showered them with gifts. Today bridal showers are often more elaborate affairs, and the Web sites recommended in this Planning a Bridal Shower Web Guide can help you plan a bridal shower to remember.
Expand All Guide SectionsBridal Shower Advice
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Bridal Shower Themes
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Unique Bridal Shower Favors, Games and Decorations
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Bridal Shower Food Ideas and Recipes
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Bridal Shower Gift Ideas
Find invaluable help with matters of etiquette and tips on bridal registries and bridal shower gift ideas at the sites recommended below.
Insights for Bridal Shower Gift Ideas
- Bridal registries aren’t hard to find. Check the Web site of any major store chain or a favorite retailer for a registry. Many have a “recommended products” list to help you build a registry.
- For more inspiration about what to give the bride-to-be, see the sites recommended in the findingDulcinea Gift Giving Web Guide.
Top Sites for Bridal Shower Gift Ideas
For bridal registry tips …
WeddingChannel.com
offers some tips about registering for bridal shower gifts, and urges brides-to-be not to skimp on what they sign up for.
Bankrate.com
presents “10 tips for creating a wedding registry.” Tips encourage couples to check out hidden fees involved with registries and to register for items that suit all budgets.
BellaOnline
has some suggestions about when couples should sign up for a wedding registry (you can sign up too early), and the types of gifts to consider adding to a registry.
For bridal shower gift-giving ideas …
The Knot
suggests ways to add a little pizzazz to a more traditional gift like a coffee maker or blender. Also see the Q&A on gift etiquette.
Gifts.com
has a fairly extensive section of gift ideas for bridal showers or weddings. Look for gifts to fit interests (for cooks or travel enthusiasts), and gifts specifically for the bride or the groom.
NetGift.com
is a discount gift-giving Web site full of great deals. Purchase items (for others or yourself) for up to 50 percent off retail.
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