| kelsey -- Monday, June 16 2003, 05:56 pm i think that all of these are good ideas but the perfect
gift would probably have to be a house warming present
because everyone knows it takes time and money to get a lot
of things that you need for your house but you usually get a
lot of things that could still help you out but you just
need a little bit more than that.
marie -- Thursday, July 10 2003, 05:36 pm a "picnic backpack" for the active bride-to-be, found at any
kitchen store. The bride can take her love on a romantic
picnic getaway and still be able to hike the big mountains!
neva -- Saturday, August 2 2003, 09:28 am actually, you guys are not much help. For traditional or
non-traditional how about a basket? Fill it with a theme.
such as time of day and do things you would need for ,oh,
say bathtime, dinnertime, time to bake, bedtime breakfast,
laundry etc. or if you know the brides hobbies or what she
likes to do to relax do a basket of painting supplies, a
tool kit, sports equipment, scrapbooking supplies or a gift
certificate tofor a new do a manicure, whatever.And the
basket, whatever size will come in handy too.This is an idea
page, not an opinion page. Got any ideas????
Tammy -- Tuesday, September 9 2003, 01:15 pm take a cutting board let everyone write a little message on
the board at the shower the put a coating over it. nice to
sit up in the new brides house
Lynn -- Thursday, September 11 2003, 12:25 pm I agree with neva! The ideas you gave above are stuff the
bride and groom do together and already have for the
wedding! I was hoping for some unique, creative ideas for
something to give my friend who is not an old fashioned
bride.
Trish -- Tuesday, January 27 2004, 10:05 pm What I did for my daugther and son in law. I made up a
basket with two matching robes with their initals on them
and put in a bottle of wine with two glasses and an envelope
for the two of them to go to the spa before their wedding.
It help them to releive some stress.
Diana -- Wednesday, February 25 2004, 03:38 pm Neva, I like your idea about filling a basket with items
appropriate for a time of day. In fact, I'll be attending a
bridal shower with that theme, and my time of day is 8 pm.
Anyone have ideas for me? An idea I have for others is a
fondue set with a Chocolate Lovers book.
Carly -- Friday, February 27 2004, 04:10 pm I think the ideas provided were not very helpful. Those
things have most likely been purchased already. Anyone with
some good ideas for an ocean/seashell kind of woman?
Dani -- Sunday, February 29 2004, 02:00 pm I am planning a shower for my future daughter-in law She is
interested in outdoor games,gardening,grilling,and picnic
equipment. Something that they both can enjoy together. They
are heading into medical school,so they want to be somewhat
practical. Any ideas?
BJ -- Wednesday, March 3 2004, 08:45 pm Dani when you say outdoor games do you mean sports or yard
games? If it's the latter go for a nice bocce ball set or
horseshoes. As for the picnics,someone above recommended
the picnic backpacks - I second that, they're great!
Shelly -- Wednesday, March 24 2004, 10:43 pm I am planning a shower for one of my good friends. WE are
going to "Pamper Yourself Spa Party" at my house. The
emphasis will be on my girlfriend--the Bride--herself.
Afterwards, there will be products there to purchase for
that AT HOME Spa Feeling when one feels the need to Pamper
Herself.
I will purchase a set of the Pampering products for her to
have and use with her and her husband-to-be.
I haven't figured out what else to get yet, but I think she
will enjoy a little Diva Pampering Session with that gals
and few margueritas...
Nat -- Wednesday, March 31 2004, 11:51 am For my wedding, my sister gave me a cute little bucket (the
decorative kind with flowers on the front) and then filled
it with pens wrapped in floral tape with a fake flowerhead
at the top so it looked really cute, she put some notecards
in it a philips screwdriver and a flathead screwdriver, and
needle nose plyers she said those are the things she uses a
lot and she needs some herself and she was so right!!! I use
it all the time and it is cute and creative!!!
Katrina -- Tuesday, April 6 2004, 10:43 am I have no idea what to get for a bridal shower in May. The
Bride-to-be is the fiancée of my boyfriend's brother. She
considers me family, but when I think of a Bridal Shower
gift, I pose the timeless question: "What do you get for the
person who has everything?" They have been very good about
planning their wedding, so I don't know what she could
possibly need or want. Please help!
Cindy -- Tuesday, April 6 2004, 02:45 pm I liked the robe idea with wine above --
I am going to a joint shower this weekend for a close
friend of my husband & his fience (who i don't know all that
well, but she likes nice exquisit things)
I'm still completly baffled what to get.. Any ideas?
Chere -- Wednesday, April 14 2004, 02:01 pm I have a bridal shower coming up & it's a time of day theme,
my time is 4:00pm. Does anyone have any unique idea's?
Katrina -- Thursday, April 15 2004, 03:40 pm 4:00? I'd bake cookies with my sweetheart. Or start a movie
marathon with a whole bunch of DVDs. Or play a boardgame...
Hope that helps! As for me, I'm still extremely stumped!
js -- Thursday, April 22 2004, 10:59 am this site sucks. everyone has questions, but no one is
willing to offer suggestions to help others!!
sarah -- Friday, April 23 2004, 11:00 pm Just thought, I am throwing a shower for my best friend and
with the invitations, I am sending a scrapbook page. Each
of the guests are asked to fill the page with memories of
the bride (and the groom if they wish) which they will bring
to the shower and put into a scrapbook for the bride to
have.
Courtney -- Saturday, April 24 2004, 02:56 pm have to agree with everyone here-this site has suggestions
for the already married couple-not really anything for the
bride to be.I think everyone here has also made some really
wonderful suggestions for bridal showers and should perhaps
think about getting together and creating a website of their
own! As for the bridal showe I'm going to- I'm puting
together a nice basket filled with excelsoir (sp?) wine
glasses,cheese,pastries and flowers.Pretty basic,but
something that can be used for a short romantic road trip or
picnic.As for the wedding gift itself,I'm a little stumped.
Any creative gift ideas for a soccer player and car
mechanic?
Courtney -- Saturday, April 24 2004, 03:13 pm I just went to a shower for my college roommate today and I
saw a lot of cute gift ideas. First, I gave Shelly a basket
with different candles in it. I typed out little sayings to
go with the candles and tied the sayings onto the candles
with twine. I had 9 sets of candles and 2 candle holders.
The sayings are:
There are candles to burn on Christmas Eve before bed your
first together, that's why they are RED.
The WHITE ones burn first, to celebrate the first night in
your new chosen place.
The BURGANDY candles are taller and thinner; they are to
burn with your first company for dinner.
SILVER is for the big 25 that will keep you alive.
The BLUE candles are for your first fight. Use them to burn
when making up at night.
When your first year is through, light the CREAM anniversary
pair for the two of you.
The PINK candles will pave the way for your first married
Valentine's Day.
Use the LIGHT BLUE candles for the fifth anniversary day.
By this time, we hope that maybe you can burn the YELLOW
ones for the birth of your new baby.
This was a hit!!! If you don't want to use all the colors
you don't have to. I couldn't find silver candles so I left
that one out.
Also, the future mother-in-law got her a home-made ice cream
machine, toppings, ice cream dishes, all that fun stuff!
She loved it!! I hope these two ideas help a little!
Becky -- Tuesday, April 27 2004, 03:36 pm Some of the gifts we have done are to go together as a group
and get a grill and then a basket full of supplies for it
like the master grill set, spices, apron and certificate for
meat. Another was a storage basket filled with pizza
certificates, movies rental, micro popcorn, soda's, candy
found at the theatre and had a movie night theme. One couple
who married that both had kids we did a game night with
games for both the children and parents with snack foods and
sodas to go with it in a large basket.
Chansi -- Tuesday, May 4 2004, 01:26 pm I'm in the exact same situation as Katrina except the bride
is my boyfriend's sister. She has lived with her fiance for
about 2 years. She is pretty pampered as it is and has left
me wondering what to get her. I also am trying to find an
original gift for her and not your typical toaster. I think
a wedding shower should be for the wife-to-be, leave the
gifts for the husband and wife for the wedding itself.
paige -- Wednesday, May 5 2004, 01:53 pm I have a wedding shower to go to May and I have to buy a
gift that starts with the letter jay. This is for my sister
so I have to come uo with a really great present can anyone
help me?
Katrina -- Thursday, May 6 2004, 04:04 pm I completely agree with Chansi - leave those husband/wife
gifts for the wedding! A BRIDAL shower is for the BRIDE! And
for Paige - how about a beautiful "J"ewellery box? (for her
to collect all the jewellery her new hubby will buy her!)
Hope that helps
Samantha -- Monday, May 10 2004, 11:18 am I have a bridal shower to go to on Sat 15th, 2004 and it is
for one of my best girlfriends. I am giving her two gifts.
The first one is a sentimental one. It is a glass frame
with a picture of the two of us on one side and a message to
her on the other side. The second gift is a gift
certificate for a day at the spa so she can pamper herself
before her wedding. I think that these are great gifts
because the shower should really be about her. It's her
special day
Katy -- Wednesday, May 12 2004, 09:57 am I think the idea with the candles and the sayings is
wonderful, it is sweet, romantic and it is something that is
still useful, thanks courtney!! I know that Victoria Secrets
has a really cute set of underwear and bra type thing that
says "I do" on the bra top and "something blue" on the
underwear, it is soo cute I know I would love that for my
bridal shower.
K -- Tuesday, May 18 2004, 02:13 pm One idea that might take some time to do, would be to get a
set of really cute, nice thank you cards. Find out the
people who will be attending the bridal shower, and their
addresses. Then stamp and pre-address all the cards, so that
the task of writing thank you notes for the bride-to-be is
much easier. This was a big hit at a baby shower.
Sue -- Tuesday, May 18 2004 -- Tuesday, May 18 2004, 05:21 pm I attended a shower recently where the coolest gift was a
large decorator pot filled with a variety of herbs.
Personal AND useful!
Melina M. -- Thursday, May 20 2004, 12:26 am This is a great cute little inexpensive gift for bridal
showers. Buy a medium size stainless steal collander
w/holes. Buy some kitchen utensils, like spoon, spatula,
pasta holder (anything with holes at the end) buy as many as
you like tie them w/ribbon (color of your choice) onto the
collander. Place in a wrapped gift box, when the bride
opens it up she will be holding a collander with hanging
utensils. It's really a cute idea and different, always a
hit at every shower.
Mya -- Saturday, May 22 2004, 06:40 pm I recently went to a bridal shower for my friend and I knew
she was going to Hawaii for her honeymoon. So I got her a
basketful of Hawaiian stuff that I got locally on the
mainland - Hawaiian scented candles, 2 hula girl glasses, a
Tiki Bar handbook for drinks & appetizers, etc., Kona
coffee, and a travel size case with skincare products
(Hawaiian products, of course)- scrub, moisturizer,
sunscreen, etc. I know she'll especially adore these items
when she comes back from their honeymoon. Little reminders
of Hawaii they can keep around their house. Then I went to
Fredrick's and got her some blue undies (for "something
blue"), a Wedding Emergency Kit, and a Honeymoom Kit. I put
all of these in a nice basket and covered it up with a
sarong, which she can also wear on her trip.
I thought a gift FOR THE BRIDE would be especially nice.
I've been to showers where both the bride AND groom are
together. That would be an appropriate time (in my opinion)
to get them both something, maybe from their registry.
rita -- Tuesday, May 25 2004, 11:12 am im getting a laundry basket and filling it with cleaning
supplies ,tin foil , paper towels ,ziploc bags, toilet paper
, ect... ect....
Julie -- Thursday, May 27 2004, 06:30 pm I like Mya's idea of arranging a gift basket around the
Honeymoon destination. My friend is going to Mexico...any
extraordinary ideas for the basket?
Laurie -- Saturday, May 29 2004, 10:39 am I am co-hosting a shower in June...(the wedding is not till
October, but the bride wants the shower earlier so her
in-laws can attend.) This will be 2nd marriages for both
parties. She wants a honey-do shower, and I have no idea
what to get for them since they seem to alreay seem to have
everything.....Please help!!
Laurie -- Saturday, May 29 2004, 11:43 am I am co-hosting a shower in June...(the wedding is not till
October, but the bride wants the shower earlier so her
in-laws can attend.) This will be 2nd marriages for both
parties. She wants a honey-do shower, and I have no idea
what to get for them since they seem to alreay seem to have
everything.....Please help!!
Laurie -- Saturday, May 29 2004, 03:09 pm I am co-hosting a shower in June...(the wedding is not till
October, but the bride wants the shower earlier so her
in-laws can attend.) This will be 2nd marriages for both
parties. She wants a honey-do shower, and I have no idea
what to get for them since they seem to alreay seem to have
everything.....Please help!!
Laurie -- Saturday, May 29 2004, 03:10 pm So sorry for the triplicate post
p -- Monday, May 31 2004, 01:13 pm I think your best bet is a basket. You can fill it with
whatever fits the bride's personality. For my friend, I will
be getting her a book about an artist she likes and a box of
biscotti and special coffee and I'll throw in gift
certificate for a manicure. That should go over well.
Jennifer -- Thursday, June 10 2004, 01:07 am Some of these ideas are good.
I had one idea of a day at the spa for the bride to be. A
30 min. massage, mini facial, and pedicure/manicure. It's a
great way to relax AFTER the wedding & honeymoon when the
stress is over!
Also, I am doing a combo gift of some of the ideas for a
shower: A monogram silk type robe with "Bride" or her
initial on it, a sexy nighty combo camisole top with "I DO"
in Red and on the bottoms "SOMETHING BLUE", champagne with
champagen glasses, gourmet chocolates, & the candles but do
12 occasions to represent one full year together(red 1st
CHristmas; white honeymoon night; burgandy 1st company
dinner; light blue first fight; cream 1st anniversary; pink
1st valentines day; orange 1st thanksgiving; yellow 1st "new
year"'s together; green 1st st. patty's for luck of the
irish to know the wife is the "wiseish"; purple for 1st
easter; blue for 1st veterans day to celebrate your new life
as army wife (military spouse wedding); red/white/blue 1st
july 4th to keep the fireworks of romance alive.) I'm
putting it in a pretty basket so she can resuse the basket
again. It's a mixture of honeymoon items as well as
candles & basket which will keep on giving.
Rose -- Saturday, June 12 2004, 04:57 pm Any bridal shower gift ideas? The bride to be is my
father's fiance. Since i am the daughter, i kind of wanted
to stay away from any lingerie, etc. I really like her and
want to get her something very special but i don't have any
idea of what would be appropriate. Please help! Thanks.
Stephanie -- Saturday, June 19 2004, 11:32 am I received the best shower gift. It was a letter that used
cleaning products to describe being married to your husband.
The letter used products like Fantastic, Shout, All etc. I
can not find the letter (my husband removed eberything from
the spare room to prepare for the twins. To this day, I
still can not find things) Anyway - does anyone have a copy
of this type of letter? Much appreciated (scwcrc@aol.com)
Stephanie -- Saturday, June 19 2004, 02:30 pm Finally found it -
Okay here is something cute to give the Bride:
The following can be printed or typed on a color paper or
in a card....
Instructions:
Bride's Name (Stephanie), this basket is filled with
numbered packagess. Read this letter out loud and when you
reach the () with a number, open the corresponding numbered
package and fill in the blank with the name of the gift.
Ready?
Dear Birde's name (Stephanie),
You and (Groom's name) have made a serious and beautiful
decision to be married. You will be giving each other your
(1) PLEDGE of love and faithfulness. I am happy for you
both and share with you all of your excitiment and (2) JOY
for many years.
(Note - Pledge would be a blank space with a line. The
bride would open gift 1 and find Pledge polish. (2) would be
Joy dish degerent. Any way on ward.
However, Birde's name (Stephanie) there are a few things
that you should know. Right now, you may be feeling as
though your life together is completely fulfilled and
everything is (3) FANTASTIK but there will be times when you
just want to (4) SHOUT because (groom's name) is not exactly
(5) MR CLEAN!
These are the times when he'll need (6) ALL of you
attention, your understanding and loving (7) CARESS. You
will be surprised at just how fast your husband will (8)
BOUNCE back to normal.
Just remember, Bride's name, behind every (9) PUFF of
clouds is a glorious rainbow. Here' hoping that your (10)
FUTURE with (Groom's name) is always filled with beautiful
rainbows.
With Love,
Your name
PS If you ever need to send a (12)S.O.S, just (12) DIAL
and we will be there!!
Dana -- Thursday, June 24 2004, 09:46 pm When my best friend got married two years ago, all of us
bridesmaides were stumped as for what to get her for a
wedding gift. Each of us had such a special relationship
with her and wanted to do something that reflected her
importance to us, but because we had already purchased so
many shower gifts, we were having a hard time choosing what
to buy (in a decent price range) for her wedding gifts from
us. I suggested that each of us pitch in a certain amount
of money, and we asked the groomsmen if they wanted to
participate too! We all went together to buy her a hope
chest that we had hand made by a friend of the family. It
was beautifully carved and was ceder lined. The bride and
groom were so shocked and greatful to have been given such a
special gift from their ENTIRE bridal party! Each of us put
in the chest a photo of us with the bride or groom and wrote
a special memory on a notecard. The bride now stores her
wedding dress and wedding keepsakes in it at the foot of
their bed, and it has become a very precious peice of
furniture for thier home! Just and idea!!!
Tiffany -- Saturday, July 3 2004, 01:35 pm STEPHANIE..... I am going to use your letter idea, I love
it, but i have a few questions. What type of product is PUFF
and FUTURE? I am going shopping and can't picture what they
are. Can you help please? Thank you.
Rose -- Tuesday, July 6 2004, 10:01 pm i luv that letter stephanie! that is soo cute! thanks for
sharing.
Lisa -- Thursday, July 8 2004, 06:41 pm Hey JS - nice comment on how this site sucks - looks like
you offered a whole lot yourself - yeah right - I actually
was completely lost on what to get my future sister-in-law
for her bridal shower, but thanks to all these creative
ideas from these wonderful people, I know exactly what I'll
be doing - so why don't you take your negativity elsewhere!
Amber -- Saturday, July 10 2004, 10:17 pm Awesome ideas!
For my bridal shower I got a basket full of the things we
often run out of or can't find when we need them. For
example, Light bulbs, twist ties, pens, notepads, gum or
mints, toothpicks or dental floss. I can't remember all the
items, but each was personalized with a cute note ties to
each with a message of why she thought they'd be something
I'd need or her experience of misplacing or running out. You
can get creative and come up with whatever you find that you
can never find in your own home. Some could be the "junk
drawer" items. This one really stuck out and I thought it
was so thoughtful...and come to find out that all the items
I did need for the same reasons.
I also think it's neat to get a basket of spices. Theme
almost any room in the house and think of what items would
be needed there. eg. bathroom medicine cabinet (first aid
items,toothpaste,floss) starter pantry cupboard kit (flour,
sugar, b.powder, b.soda, peanut butter, soup,...etc.)
Also, I loved the hope chest).
Brandi -- Saturday, July 10 2004, 10:37 pm I just thought that if you didn't have the money to spend on
a hope chest, you could take a nice box with a lid and cover
it with padding and white/candlelight satin and put roses or
ribbons on it for the bride's keepsakes. Just a thought :o)
Brandi -- Saturday, July 10 2004, 10:37 pm I just thought that if you didn't have the money to spend on
a hope chest, you could take a nice box with a lid and cover
it with padding and white/candlelight satin and put roses or
ribbons on it for the bride's keepsakes. Just a thought :o)
Denise -- Monday, July 12 2004, 12:51 am Hi Ladies, I am invited to an "Around The Clock" shower.
My time is 3:00p.m. I am a stay at home mom, my husband
works nights so I am completly out of the norm...any
suggestions?
Sara -- Monday, July 12 2004, 04:00 pm Courtney's idea posted on April 24th is perfect!! I went to
a shower where that idea was given and it was the most
thoughtful gift. I have been searching high and low for it
to make for my girlfriends shower. Thanks Courtney! Check
it out for a cool idea....
krista -- Wednesday, July 14 2004, 01:30 pm i have to go to a recipe shower where i give the bride a
recipe and the ingrediants to make it. i dont want to do
anything that will spoil. also something easy to do. any
ideas out there?
Tiffany -- Wednesday, July 14 2004, 07:10 pm KRISTA---I recently went to a bridal shower in which the
theme was recipe. A neat idea is the jar where you pack all
the ingredients in the jar, put cute fabric on the top and
attach the recipe card. Here is an example for Oatmeal
Raisin Cookie Mix.
3 Cups uncooked old-fashioned or quick-oats (oatmeal)
1 cup raisins
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Layer the ingredients attractively in any order into a 1
1/2 QT. food storage jar with tight-fitting lid. Pack
ingredients down slightly before adding another layer. Put
the lid on and cover top of jar with fabric, and attach the
recipe with cute ribbon or raffia.
Hope this helps.
ashley -- Saturday, July 17 2004, 12:33 am I'm going to a bridal shower on sunday. I need help with
figuring out what i should give my cousin age 19 i really
don't know her that well can i please have some help. Thank
you
Jill -- Sunday, July 18 2004, 04:06 pm Stephanie,
I also love the letter idea, I'm just curious what does
FUTURE stand for?????
Susan -- Monday, July 19 2004, 01:45 pm I have been invited to a bridal shower that is being given
for a co-worker. Not familiar with her likes or dislikes.
It will likely be attended by only other co-workers. We
work in an office atmosphere. I really like the the
personalized note candle idea. That seems like a useful
idea. Any other ideas out there? Thanks for any help!
Trish -- Monday, July 19 2004, 03:24 pm Same question..
what is Puff and Future. if anyone out there knows please
let me know..I have a shower in 2 weeks and I love the
cleaning products letter idea!
thanks
Katie -- Monday, July 19 2004, 07:57 pm RE: FUTURE - It is a floor wax...not sure what Puff is.
I am also in a bind about a bride gift for a BRIDAL
shower...go figure! Glad I'm not alone. I'm looking for
kitsch-y bride gifts (nothing raunchy for this family
affair) - I've gone to e-bay for great bargains on a bride
charm bracelet, hat, and I'll go to V.S. for the panties. I
may personally decorate some white flip-flops as well. Some
nice white satin pajamas - 2 piece set (pants/shorts and
button up shirt) would be nice...even monogrammed with the
first initial of the recipient. Wrap it all in a white
satin bridal keepsake box and tied off with ribbons in the
wedding colors...if I get any other ideas I'll write back.
Katie -- Monday, July 19 2004, 08:01 pm PS - another good idea - Cranes (or any other paper goods
stores for other options) sells initial note cards - with
the first initial of the recipients first name for little
notes before - and after the wedding - or with the
recipient's new last initial for after the wedding (if
applicable). I also picked up some blank note cards with a
pretty bride drawing - cutesy but it's perfect for this
bride and I found these very useful before my wedding.
Katie -- Monday, July 19 2004, 08:07 pm PS - another good idea - Cranes (or any other paper goods
stores for other options) sells initial note cards - with
the first initial of the recipients first name for little
notes before - and after the wedding - or with the
recipient's new last initial for after the wedding (if
applicable). I also picked up some blank note cards with a
pretty bride drawing - cutesy but it's perfect for this
bride and I found these very useful before my wedding.
Jean -- Monday, July 19 2004, 08:36 pm RE: Puff is a brand of kleenex tissue
Jamie -- Tuesday, July 20 2004, 03:15 pm Another time of day -1:00 p.m. for my future daughter in
law. I thought of a joke gift with a basketful of "staying
at home, watching soaps and eating bon-bons while giving
yourself a pedicure and facial. It would include a copy of
"Soap Opera Digest' and perhaps some risque items - teddy,
mags...
Too much for a DIL?
Any other ideas?
Tiffany -- Wednesday, July 21 2004, 09:52 pm RE: Future is a clear floor cleaner. Usually on the very
bottom shelf at most stores. I had to ask a lady who worked
at the store what it was. Hope this helps.
Vangie -- Wednesday, July 21 2004, 11:08 pm Puff could be the Puffs Facial Tissue.
Rita -- Thursday, July 22 2004, 03:56 pm Future is a clear wax floor cleaner and Puffs is the small
box of Facial Tissue. Got them all and I love the idea. I
have a bridal shower to go too in September and told friends
about it and they love the idea. What a great idea.
Rita -- Thursday, July 22 2004, 04:00 pm Enjoyed the idea of the candles with the sayings tied on
them. Told my sister about it and she will be using that
great gift idea and I'll be using the cleaner letter. Great
gift ideas from you all.
Loni -- Friday, July 23 2004, 11:23 am Wow! i just wanted to say how great it is that everyone here
is so helpful. i came to this sight desperate for an idea on
what to do for a bridal shower for my cousin thank you all
for the help!Now i have an idea for me and ideas to give to
other bridesmaids. sorry that i dont have any suggestions to
offer. good luck everyone!:)
Rosemary -- Friday, July 23 2004, 02:25 pm I'm going to a bridal shower and I thought this was a good
idea. A basket with matching his and her robes with their
names, and their favorite wine bottle with 2 wine glasses
with their initials engraved. You could also include the
candle idea that Courtney mentioned. What do you think?
Rose -- Saturday, July 24 2004, 12:49 am Thank you all for all the wonderful ideas!! I am off to a
bridal shower on the 24th and could not come up w/one thing
until now....I think I will be using the "letter w/cleaning
products"(Thanks Stephanie!!) along w/a small picnic basket
which includes plates/cups/flatware and candles.
Bev -- Saturday, July 31 2004, 02:06 am Bridal shower tomorrow!!!!! Thanks for the picnic backpack
idea. I know a kitchen store in Healdsburg, CA. There were
two different sizes with plastic wine glasses. I think it
was around $30.00.
I'm not sure about the etiquitte, But I think I need to get
a separate wedding gift.
Krista -- Monday, August 2 2004, 12:59 pm An idea I did for someone I didn't know very well at church
was: I put together an Italian basket, I got her dish
towels, spagetti sauce, spagetti noodles, pasta scooper,
strainer, Italian seasoning, etc... all in an "Italian
Basket" it was a big hit...
I also threw a shower for a really good friend, and one of
the games we did (recipe party) was I assigned groups of
people to a theme (appetizers, main course, dessert) and
they had to make something (using my ingredients, I
overstocked) and the didn't get a recipe.
Everyone mingled, and it was great for people who might not
have known the other person they were assigned too...
Does this make sense?
I hope so!
I also loved the cleaning, supply letter!
Victoria -- Monday, August 2 2004, 04:46 pm The bridal shower I've been invited to is a "Room in the
House" theme. On our invitation, everyone is assigned a
room in the house that the gift should be bought for. I've
been assigned the living room. The future bride and groom
have been living together for 3 years, though! Any ideas
for me?
After the shower, I'll post the gifts that were given here
so you all can have some extra ideas...Thanks!!!
Pam -- Tuesday, August 3 2004, 11:10 am Living room ideas - well, you could do a basket of
romance.....romantic movies/popcorn/cuddle blanket/wine.
There's always a nice throw for the couch (or even better if
you make quilts!). You could always get something for the
wall. I got a nice hanging plate that's in my living room
that has my name and my husbands name as well as the date.
If you have a picture of both of them you could get a
caricature done of them with her in a wedding dress and him
in a tux. That's always a lot of fun and a good laugh.
Hope that helps!
Marie -- Tuesday, August 3 2004, 11:44 pm 42 years ago, my Dad gave me a set of hand tool just before
I was married. I still have the hammer and pliers. YOU KNOW
WHO walked off with the rest of MY tools. It is the best
gift. I now make sure a new bride has her own tools. Fleet
Farm has a good array to choose from and they also have kits
- all neatly packaged in a plastic holder. You can select
the tools that fit your budget. It's an unusual gift and
darn handy to have. I wish the tools came with pink handles
so the guy doesn't walk off with them.
Marie -- Tuesday, August 3 2004, 11:45 pm 42 years ago, my Dad gave me a set of hand tool just before
I was married. I still have the hammer and pliers. YOU KNOW
WHO walked off with the rest of MY tools. It is the best
gift. I now make sure a new bride has her own tools. Fleet
Farm has a good array to choose from and they also have kits
- all neatly packaged in a plastic holder. You can select
the tools that fit your budget. It's an unusual gift and
darn handy to have. I wish the tools came with pink handles
so the guy doesn't walk off with them.
Jill -- Sunday, August 8 2004, 02:37 pm I love the candle idea -- this can also be used with wine
bottles. You can buy a really nice wine rack and fill it
with different bottles of wine and label each one (EX. for
your first fight, when your expecting- this would be a
bottle of sparkling cider,for your 1st anniversary, first
night in your new home, and so on..)
I would love some creative suggestions on how to label the
wine bottles -- I'd love to give something like this to my
soon to be sister in law.
Robin -- Sunday, August 8 2004, 11:22 pm just had my neices bridal shower and she checks out my x-mas
village every year to see what's new. so for her shower I
gave her a wedding chapel & a car with the bride and groom
standing by it to start her own xmas village. Of course I
had to pick these items up a little bit a head of time and
pack them away. But she loved it and I know she'll think of
how special she is to me each year when she puts these out.
TLP -- Wednesday, August 11 2004, 03:31 pm I found this site quite helpful. Love the cleaner/letter
idea. For my sisters bridal shower many years ago I had
white (not a good color choice unless they are for the guest
bathroom, and especially when you eventually have a houseful
of kids) towels monogrammed and the folded them lengthwise
in thirds. I then used the towels to create a wedding cake.
The larger towels worked great for the bottom layers, adn
the smaller ones for the top layers. I decorated the "cake"
with flowers in the color scheme of the wedding. I topped
the cake with a precious moments figurine. Not really
exciting if you are looking for a gift specifically for the
bride, but it was a hit at the shower and she still has the
towels!!!
Stephanie 2 -- Thursday, August 12 2004, 12:11 pm After I read all of your ideas I got a good one. My Mom is
famous for giving a bed tray to couples..you know, for
breakfast in bed. Anyways, I want to use the candle idea and
the wine idea, and i thought it would be neat to give the
couple (on saturday) a bedtray, candles, bottle of wine, and
the wine glasses off their registry...nice and romantic for
the both of them...and it might be a relief to get something
that doesn't include working/cooking/ just relaxing with her
soon to be husband.
Christina -- Friday, August 13 2004, 11:13 pm I am getting married in less than a month and my fiance has
2 older sisters and I have no clue what to get them. I want
to give them just a little something sweet, but am at a
complete loss of ideas......Help me please anyone.
Stephanie 2 -- Saturday, August 14 2004, 12:51 am I gave my soon-to-be sis-in-law a magazine subscription to a
photo magazine because thats her hobby...maybe a good idea?
NM -- Saturday, August 14 2004, 05:32 pm Just a few gift ideas..some of these can be used for the
shower others might be better for the wedding, but you can
choose. Breakfast in bed - mugs, tray, pancake mix&forms,
coffee, hot choc, etc. Wooden salad bowls with salad servers
- fancy dressings, croutons, bacon bits. Personalized
welcome mat or sign or door knocker. First Christmas
ornament. For those that like the outdoors a hammock and
citronella candles. or a basket of items used for grilling
with his and her aprons. Personalized pub glasses. and a
memory box. Hope these ideas help
Lee -- Sunday, August 15 2004, 04:41 am I loved Stephanie's clean letter idea. I'll be using it in
2 weeks for my friends bridal shower in one week. Thank you
for a great new idea!!
DEE -- Tuesday, August 17 2004, 02:14 pm MY SISTER IN LAW TO BE HAD EVERYTHING SHE NEEDED FOR HER
HOUSE ETC. SO INSTEAD OF A TRADITIONAL SHOWER WITH A HOUSE
THEME, I THREW HER A CAMPING THEMED SHOWER. EVERYONE WAS TO
BRING A CAMPING RELATED GIFT(CHAIRS, HOTDOG STICKS,AIR
MATRESS, SLEEPIMG BAGS, LANTERNS,ETC) AS FOR ME I WAS
HOSTING THE SHOWER AND I BOUGHT HER A TENT AND SET IT UP AND
USED THAT AS PART OF MY DECORATIONS. THIS WAS A GREAT IDEA
COSIDERING OUR FAMILY DOES A LOT OF CAMPING TOGETHER.
Betty -- Sunday, August 22 2004, 08:20 pm I'm attending a "honey do" shower, where the gifts are for
the groom. I like the breakfast in bed idea, but maybe
that's wishful thinking...
Any other ideas?
Betty -- Sunday, August 22 2004, 08:22 pm I'm attending a "honey do" shower, where the gifts are for
the groom. I like the breakfast in bed idea, but maybe
that's wishful thinking...
Any other ideas?
Jami -- Sunday, August 22 2004, 09:39 pm I really like the candles idea for the first year of
marriage but I am trying to think of a more original idea
for the various colors. I was hoping to relate a candle to
each month, not so holiday related. Maybe a cute poem? Can
anyone help, the shower is this weekend!
Barb -- Wednesday, August 25 2004, 03:34 pm Jill...I was just at a shower for my niece where my sister
gave her six bottles of wine in a basket each wrapped in an
appropriate color of netting and with a cute poem attached.
Wedding night, white, 1st fight, black, 1st Dinner Party,
purple(any color), 1st Christmas, red and green, 1st
Anniversary, Wedding color, News of Baby, pink and blue.
I'll post the poems as soon as I can get them from my
sister!
-- Thursday, August 26 2004, 04:16 pm Hey Barb, have you asked your sister for the poems in
regards to the wine bottles. I really like that Idea. My
nephew will be getting married soon and he is into wines, so
i thought that would be a good idea. Please post it soon.
I'll be waiting.
sallly -- Thursday, August 26 2004, 09:21 pm I need help on how i should wrap the bridal shower gift. the
gift's a vase. any ideas. this is the first time i'm
attending a bridal shower, and i need help. thanks.
no name -- Sunday, August 29 2004, 10:45 pm I have some great gift ideas. A towel cake made of bath
towels or a candy cake. Look in the internet under towel
cakes and candy cakes. You'll see some beautiful cakes made
and very simple to make. Towel cake gives you directions.
Give it a try. It's a hit at every bridal shower. The cake
can be made out of hersey miniature silver candies. Just
thought I give an insight to some great ideas. Search the
internet for bridal shower gift ideas, besides this great
sight.
Michele -- Monday, August 30 2004, 11:14 am It's harder than I thought to find ideas for an original yet
reasonably priced gift for a Bridal shower. My neice is
getting married for the second time in less than a week, she
and her kids from the first marriage have been living with
her fiance' for some time now and is currently pregnant with
their first child together. They don't need any household
items so I thought the candle idea was kind of cute but
still not sure. Any ideas ???
Stephanie -- Monday, September 6 2004, 10:14 am I need help I found this shower gift idea on another site
but I need more items. If anyone can think of anything else
that would be great. Here is what I have so far.
Items of necessity that you will need for the first time as
a couple: A partial roll of toilet paper (for the first time
you run out and need a few sheets), a baggie with a partial
bar of soap in it (for the first time you forget to buy soap
and just need enough to get a bath), a few Q-tips (for when
you run out the first time), a can of soup or other easy to
make item (for the first time you burn supper),and a list of
the local restaurants and phone numbers (in case you burn
the can of soup)
Stephanie -- Monday, September 6 2004, 10:19 am Michele I saw this gift on another site maybe you might use
it. Here it is:
This is one you would only send to a friend that has a sense
of humor: Pumice stone, toe separator, toenail polish, nail
file, foot lotion/cream, toe ring, and a funny note that "If
he's going to make you barefoot & pregnant, at least make
him paint your toenails so your feet will look nice"
Lilly -- Thursday, September 9 2004, 06:46 pm I'm getting my friend a gift certificate for a mani/pedi
Jackie -- Saturday, September 11 2004, 10:14 am I just want to thank everyone who has posted a suggestion to
this site. It has been extremely helpful!! I wanted to
share what I do on the actual wedding day...I take pictures
of the bride and groom. In the time between the wedding and
the reception, I get them developed (or in the case of
digital, I downlaod). I place the best pic in front of
their seat as a pleasant surprise when they arrive at the
reception. It's always a big hit.
Caroline -- Sunday, September 12 2004, 04:37 pm Here's a joke gift that was a huge hit at a recent shower
for a couple on their 2nd marriages. The gift was a
decorated toilet plunger complete with a bride and groom
cake topper on the top of the handle. Down the side of the
handle was inscribed, "We're so glad you're taking the
plunge!" and on the plunger was written, "Don't let this one
go down the toilet." The laughter didn't stop for several
minutes.
Rose -- Sunday, September 12 2004, 08:51 pm I took the idea of stephanie's letter for a bridal shower I
went to on Sept.11 and it was a hit. They loved it.
Everybody wanted a copy. I also made a cake towel and they
really enjoyed loved it and thought that was a great idea.
Thought I would share this with you guys. The bride received
a lot of Victoria Secret items they enjoyed mine because it
was unique. Good job guys on your advice.
Sarah -- Thursday, September 16 2004, 03:30 pm This is for a naughtier gift, can be for a bachelorette
party, etc. get a big basket and buy lotf of gifts for them
to use on thier wedding night. Wrap and number each gift and
write on a 3x5 card what each gift is for. It turns out so
cute! EX: #1 could be Champagne and glasses - to start off
the evening celebrating their new life together. The gifts
can go on to candles and romantic music to set the mood,
bubble bath, bath oils for a bubble bath together, massage
oils, etc for after the bath, I have seen some with lingerie
and naughtier stuff in them like condoms and such - just be
careful who they open this in front of! Can get very
creative with the gifts and the cards!
robin -- Sunday, September 19 2004, 02:41 pm great idea ladies any more creative ideas.for the bride
since the bride and groom will be getting the household
stuff as wedding gifts.most couples are already together in
there future home together.
Monique' -- Tuesday, September 28 2004, 05:01 pm I am the maid of honor in my mom's wedding and planned her
shower for this weekend and everyone that is coming has all
the great ideas to gifts that i would have thought of like
gift certs for nails, pedicure, facials or massages also the
lingerie and all that fun stuff too. I want to give her
something unique and personal from me. Any ideas?? its
approaching so fast!!!
Tina -- Friday, October 1 2004, 02:08 am I am going to a bridal shower next week and would like to
know of a creative way of wrapping a gift... One of their
games is, the best wraped gift will get a prize!!
allison -- Friday, October 1 2004, 08:03 pm I was wondering if anyone has come across the poem that goes
along with the wine bottles. I could really use it by next
week.
Joanne -- Monday, October 4 2004, 08:36 am I recently married in July, my Bridesmaids all clubbed
together and packed a massive bag full of girly goodies...
Dirty Dancing CD, Mrs T-Shirt, mouse mat, perfume, body
lotion, make up, and everything I could possibly need on the
morning of our wedding day. The effort that was made was
incredible, I ama very lucky girl!
Tiffani -- Wednesday, October 6 2004, 01:46 pm There are a lot of great ideas on this site...thanks to
everyone for sharing! I am also thinking of using
Stephanie's letter idea and the wine idea. I have a bridal
shower this weekend and was hoping someone could fulfill the
wine poem request soon :-) Also, do you think Stephanie's
letter idea is "enough" of a present?? I know it's
definitely about the creativity and thought...but wanted to
make sure it was "enough". Thanks!
Jennifer -- Thursday, October 7 2004, 01:00 pm This is too late to help Michele, but maybe somebody else
will like the idea. I am doing this myself since the bride
and groom already have everything they need: If the bride
and groom each have children from a previous relationship,
or one has child(ren) and the bride is pregnant: A sterling
silver birthstone braclet with stones representing ALL of
the kids. You can even include the bride and groom. The
bracelet will represent the whole family, and what could be
more meaningful than that?
T -- Friday, October 8 2004, 12:39 am Thanks for all the great ideas. I used Stephanie's idea
tonight and it worked out great. I gave my gift first and
nobody else wanted to go after because they felt their gift
wasn't as good.
Melissa -- Sunday, October 10 2004, 05:47 pm Thanks ladies for the excellent ideas! Next weekend will be
my first bridal shower and this site was very helpful!
Lindsay -- Monday, October 11 2004, 03:54 pm There are a lot of really fantastic ideas here! I received a
number of thoughtful gifts for my shower, and I wanted to
share one of the best things that I now treat myself and my
bride-to-be friends to regularly- Victoria's Secret has some
amazing laundry detergent and dryer sheets that are ideal
for taking care of the lingerie they inevitably get. It also
smells wonderful for bedsheets and towels, but I try to
limit it so I use it only for really special things.
allison -- Tuesday, October 12 2004, 08:04 pm At a shower this weekend, I was told that Wicks N Sticks (a
candle store in most malls) sells the candle basket already
packaged. It has all the candles, 2 votive holders and the
poem, all wrapped up in a basket. It sure saves you the
worry of having to find all the items.
Karen -- Friday, October 15 2004, 08:00 pm Can anyone out there tell me the proper etiquitte for
wedding showers and then wedding gifts. My daughters friend
is invited to a Couples wedding shower (his brother is
getting married & he is in the wedding) They have stated on
the invitation that the couple will need plenty of expensive
items to decorate their new home. He had asked her if he
took a shower gift would he need to take a wedding gift to
the wedding? Seems to me one gift is approiate for this
circumstances. How many presents do you want from the
people invited?
Your comments would be appreciated. Along with any one who
knows what the etiquitte books say about this.
Karen -- Friday, October 15 2004, 08:01 pm sorry I misspelled appropriate.
Anna -- Tuesday, October 19 2004, 06:44 pm I buy a vase or pitcher at a reasonable price, then take it
to a florist the day before the shower. I have them fill it
with whites and/or the wedding colors and tie a bow around
it. It makes a beautiful presentation. Who doesn't like
fresh flowers especially in a new house.
Along the same idea, I have bought a cake plate or
platter then baked a cake and delivered everything
together-- now the couple has a house warming treat and a
new cake platter.
Jhana -- Tuesday, October 19 2004, 10:59 pm Puff(s) is facial tissue
Mia -- Tuesday, October 19 2004, 11:13 pm When I hosted my best friends bridal shower, I put together
a sort of hope chest, it wasn't the really nice wood carved
one, but one that kids take off to college. I filled the
chest with the following:
A Flannel gown- and ironed on the phrase "Not Tonight"
Sexy Lingerie
Chapstick - keep the lips soft
Lotions - keep the skin soft
Book - 203 ways to drive your man wild in bed & 1001 ways to
be romantic
it was a big hit...
Liz -- Tuesday, November 2 2004, 11:56 am Stephanie, Thank you so much for the cleaning basket idea. I
took it along to a wedding shower and it was a fantastic hit
with everybody. I used a wicker laundry basket filled with
all the items nicely wrapped and covered it with tulle with
the pretty cards corresponding cards all hanging down the
sides. The bride later used the trailing cards and the
center bow on her bouquet at the church rehearsal. Since
then I have had many emails from friends asking for the
letter. Thank you so........much for your great idea.Could
you tell me which other sites are around that are like this
one for ideas. I am also going to a baby shower next month
and thought it would be fantastic to do something similar to
the wedding shower basket. bI am not very creative, not
having had babies in many many years.I dont know whats
around out there for them to use, Would you or anybody else
here have any ideas or of babyshower sites. Thank you for
you time Liz
Donna -- Friday, November 5 2004, 11:54 pm The invite to a personal bridal shower next week left me
wondering what I could do that would be different. I liked
the flannel/fleece pajama idea since this is supposed to be
'for the bride'. This bride to be has two young children,
so that seemed more appropriate than filmy nighties. The
massage - pedicure - manicure ideas are great, too!
Something to pamper HER. Maybe not so 'different', but
definitely good ideas. Thanks!
Angella -- Monday, November 15 2004, 05:55 am I think I might try the cleaning gift idea, I wonder if it
is really "enough" or if my friend will be offend that I
have given her cleaning supplies?
emma -- Wednesday, November 17 2004, 04:47 pm I got no help from this site
Pat -- Saturday, November 20 2004, 10:26 am How can anyone say they got no help from this site? There
are hundreds of really great ideas, from original to
traditional. There are ideas to use for people you don't
know well and for close friends or relatives. I just don't
understand how anybody could find this site useless.
Personally, I'm invited to a shower for a lady I don't
know well, and the shower is tomorrow! Thanks to this site,
I've gotten lots of great original ideas. The hard part is
deciding which one to use! I want to thank everybody who
contritubed to this site!
Rose K. -- Saturday, November 20 2004, 08:53 pm Thank you everyone - you've been very helpful indeed! I am
going to my niece's bridal shower tomorrow and I plan to us
both Stephanie's (letter/cleaning items) and Courtney's
(candle) ideas.
Kate K -- Thursday, November 25 2004, 12:06 pm Good gift for a hands-on girl:
Fill a tool belt with lubrication, cherries, can of
whipped cream, chocolate and paintbrush, a thong, handcuffs,
and a deck of "sex cards" or the travel game of "Twister".
This appeals to any woman who is crafty, fun, and exciting.
And the tool belt comes in handy later too!
Cass -- Tuesday, November 30 2004, 01:13 am I used Trish's his and her bath robe idea. I bought white
and blue bathrobes, took them out of the package and wrapped
them in ribbon. I bought a breakfast in bed tray, wine and
two wine glasses. I arranged all of the gifts on the
service tray and wrapped it in silver cellophane and added a
large white bow. Everyone at the social was commenting on
how great my gift was!
I want to thank everyone for their suggestions they are
all very helpful and I will definately recommend this cite.
Dalisha -- Thursday, December 2 2004, 04:13 pm I'm not sure if this idea will help, but one gift that I
received when I got married five years ago, I still use are
picture frames.I love taking pictures, but there was never a
frame around. I thought it was the best gift we received.
Now, I give nice picture frames as wedding gifts. Very
practical!!!!
KS -- Sunday, December 5 2004, 11:45 am I think this sight is great. I was wondering if anyone had a
poem for the candle idea where white is honeymoon night,
blue is for first fight, etc. I love the idea and want to do
this for a friend of mine who is getting married next year.
Thanks.
Keri -- Thursday, January 6 2005, 09:56 am KS, The candle idea is posted on April 24, 2004. Let me
know if you still can't find it. I just read it myself and
I will be trying it this year.
Maaria -- Friday, January 7 2005, 07:32 pm AHH... what do you get for a reserved indian bride to be!!!
any suggestions
Michelle C -- Saturday, January 8 2005, 07:51 am I just wanted to say to everyone thank you for all the
fabulous gift ideas. I am in a wedding and the shower is
Sunday. All of the girls chipped in for a day at the spa
but i wanted to give her something from me, and all of these
ideas helped. Thanks!!!
mavis G. -- Tuesday, January 11 2005, 12:54 pm A bridal gift that starts with the letter "K". Thanks
Michelle -- Wednesday, January 12 2005, 11:05 pm LOVE the cleaning product letter, I am attending a shower
where each guest got assigned a magazine, mine is Good
Housekeeping and since the bride & groom already own a house
and have been living together for a while, I was at a loss.
This is exactly the kind of creative idea I was looking for.
I plan on framing an old picture of her fiance and giving
it to her as well, since I have known his since high school
and when he had hair, that should go over well!!
Thanks for the help!
Michelle -- Wednesday, January 12 2005, 11:08 pm And to give back to you all, here is an idea I did for my
best friend's shower. I did a honeymoon themed basket, but
went so fas as to get them a gift certificate for a sunset
boat cruise at their hoenymoon destination. She absolutely
was floored that I took the time to research the destination
and get the gift certificate for there (this is super easy
with the internet). This is also a good wedding gift, but
you need to be sure they'll be opening gifts before
departing!!
Good luck!
April -- Monday, January 17 2005, 06:26 pm I was wondering if anyone found the poem that goes with the
wine and wine rack. Also what other sites do you all
recomend for other gift ideas, these are great.
For the shower gift that starts with the letter K, you could
get anything for the kitchen, a nice set of knifes and a
cutting board. I don't remember if it was this site or not
but somewhere I seen where they had all of the guest sign a
cutting board and then sealed it with a lycra. I hope that
helps.
Fran -- Tuesday, January 18 2005, 10:41 am I have 2 female "partners" moving into a new home &
obviously there will be no bridal shower so how do i
incorporate a bridal shower type (gift registry) theme into
the housewarming invitations? HELP?
Dawn -- Wednesday, January 19 2005, 01:42 pm Once you find out a friend is getting married- start a
holiday basket a year before. After each holiday buy a
decoration(now on sale!!) Put them in a big basket and watch
her eyes light up when she opens it! Everyone will love it!
Carla -- Monday, January 24 2005, 05:57 pm I just went to a wedding shower January 23, 2005, I did the
cleaning poem, and the candle letter, and they were both a
big hit! Thanks so much for all of the suggestions. i have
been to a lot of showers, and have never seen either of
these ideas. Thanks a gain, great site!
Tracy PA -- Tuesday, January 25 2005, 07:56 pm Being the Maid of Honor in two weddings I found this site
VERY useful!! THanks to everyone!! Longaberger baskets are
always nice gifts to fill with all these goodies as well...
Thanks Again!
Pam -- Monday, January 31 2005, 11:06 am I was at a bridal shower where the bride was given a
complete red place setting with a note saying this place
setting is to be used on red letter days throughout your
married life. Has anyone seen this and if so can you supply
the contents of the note. There was mention of different
occasions to use the place setting such as for special
guests, your spouse's promotion, a good report card for a
child, etc. Thanks for your help.
dee -- Monday, January 31 2005, 08:47 pm need help!!! Trying to find a poem that i can use at my
daughters shower I have baskets made up for all the holidays
I don't want to present them to her and this is from and so
is this one, if it is done in a poem like the cleaning
products it will be much nicer
Jennifer -- Saturday, February 5 2005, 12:14 pm One gift i recieved at my own bridal shower...(years ago)
was a laundry basket. It contained a couple of towels,
washrags, bath toys, candles...all for a night for two in
the tub!! romantic yet somthin for a lil laughter. i still
have the rubber ducky:)
Monica -- Friday, February 11 2005, 02:27 pm I received a gift at my bridal shower that I absolutly
loved. We were going to Hawaii for our honeymoon, so this
gift was perfect. It was a big beach bag, 2 embroidered
towels, mine said Mrs. (last name) and his said Mr.(last
name), a disposable underwater camera, a honeymoon
photoalbum, "just married" flip-flops, a honeymoon
pictureframe, and a pregnancy test. It was great!!!
Nicole -- Sunday, February 13 2005, 08:20 pm Hi- I am trying to plan my sister's bridal shower and I once
saw a wishing well that someone made with all household
item. The base of the well was a large garbage can and the
lid was held up with a broom and a mop. But I have no idea
what else was in it or how to put it together. If anyone
knows I would really appreciate some help. Also for the
laudry basket poem what is "FUTURE"? And if there are any
orignal idea that anyone has I would love to hear them. The
shower is in May. Thanks
Natasha -- Thursday, February 17 2005, 08:51 am I need help. We are going to a bridal shower and we are
combining the robe, candle, slippers, etc idea. We are
trying to think of something besides a basket to put all
this stuff in. Does anyone have a creative idea?
Natasha -- Thursday, February 17 2005, 08:53 am I need help. We are going to a bridal shower and we are
combining the robe, candle, slippers, etc idea. We are
trying to think of something besides a basket to put all
this stuff in. Does anyone have a creative idea?
Kara -- Thursday, February 17 2005, 01:59 pm I am having a personal shower for my niece and I want to use
photos of her at different ages in my decorations. Does
anyone have some ideas? She is a huge Disney fan so I was
thinking of using a "princess" theme. Thanks!
NICOLE -- Friday, February 18 2005, 01:20 am BARB
Do you have the poems for this yet? (six bottles of wine in
a basket each wrapped in an appropriate color of netting and
with a cute poem attached. (1)Wedding night, white, (2)1st
fight, black, (3) 1st Dinner Party, purple(any color),(4)
1st Christmas, red and green, (5) 1st Anniversary, Wedding
color, (6) News of Baby, pink and blue). I have looked
EVERYWHERE and can't find anything! Thanks
Nicole -- Friday, February 18 2005, 01:26 am Natasha-
What about a really pretty hat box? You know one of those
large round ones that have a rope (to put it roughly) to
hold it with. My mother uses them for gifts and if you
arrange it creatively and use something elegant as a filling
on the bottom they come out really beautiful. And if all
else fails I would go to your nearest craft store and just
browse around. Sometimes the staff even has ideas. Good
Luck!
Nicole -- Friday, February 18 2005, 01:50 am Kara-
My first piece of advice for you is to make sure your niece
really would want a bunch of pictures of herself (from all
ages) on the tables. I know this because I suggested
something like that (just a small thing with picture of her
and her fiance) and she found out and said she would have
died (or killed me) if I had done that!
As for the princess thing- I would go with that! What about
a shower with a fairy tale theme? You can base it around
Cindarella (the princess has finally found her prince).
There are a bunch of websites that have ideas for this
theme: decorations, food, games and I saw great Cindarella
invitations.I might actually use theme for my sister's
shower in May. I don't know your budget or if it is at home
or out. But do a search on the internet for "fairy tale
bridal showers" (or some variation of that) and you will
find something. Also, any bookstore has books on how to plan
a shower, that is where I first heard of the fairy tale
theme. And look for books or websites that list Disney
stories. If you are creative I think you can do alot with it
and I think it is pretty original.
Good luck
Janna -- Saturday, February 19 2005, 10:57 am Natasha,
You could get a nice serving platter or one of the wooden
breakfast-in-bed trays with the handles and legs that fold
out. Both of which will probably be re-used many times!
RZ -- Saturday, February 19 2005, 06:24 pm My 2 yr old daughter will be a flower girl in my cousin's
wedding in June. I would like to buy something sentimental
for the bride from my daughter.Any suggestions?
Cindy -- Sunday, February 20 2005, 09:12 pm I always pick up a few kitchen towels after each holiday on
clearance. When ever I have a shower I always can easily
put together a years worth of kitchen towels. One for each
month of the year. If you missed a few months just get
solid colors for those months. Orange for October, Red for
Crhistmas or Valentines day, Green for St Pats day Bright
yellow for a summer month. It is always a big hit. I have
also given this to my sister in law as a Birthday gift.
RB -- Sunday, February 20 2005, 10:07 pm I was invited to a bridal shower and am supposed to bring a
gift that starts with the letter "y". Do any of you
creative thinkers have any ideas for me?
Karen -- Monday, February 21 2005, 12:35 am I am making up baskets for each month of the year for a
bridal shower. I'm trying to put things into them that
corresponds to each month (birthdays, holidays, etc.) I need
a poem to read with the baskets. Anyone have a poem that
could be used with this theme? Has anyone seen this idea at
a shower before? Thanks
-- Monday, February 21 2005, 10:38 am Yankee Candles- someone wrote earlier how they did different
baskets w/ candles
natasha -- Wednesday, February 23 2005, 10:23 am karen, i am doing a thing with candles similar to the basket
thing. i wrote a poem for it but i don't want to put it on
here just yet b/c i don't know if my friend looks at this
website and the shower is coming up. email me at gavrilo2@msu.edu and i'll email it to you.
it's kind of personalized but you could do something
similar.
natasha -- Wednesday, February 23 2005, 10:25 am rb-does she exercise at all? you could do a yoga theme.
Christy -- Wednesday, February 23 2005, 11:33 am I went to a movie theme'd bridal shower that was a hit, each
guest was supposed to bring a gift related to their favorite
movie. My favorite was "Ever After" and I got her a nightie
that said princess on it. Some of the other guests brought:
a fan (Gone with the Wind) a italian gift basket (The
Godfather), the funniest one I thought was someone brought a
pottery vase for (Ghost-remember the sexy pottery scene)
This party was fun decorated with stars, served popcorn and
jujy fruit.
Farah -- Friday, February 25 2005, 09:33 am These are all extremely helpful! Now I need to find a gift
for an "around the clock" bridal shower. I have 8 pm. I
talked to my friend who has 7 p.m. and before I could blurt
out my time, she blurted out the idea that I had as hers..so
if anyone can give me any suggestions....
p.s. Did I also mention that the "bride to be" has
EVERYTHING..so a creative/original idea is going to be best!
Jess -- Friday, February 25 2005, 12:49 pm I bought two nice new feather pillows with beautiful lace
edged pillow cases for a "little luxuries" themed shower. I
plan to package them with a super soft throw blanket, a silk
nightie, some fuzzy socks, and a book of love poems for my
perinially cold, brainy best friend. I guess it's a
romantic cuddling on the couch basket.
Mary -- Friday, February 25 2005, 08:00 pm I have a variation of Stephanie's letter to offer up which I
have used it many times and it is always a hit! I came to
this site looking for a variation so that I might change it
up a bit (for those of my friends who have heard it before)
...so thanks Stephanie for the ideas.
Dear (bride's name),
We have all gathered here today to wish you much love and
luck as you and (groom's name) enter a new (1)ERA together.
We know that your (2)FUTURE will be (3)BRITE and full of
nothing but (4)JOY.
On your wedding day we will all join you and (groom's
name) as you (5)PLEDGE your love to each other. Remember
that (groom's name) is your (6)EQUAL and although he may
bestow on you many (7)HUGS & KISSES, keep in mind that this
(8)BRAWNY guy may not always be (9)MrCLEAN. We think that
he will give it his (10)ALL. But if things aren't going
smoothly, and you feel like you want to (11)SHOUT or
(12)VANISH, just send out an (13)SOS. We are confident that
(groom's name) will come around, that you will (14)RESOLVE
everything, and that you two will (15)BOUNCE back with a
mere (16)SNUGGLE.
Here is hoping the (17)SUNLIGHT shines on your wedding
day. We'll be there to (18)CHEER you on.
We wish you the best of luck for a (19)FANTASTIC
marriage. You both deserve it.
PS. It's not too late...Are you (20)SURE you don't want
to (21)STAY FREE ?
Nikki -- Friday, February 25 2005, 08:15 pm I see that everyone really likes the basket of candles idea.
My friend and I gave one to our friend at her engagement
party. In the basket we put all the candles and tied each
pair together with ribbon. We also got a set of candle
holders and put them in the basket. You can get candles very
inexpensively at dollar stores and craft stores. Because it
didn't cost a lot, we stuck a Home Depot gift card in there,
too (mostly for the groom to be). I typed the poem up and we
attached it to the basket. I stamp, so I decorated the whole
thing with cute stamps. Here is a copy of the poem I used:
A Basket of Candles For (bride and groom's names)
A basket of candles that come in a pair
in all different colors for you two to share.
The white ones burn first as you begin your new life
at home together as husband and wife.
Burn the green pair next and hope no one is thinner
after serving the first guests you have over for dinner.
The dark blue candles are for after your first fight
Use them to burn while making up all night.
Red candles set the mood and pave the way
for your first married Valentine's Day.
Now, when your first year of marriage is through,
the cream anniversary pair will light for you two.
And in time we hope, maybe, just maybe
you can light the purple ones on the birth of your baby.
Congratulations (bride and groom's names)
on the start of your forever.
May the two of you always be happy together.
And burn these candles
just the way it is said,
but please don't forget.blow them out before bed!
rlb -- Friday, February 25 2005, 11:11 pm How about a wedding day "emergency kit"---crazy glue, clear
nail polish, safety pins, hair spray, hair pins, small
sewing kit...etc. something that will spare the bride's
precious time during the frenzied last few days before the
wedding and possibly avoid a greater incovenience at the
wedding...
TAMMY -- Monday, February 28 2005, 10:29 pm I A LOOKING FOR A IDEA FOR A HONEY DO SHOWER AND I AM
RUNNING OUT OF TIME, I NEED INVITATION, I HAVE SEEN THEM
WITH THIS CUTE VERSE BUT CANNOT FIND IT ANY WERE
HELP
Gretchen -- Tuesday, March 1 2005, 11:39 am I am going to my nieces Bridal Shower soon and i have found
some great gift ideas, Very nice ladies!!My Mother is the
grandmother of the Bride to be. This is her first
grandchild to get married,so this will be a special wedding
for her,she is 72.The gift ideas are vey creative,and I'm
sure my niece will love them.Thanks again. I don't know why
these other people are saying this site was no help to
them.THIS WAS THE ONLY SITE I FOUND WITH SUCH GREAT
IDEAS!!!(THAT ARE AFFORDABLE AND CLEVER)
Sherrie -- Wednesday, March 2 2005, 10:40 am I just want to thank all of you for such great ideas. I, too
feel that a bridal shower is what it implies-Bridal..I
wanted to give something creative & unique. I am going to 2
bridal showers for the same bride, so I think I will use the
candles gift set (she loves candles) and a variation of a
honeymoon basket. Thanks again. I will post gift ideas after
the shower.
Bonnie -- Wednesday, March 2 2005, 07:00 pm When I got married a LONG time ago, a dear friend put
together a huge laundry basket and affixed a sign that read
"EVERYTHING YOU WILL NEED FROM A TO Z". She then listed
every letter with the gift behind the letter. For example A
is for Aluminum Foil, B is for Bath soaps, X is for X-Rated
(she gave me a nightie) and on and on. I have also used
this idea for a baby shower. It is really cute, I would
pick something up every week at the store, but be careful,
it can really add up!
Kathi -- Wednesday, March 2 2005, 08:58 pm I recently gave my sister a shower and one of my gifts to
her was an LL Bean tote with her new initials on it. I then
filled it with notepads, cards and address labels with her
soon to be new name on it. (I also put in some towels she
registered for to help fill it) She loved it and so did
everyone at the shower. You need some extra time to order
personalized things, so plan ahead 4-6 weeks if possible.
Laur -- Wednesday, March 2 2005, 09:04 pm Farah-what about a bottle of wine and two wine glasses OR a
nice afghan or blanket to snuggle on the couch OR a popcorn
machine with all kinds of goodies for popcorn.
Robbie -- Friday, March 4 2005, 01:07 pm I love this website and thank everyone for the great ideas.
I can't decide whether to use Stephanie's laundry letter OR
the basket of useful "tools". My nephew is not very handy
so I think it will be fun to give them an assortment of
household tools in a basket with "instructions". I'll let
you know how it turns out.
Marc -- Friday, March 4 2005, 03:51 pm For one of my girl firends I did a basket and called it
"eat, drink and be merry" - I put a cheese board in for
"eat" some of their wine glasses in for "drink" and for be
merry i put in candles and bath gels, etc.. - you can really
fill it with almost anything - but she loved it!
lady 24 -- Tuesday, March 8 2005, 07:27 pm Wow, i read everyones comments on bridal showers and i
surely agree with them all.
Pam -- Wednesday, March 9 2005, 03:40 pm One idea that came to mind for a couple that has or will
have a home with a yard is a tree. I received one when my
daughter was born and thought it was a great idea. You
could include a note with it saying... as this tree grows,
so may your love for each other...or something to that
effect. If money allows, you could even include gardening
tools, etc. Not very romantic, but thoughtful and
practical. Hope this helps.
Susan -- Thursday, March 10 2005, 04:30 am Just love this site! You all have helped me out tremendously
with ideas for an upcoming wedding in May.
Kim -- Thursday, March 10 2005, 07:24 pm I need a gift for a shower where the theme is "Firsts." I
need to get "First anything to do with music night." Does
anyone have any ideas?
Thanks
Tracy -- Thursday, March 10 2005, 09:43 pm How about a two-sided pillow....one side says "Tonight" the
other side says "Not tonight."
Tracy -- Thursday, March 10 2005, 09:48 pm Kim...do you know what the song the bride is going to use
for their first dance at the wedding? You could get that
CD.
Pamela -- Thursday, March 10 2005, 11:44 pm I am giving my sister-in-law a recipe shower next month. I
am looking forward to it. I just wanted to say that all the
ideas on this site are great. Thank you
rz -- Sunday, March 13 2005, 03:33 pm For a personal shower I purchased a cute purse for the
bride's wedding day along with a hankie stitched with her
initial in blue and a garter. I'd like to add one or two
more items. Nothing too expensive, since I already spent a
fortune on her big shower. Any ideas? You are all so
creative.
Jo-Ann -- Tuesday, March 15 2005, 03:47 pm To rz... how about a small bottle of her favorite perfume,
lip gloss, purse mirror, small picture of her groom? Just
love this site. My daughter w/b getting married next year
and this site has been very helpful.
JENN -- Tuesday, March 15 2005, 05:28 pm TRACY- I need help finding the pillow you mentioned. Any
suggestions??
TRACEY -- Friday, March 18 2005, 08:24 am I loved the idea about the wine bottles (1st night, 1st
fight, 1st dinner party, etc.) Has anyone found the
accompanying poems yet?
Gena -- Friday, March 18 2005, 02:43 pm I just went to a shower and they did the wine poem? has
anyone found it yet? It was great!
Jessie -- Friday, March 18 2005, 11:01 pm Does anyone have a poem to go along with a basket that is
filled with toasting glasses, garter, cake cutter, wine,
ect? This would be so helpful. Tahnks!
Tracy -- Saturday, March 19 2005, 11:22 am JENN...check Target. It's about $15. Or do a search for
Not Tonight Pillow.
:)
Sandy -- Saturday, March 19 2005, 08:01 pm I'm invited to and around the clock bridal shower. My time
is 1 PM. Any ideas for gift
Jill -- Sunday, March 20 2005, 10:44 pm A variation on the his/hers bathrobes theme: I bought two
aprons personalized with the bride's and groom's
names(available at Williams-Sonoma) and a recipe organizer
(from a stationery store) with some of my favorite recipes
already inside.
Tammi -- Monday, March 21 2005, 09:55 pm I am helping to throw the shower for a really good friend of
mine. The wedding party is pretty big. There is nine
girls. Her sister is the maid of honor and she has lots of
cousins. Although we are getting her a nice and expensive
gift as a group I would like to give her something from just
me. I want something sentimental and sweet, so that she'll
remember it is from me. Any ideas???
Emily -- Monday, March 21 2005, 11:22 pm I'm invited to an Around the Clock shower and my time is 11
am. Does anyone have a gift idea?
-- Tuesday, March 22 2005, 10:49 am emily- how about a brunch theme. omellette pan or griddle w/
utencils you can put in a pancake mix
Nikki -- Tuesday, March 22 2005, 09:20 pm GREAT SITE, GREAT IDEAS, GREAT PEOPLE!
I went to a shower where a guest gave the bride a number
of tupperware containers filled with holiday decorations.
Each container was labeled (ie "4th of July") and had a
number of decorations (ie a wooden Uncle Sam, flag, door
hanging, sparklers, etc). Could get costly and takes a lot
of planning - but it was a really neat gift!!
Ashley -- Wednesday, March 23 2005, 05:43 pm this site is awesome! I was at a loss, but I have soooo many
ideas now! Thanks!!
Dina -- Wednesday, March 23 2005, 08:11 pm I'm not one for message boards, but found this site looking
for the candles poem. I'm leaving the site with 5 new ideas.
I think I'm going to use the A-Z idea for a housewarming
gift I need soon. Thanks for the great ideas!
Allison -- Thursday, March 24 2005, 02:20 pm I got invited to a "purse shower luncheon". Any clue as to
what this is???
Crystal -- Saturday, March 26 2005, 03:05 pm How about a special decorative bag filled with the things
that a bride may need the day of;small bottle of tylenol,
some special mints in a fancy tin, an emery board, evian
face spritzer, small chinese decorative fan for summer
weddings,energy bar, lip gloss/balm, inspirational message
or advice,such as"remember every minute of today",small tube
of hand cream for greeting all those guests,visine,and any
other items that may not be thought of by the bride
Jo-Ann -- Monday, March 28 2005, 11:20 pm Found a great website: www.showerideas.com. It has shower
games, poems, decoration ideas, and gift ideas.
rc -- Tuesday, March 29 2005, 09:41 am can anyone think of a poem or saying that can go along with
a bistro set. I purchased it for my future sister in law's
shower, but it is too heavy to bring to the shower.thanks!
jn -- Tuesday, March 29 2005, 10:20 am can anyone think of a poem to the bride from a flower girl?
Mary -- Tuesday, March 29 2005, 12:05 pm Trying to find a peom like the one above for a bridal
shower. But it uses Gift Certificates to stores instead of
household products. Can anyone help!
Sawanna -- Thursday, March 31 2005, 09:52 am I need some great ideas for some gift bags for a bridal
shower.
Jess -- Thursday, March 31 2005, 01:55 pm Using some of the suggestions from other posters, I came up
with my own candle poems including some that are a little
racy. I will be using them both for a game, (pass around
the candles for everyone to smell, whoever correctly
identifies the most smells gets a prize) and as a gift for
the bride.
Here's a basket of candles for you two to burn. Read the
labels and light them, each one in its turn.
The white ones burn first as you begin your new life, at
home together as husband and wife.
Burn the green pair and hope no one is thinner after serving
the first guests you have over for dinner.
Light the blue candles when you have your first fight. Use
them to burn while you make up all night.
Pink candles glow softly and could and pave the way for a
very romantic first Valentine's Day.
Red candles are hot for setting the mood, light these to add
spice while you do something lewd
When days get dreary and you're starting to mope, let the
glow of orange candles renew your hopes.
In time we hope, maybe, just maybe, you'll light yellow
candles on the birth of your baby.
When your first year of marriage is ending, light the cream
pair of candles and remember your wedding.
On a night that is hot light the candles of peach, then have
fun getting sweaty, touching all you can reach.
Black candles are magic, you might loose your head, if you
light them together and then go to bed.
Light the lavender candles when you can't get to sleep and
all of your worries away they will sweep.
Light these brown candles on a night you stay in, they will
make you feel cozy and warm deep within.
Silver candles are special and so you must wait and light
these for the 25th Anniversary of your wedding date.
Congratulations (bride and groom's names) on the start of
your forever. May the two of you always be happy together.
And burn these candles just the way it is said, but please
don't forget.blow them out before bed!
Pam H -- Thursday, March 31 2005, 04:22 pm I just wanted to say thanks to eveyone for all the great
ideas!!
I am helping give a shower for brother-in-laws fiance and
I'm using the towel cake idea for a centerpiece/gift.
I'm also invited to the shower for her side of the family
and it is an around-the-clock shower. My time is 12(am or
pm) and I have no idea what to get. I know the shower is
supposed to be for the bride, but I'd really like to get
them something that my brother-in-law would like also. Any
ideas would be helpful---Thanks.
Debbie -- Monday, April 4 2005, 02:12 am At my bridal shower I was given a couple of board games. I
thought it was a great idea because we didn't have a lot of
money for entertainment and we were able to have a great
time with each other. This would be a good idea for some of
those around- the-clock odd times.
TaraLynn -- Wednesday, April 6 2005, 05:46 pm GREAT idea for a wedding shower gift that I did for my
sister and now am doing for a friend....
We did a "love Year Round" gift theme.....
We had the entire bridal party involved, and even some
family members (sister in laws, mother in laws, aunt etc...)
if you need more people.
Every bridal party/family member had one month to theme
their gift around.....example:
January: was a basket filled with New Years Eve
gifts....Bottle of Champagne, glasses, NYE hats..etc...
February: Valentines Day..maybe some sexy lotions and
lingere, candels etc...
October: Was a huge Halloween basket with candy,
Halloween/Falll blankets
December: was a 5 Foot christmas stocking filled with all
individual gift wrapped presents
March: St Patricks Day.....Green apple Martini mix set,
some Sexy green undies...(you can be as creative as you want
here..
Summer months may be a bit hard...so some people did a
Picnic basket filled with picnic things for June...or even a
whole Day at the Beach, or a whole outdoor BBQ set
up..etc....Or a basket filled with Margaritta's set up to
go...
The mother of the Bride picked the month of their first
anniversay and included a weekend getaway (hotel & dinner)
w/ the destination being their choice...
It was a great idea and we even had a little poem to go
along with the bride as she was oppening the gifts so she
would know what month was what..
Everyone loved it!
Hope that helps someone....
=)
Rachel -- Wednesday, April 6 2005, 08:01 pm Thanks for the great ideas from this site! I am using the
candle idea and changed it a little. After the blue candle,
I added: The next day when (groom's name) treats you like a
Queen, light the green! I also included a pair of candle
holders, a snuffer, and a nice lighter. I put them all in a
decorative basket for her to keep them in.
I also made the bride a pair of "Reception shoes". I
bought a cheap pair of white canvas shoes at Wal-Mart and
added pink ribbon (the color theme of the wedding), white
and pink bows, and pink beading with a hot glue gun. We all
know how uncomfortable wedding shoes can be, so make some
fun reception shoes so that the bride can party all night
without worry about sore feet!
Angel -- Thursday, April 7 2005, 02:45 am Hi all, I was wondering if anyone had any ideas about
something that will take the place of a wishing well.
Instead of renting a wishing well, does anyone have ideas of
using something else that serves the same purpose as a
wishing well? Thanks in advance for your help!
-- Thursday, April 7 2005, 09:51 am Angel are you looking for something to hold monetary gifts?
If so , you can use a white bird cage ( you can find it at a
Joann's etc or ac moore or just about any craft store)
decorated w/ flowers and ribbon. Or a fabric coverd mail box
decorated w/ flowers or just a beautiful White basket
Jessica -- Friday, April 8 2005, 09:26 am Thank you all for your wonderful ideas, i have two wedding
showers this month...now my only problem is deciding which
idea to us. I really like the candle idea, the cleaning
products idea, as well as the wedding day emergency kits.
Thanks!!!
Vicki -- Saturday, April 9 2005, 10:46 am I have great results from this website. Last fall I used
Stephanie's candle idea. The bride cried, she absolutely
loved it. I am getting ready to use it again for my brother
and his bride to be. I am also, planning my own wedding in
August that has a country/western/redneck theme. We are on
a low budget and are in the process of remodeling our house.
We live on a 150 acre farm and will have the wedding there.
Does anyone have any ideas that can help cut corners?
Mindy -- Saturday, April 9 2005, 10:53 pm I really like this site and have found many cute ideas for
my daughter's shower...what I am looking for now is a way to
ask the guests not to wrap their gifts in traditional
wrapping paper, but in clear celephane. I would like to
display the gifts on a large table and have everyone go
around and see the gifts.Can someone creative help me out?
TaraLynn -- Monday, April 11 2005, 12:11 am Ok I have read that a lot have been asking for a poem for
the wine gift: So I sort of made one up (using a few from
the candel one). Hope it helps!
In a wine rack....each bottle of wine is decorated (to fit
THAT date) and has a label attached with these following
instructions.....
In no particular order:
1) Home Coming: This first one is special. It's the
first drink you shall share as you begin your new life.at
home together as husband and wife.
2) First Dinner: This next bottle is to be shared with
loved ones, & hope no one is thinner after serving the first
guests you have for dinner.
3) First Fight: This one will be needed to help you
through your first fight, save it for when you will be
making up all night.
4) V- Day: This bottle of Red is used set the mood and
paves the way for your first married Valentine's Day.
5) New Years: This one is different from what you would
be drinking, among all the kisses this one will toast your
first New Years as Mr.& Mrs.
6) Thanksgiving: This is the time of year where you will
be giving thanks, before you start passing the turkey
around, toast this bottle in thanks that your soul mate was
found.
7) Special Anniversary: This is a Holiday that is
special to only you, although your lives may now be set open
this bottle to celebrate the night you first met.
8) First New Home: As the perfect life you have dreamt
starts coming real, drink this bottle after signing your
first home deal.
9) First Anniversary: Now when your first year of
marriage is through, this special bottle of champagne will
help toast your beautiful life of two.
10) First Snow Day: On a cold winter night you choose to
stay in, share this bottle to make you feel cozy and warm
deep within
11) First Baby: And in time we hope, maybe, just maybe
you can open this one on the birth of your first baby.
12) First time Apart: This bottle for one will come in
handy for your sad heart..on that dreaded first trip you may
be apart.
Congratulations Amanda & Jason on the start of your
forever. May the two of you always be happy together!
Deborah -- Monday, April 11 2005, 01:26 am Great Ideas! Also looking for a poem from a flower girl to
the bride and maybe a cute idea for a little shower
gift(other than the blue garter belt).
A great idea I used at a shower once, which was a hit,
was a salad bowl with serving spoons taken out of the box
and crinkled dollar bills enough to form a hefty salad
(about 25), sprinkled croutons and covered with plastic
wrap, then added to a basket with other salad condiments,
dressing..jar of olives, salad bowls etc... you can use the
wooden salad bowls with serving spoons or use a salad bowl
off of the brides registry. Everyone laughed when the bride
opened this gift-
Mary -- Monday, April 11 2005, 12:56 pm I LOVE this site. Absolutely great ideas. Thank you to all
the wonderful creative people out there who take the time to
contribute. Very helpful.
I do have a request for the flower girl poem plus, I have an
added twist, the flower girl is the daughter of the couple
being Married. The shower is in 2 weeks so any and all fast
help will be much appreciated. Thank you all so much again.
Keep up the good work.
Heidi -- Tuesday, April 12 2005, 03:57 pm I got a really neat gift for one of my showers- it was a
basket that had about a dozen or so canned goods without the
labels on them. It had a poem which read something to the
effect of "POT LUCK" for dinner. Anyone have the poem? I'd
like to pass it on to my girlfriend's daughter.
Angel -- Wednesday, April 13 2005, 06:13 pm Hi...to the person who responded to my message...thank you
for the ideas...yes, I am looking for something to hold both
monetary gifts and also miscellaneous stuff. So I guess the
best suggestion would be a decorated white basket? What if
the shower is for him and her? What do you suggest then?
Please scroll up to see my first message - dated April
7th...I appreciate everyone's input...thanks!
K -- Wednesday, April 13 2005, 10:13 pm This site is fantastic! I think the picnic back-pack and
manicure ideas are great. I thought a nice idea would be to
give the bride a book on her honeymoon distination- she is
going to Borneo, so I will look for a coffee-table type book
that she can have on display and show visitors how beautiful
her honeymoon was, then have it as a keepsake- just have to
find it now!! I also love the idea of giving them a Scrabble
set to take on their honeymoon- Scrabble by the pool, how
romantic!! Ha!
Maria -- Thursday, April 14 2005, 08:29 pm This site is wonderful and has been very helpful. My
brother-in-law is getting married this year and my husband
is the best man. I wanted to get them something special so
I have scrolled through this site a few times. I took a few
people's ideas and made a basket. The theme was a romantic
night at home. The basket included a blockbuster card, a
bottle of wine with two wine glasses, tostitos and salsa
(the couple's favorite snack food), a fondue set with
chocolate and marshmallows (I didn't want to include
anything that could spoil), candles, a soft blanket to
cuddle, bath salts, and a wooden massager. In addition, I
liked everyone's poems so I included one too. It says:
This basket is filled with items for you
To help create a romantic rendezvous
This evening is meant for you two alone
So lock all your doors and turn off the phone
With the blockbuster card rent a movie or two
A romance, a comedy, any genre will do
Next grab the glasses and uncork the wine
Bring the Tostitos and salsa for you two to dine
Instead of a lamp, use the candles for light
Now under the blanket, snuggle in tight
When its time for dessert, share the chocolate fondue
Dip the marshmallows included and any fruit too
Once the movie is over, your night is not done
Make your way to the bathroom to relax and have fun
Draw a bath with the salts and take a soak in the tub
Use the massager to give each other a rub
We hope you enjoy your night to unwind
Time alone with each other, there is no better kind.
The shower is this Sunday so if anyone has any further
advice let me know. Thanks!!
Ronda -- Friday, April 15 2005, 05:44 pm My daughter-in-law and I had some trouble thinking of a
shower gift for the soon to be bride who has been living
with the soon to be groom and own their own home. We came
up with what we think is a terrifc idea for a girl who loves
gardens. It is pretty expensive, but several people can be
involved. There are several nursery's that have unique
names for the flowers/plants they sell
(springhillnursery.com/waysidegardens.com to name a couple).
We came up with a poem using the plant names (example plant
name = wild romance aster - just use wild romance in poem).
If the season isn't right for planting you can do as we did
and create the poem covering the plant name and picture of
the plant that will arrive when the planting season is
right. Here is what we came up with:
To the (1) BLUSHING BRIDE,
Your (2) WEDDING day will be the most important day of
your life. It's that one day that holds (3)THE KEYS OF
HEAVEN as (4)FOREVER you will be with the man you love.
You will have days together that are filled with
(5)MAGIC and create within you a (6)SENSATION of joy, peace
and (7)WONDER.
However, love is (8)BITTERSWEET. When you've both had a
bad day, the room is like (9)ICE and you're feeling like the
man you love is being a (10)TOAD do the (11)BOLD move and
create (12)WILD ROMANCE! How? Perhaps set a romantic dinner
table, or put mood music on, or wear something that will
spark his
(13)FANTASY.
Call it a (14)DARING DECEPTION but in the end it's sure
to (15)DOUBLE DELIGHT! Always remember good day or bad day
never go to bed without a (16)KISS.
Melanie -- Saturday, April 16 2005, 02:34 pm I am attending a shower for a long time friend in 1 week. I
found alot of great ideas here, but here is another. Since
a marriage is a union of two families, a book kit, or wall
hanging tracking the genealogy of both families is a great
idea. I have also seen time capsules for the new couple. A
website that had helpful links is surprise.com. It gave me
some great ideas for presents for several different upcoming
occasions. It enabled me to select a gift based on the
persons age, and interests, or by event. It then gave a
list of products with links to different sites. This was
helpful, because I was then able to search those sites for
other gifts. Some of them were a bit pricy, so I just did a
google search for the specific product I was looking for and
in a snap I found some nice gifts at reasonable prices.
Linda -- Thursday, April 21 2005, 04:40 pm This website is great..I originally was looking for the poem
that goes along with the wines..but..I read all the comments
and found that I had the most enjoyable time reading and
sharing all the great ideas. Thank you..
I am still looking for the poem(wines)
Melissa -- Thursday, April 21 2005, 05:26 pm I love all the ideas on this site, but I am trying to find
something unique for a bride/couple who loves to camp. They
are going camping for part of their honeymoon so I would
love to give her something cute related to camping. Any
help would be great!!
Kelly -- Friday, April 22 2005, 10:27 am Hello- wow, you all have wonderful ideas!! I am the maid of
honor, and am hosting a bridal shower in 2 weeks. I went to
my cousin's shower 2 years ago, and they had a homemade
wishing well made out of various household products- such as
a laundry basket, broom, mop, etc....Does anyone know how to
make something like this? Or would you suggest just
renting/buying one?
Stacy -- Saturday, April 23 2005, 06:17 pm Wow, there are so many great ideas on this site. I was
overwhelmed on which idea to choose. I did a few minutes of
research on the "towel cake" and within a few hours I had
one finished. It was a little more expensive than I would
have liked but I put my heart and creativity into it and
it's looks great. I am going to take some pictures of it so
if anyone is interested in seeing it, you can e-mail me at
stacyskogen@verizon.net. I guess I'm proud
of what I made and would like to share it.
Joanne -- Sunday, April 24 2005, 09:49 am I love the ideas on this site. My daughter's shower is in
June. One idea we are using is to have a food donation
instead of a traditional wishing well. We printed on the
invitations that people should bring a non-perishable food
item that will be donated to the local food pantry. My
daughter is a social worker and has always said she wanted
to do this if she ever got married!
I am decorting one of those inexpensive arches from
Michael's and using a wicker basket underneath to hold the
food.
Thanks to all for all your ideas.
Becky -- Sunday, April 24 2005, 03:02 pm Thanks for all of the great ideas. I have desperately been
trying to find a poem to go with a single place setting that
you give to the bride to use on special days. I have heard
it called either a "red letter" days or "blue plate special"
days. I know that you use the dishes when you are really
proud of a child's grades, your husband gets a promotion,
etc. I saw this once at a shower and thought it was a great
idea. Any one else heard of it?
Jenna -- Wednesday, April 27 2005, 07:50 pm Could someone explain what an "around the clock" shower is.
Thanks.
Jamie -- Thursday, April 28 2005, 02:10 am I just have to say im 19 and have had a hard time figuring
out a gift for my best friends Fiances bridal shower that is
next week. I came across Stephanies leter and TOTALLY love
it! It's great because it's not a boring gift, and also is
inexpensive ..compared to lots of other gift ideas!
Thanks to everyone who submitted great ideas!
PS. Jenna, a around the clock shower is one where guests get
a time "example 9pm" of the day. Then that guest has to
bring a gift according to that hour.
Caroline -- Friday, April 29 2005, 01:01 pm Hi! I love this site! I am my sister's maid of honor and I
am hosting a Bridal Tea. The favors are personalized
tea-bags and white porcelin tea caddies in garden flower
packaging. I love going to this site
www.myweddingfavors.com It's awesome.
Liz -- Friday, April 29 2005, 10:30 pm I'm going to a bridal shower on Sunday for a friend who is
moving to Australia (sp?) with her new hubby for a year
after the wedding. They both love games, so I'm going to
get a collection of travel games and put them all together
either in or with a nice travel bag. Thank you to everyone
who gave suggestions- reading them helped my creative juices
start flowing!
Liz -- Friday, April 29 2005, 10:33 pm PS- Joanne, as a fellow social worker and recently engaged
myself, I love your food donation idea! I'm going to tell
my bridesmaids about it!
kimi -- Sunday, May 1 2005, 09:59 pm vicki- last february we had a western theme wedding and were
able to do lots of fun things for not a lot of money. I got
some checkered fabric (in burgandy and cream since my color
was burgandy) and cut out small squares with pinking shears
for the zigzag look. put jordan almonds in them and tied
them off with brown twine and placed them at each place
setting. Also got online and found boot bubbles-small
cowboy boots filled with bubbles for each setting. had just
hurricane lamps on the tables with burgandy table cloths and
I placed burgandy cowboy bandanas under the hurrican lamps.
we decorated with a lot of tulle which we found on sale, in
white and burgandy. we found about a dozen cowboy hats at a
dollar store, spray painted them burgandy, tied white tulle
around them and hung them every few rows like a pew
decoration. later during the reception people grabbed them
and wore them all night- we now have one hanging over the
doorway to our bedroom. we also placed insta cameras at
every table and favorite aunt went around on her own and
made sure that each camera was used to take at least one pix
of each the people that sat there- we now have pix of every
couple that was at our wedding and we sent the duplicate
photos back to everyone with the thank you notes. The
candle basket we got was lovely!!
teacher -- Monday, May 2 2005, 05:08 pm I'm a teacher and a fun gift to give fellow teachers is a
"words of wisdom" book written by the brides' students. You
tell your friend that you need to talk with her class for 20
minutes about a suprise, and tell her to go to the lounge
becuase it's a secret. I have done it with first graders
(asking them to write down their advice for a happy marriage
for Mrs. Johnson), up to sixth graders, depending on what
she teaches. The advice ranges from hilarious, to
heart-warming. Then you type up the words of wisdom and
make it into a book. Get as crafty as you like, or you could
bring it to a print shop and have it bound.
vicki -- Tuesday, May 3 2005, 08:17 pm Thanks Kimi, I too have found the boot bubbles. But I
hadn't thought about bandanas or my table covers. I did
find miniature cowboy hats that I plan on filling with
candy. I will definatly get checkered table clothes and
bandanas.
Toni -- Tuesday, May 3 2005, 08:48 pm Love this site! :)
I am looking for a poem to go along with the wedding towel
cake. Something like: Here is something yummy! But not for
your tummy! Instead it's used to cover your Bummy! The cake
is made out of two bath towels, two hand towel and two wash
cloths. Rolled around an empty plastic wrap tube. tied with
ribbon and decorated with flower and pearls to look like a
wedding cake and placed on a glass cake holder. I was
looking for a poem that is little longer than my verson. any
help is greatly appreciate. Thank you.
Toni -- Tuesday, May 3 2005, 08:50 pm Love this site! :)
I am looking for a poem to go along with the wedding towel
cake. Something like: Here is something yummy! But not for
your tummy! Instead it's used to cover your Bummy! The cake
is made out of two bath towels, two hand towel and two wash
cloths. Rolled around an empty plastic wrap tube. tied with
ribbon and decorated with flower and pearls to look like a
wedding cake and placed on a glass cake holder. I was
looking for a poem that is little longer than my verson. any
help is greatly appreciate. Thank you.
Stephanie -- Wednesday, May 4 2005, 03:21 pm I am going to my first bridal shower this saturday and
thought that everybody's ideas were great. I am going to a
recipe theme shower but was wondering if I can give
something else as well?
Lisa -- Wednesday, May 4 2005, 04:53 pm I am going to take the candle basket and the wine rack idea
and combine them. I am going to do 6 bottles of wine and 2
candles per wine bottle. I'm gonna wrap the candles with
the wine bottles with different colored ribbons and attach
the poem to each set. I will put them all in a basket with
2 wine glasses and 2 candle holders and them wrap the whole
thing with celefan.(sp?)
andrea -- Thursday, May 5 2005, 07:46 pm anyone know where i can find a cleaning supplies poem or a
vegetabke poem for a bridal shower?
thanks!
StephanieL -- Friday, May 6 2005, 01:20 pm I have been looking everywhere for the wine bottle poems. I
have used them at a couple weddings before and nobody can
find their copies. I like the candle poems on here and the
new wine bottle poems but does anyone have the other wine
bottle poems. I am going crazy looking for them! Thanks so
much!
Jen -- Friday, May 6 2005, 11:45 pm Thank you to everyone on this amazing website for the great
ideas. I used the idea of a "breakfast-in-bed ensemble." I
bought two of those breakfast-in-bed trays (about $10 apiece
at Bed, Bath & Beyond), then got plates, cups, coffee mugs,
and napkins, plus two scented candles, a bag of gourmet
coffee and a box of pancake mix. I arranged all the items on
one of the trays and wrapped it all up in the bridal
wrapping stuff that they gave me at the store. By the way,
this was one of those "formal and stuffy" bridal showers,
given by my friend's very traditional family, but she loved
my gift. I think she was happy to see something that was NOT
straight off the registry (she is not very stuffy herself).
So she liked it, and I really had fun picking out all the
items for the "set." Thanks again guys!
P.S. I originally intended to get one of those picnic
backpacks. After looking high and low at Macy's, Target,
Filene's, etc., I gave up. (There was one on Target's
website - for $79.99, which seemed kind of pricey, plus I
didn't have time to wait for it to ship). Then later on,
someone told me you can buy them at the Christmas Tree Shops
for like $29.99. A word to the wise!
Jess -- Thursday, May 12 2005, 03:17 pm For the Second of three showers I have to plan this year, I
am planning a twist on the Calendar/Around the Clock shower.
The bride and groom have been living together for some
time. There isn't much they need for their home, so we are
asking guests to bring them a date in a box. Every guest
will be asigned a month and asked to provide a complete date
that the Bride and Groom can enjoy together.
Some ideas: A Date in DC: (not too far from our home)
Metro Passes, Gift Certificate for dinner in Chinatown, Map
of Smithsonian Museums (which have free admission),
Tourbook.
A spring date: Gift certificate for brunch, pamphlet
from a local garden or arboretum to see the spring flowers
A summer date: Gift certificate to gourmet shop for
picnic supplies, two kites, gift certificates to ice cream
shop, picnic blanket, sun glasses
A fall date: Passes for a corn maze, haunted house, or
hay ride, Map to an apple orchard that allows you to pick
your own apples or make your own cider, Tools to make a
jack-o-lanterns or caramel apples.
A winter date: A gift certificate for a coffee shop,
passes to an ice skating rink, mittens
We figure that this shower provides a lot of options for
our guests that run the gamut from very very low budget
(lots of stuff is free!) to very expensive (weekend trips
away, sports or concert tix). They can be as creative as
they want to be.
Also, because much of the wedding party on both sides is
family, instead of the normal bachelor/bachelorette bash, we
are planning to get tickets for everyone to a football game
between two local rival universities and organizing a large
potluck tailgate party before the game.
Teri -- Thursday, May 12 2005, 11:48 pm Lots of great ideas on here, but I am looking for ideas on
hosting a theme shower for gift certificates for the
couple. Any ideas how to word the invites or how to
decorate? Thanks
Nicole -- Friday, May 13 2005, 12:56 pm There are alot of great ideas on here. I love this site I
have 3 wedding showers in the next couple weeks and I'm
going to use the cleaning letter and candle letter. I'm sure
they will be a huge hit.
Thanks
rebecca -- Saturday, May 14 2005, 10:57 am i've been invited to a shower where i was told not to bring
a gift...just my credit card info for the bride to shop
with. i think this is extremely tacky and will just take a
nice gift. thinking about a tea pot and specialty loose
teas. any better ideas?
jerri -- Sunday, May 15 2005, 06:21 pm Great ideas from everyone- another cute idea is to buy a
cookie jar that represents the personality of the couple or
goes with their kitchen. Put a few cookie recipes inside and
then take ribbon and tie dollar bills (one at a time) to the
ribbon; tape the start of the ribbon to the top of the
cookie jar so when they open the lid; a string of dollars
bills come out - at the end put a recipe card that says
"some extra dough from me to you"
Julee -- Tuesday, May 17 2005, 03:42 pm First,I have to say - this is a very inspiring web site and
you are all very creative. What a tremendous resource of
unique ideas! I have been invited to an out of town bridal
shower for an ex-employee who I adore as my own daughter.
Unfortunately I am unable to attend due the distance and a
date conflict. The shower theme is "LADIES TELL ALL", the
idea being that you provide some words of wisdom and advice
as an experienced woman which will be collected in book form
for the bride. I am struggling to come up with an
appropriate gift idea since I am 800 miles from the shower
location in So. California and the bride to be lives in
Ohio! I don't want to send anything too large that will be a
hassle to take back to Ohio. I could send the gift directly
to Ohio I suppose but that also has obvious limitations. I
want to do something sort of special for this special young
woman. Any inspirations from you wonderful ladies? Your help
would be greatly appreciated. The shower is in mid-June...
Thanks!!
Becca -- Tuesday, May 17 2005, 09:20 pm My sister is getting married in July, and my mom and I
wanted to come up with something sentimental that she could
use to remember all of her wedding guests (this could be
used for a bridal shower as well). Instead of sending out
the scrapbook page and asking guests to bring it to the
wedding decorated with a memory of the couple, we are
sending out pages asking for recipes (my sister and her
fiance love to cook). Guests are asked to include the
recipe, a picture of themselves and a reason the recipe is
important to them. That way, when my sister and her new
husband are cooking, not only do they have great recipes but
they will remember their wedding day and all the people
there to celebrate with them! This would work for a shower
if you know all the women coming to the shower and can ask
them to prepare a recipe page ahead of time. It's a
variation on the scrapbook idea and quite practical - I know
my sister will use it all the time.
Ana -- Wednesday, May 18 2005, 11:28 pm Hi, my friend is having a bridal shower and I have the
letter C and I am STUMPED on what to get her the theme is
"things you didn't know you needed....." and I have till fri
to get her something HELP PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE HELP
I'M DESPRITE!!!!!
Jess -- Thursday, May 19 2005, 10:58 am Ana,
How about candles and matches for when the power goes
out? Or Christmas decorations, for their first tree?
emily -- Thursday, May 19 2005, 02:53 pm Ana - How about camping gear? or a cooler? or if she's
into cooking get her things that are chrome (like a
colander)
-- Thursday, May 19 2005, 08:16 pm I got her a spice Carasel and I'm doing the candle thing
that was listed in earlier posts....is that sound ok?
Toni -- Saturday, May 21 2005, 11:24 pm Thank you for so many awsome ideas! Tomorrow is the bridal
shower and I am off to buy cleaning supplies and candles.
Aunti -- Tuesday, May 24 2005, 03:30 pm Many years ago someone made a kitchen doll out of the
kitchen towels and utensils. I want to do this for a wedding
shower but can't figure out how to keep it together.....any
suggestions or info on where to go for help? I thought
about doing the bathtowel cake thing but it's been done too
much and this memory of the kitchen doll I think would go
over much better....can anyone help?
Anne -- Friday, May 27 2005, 12:06 pm I will be attending a spanish/salsa themed shower in a
couple of months and need ideas. I like the basket idea and
would welcome suggestions to add to my basket.
Melissa -- Friday, May 27 2005, 04:06 pm For a bridesmaid or even for a bride as part of one of these
emergency kits you can include a hankercheif with the
wedding date on it and tie it with a nice ribbon and a note
saying... for tears of joy.
One of my friends gave me one of these for a bridesmaids
gift and I loved it... I cried.
sandy -- Saturday, May 28 2005, 12:43 am I am giving my daughter an expensive wedding and don't want
to buy a big bridal shower gift. Instead I am making a small
Name change box. Inside I will put all paperwork for
changing her name . Things like social securty card, Bank
Cards, Banks, Passport. I will fill out each form with
everything but her signature.
Amanda -- Saturday, May 28 2005, 02:12 pm I am co hosting a bridal shower for my best friend in
October. The catch is we are having the bridal shower in
Illinois (where she is from), but she lives in Florida. She
will be flying here because she does not have the time to
drive back and forth. Problem: How do get all the gift back
to Florida beside shipping them which will cost a fortune.
We are looking for ideas of what to do for a bridal shower
that does not have a lot of things for her to get back to
Florida on an airplane. I would really appreciate any ideas
as I am stumped.
LISA -- Saturday, May 28 2005, 04:32 pm Thank you!!!
TWO OF MY COUSINS ARE GETTING MARRIED THIS SUMMER AND I
WANTED TO DO SOMETHING ELSE SPECIAL. I CHOSE THE CANDLE AND
WINE POEM. WHAT A GREAT IDEA!!!
Beth -- Monday, May 30 2005, 03:53 pm For anyone who is computer savvy....you can get pictures of
the bride and groom growing up and pictures of their time
together then put them into a powerpoint. if you burn it
onto a dvd they can play it during the cocktail hour at the
entrance to the reception. It is something the guests can
enjoy while they wait for the bride and groom and then it
becomes a cute video to watch after you're married. Also,
when looking for an interesting way to wrap something up,
don't use wrapping paper. Use table cloths or towels, etc.
When I gave a platter I wrapped it in a tablecoth and used
cloth napkins to make a bow. It's a practical wrap job and
its a big hit!
Deborah -- Monday, May 30 2005, 04:02 pm Hi all!! I have a very important wedding shower to attend
THIS WEEKEND!! (shame on me for not finding out about this
site sooner!!) So, I am in serious need of a great,
inexpensive gift idea. (i am currently financially
challenged!) Any great ideas will be wonderful! Also, please
keep in mind that the bride-to-be is a recent college grad
and is ready to begin her life with her hubby! (not sure if
this helps!) Thanks so much, and have a blessed day!!!
Cooki in Cincinnati -- Thursday, June 2 2005, 10:57 am Hi All you creative people.....I had a wedding day brunch
for the wedding party and made COLD FEET ICE CREAM COOKIES
FOR DESSERT.
I had cookies made @ Bonbonnerie in Cincinnati. They were
in the shape of feet and decorated with the date of the
wedding. I lined a cookie sheet with waxed paper, put a
cookie unside down and covered with graeter's vanilla ice
cream, and decorated cookie on top, wrapped in waxed paper
and froze. Sereved then unwrapped on a frozen silver tray /
a doilie on top & flowers. COLD FEET cookies were a huge hit
a few hours before the wedding.
Fran -- Thursday, June 2 2005, 02:29 pm I'm hoping someone can help me PLEASE. I am looking for a
poem that I heard at a shower. It was a twelve month poem
and you buy something that is related for that particular
month. (ex. Jan., champagne flutes and champagne to ring in
the New Year, Dec. Christmas decorations, Aug. beach bag and
towels). I'm hoping someone has a copy of this poem that
can help me. Thanks!
Brandy -- Monday, June 6 2005, 02:08 pm Hi! I wanted to share another site that I found to be a HUGE
help (and much cheaper than many out there). I am the maid
of honor for my best friends wedding and she has put me in
charge of planning her bridal luncheon and helping with some
of the favors. I use momentsofelegance.com for their great
selection and service. They have really classy custom
favors for all themes and even custom designed some favors
to fit the design we had.
Monica from Spain -- Tuesday, June 7 2005, 01:15 pm Hi to all,
This site is fabulous.
I´m from Spain and attending my husband´s cousin´s Bridal
Shower on 25th June and staying on for her wedding. It´s the
first time I attend a Bridal Shower and have been assigned
the letter "L" to bring a gift. Can anyone pls help
????????? I´ll be arriving on the 22nd June so i don´t know
if I´ll be able to shop around so i need some ideas that i
can bring from here :)
Thanks !!
-- Tuesday, June 7 2005, 01:51 pm Monica, I live in Greece, but grew up in the U.S., A Bridal
Shower can be real fun. I don't know what your budget is,
but you can either buy something brand name starts with "L"
like Lenox or Lliadro, or an item that begins with an "L"
such as Lamp or Lollipop or combination of some nice, but
funny gifts. Not sure how much help that is, but mostly I
think they'd love anything from Spain, possibly an item that
starts with "L" in spanish? Good luck and hope you enjoy
your trip & your shower! :)
Monica from Spain -- Tuesday, June 7 2005, 03:30 pm Thanks for ur ideas, i´ll think some more and maybe come up
with something in Spanish. Budget is not a problem but i
wanted it to be something original rather than expensive.
Susan -- Thursday, June 9 2005, 09:55 am The idea's was great. My niece is having a shower and I
haven't been in touch with her for a long time. I had a hard
time with this gift because I really don't know her that
well anymore. These idea's really helped me to figure an
idea that would fit nicely. Thank you!!
Nanci -- Thursday, June 9 2005, 12:38 pm To Amanda in Illinois - How about a gift certificate/cards
theme party. Have everyone select or assign them a national
brand store or mail order catalog company. Places that are
available from Illinois & Florida.
Tiff -- Thursday, June 9 2005, 06:55 pm I am going to a Round the clock shower on sat, and have 9
p.m. and am on a tight budget... can anyone help me please
Christina -- Thursday, June 9 2005, 09:46 pm I have a Round the clock shower on Sun. and I have 2 a.m.. I
want to get a creative gift that isn't lingerie because I
know a friend that has a different time and they are giving
lingerie....ANY IDEAS????
Christina -- Thursday, June 9 2005, 09:48 pm Hey TIff-
What about a dvd and a popcorn kit (popcorn, popcorn
salt, popcorn bowls, etc.)
Christina -- Thursday, June 9 2005, 09:52 pm Hey TIff-
What about a dvd and a popcorn kit (popcorn, popcorn
salt, popcorn bowls, etc.)
Christina -- Thursday, June 9 2005, 10:00 pm Hey TIff-
What about a dvd and a popcorn kit (popcorn, popcorn
salt, popcorn bowls, etc.)
jen -- Friday, June 10 2005, 09:39 am Does anyone know the wine poem for a bridal shower? I
looked through the chain, but couldn't find it....
Laurie -- Friday, June 10 2005, 10:17 am Christina-
How about sleeping pills :) or something funny related to
being awake at 2am and wishing you were asleep.
Laurie -- Friday, June 10 2005, 10:24 am I'm going to the bridal shower of a college friend in July.
We recieved very traditional invitations from her mother,
including where they are registered. Very tacky. My friend
and her fiance already live together, and I want to get her
something more meaningful than a set of kitchen knives. We
were co-treasuers of the student government in college and I
would love to do something around that theme. Any ideas?
Tai -- Friday, June 10 2005, 03:13 pm I think this site is fantastic and I'm going to amalgamate
some of these ideas for a shower for a coworker friend on
Sunday: The candle idea, for something sweet, the tool belt
idea for something saucy and a branch from the friendship
tree we have in our backyard to plant in theirs and have
forever. I'm going to put this in a picnic basket as they
love the outdoors. I let you all now how it works out!
Thanks for all the great ideas!
Michelle -- Friday, June 10 2005, 04:25 pm I was looking through and found the cleaning poem--I've
changed it a little and last time I did this I put all the
items in a laundry Basket----
Dear bride,
As you enter this new ERA and PLEDGE your love to
groom, it is only fair we let you in on a little SECRET!
Groom may be FANTASTIC and a DYNAMO, but keep in mind that
this BRAWNY guy is not always MR.CLEAN. At those times when
you want to SHOUT, or even VANISH, just send out an S.O.S.
We are confident that you will BOUNCE back and remeber ALL
the JOY and CHEER you bring to each other! SNUGGLE daily
and awake each DAWN with a HUG and a KISS. Wishing you the
best for an AMAZING marriage!
(AMAZING is the new candy bar by M&M)
Rachel -- Saturday, June 11 2005, 02:46 pm Tiff, how about a board game or an outdoor game.
vanessa -- Sunday, June 12 2005, 01:41 am Earlier today I attended the bridal shower for a really good
friend. I used Stephanie's June 19, 2004, gift idea. People
are still calling me, telling me what a great gift. Thanks
so much for the idea. It was definitly a hit!!
Monica -- Monday, June 13 2005, 12:19 am A group of friends and I are throwing a joint bachelorette
party for two friends. I'm having a hard time thinking of a
gift. Does anyone have any ideas?
T-Sweet -- Monday, June 13 2005, 03:55 pm Puff stands for the tissue Puff.
Susan -- Thursday, June 16 2005, 08:08 am Thought this was an amazing idea!! I will be doing this for
an upcoming shower for a close friend. Because planning a
wedding is so stressful and time consuming for the bride &
groom alike...Go to the craft store and purchase a plain
wooden box (suitable size for the contents), create a label,
for the box...i.e., "Alone Time Kit"...Line the box with 2
decent napkins, (you could glue a ribbon to the inside of
the box (under the napkins) long enough to be used as the
closure for the box) and put some nice treats inside that
they can share for a stress free moment together...i.e.,
truffles, wine, wine glasses, crackers, pate (you'll need an
ice pack), grapes...etc. I thought it was a lovely idea.
Lisa T -- Thursday, June 16 2005, 01:48 pm These are some really cute ideas!
I have lots of nieces and nephews up coming weddings.
I am doing the wicker laundry basket with the cleaning
products. I am however narrowing it down to 12 items. I've
done the cake made of towels and
have used 1 large towel, 1 hand towel, 1 washcloth.
It turned out well! But the double towel one with champagne
bottle bubble bath was even better. Thanks - great web-site!
Michelle -- Friday, June 17 2005, 11:56 am Here is yet another version of the candle poem. I attached
the card with the whole poem inside to a basket with candle
holders and a snuffer. Each pair of candles was tied
individually with the tag to match. The bride-to-be was
touched.
A Basket of Candles for (Bride) and (Groom)
Here is a basket of candles, each colour in pairs, for
the two of you to burn, each pair in its turn.
The WHITE ones burn first as you begin your new life,
together as husband and wife.
Burn the BURGANDY candles and hope no one is thinner
after serving your first guests you have over for dinner.
The DARK BLUE candles are for your first fight. Use them
to burn when making up at night.
The next day, when he treats you like a Queen, burn the
pair that are GREEN.
There are candles to burn on Christmas Eve before bed,
your first together, that is why they are RED.
The PINK candles will pave the way for your first married
Valentine's Day.
When your first year of marriage is ending, light the
CREAM pair of candles and remember your wedding.
Use the LIGHT BLUE candles in a romantic way, to
celebrate your Fifth Anniversary Day.
In time we hope, maybe, just maybe, you can light the
YELLOW candles for the birth of your new baby.
SILVER candles are special and so you must wait and light
these for the 25th Anniversary of your wedding date.
Burn these candles just the way it is said, but please
don't forget....blow them out before bed!
Congratulations (Bride) and (Groom) on the start of your
forever. May the two of you always be happy together.
Amber -- Saturday, June 18 2005, 01:07 am I just wanted to say thank you to all for all the wonderful
ideas.
Amber -- Saturday, June 18 2005, 01:08 am Can the candle poem be used for a bridal shower, or is that
more of a wedding gift???
Tricia -- Saturday, June 18 2005, 06:31 pm I have a shower to attend for my future sister-in-law with
the theme of seasons. My season is summer, and I'm suppose
to get something she can use in the summer. I am usually
very good w/gift ideas but I am stumped. I want it to be a
hit though! We live in SW florida where it is pretty much
always summer. Any ideas? Please help!
Tricia -- Saturday, June 18 2005, 06:32 pm By the way...I want it to be a gift for HER, not the couple!
Thanks for your help!
Stella -- Monday, June 20 2005, 12:24 pm Does anyone have the wine poem? I would like to do that for
my friends shower. Thanks!
melissa -- Wednesday, June 22 2005, 12:54 pm did anyone write back about the wine poem? I was just
looking for the same thing!-
melissa -- Wednesday, June 22 2005, 12:55 pm and p.s. they did the candle poem for my shower it was
great! =) definitely a shower thing.
melissa -- Wednesday, June 22 2005, 12:55 pm and p.s. they did the candle poem for my shower it was
great! =) definitely a shower thing.
Janet -- Wednesday, June 22 2005, 07:53 pm You all have been so helpful. I was in a bind, looking for
the perfect present for my future sister in law. I am
definitely going to go with the cleaning letter forthe
bridal shower present. Do you think the candles would be an
appropriate wedding present???
Janet -- Wednesday, June 22 2005, 08:02 pm You all have been so helpful. I was in a bind, looking for
the perfect present for my future sister in law. I am
definitely going to go with the cleaning letter forthe
bridal shower present. Do you think the candles would be an
appropriate wedding present???
Serenity -- Thursday, June 23 2005, 05:10 pm idea: buy an inexpensive basket, a cheap white t-shirt and
iron on the future name, ex.: Mrs. Richardson. Add candles,
bath and body work products, a simple lingerie piece, and a
bottle of wine, glasses, bubbles, and a cd- full of love
songs. Each piece can be inexpensive, if you shop wisely.
great gift for the woman in love!
sis -- Thursday, June 23 2005, 05:14 pm I think the cleaning product theme is cheesy! I think that
the bride does not want to see cleaning products at her
shower, It is a day to celebrate her and her new found love.
I think the idea above is great!
Lynn -- Thursday, June 23 2005, 07:11 pm I just got invited to a "Purse Bridal Luncheon." Does anyone
have any clue what that is and what I'm supposed to bring?
Lynn -- Thursday, June 23 2005, 07:55 pm I just got invited to a "Purse Bridal Luncheon." Does anyone
have any clue what that is and what I'm supposed to bring?
Jennifer -- Sunday, June 26 2005, 10:21 am I have an idea of what i want to do for the bride but I cant
get the guideline on it, has anyone ever seen the one where
the gift is actually a story of gifts, you get a story and
fill it in with the gifts, usually cleaning stuff. if anyone
knows what I am tlaking about please email me at Mszthang28@aol.com please and thanks
Smiley -- Monday, June 27 2005, 04:20 pm Great site! Very creative ideas. I attended a bridal shower
a week ago after reading the postings here and I did
Stephanie's cleaning supplies gift idea. It was a great hit!
I have been forwarding the 'letter' because everyone wanted
a copy! I will be doing it again for an upcoming shower in
July. Thanks Stephanie!
Vicki -- Thursday, June 30 2005, 09:20 am Here is a copy of the wine poem that I did for my Brother
and Sister-in-law. I bought a picnic basket, candle sticks,
champagne glasses and the candles and wine. The poem I
printed on special paper to look formal. They have since
framed the poem and it hangs on their wall. The basket was
very heavy so make sure you carry it from the bottom. I
gave it as a shower gift to the both of them. This is such
a great gift to watch being opened. I am not sure if I
would give it as an actual wedding gift because of that, so
I gave them money in a card at their wedding.
Asti Spumanti to drink and white candles to burn, the
first night as you begin a new life, as husband and wife.
The Red Cat and the orange candles are for your first
Halloween night when the witches and goblins give you a
fright.
On the night before Christmas when St. Nick is near, let the
Red Cat and red candles bring you holiday cheer.
Long Stem Red Roses and pink tapered candles will pave the
way for your Valentines Day.
Love as you might you will have that first fight; let Little
Love Drops cool you down and the blue candles burn as you
make up all night.
In time we hope, maybe - just maybe you can light the yellow
candles for the birth of your baby and indulge yourself with
Spumanti Bambino.
As time marches on, these silver candles will dent, only to
mark the trials and tribulations of the years that have
went.
So celebrate with Vendange a California Chardonnay, on your
25th Anniversary, to remember your day!
Courtney -- Monday, July 4 2005, 09:44 pm Hi, I'm invited to my cousin's briadal and shower and the
theme is "Around The Clock". My time is 9:00AM and my
mother's time is 5:00PM.If anyone has any ideas for these
times it would be greatly appreciated.Thanks
Amanda -- Wednesday, July 6 2005, 11:45 am Hey! I was stumped on what to get my future sister-in-law
for her Bridal shower. I am planning the shower, as the Maid
of Honour and I was panicking!! I want my gift to stand out
and all of you have definitely given me greta ideas!
Amanda -- Wednesday, July 6 2005, 11:47 am Courtney-- What about for 9Am if you get like a waffle
maker, and some breakfast ideas! For 5:00pm why not .... a
dinner item! Perhaps a sandwich maker! They are very cheap,
(Under 20$)
Danielle -- Friday, July 8 2005, 01:51 pm This was a different idea that I have just recently seen at
a shower. A fancy door knocker for the bride and grooms
first house, you can have it engraved with "Mr and Mrs Smith
Established 2005" or something like that.
Courtney: Have you ever heard the song.."Its 5:00
Somewhere" by Alan Jackson? You could get a margarita set
with the glasses and the pitcher and margarita mix...just an
idea
denise -- Saturday, July 9 2005, 12:08 am i want to give a kitchen towel for each month and I was
wondering if there is a poem that goes along with them.
Linda -- Saturday, July 9 2005, 05:48 am I came up with a few ideas for the gift of wines. I used 6
bottles and picked them out according to the poem. I used a
heavy decorative cardboard box filled it with shredded
paper, the bottles and attached a poem to each bottle neck
Linda -- Saturday, July 9 2005, 05:53 am
Sorry..I used5 bottles..here are the poems I made up.
Home Coming
The wedding is over
The honeymoon was fun,
Welcome to the real world
The fun has just begun.
This is the bottle
To start things off right
Make a toast to your love
On this, your special night.
First Dinner Party
When you have friends
Gathered together
It's surely to be
A real fun endeavor
When the last of your guests
Head out for home
This wine is yours
To relax with alone.
The First Snow
When the weather
Gets chilly outside
And the groom snuggles up
With his bride
Look out the window
And watch the first snow
Uncork this bottle
And feel the warm glow
First Fight
You'll be right.
He'll be wrong
Couples will argue
But not for too long
Patch things up
With hugs and kisses
You'll be a happy
Mr. & Mrs.
First Baby
The news that a baby
Will soon share your life
Will make you a mother
Not only a wife.
This big adventure
Will change both your lives.
Save this bottle
Till baby arrives.
rose -- Monday, July 11 2005, 02:03 pm the cleaning product poem was a plus. my cousin, the bride
to be, enjoyed it the most because everyone got her lotion
and thongs. she felt it was useful. after the wedding,
they're moving into their new home!
Karen -- Thursday, July 14 2005, 02:16 pm Thanks so much for all the ideas. I read through them all
and for an upcoming shower, I've pulled suggestions from the
comments and created my own "basket". I am going to lable
the basket "Tonight or Not Tonight" I am going to include
the pillow (tonight or not), for the "tonight" part, I will
include energy pills, lubrication, position book and a sexy
lingerie for the "not tonight" parts, I will include
sleeping pills, a face mask, a boring book and flannel PJs.
I will put them in a basket and bow it.
Thank you Thank you THANK YOU
muskieangel -- Friday, July 15 2005, 10:23 am Wow! You people have some amazing ideas! I am going to a
bridal shower this weekend and I am going to use rz's purse
idea. I will buy a small white purse for her to carry on
her wedding day, and I will put the following items inside:
white hankey, lip gloss, tiny bottle of perfume, small
mirror, small pic of her fiance, small hair spray, small
brush, small bottle of tylenol, mints, emery board, and hand
creme. Thanks!
Michelle -- Tuesday, July 19 2005, 04:28 pm At a shower I attended this weekend one of the ladies used
several items off the guest of honor's registry to create a
bride. The back of the mop head (the stringy mop kind, not
the sponge mop kind) was covered with a white plastic table
cloth and fashioned to look like the back of the veil from
behind, and a dress from the front. On the "head" were some
pearls and a couple small plastic flower buds to create the
illusion of a veil decoration. Halfway down the mop/dress
was a small bundle of flowers for the bouquet. The mop/bride
was placed inside a hamper surrounded with 2 pillows the
bride had registered for. I am sure towels could be
substituted. The entire dress/table cloth was covering the
towels and hamper so the "dress" looked pouffy. She also
included gift receipts since not everyone likes the stringy
type mop! It was a hit at the bridal shower. I am not
exactly sure how it was constructed, but I bet it just took
tape, scissors, a few straight pins with pearl looking heads
and maybe a glue gun.
KP -- Tuesday, July 19 2005, 06:44 pm any other wine poems.
April -- Wednesday, July 20 2005, 06:01 pm I need ideas for a movie themed shower, please help!!!
Keni B -- Saturday, July 23 2005, 12:58 am I once gave a laundry basket filled with items with little
notes attached to each one for example:
frying pan- to keep the sizzle in the bed room
toilet paper- because it happens
cinnamon- to keep life spicy
picture frame- to display their love
towel set- to dry up any tears that may fall
broom- to sweep their troubles away
The bride loved it and said how creative it was
Keni B -- Sunday, July 24 2005, 03:09 am made this for a shower today. Wish me luck that the bride to
be will like it.
Things For The Junk Drawer
Matches - to always keep that spark in your marriage.
Candle - to light a fire under him to get things done.
Flash light - to help you guys see your way out of
disagreements.
Pens - because men are visual. If you want something done
you'll need to write it down for him!
Post Its - Because you need to remind guys all the time!
Magnet Clips - to hold it together when you feel like
walking out the door.
Tape - to make you both stick with it even when it feels
hopeless.
Fast food menus - because a girls got to Eat! (from
around the Arnold area)
Magnetic Note Pad - Again it's the reminding thing!
Glue - to hold it together when you want to knock him in
the head
Krazy Glue - to put it back together after you knock him
in the head! (just kidding)
Scissors - When you have a headache you need to tell him
to Cut it out!
Dry Eraser Board - If he can't see it he'll never get it
done, plus you can erase his mistakes
Rubber bands - to make sure he snaps to it when you tell
him too! "OUCH"
Cook Book - to teach HIM how to do the cooking!
Stapler - To keep him around when you need him!
Envelopes - To send him away when you don't!
Tacks - To pin him to the wall when you catch him
misbehaving
Makeup Bag - Not really a makeup bag, but to keep your
special things in. He doesn't need to know everything!
(look inside)
Sara -- Tuesday, July 26 2005, 12:33 pm I just had a wedding recently myself. The best gifts I
received weren't necessarily the most expensive, but the
most thoughtful. My older sister made me a scrapbook of my
bridal shower itself with pieces of the games we played, and
pictures of the attendees. It was thoughtful, creative, and
I know there was a lot of heart behind it. Of course, she
wasn't able to give it to me until later, but I think it was
worth the wait. Another person wrote me this extremely
encouraging letter. Throughout all the wedding planning,
brides often get overwhelmed, but to have a really
encouraging letter like that was super sweet. Good luck
picking out your favorite ideas for your upcoming showers!
Jill -- Monday, August 1 2005, 12:20 am Well, I somehow got creative, and made the following poem
for my friend:
For your bridal shower I wondererd,
How can I make the gifts be for YOU
SO I thought I'd do a combo
And do Before, During, honeymoon, and after, too.
Gift #1 in the PURPLE bag
Is to don before saying "I Do"
It's to make sure you have the item
Not for borrowed, but for BLUE
#2 is for your wedding day
And it's a gift for "just in case"
Open up the YELLOW bag
So you can cover every base
The PINK bag is for the Honeymoon,
I'm sure they will come in handy.
Now I know what you must be thinking
That it could be some "bedroom candy".
Gift #4 is the last one
To Bloomingdale's I did roam
Look in the bottom of the biggest bag
And you'll find something for the home.
Gift#1- Blue Underwear
#2- Bride's wedding day emergency kit
#3- travel sized accessories
#4 towels from her registry
Clarapist@aol.com
Erin Williamson -- Tuesday, August 2 2005, 06:20 pm My sister had a wonderful, sentimental idea for her own
wedding day. She had two champagne flutes personalized at
Things Remembered. They each had the couple's initials (one
for the bride and one for the groom) and their wedding date
etched on them. She and her husband used the glasses for
their first toast as a married couple at the wedding
reception. They will take them out on every anniversary to
toast each other and remember their wedding day. I am
planning on doing this for my cousin who is getting married.
It's a gift idea that you can give to anyone, even the
bride who already has everything. I hope this helps!
Erin Williamson -- Tuesday, August 2 2005, 06:29 pm My sister had a wonderful, sentimental idea for her own
wedding day. She had two champagne flutes personalized at
Things Remembered. They each had the couple's initials (one
for the bride and one for the groom) and their wedding date
etched on them. She and her husband used the glasses for
their first toast as a married couple at the wedding
reception. They will take them out on every anniversary to
toast each other and remember their wedding day. I am
planning on doing this for my cousin who is getting married.
It's a gift idea that you can give to anyone, even the
bride who already has everything. I hope this helps!
eileen -- Thursday, August 4 2005, 09:20 pm i'm the mother of the groom, anyone have any sentimental
ideas out there??
Karen -- Thursday, August 4 2005, 09:43 pm Great site everyone! I too (with half of everyone else
here) will be giving the "candles gift" along with a bottle
of champagne and 2 glasses that the happy couple can share
on their wedding night. My only fear is that everyone else
at the shower has visited this site and we will all have the
same gift!!!
Keep the great ideas coming, girls!
Lisa -- Saturday, August 6 2005, 09:44 am Has anyone been to or planned a Gift Card or Gift
Certificate shower?
Lisa -- Saturday, August 6 2005, 09:45 am Has anyone been to or planned a Gift Card or Gift
Certificate shower?
tracy -- Saturday, August 6 2005, 08:11 pm im looking for a poem ato write on an index card for epopel
to fill out their name and adress forthe bride to be so she
doesnt have to serach for address after the shower any good
poems?
Michelle -- Monday, August 8 2005, 12:34 pm thanks for all the great ideas. I am looking for a poem with
products that aren't all cleaning products any ideas?
annette -- Monday, August 8 2005, 12:46 pm I am hosting a lingerie shower for a co-worker, but we are
calling it a "pajama party". Everyone will be dressed in
their favorite PJ's. I am looking for fun games to play.
There will be about 20-25 ladies attending. Any ideas??
gg -- Tuesday, August 9 2005, 12:37 pm This has been a very helpful sight. I'm invited to a recipe
shower this weekend. My idea is to fill a small photo album
with several recipes and decorate the outside of it. Any
ideas what to give with it?
Ashley -- Thursday, August 11 2005, 10:52 am I am invited to attend a wedding shower and the invitation
says "Please bring a favorite recipe card and one
ingredient". Is the recipe card and ingredient supposed to
be the gift, or just go along with the gift? I have never
been to a wedding shower before so I am not sure about this.
Tracey -- Saturday, August 13 2005, 12:09 am I was invited to an "Around the clock" shower and had 3 pm.
I got the idea of baking items from this site and went a
step further to make it personal. I am kind of known for my
sugar cookies at Christmas so I decided to print her off a
festive recipe card with the receipe. I put it in a cute
ceramic mixing bowl (red) with sprinkles, food coloring,
cookie cutters and an awesome Christmas CD to listen to
while she bakes.
Dawn -- Saturday, August 13 2005, 12:37 am I am also invited to an "Around the Clock" shower. My time
is 5am!! What kind of gift do you give for that time? I
think bed linens is kind of boring. Any other ideas? This
is a great forum of bridal shower ideas, by the way. I have
hosted several bridal showers now and I wish I had found
this site before now!
Dawn -- Saturday, August 13 2005, 12:47 am This is for Annette. A fun and funny game to play with
everyone in their PJs is a Bride Fashion Show. Split your
gals up into 3 or 4 small groups and give them each a roll
of toliet paper, white streamers, and maybe some tulle or
random sprigs of silk flowers. Have each group pick a model
and dress them up as a bride (PJs and all). Have all the
models show off their "gowns" and let the bride-to-be select
the best one. We did this at my best friend's shower and
the gowns were very creative!
annette -- Monday, August 15 2005, 08:21 am Thanks for the idea from Dawn about the bride fashion show.
That sounds like fun! Think I will be taking lots of
pictures during that one!
My idea for a gift for 5am would be one of those cool alarm
clocks that has the light that gradually gets brighter and
maybe some gourmet coffee and some nice mugs. That is a
tough time. Good luck.
Z -- Monday, August 15 2005, 09:09 am I just hosted a bridal shower for my future sister in law (I
am also the maid of honor). I just wanted to say that it
was a big hit. Thanks to this website, I was able to come
up with a great idea for her shower. I don't remember where
I read it on this page, but after reading all these messages
this is what I came up with (along with the bridal party).
Since they have been living together for 2 years already, I
didn't just wnat to get them something from their registry,
instead I got them a date for all seasons. I know the first
year of marriage can be fun but it can also be stresful with
all the money you owe, etc. So I figured we can set up four
dates for them, 1 for each season, so they can at least take
a break from their more stressful days. Here is what I gave
for each season.
Fall- (we live 5 min from NYC)It was Autumn in New York-
I gave them tix to an off broadway play titled "I love you,
you're perfect...now change" (it is an awesome play for
lovers of all kind) and two I love NY t-shirts along with 2
ferry tickets to take over to NY, I placed it is a decorated
crate I bought at AC moore. I painted the crate and
decorated it with two bails of hay and two cute scarecrows
and leaves. (they can now use the crate, hay and scarecrow
for fall decorations outside their home)
Winter- This one was called "Snowed-INN" Here I filled
up another decorated crate (painted blue and decorated it
with snowflakes and snowmen), with a throw, two big mugs,
hot cocoa mix, marhmellows, a board game, a build a snowman
kit, matching gloves, scarf, and hat.
Spring- it was Picnic time. I bought a picnic basket
with all the utensils and plates already in the basket, and
I filled it with wine, wine glasses, a traditional picnic
blanket, and a love novel.
Summer- was Fun in the Sun. I got a mini cooler for two
and filled it with to beach towels, flipflops, sunglasses, a
beach blanket, two plastic water bottle containers, sunblock
and suntanning lotions, some goofy sand toys, and two beach
chairs.
The whole idea was fun to make. The people loved it, I
got alot ooohhhs and ahhhhs. But, most importantly my
future sister in law loved it she was so excited and
appreciative. She is still telling people 2 weeks later.
Sure beats pots and pans.
My advice - Be creative, be thoughtful and they will cherish
your gift forever. People forget about pots and pans and
towel sets, but when something is thoughful and creative
they will talk about it for years to come.
Have fun ladies...I know I did!
Rose -- Monday, August 15 2005, 10:14 am I am invited to a shower on Sunday where I was asked to
write down some words of wisdom to the bride. They will be
making a book for the bride. Any ideas? Please help!
Rose -- Monday, August 15 2005, 10:35 am Can anyone give me any ideas for a shower game where I have
to write down some words of wisdom for the bride?
Dawn -- Monday, August 15 2005, 08:23 pm Thanks Annette!! Great ideas for my 5am time slot. I'll
see what I can find along those lines. I really like the
coffee/mugs idea...they're both coffee drinkers. :) As for
Rose, I have a few words of advice for her "words of wisdom"
game:
- Begin and end each day with a kiss
- Set aside at least one night a week for just the two of
you. Life will keep you busy and un-focused on your
marriage. Use that one night to bring it back together.
- Be sure you take the time to really know each other before
you have kids (if they are planning to have kids)
- Set aside time for your own interests and friends. If you
do EVERYTHING together all the time, you'll end up resenting
each other.
- If he cooks, you do the dishes...and vice versa
Hope that helps!
Rose -- Tuesday, August 16 2005, 08:39 am Thanks Dawn@ It's good advice.
Raji -- Wednesday, August 17 2005, 01:16 pm I am having a shower for my "daughter-in-law to be", she is
a teacher and would like to get IDEAS on how to decorate my
home. Since it is (I hoping and praying) that the weather
will be warm so I can have it outdoor- so it will probably
be inside (if it rains) or outside if its warm.
Thanks
PS I have "picked uip" quite a few ideas on gift giving
for showers - thanks for this site
Kerry -- Friday, August 19 2005, 09:22 am These are some unique gifts I give:
Return labels with Mr and Mrs (last name) with their new
address. It's nice for thank you cards after the wedding. I
also give engraved luggage tags for their honeymoon. And I
also like to give something for the Holidays for their new
home. I like Lenox's cookie jars (snowman is great!).
Kerry -- Friday, August 19 2005, 10:29 am Shower Game: Write the name of the husband from TV shows and
the guests have to fill in the Wife-.i.e. Homer Simpson
(Marge), Ray Ramone (Deborah) or famous people i.e Micheal
Douglas (Catherine Zeta Jones).
brandie -- Friday, August 19 2005, 02:03 pm I have made a cute small gift basket that was a huge hit.
Earplugs-cuz guys snore louder as the years go by.
toilet paper-put in a safe place, husbands NEVER replace
the empty roll.
Plunger- Self explanitory
Tongs- to pick up his dirty socks
Candle- guys stink up the restroom!
Book full of restaraunt #'s and take out menu's- For the
dinners that you WILL burn!
unattractive p.j's labeled- Not tonight!!!
mac and cheese, strainer, 2 forks, 2 bowls, 2 wine
glasses and two bottles of coke- newlywed dinner for 2
Sleepless in Seattle DVD- for all the times he makes you
watch football!
P Grubb -- Friday, August 26 2005, 02:50 pm I am having a bridal shower for my daughter Rebecca on Sept
3rd and we are playing all sorts of games - Pin the hot
pepper on the guy in the speedo - I cut out her fiance's
face and blew it up to exactly match the guys body in the
poster and we will blind fold the guests of course to pin
the pepper - but some of the gifts are ranging from a gift
certificate to where she will be getting her hair and nails
done for the wedding, Victoria Secret stuff - I gave her
sizes on the invitations - her favorite perfume, bottles of
wine, wedding scrapbook album, she is getting tons of bath
and body works stuff cause she loves it - I listed the
colors in each of her bathrooms so they can buy her towels -
you can never have enough towels - I am amazed at the money
that people are willing to spend on a shower gift these days
- they are more of the price of the wedding gift back when I
got married. I think my daughter will be a little
overwelmed. She deserves it though. She is a recent graduate
from College and has worked and gone to school full time
since she was 16.
Bride's Mom in Michigan -- Friday, August 26 2005, 11:46 pm I like the creative ideas here; I've got plenty to keep my
brain occupied for future showers I'm invited to.
Day after tomorrow is my daughter's 2nd (and last) bridal
shower before the wedding 2 weeks later. I've already given
her a food processor (I know, I know, it wasn't very
creative, but it WAS something they really wanted -- Groom's
mom said he was going to steal hers the last time he
visited!), but this time, I'm going with the "big guns".
When I got married 22 years ago, my mother came to me and
said she would be honored if I would wear the garter she had
worn 32 years earlier. I kept it (and threw the crappy
piece of junk that the bridal salon gave me "free" with my
gown order) and when my sister married 13 years ago, I
bought 3 gold, heart-shaped doggie name tags and had them
engraved: one with my mother and father's first names and
their wedding date, one with my name and hubby's name and
wedding date, and one with sister & her hubby's names and
wedding date. I have become the official "keeper of the
garter" in my family. I have purchased a silver tag for
daughter & "Future Son" (makes him sound like a Superhero)
and stitched that on there, too. When she walks down the
aisle, every jingle of the tags she hears will remind her of
the great marriages this garter has been a part of (so far,
89 years of combined wedded bliss!) to help her along.
I also have a blue Irish linen hanky for her, and two
pennies - one that I put aside the day she was brought home
from the hospital, minted in the year of her birth, and
another I found with Groom's birth year.
While it may sound "cheap", this has been a year of
financial uncertainty in our family, and marriage has ALWAYS
been something that we have held in high esteem from before
I was born, so these gifts are really perfect. The garter
is, in one fell swoop, something old (the satin and lace
fabrics it's made of), something new (her new name tag),
something borrowed (after all, it belongs to her
Grandmother), and something blue (for the blue satin it is
made of). And she now has two "lucky" pennies for her
shoes. What could be better?
Sherry -- Saturday, August 27 2005, 12:11 am What a great site! Lots of shower ideas....going to use the
candle basket theme for a gift for my girlfriend's daughter.
Want to do something special for someone who used to
babysit for us! Also, I went to a shower in June and did a
neat gift. Bought a pineapple upside down cake pan, layered
the dry ingredients in a sealer and put a decorative topper
on it and attached the recipie for the cake. In the pan I
also included a can of pineapple rings and a small jar of
maraschino cherries. The gift was a hit!!!
linda -- Saturday, August 27 2005, 03:52 am Omigod! you all are lifesavers. I'm completely new to bridal
showers. i'm going to my cousin's this weekend. I wanted to
get something sweet and personal for her. I love the candle
basket idea. It just fits her crafty personality. thanks so
much for everything. All great ideas.
JAPHspam -- Monday, August 29 2005, 10:53 am email:ca920105@gmail.com
I just like spam! I'm collocting junk email...
Julie -- Tuesday, August 30 2005, 10:33 pm I've spent the last hour+ reading the creative ideas on this
website for my (faforite) niece's up-n-coming shower.
Thanks! for the help. Sorry, no ideas.
maggie -- Wednesday, August 31 2005, 12:04 pm Here's an idea... fill a basket with things starting with
the first letter of the bride's name. Like for K... kitchen
towels, knives, kisses (Hershey), kitty toys/treats if she
has a cat, kleenex, koolaid, key chain, "knee-high"
panythose, kaleidoscope, kazoo, ketchup, kettle, Kentucky
Fried Chicken gift certificate, King James Bible, kite,
kangaroo or koala (stuffed animal), movie DVDs such as
"Karate Kid" or "Kindergarten Cop"... pull out a dictionary
and you can come up with other ideas.
maggie -- Wednesday, August 31 2005, 12:13 pm Another idea... if the bride likes to watch movies, get her
a set of DVDs of "chick flicks"-- someone already mentioned
Sleepless in Seattle, others might include Say Anything,
Beaches, Girls just wanna have fun, Fried Green tomatoes...
you can think of scores of romantic movies like that. (I'm
partial to the Sound of Music!)
Along similar lines, if you have a CD burner, you can
create a CD of fun songs-- romantic, girly, wedding-related,
etc. This could even be played as background music during
the shower.
Cristina -- Wednesday, September 7 2005, 03:07 pm Here's an idea for all the attendees of your party - each
gift bag costs me about $12.00. In a gift bag - 1) A wine
glass from the dollar store with the person's initials on it
from scrapbook stickers. 2) A silky napkin to put in the
wine glass for decoration - embroidered the date on the
corner 3) A disposable camera (I bought on-line from Sam's
Club) 4) hershy kisses in a small mesh bag 5) a votive
candle which I decorated using the wedding colors 5) a small
photo booklet ($1.00 at Target) I took the store bought
picture out and replaced with a picture of the couple for
the cover.
Dawn -- Thursday, September 8 2005, 10:17 pm Another favor idea for guests at the party (or even for the
reception) is to make magnets with a picture of the couple,
the wedding date, and possibly a short poem or favorite
quote. So many people have digital cameras these days, that
it's pretty easy to get a digital photo of the bride and
groom at some point while they're dating. Also, you can get
printable magnets at Staples or other office supply stores.
I did this as favors at our wedding reception and made 7 or
8 different variations. They were such a hit that I still
see them on my friends' and family's refrigerators after
four years. It's nice reminder of the happy day and a handy
magnet to use on your fridge.
fay -- Saturday, September 10 2005, 02:23 am Some really good ideas out there. I esp. like the salad
bowl with crumpled dollar bills, the coffee table book about
the honeymoon destination, and the wedding day emergency
kit. A couple of others to throw into the pot: a
destressing kit for the bride before the wedding, inc. a
microwavable neck wrap filled will lavander and a matching
eye pillow that can be chilled - I've found these with
either washable covers or pretty silk covers. The kit could
also include a relaxing CD,a book, some herbal tea, or
perhaps even a trashy magazine. Instead of the kit, a
couple of people could go in on a certificate for a massage.
If the bride to be has young children from a previous
marriage and the gift is a "pampering" certificate, i.e.
spa, massage, manicure/pedicure, etc., make sure that the
gift includes babysitting services. Another gift idea is to
take the wedding invitation and get it professionally matted
and framed - it's a beautiful and personal remembrance.
Sue -- Monday, September 12 2005, 11:28 pm The best Bridal gift: I received a beautiful basket with 10
bottles of wine and champagne rapped individually in a nice
tissue paper. Each bottle had a hand made card for a
special occasion. We had a bottle of champagne for "The
first nigh as husband and wife", "His first birthday as
husband and wife", "Her first birthday as husband and wife",
"First Valentine's day as husband and wife" and others. It
was a very unique gift. My husband and I loved it.
Perrin -- Wednesday, September 14 2005, 11:14 pm you have to go up and read "Bride's Mom in Michagin's"
Statement. That idea is BEAUTIFUL!!!! For me, i'm going to
use the candle idea. But another good idea that I hope
works....Gift certificate for her and her mom and
mother-in-law to a nice restuarant for them to get to know
each other better. Movie tickets are no good ( you want them
to be able to chat!)
julie -- Thursday, September 15 2005, 03:50 am i have been reading all of these "what to do as a shower
gift", you know the something "neat" or "fun" or
whatever...Well, to be honest, a soon to be bride doesnt
need to start her marriage with stupid clutter...choose
something useful and practical that can be for just the soon
to be bride or both of them...One of the best ideas that
someone came up with to give me was just a simple clothes
hamper filled with household cleaning items etc..you get the
idea. .I know the little "cute" ideas are well ment, but
honestly this person is planning to be married and having to
combine her and his stuff into one place, "cute" little
things just get in the way and in no time after the wedding
they will probably end up in the trash. Think useful and
practical....this isnt high school or even college anymore
...this (marriage) is about LIFE! If you do want to do
something "nice" for the couple give them a nice basket with
wine and robes and some other nice things, (they will be
able to use the basket and robes for years to come) also i
agree with perrin gift certificates are a really nice idea
as well
Ace -- Thursday, September 22 2005, 01:36 pm Go to this website and look at the different basket
ideas.Come up with your own version of the basket.
www.giftbasketsandbeyond.com
Janet -- Thursday, September 22 2005, 10:49 pm I have made a few towel wedding cakes to give as shower
gifts and it has gone over really big. The towel cake is
made out of two bath towels, two hand towel and two wash
clothes. The two bath towels are for the bottol "layer",
hand towels for the second "layer" and the wash clothes are
the top. When finished it resembles a three tier wedding
cake. You can them deorate it to your liking. I put a real
bride and groom on top of one of my "cakes". Then you can
decorate it with artifcal flowers or soap flower design.
You can look on the web site and find how to make the towel
wedding cake. But everyone so far has really enjoyed it.
Rae -- Thursday, September 22 2005, 11:03 pm For my daughter in laws shower I crocheted her a life size
three tier wedding cake. I decorated it with pink crocheted
flowers and green leaves and it also had a "frosting like"
edging around each layer. I used round styrofoam as the form
and the crocheted cake fit over it. I then seperated the
layers with double height clear shot glasses. One could
also use wine glasses. I then adored the top with a real
cake topper of a white heart and flowers. It made a nice
center piece for the gift table.
Peggy -- Monday, September 26 2005, 12:02 am After our daughter's wedding, we had several bottles of
wines left over. I wrote "notes from the heart" for the
special times to come in their future and attached to each
bottle with a ribbon and gave the bottles to them on their
return from the honeymoon. They loved the gesture! I
realize this isn't for a shower, but perhaps someone else
would like to do this after the wedding reception.
BIANA -- Monday, September 26 2005, 10:58 am I HAVE A QUESTION FOR STEPHANIE OR ANYONE WHO CAN ANSWER....
WHAT IS ....ALL.... AND ....S.O.S......
Lauren -- Monday, September 26 2005, 03:05 pm Here are a few gifts ideas for all of you!
My best friend is getting married in November and for her
bridal shower I gave her a basket filled with a hand held
mixer, a his and her recipe book, a few recipe cards with my
own special recipes that my mother gave to me (sentimental),
and a container of sugar and other spices, with a memo
saying " May your life always be sweet and full of flavor"
So for all of you out there. Just be crative with your
gift ideas and have a little fun.
I hope this helps some of you.
bianca -- Tuesday, September 27 2005, 09:17 am please if anyone can tell me what is s.o.s. before
saturday....thanks
Darlene -- Tuesday, September 27 2005, 03:53 pm Question: Bridal shower coming up this weekend YIKES.. need
help . The theme is "April".. any suggestions.
Thanks.
Jamie -- Thursday, September 29 2005, 08:39 am Hi, I'm getting married Nov. 26! I can't believe it is so
close! But I had bought tote bags for my bridesmaids, (6 of
them) and painted a claddagh on them... I don't want to just
give them a bag though, but I don't really have too much $
left! Does anyone have any good ideas of a couple of
inexpensive things I can put in them? Oh and the Flower girl
as well! She is 3! Thank you all so much!!!
Jamie -- Thursday, September 29 2005, 08:54 am Bianca... S.O.S. is a call of distress used by ships. The
letters are represented by the Morse Code signal ... --- ...
so it is just a call or signal for help or state of
emergency. I think the letters themselves stand for "Save
Our Ship" but I'm not 100% sure! Hope that helps!
Amanda -- Thursday, September 29 2005, 03:22 pm S.O.S. My Mom's wedding is on the 8th of October and I am
one of two matrons of honor. it is a beach ceremony
semi-casual. her and her fiance have been together for
approx. 25 years and are just now getting married.
Obviously they are pretty set as far as house and lifestyle.
My mom is very creative-minded and sentimental. I like the
candle basket idea but would definetly love any other ideas
you guys might have. Thanks!
Amanda -- Thursday, September 29 2005, 04:37 pm S.O.S. My Mom's wedding is on the 8th of October and I am
one of two matrons of honor. it is a beach ceremony
semi-casual. her and her fiance have been together for
approx. 25 years and are just now getting married.
Obviously they are pretty set as far as house and lifestyle.
My mom is very creative-minded and sentimental. I like the
candle basket idea but would definetly love any other ideas
you guys might have. Thanks!
-- Thursday, September 29 2005, 07:30 pm The "S.O.S." referred to in the cleaning supply gift poem I
believe is a brand of brillo pads.
-- Thursday, September 29 2005, 07:39 pm The "S.O.S." referred to in the cleaning supply gift poem I
believe is a brand of brillo pads.
Elena -- Thursday, September 29 2005, 08:44 pm Any ideas for a surprise bridal shower for a couple who is
eloping? They are going to do volunteer work in a third
world country for their honeymoon and I would like to get
them something that would celebrate that. Thanks!
Natalie -- Friday, September 30 2005, 02:14 pm Elena - what about his/hers tool kits catered to whatever
work they will be doing in the third world country. Or you
and your friends could make a collective donation to the
organization that is doing the work. My boss did a lot of
missionary work in third world countries and we donated
funds to the organization on behalf of him and his new wife.
They were super touched because it was something they
strongly believed in.
Elena -- Friday, September 30 2005, 02:33 pm Those are great ideas, Natalie, thanks! I'll try to find out
who they are doing the volunteer work for.
Kim -- Saturday, October 8 2005, 08:56 pm To Saturday April 29, 2005
If you want the guests to use clear wrap for the gifts,
on the invitation simply put: "Please be a dear and wrap in
clear!"
Kayle -- Tuesday, October 11 2005, 03:45 pm I need a poem sorta like the household poem to go along with
fishing gear. Any ideas?
BIANA - S.O.S is a brand of brillo pad and ALL is a brand
of washing detergent
JAIME - How about a photo book of pictures of you and them
throughout your friendship or a picture frame to put a
wedding picture of you and them in.
For the flowergirl, they have a wedding dress up kit
complete with veil and flowers in a set at Toys R Us. My 3
year old got that a couple of months ago and LOVES it.
Sarah -- Tuesday, October 11 2005, 10:55 pm I read an article from "Hints from Heloise" a while ago
about a present for a future bride. You used household
items to make a person. For example: using a mop for the
body with the top as hair. Using 2 wooden spoons for the
hands, etc. Has anyone else seen this? I can't remember
how the rest of the "body" goes. Any help would be great.
alwayzbakn -- Saturday, October 22 2005, 06:24 pm Anyone have the wine poem
Dawn -- Tuesday, October 25 2005, 09:20 am Does anyone have a poem for holiday lingerie?
I heard that there is a poem out there for lingerie for
every holiday. My sister-in-laws shower is in 1 month and I
can't seem to find it on the internet. Any help would be
greatly appreciated!!! Thanks!
Vassia -- Friday, November 18 2005, 09:08 am Hello,
Does anyone have any cute little poems that i can include
with a wishing well gift? I know there was one with a
wooden spoon and herseys kisses wrapped around the spoon
with a cute message poem attached to it. Does anyone know
it???? Please helpppp.. Thank you :)
Sue -- Saturday, November 19 2005, 09:41 pm I thought I would share my idea with you.
I am hosting a bridal shower in two weeks. the theme is
Eat, Drink and Be Merry. The wording on the invitation goes
like this ...
The bridal shower is based on the theme
"Eat, Drink and Be Merry"
And you are asked to contribute in THREE ways
(all very inexpensive but needing your creativity!)
Firstly:
EAT:
Please bring along a copy of your favourite recipe. We will
have a recipe book available and all recipes will be put
into it. Make sure you put your name on the recipe as well.
But there will be a place for you to write a message to
BRIDE on the page should you wish to.
DRINK:
This may come as a surprise, but BRIDE likes an occasional
drink, so please find a small inexpensive gift that starts
with the letter "B" (or Bride's First Name) that relates to
drinking. Eg - an ingredient, an accessory, something to do
while having a drink.
BE MERRY:
We all know that GROOM is one of the things that makes BRIDE
merry, but we are sure there are others. So please bring a
small inexpensive gift that starts with the letter "G" (or
Groom's name) that could contribute to making BRIDE merrier.
Think about things that could help alleviate stress during
the wedding preparations?
GIFTS:
The value of each gift can be around $5.
Please wrap your gift.
There is no need to put your name on the gift
unless you specifically want to, or if it needs
explaining!!??
Gifts will be placed into baskets for BRIDE to
unwrap and share during the shower.
Vassia -- Monday, November 21 2005, 02:40 pm Thank you very much for your ideas... :)
Jamyn -- Tuesday, November 29 2005, 06:17 pm I cannot say thank you enough for all the great ideas I've
read on this site. I came looking for one and I think I'm
set for life!!! I am only very sorry that I don't have any
suggestions to post.
To Brides Mom in Michigan, money is not everything! Your
gift is BEAUTIFUL and your daughter is going to love it more
than anything else she receives.
Thanks to all of you for your wonderful suggestions. I'll
be posting any that I see at the shower I'm attending.
Zee -- Friday, December 2 2005, 10:19 pm I was worried about going to a bridal shower but after going
through all the different ideas from this site I am really
excite to go now.
Kimberly -- Sunday, December 4 2005, 03:58 am This site has been very helpful, I used the candle basket at
a shower in june and it was perfect, it made the bride-to-be
cry. I am attending another shower for another friend in a
couple of weeks and I am planning on making an "Alone time"
box. Inside I am including candy that both the bride and
groom love, gift certificates to blockbuster(they love
movies), bottle of wine, massage lotion, candle, burnt cd of
amazing love songs(Van morrison, ben harper, dave mathews,
the shins, bab marley, etc.), insense, deck of cards, and
breath mints. Maybe even some sexy underwear! Good luck with
all your ideas! Happy Holidays!
Aliana -- Sunday, December 4 2005, 04:14 am I know of a gift where you take an apron and tie different
utensils to it...very cute. For someone who doesnt have the
time to get sooo creative, board games are great gifts for
new couples. From twister, trivial pursuit, taboo,
balderdash, pictionary, to a nice poker set. For the active
couple, croquet sets, horseshoes, etc. are fun...or if you
are willing to spend the money: horseback rides, hot air
balloon rides, skydiving, water rafting, camping
giftcertificates are always a great idea. If your close
enough, you could get them tickets to a cirque de soleil
performance in Vegas for a post honeymoon treat. Maybe a
gift certificate to their favorite restaurant or a gift
certificate to the movie theater. Concert tickets are a
great idea. You can always make these ideas creative by
relating them to the couple and why you chose the specific
gift for them. Um, yeah...hope these gift ideas helped.
Sky -- Sunday, December 4 2005, 04:20 am My friends are getting hitched on new year's eve...I don't
want to do the expected champagne thang so I am doing a "in
the new years to come" package...any ideas of what to
include? I want it to include stuff that they can have for
the next couple anniversaries(new year eves).
Emily -- Saturday, December 10 2005, 11:20 pm Some ideas:
1 - Clothes line hang things from pretty lingerie to funky
underwear, boxers, socks a bra and have the bride pull it
out of a laundry basket and add some detergent and softener
with the gift--has a lot of laughs
2. I have received a basket with personal items she will
need to keep in the house, shampoo, lotion, body wash,
razor, etc. saved me trouble to buy these things for my
honeymoon
3. A beach bag for the honeymoon including sunblock, a
beach wrap, flip flops, sunglasses
4. a basket with champagne chocolates and champagne glasses
the box read "to get you in the mood"
5. A carwash basket for the groom for a bride/groom shower
6. A book with takeout menus labeled "YOUR NAME favorite
cookbook"
7. The basket with the cleaning supplies is fun
Mau -- Tuesday, December 13 2005, 05:35 pm Good site. Why also is not present?! (
Rolf -- Wednesday, December 14 2005, 07:03 pm Hi! And at whom what animal of a house?
Elena -- Thursday, December 15 2005, 12:54 pm i am giving a friend a hotel stay where she can go directly
after the wedding night any ideas on how i should present it
maybe witha poem
Gorga -- Tuesday, December 20 2005, 07:08 pm Than will be engaged today?
Jo -- Saturday, December 31 2005, 08:05 pm Some great ideas on here. My friend wants a "Months of the
Year" shower that I'm trying to plan but does anyone have
some ideas they'd like to throw in. I'm having a hard time
with June, August, Sept & May. Help!
Roberta -- Tuesday, January 3 2006, 02:10 pm I bought a large mat and beautiful frame for a firend's
shower and everyone at the shower signed it and it became a
great keepsake for years with a wedding photo inside!
Another time I had a pottery place make a plate for my niece
which had her name and husbands, the date of the wedding and
all around the border were stick like figures in different
phases of life...together, pushing a baby carriage,
graduations, birthdays...it was so personal and my niece
said she really cherished it. I love the personalized basket
ideas too!
Mandy -- Tuesday, January 10 2006, 12:04 pm FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO WANTED TO KNOW WHAT WAS BEHIND THE
"BLUE" AND THE REST OF THE POEM HERE IT IS:
Wearing something blue often takes the form of a wedding
garter or a small blue bow stitched into the lining of the
wedding gown.
The significance of the colour blue is that is represents
constancy and loyalty.
Traditional Wedding Rhyme
Something Old, Something New
Something Borrowed, Something blue
and a Silver Sixpence for Her Shoe
Mary -- Sunday, January 15 2006, 03:47 pm I just returned from a bridal shower. All of the gifts
except 2 were home related, towels, sheets, kitchen
utinsels, etc. One person got the bride two cute sexy
nighties. I did some research on this website before I
purchased the gift that I took. I wanted something special
and out of the ordinary.
Since the wedding is February 11 I went with the Valentine's
Theme. I purchased a medium size basket kind of like a bed
tray with sides. I then picked out a nice soft throw, a
bottle of wine, 4 wine glasses, a candle, a small dish with
chocolate covered cherries and a small lion stuffed animal
with hearts hanging from its mouth and some small red roses
on stems. To assemble the basket I took 2 wine glasses out
of the 4 pk. box and set them aside. I took the 4pk box and
set it in the bottom of the basket. I laid the throw over
the box and kind of folded the throw into folds. In the
corner I put the bottle of wine. In one fold I put the two
wine glasses that I had set aside, in another fold I put the
candle ( a smaller candle in a glass jar) and in another I
put the small dish of candy.
I then filled in with the small stuffed animal and used the
stemmed roses to fill in the empty spaces to add color. Then
I wrapped the whole thing with clear plastic wrap and tied
with a big red bow.
Everyone liked the idea at the shower and said that next
time they are going to do something like that.
One person is going to an anniversary party was going to
make up a basket for the gift. If you can do some research
and find out what a person likes or there hobbies then adapt
that to the gift basket.
No games were played at the shower but at the end they gave
door prizes to the person who had her gift opened first, the
last gift opened, also to the person who was married closest
to the new bride and grooms wedding date. Other prizes could
be given to the person married the longest and the person
married the least amount of time.
Food served at the shower included wedding soup,
chicken/cashew salad served on small croissants, cut up
veggies and fruit and cookies. Hope this information will be
of help to someone.
monk -- Tuesday, January 24 2006, 02:04 pm help! i am doing a wishing well for a bridal shower i am
hosting and need a poem! the theme is european travel and
cooking...any ideas???Thanks everyone!
monk -- Tuesday, January 24 2006, 02:11 pm help! i am doing a wishing well for a bridal shower i am
hosting and need a poem! the theme is european travel and
cooking...any ideas???Thanks everyone!
wbs -- Thursday, January 26 2006, 01:31 am this site is really great. my friend who is getting married
is young and fun, so i wanted to do some kind of gift that
would be funny, and maybe slightly naughty, but not too
extreme. any suggestions would be extremely appreciated.
also this suggestion may sound a bit weird, but a
tradition we started in my family is for the bride to have a
wishbone in her bouquet during the wedding, my older cousin
was the first to do it, and we plan to do it in all of our
girls's weddings, so for a shower gift you could start a new
tradition by giving a gift that could be used in the wedding
Jenn -- Saturday, January 28 2006, 08:54 pm One game we played at a shower I went to was called
Honeymoon Night. We filled a suitcase with all kinds of
horribly mismatched clothing and accessories. Then the
Bride-to-be was blindfolded and brought in to "dress for her
honeymoon night". Great laughs and photo ops!
Vonnie -- Sunday, January 29 2006, 11:30 pm Our family is always up for something goofy. We love to slip
in a gag gift for the bride to open (of course, we always
give a nice gift also).
These are 2 of my favorite silly things....
1) Buy a cheap large leafed bush from the craft store and
stick it upright into a clay pot. Fill with dirt or anything
heavy to keep bush standing upright. Decorate pot if
desired. Open pack of condoms and glue condoms onto several
of the leaves. Voila! Her own private rubber tree to keep
handy next to her bed. Make sure it is presented in one of
the beautiful shower bags so she thinks it will be a
wonderful gift.
2)This is such an oldie, I bet I've made at least 10 of
these. Take a clear plastic bag (like from the cleaners)
and cut small opening on top for head and on sides for arms.
(I like to make a little V-neck in front) I always cut mine
off at bottom, too, to make fairly short. Sew trim (lace,
seam binding, anything you might have in your sewing drawer)
around "neckline" and "armholes" to make it look like a
nightie. I always fluffed the bottom, too. Fold it as you
would a real nightie and wrap it in box with pretty tissue
paper. On top of tissue, place this poem:
A bride and groom should know each other
Completely, through and through.
Here's a little something,
See what it will do for you.
Oh, Peek-a-boo. I see you.
This gown should help the game.
Especially if the groom would wear
A nightshirt made the same.
Just kind of cute, you know.
Also....to The Bride's Mom from Michigan...That was so
beautiful! What a wonderful tradition to pass on to your
daughter. Family is so wonderful!
Vonnie -- Sunday, January 29 2006, 11:45 pm Some of the "real" gifts I've given at showers throughout
the years include the traditional Tupperware, baskets of
laundry stuff, Crystal bowls or plates (which is my personal
favorite) but I think one that has been most appreciated was
a box of Christmas ornaments/serving pieces and small
decorations to set around. It's not something that the
bride is likely to get duplicates of and is always
appreciated when that 1st Christmas comes along and the
young couple has limited finances for decorations. This
also works as a wonderful wedding gift.
Vonnie -- Sunday, January 29 2006, 11:53 pm Another way to do an around-the-clock is to use the concept
as one of the shower games. We did this for one of my
co-workers and it was a hoot! We had to sign of for a time
and pick a gift appropriate for that time. Of course the
time was the 24 hours around the wedding...from the morning
of the wedding until the morning after the wedding.
Some of the gifts were useful, some were naughty and some
were just plain funny. I was one of the last to sign up and
was stuck with 1 AM. I thought about the racy nighties and
such but ended up getting her a TV Guide and universal
channel changer. (Yeah right, like that got used that
night) Anyway, there are so many fun things to do and give
at showers. I just love, love love going to them and giving
them. Have another one to give in few monthes. Can't wait!
Tracy -- Wednesday, February 1 2006, 08:20 pm On February 19, I am going to a recipe themed bridal shower
for one of my co-workers. This is the first time I am going
to an event like this. The couple registered at macys and
bed bath and beyond. They are getting married in July in
NYC but we are in Arizona right now. I have only worked
with the bride to be for about 5-6 months so I am still
getting to know her better. I have no clue what to get.
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Amy -- Sunday, February 5 2006, 09:09 pm I need gift ideas for a 3 a.m. "Around the Clock" timeslot!
My brother is the "bride" at this shower, so sexy stuff is
out for me. What do you think?
Domenica -- Saturday, February 11 2006, 04:06 pm I am looking for a poem that I once received in a bridal
shower invitation and I would like to use it for my
sister-in-law's bridal shower that I am planning. It
encouraged the guests to wrap the gifts in clear wrap or
don't wrap them at all... so the bride can enjoy her guests
rather than spend hours opening gifts. Any idea where I can
find this?
Sarah -- Saturday, February 11 2006, 09:09 pm Hi- I am looking for a poem to work w/the "basket of the
month" gift? any ideas or suggestions?
Jocey -- Wednesday, February 15 2006, 12:09 pm Just wondering if anyone has been to a gift card shower
where guests are asked to bring a gift card? How would you
phrase that on the invite? How do you make it fun? That's
what my future sister-in-law would like for her shower.
Help! I'm in charge....
julie -- Wednesday, February 15 2006, 08:01 pm wow! so many great ideas! thanks to all
Polina -- Thursday, February 16 2006, 04:46 pm
WOW ! very informative ...and i like those pics of ur nephew
, so cute !! can see that u put a lot of effort in it so
KEEP IT UP !
Fran -- Saturday, February 18 2006, 12:38 am I am looking for wording for a bridal pantry shower
invitation. The kind of shower where guest brings a recipe
and non-perishible ingredients.
ann -- Sunday, February 19 2006, 03:34 pm please help,
i received an invit to a bridal shower with a movie theme.
the movie i have to work with is On Golden Pond
any suggestions would be helpful
Kim -- Monday, February 20 2006, 10:22 pm My sister is getting married for the second time. Her
fiance hasn't been married before. They don't need any
house stuff, but I want to have a shower anyway. I was
thinking of gift cards or money. Is this tacky? Any ideas
on how to word the invites?
Mary -- Thursday, February 23 2006, 10:53 am Any ideas for a bridal shower where the bride to be is
expecting. I think the shower should be about her since
there will be a wedding for both and soon a baby shower for
the baby.
Mary -- Thursday, February 23 2006, 10:54 am Any ideas for a bridal shower where the bride to be is
expecting. I think the shower should be about her since
there will be a wedding for both and soon a baby shower for
the baby.
Meenu -- Thursday, February 23 2006, 03:24 pm Kim - I think that telling your guests that they have to
give money or gift cards is tacky.
Have you thought about doing something different, like a
picture frame/album shower? People could even decorate
small frames with rhinestones, etc, as an activity at the
shower and keep them as wedding favors, maybe mail each
guest a picture of themselves with the bride at the shower
with the thank yous to put in the frame. It's practical
too, since a new bride needs plenty of frames and albums.
With this, I like the idea of getting a large frame with
matting, having each guest sign the matting with a wish for
the bride, and then taking a picture with all of the party
guests to put in it. It would be a great way for the bride
to remember her fun shower (sort of like a cool guestbook).
Or, my sister is having a "Romance" themed shower next
weekend. People can be pretty creative with this, and she
probably would not get too much household stuff.
Another idea would be a "naughty or nice" shower, where
each guest could get something a little naughty and
something nice (lingerie/pajamas, a book of positions/a book
of romantic poetry, etc.)
I'll try to think of other suggestions if you'd like.
This is just what I thought of off the top of my head.
Meenu -- Thursday, February 23 2006, 03:26 pm Kim - I think that telling your guests that they have to
give money or gift cards is tacky.
Have you thought about doing something different, like a
picture frame/album shower? People could even decorate
small frames with rhinestones, etc, as an activity at the
shower and keep them as wedding favors, maybe mail each
guest a picture of themselves with the bride at the shower
with the thank yous to put in the frame. It's practical
too, since a new bride needs plenty of frames and albums.
With this, I like the idea of getting a large frame with
matting, having each guest sign the matting with a wish for
the bride, and then taking a picture with all of the party
guests to put in it. It would be a great way for the bride
to remember her fun shower (sort of like a cool guestbook).
Or, my sister is having a "Romance" themed shower next
weekend. People can be pretty creative with this, and she
probably would not get too much household stuff.
Another idea would be a "naughty or nice" shower, where
each guest could get something a little naughty and
something nice (lingerie/pajamas, a book of positions/a book
of romantic poetry, etc.)
I'll try to think of other suggestions if you'd like.
This is just what I thought of off the top of my head.
Meenu -- Friday, February 24 2006, 05:26 pm I love the candles idea and the wine idea, so I decided to
combine them for my sister's gift. I am doing a basket with
6 bottles of wine (one will be sparking cider), and candles
to go with each one. I will also include two wine glasses
and 2 candle holders.
I wasn't crazy about the poems, so I came up with my own.
I think I'm going to do cards to attach to each set, and a
card to put on the front of the basket that says, "A
CELEBRATION OF FIRSTS"
1) for first night at home
CELEBRATE HOME
FINALLY HOME AS HUSBAND AND WIFE
ENJOY THE FIRST NIGHT OF YOUR NEW LIFE
2) for first dinner guests
CELEBRATE FRIENDSHIP
MAKE A MEAL THAT'S TASTY AND HEARTY
WHEN YOU HAVE YOUR FIRST DINNER PARTY
3) for first Valentine's Day
CELEBRATE ROMANCE
LET LOVE AND ROMANCE PAVE THE WAY
TREASURE YOUR FIRST VALENTINE'S DAY
4) for first fight
CELEBRATE PASSION
EVENTUALLY YOU'LL HAVE YOUR FIRST FIGHT
HAVE FUN WHEN YOU MAKE UP THAT NIGHT
5) for first anniversary
CELEBRATE MARRIAGE
AFTER A YEAR OF TRIBULATIONS AND BLISS
ON YOUR ANNIVERSARY, REJOICE WITH A KISS
6) for when they find out they are having a baby
CELEBRATE FAMILY
MAYBE AROUND YOUR FIRST ANNIVERSARY
YOU'LL GET THE NEWS TO SET UP A NURSERY
what do you guys think? any feedback would be appreciated.
MLR -- Saturday, February 25 2006, 12:32 am Hi: I am trying to plan a shower for my sister with a "purse
and shoes" theme.. she loves purses! What kind of a shower
gag gift could i put together for her... I need help!
Christine -- Saturday, February 25 2006, 12:59 am hey Kim.... how about a "friends of wine" shower. Each guest
brings a bottle of wine for the bride to add to their
collection, and a bottle for themselves to drink(if they
wish). You can assign each guest a type of grape, to ensure
variety. Serve cheese, fruit ect. Its a great way to add
to their collection and try different varieties
Christine -- Saturday, February 25 2006, 01:04 am Kim...ohh, Just thought of this one... If they dont drink or
do not like wine (idea suggested above), how about a movie
themed shower were everone brings their favorite movie as a
gift to add to the bride and grooms collection. Who doesnt
like to watch a good movie. You can serve popcorn, candy,
play movie trivia, give movie passes for prizes.
Invatations could be "amount one" movie tickets. just my
thoughts
Christine -- Saturday, February 25 2006, 01:09 am hey Kim.... how about a "friends of wine" shower. Each guest
brings a bottle of wine for the bride to add to their
collection, and a bottle for themselves to drink(if they
wish). You can assign each guest a type of grape, to ensure
variety. Serve cheese, fruit ect. Its a great way to add
to their collection and try different varieties
Denise -- Thursday, March 2 2006, 06:40 pm My brother is getting married in a few months & I want to
give the bride to be something special. She lost her
younger sister a few years ago and so I would like it to be
something that symbolizes that. I was thinking some sort of
angel & a poem that goes along with it. Does anyone have any
ideas?
Meenu -- Friday, March 3 2006, 11:40 am Denise, how about something she could carry with/on her at
the wedding so she'll feel like her little sister is with
her.
Maybe a small picture in a frame that could be tied to
her bouquet? (In addition to whatever else you are able to
come up with.)
Or maybe a special ring or other piece of jewelry with
her sister's birthstone she could wear?
Amanda -- Saturday, March 4 2006, 11:13 am Hi ladies! I have gotten so many fabulous ideas from this
site-i think its fantastic. I saw a post earlier...about
certain plates-and how each plate is used for something
different...there is a poem that goes with this...and i saw
that no one responded before-but i was wondering if anyone
had that...because it'd be on so helpful!! Thanks bunches!
Denise -- Monday, March 6 2006, 05:27 pm Meenu,
Thanks for the idea of including something' with the
bride's siters birthstone so that it was more personalized.
I looked on the internet and found these with me always
angels that have a birthstone in them. I think I will be
including that in my gift to her.
Denise
Lynette -- Monday, March 6 2006, 08:17 pm Here is an idea that I have used at a few showers. I bought
one nice wine glass, a bottle of wine and framed this poem.
Thought I would share
I'm Sorry Glass
In ancient times, couples were always
given an extra glass. Now this was not an
ordinary glass - it possessed a certain
magical power.
In all good relationships, quarrels
occur. Saying "I'm sorry" is always
the hardest part - hence the
"I'm sorry" glass.
One of the partners would fill it with
Wine and present it to the other,
and with its magical power , say
"I'm sorry . I love you."
It is a beautiful thought, a help,
a glass to laugh over,
and keep forever!
Jenny -- Wednesday, March 8 2006, 02:55 pm A great gift that I got at my shower was a handheld mixer
and an elegant piece of lingerie in a small gift bag. The
note said, "Stir up a little magic in the kitchen." I
thought it was so cute and everyone loved it.
Thanks for all of the great ideas.
katie -- Wednesday, March 8 2006, 11:22 pm denise you could buy a guardian angel pin with her younger
sisters birthstone on it for her to wear on her wedding day.
Kristen -- Thursday, March 9 2006, 01:24 pm Has anyone heard of the lingerie poem used at showers..each
piece of lingerie corresponds to each day of the week?
LISA -- Friday, March 10 2006, 01:53 pm ANY IDEAS FOR MOTHER OF THE GROOM TO GIVE TO HER DAUGHTER IN
LAW TO BE?
jane -- Saturday, March 11 2006, 01:05 pm wow - this is unbelievable. there are tons of great
suggestions and ideas on this site and just because they are
not all suited to every individual does not mean we have to
get nasty about it. some of you ladies need to take a pill
and relax a little - maybe don't go on the computer while
you're pms-ing!way to put down those who are brave enough to
put up their personal thoughts and ideas and who are just
trying to help!
Mr.Twister -- Sunday, March 12 2006, 07:13 am Wow! Cool Site! I love your site!!
DC -- Monday, March 13 2006, 09:47 pm Lisa, When my sweet daughter-in-law was marrying my son I
fixed a basket with a recipe book of his favorite recipes
and little stories about when they were fixed and pictures
of special birthday cakes over the years plus a mixer, cake
pans, casserole dishes, some cute pot holders, etc. She had
had several showers and this was for the one at her church.
It was a hit.....
Fran -- Wednesday, March 15 2006, 10:39 pm I need some decorating ideas for a stock the pantry shower.
I have heard the wishing well mentioned on several sites but
have not found out how to make one. I would appreciate any
ideas. Wedding is for a young bride (18 years old)
Daisy -- Thursday, March 16 2006, 05:33 pm I'm going to a shower and have a basket with a chenille
blanket, bath suppplies, picture frames and plan on getting
a slightly naughty outfit... any suggestions for a poem or
saying to go with the basket....maybe something along the
line of relaxation or naughty and nice? Thanks for any help!
Daisy -- Thursday, March 16 2006, 05:39 pm I'm going to a shower and have a basket with a chenille
blanket, bath suppplies, picture frames and plan on getting
a slightly naughty outfit... any suggestions for a poem or
saying to go with the basket....maybe something along the
line of relaxation or naughty and nice? Thanks for any help!
Daisy -- Thursday, March 16 2006, 05:50 pm I'm going to a shower and have a basket with a chenille
blanket, bath suppplies, picture frames and plan on getting
a slightly naughty outfit... any suggestions for a poem or
saying to go with the basket....maybe something along the
line of relaxation or naughty and nice? Thanks for any help!
Dawn -- Sunday, March 19 2006, 08:52 pm I went to a bridal shower today. each person brought a
recipe, with all of the ingredients and all the items to
make the recipes.
Mandy -- Sunday, March 19 2006, 08:57 pm
As a psychologist I know that ignoring such behavior and not
giving it a great deal of attention....while continuing to
do what you were doing, will make it a drag for the person
who is causing the disruption to continue to disrupt.
So, in that spirit, I want to thank you all for the
wonderful Ideas. I'm giving my sis a shower saturday and
would not have made it without the help! Thanks
Wendy -- Thursday, March 23 2006, 10:02 am Here is a little idea for not just the bride but the newly
weds:
A lollipop-- to help you lick your problems, no matter
how many there may be.
A rubber band-- to help you to remember to be "flexible" in
all things.
A Snickers Bar-- to remind you that laughter IS the best
medicine.
A paper clip to help you "hold it all together."
A stick of gum-- to help you stick together
A safety pin-- to help you "pin-point" your problems, the
better to solve them!
A piece of string-- to help you "tie-up" those loose ends.
A Lifesaver-- to keep you from drowning in everyday
problems.
A lemon drop-- to remind you that "when life gives you
lemons, you make lemonade."
A penny-- to give you extra cents (sense) to know which
battles are worth fighting, & which are better ignored."
A candy kiss-- to share with each other
Button - to remind you that sometimes you need to "button
your lip"
Tootsie Roll - to help you roll with the punches.
Mint - to remind you that you are worth a mint to each
other.
Puzzle piece - because you are an important part in each
others lives.
Eraser - to remind you that everyone makes mistakes.
Chapstick - keep your lips kissable
Confetti - to remind you to always add sparkle to your
lives.
Toothpick - to always pick out the good in your mate
enjoy!!
Brooke -- Saturday, March 25 2006, 04:58 pm I am a bridesmaid to a friend that I have had since first
grade. It is important to me to get her something really
special, but the wedding and shower are being held in Oregon
(the bride and grooms home state) and they are currently
living in Alaska. Any suggestions for a present they wont
have to lug onto the plane?
dc -- Sunday, March 26 2006, 07:14 am Brooke - do they have a Target or a Wal-Mart in their area?
If so you could give them the inexpensive items in Wendy's
suggestion from March 23rd (I've copied and inserted it into
the end of this comment in case you can't find it above)
along with a substantial gift certificate to one of the
super stores. You could put a personalized letter to your
friends with the gift card.
A lollipop-- to help you lick your problems, no matter
how many there may be. A rubber band-- to help you to
remember to be "flexible" in all things. A Snickers Bar-- to
remind you that laughter IS the best medicine. A paper clip
to help you "hold it all together." A stick of gum-- to help
you stick together A safety pin-- to help you "pin-point"
your problems, the better to solve them! A piece of string--
to help you "tie-up" those loose ends. A Lifesaver-- to keep
you from drowning in everyday problems. A lemon drop-- to
remind you that "when life gives you lemons, you make
lemonade." A penny-- to give you extra cents (sense) to know
which battles are worth fighting, & which are better
ignored." A candy kiss-- to share with each other Button -
to remind you that sometimes you need to "button your lip"
Tootsie Roll - to help you roll with the punches. Mint - to
remind you that you are worth a mint to each other. Puzzle
piece - because you are an important part in each others
lives. Eraser - to remind you that everyone makes mistakes.
Chapstick - keep your lips kissable Confetti - to remind you
to always add sparkle to your lives. Toothpick - to always
pick out the good in your mate
Jammie -- Sunday, March 26 2006, 01:49 pm My Idea is to get a basket and fill it with massage oils and
Bubble bath, bath salts ect.. and write a lil note telling
her that it's to be used on there honey moon.. I just got
married myself and would have loved something like that it
sets the right mood that ur suppost to have on ur wedding
Night. SAVE THE KITCHEN SUPPLIES FOR THE WEDDING GIFT. THE
SHOWER IS FOR THE BRIDE YES BUT NOT TO SUGGEST SHE"S SUPPOST
TO BE IN THE KITCHEN ALL THE TIME!!
Jammie -- Sunday, March 26 2006, 01:53 pm My Idea is to get a basket and fill it with massage oils and
Bubble bath, bath salts ect.. and write a lil note telling
her that it's to be used on there honey moon.. I just got
married myself and would have loved something like that it
sets the right mood that ur suppost to have on ur wedding
Night. SAVE THE KITCHEN SUPPLIES FOR THE WEDDING GIFT. THE
SHOWER IS FOR THE BRIDE YES BUT NOT TO SUGGEST SHE"S SUPPOST
TO BE IN THE KITCHEN ALL THE TIME!!
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