Need and idea for a unique bridal shower gift

mrsjkt · May 2011

My sister is getting married and I am unable to make the trip for her shower, as I am expecting in 4 weeks. I live in OH and she lives in IA. I really want to send something special or do something special for her shower since I can't be there in person.

Any ideas?

BlackDiamond3201 · May 2011

I paid for my sister's entire bridal shower, organized it and whatnot. That was my gift to her as well as a nice picture frame and a large ticket item off her registry.

TarponMonoxide · May 2011

BlackDiamond3201:
I paid for my sister's entire bridal shower, organized it and whatnot. That was my gift to her as well as a nice picture frame and a large ticket item off her registry.

It doesn't have to cost a fortune.

I still like the idea of a home shower or a bbq for a shower idea -- borrow an aunt's house or have it at your place.

ILoveRedVino · May 2011

I'd send a big flower arrangement to the place where the shower is being held, with a sweet message attached.

LilBlkdrss · May 2011

TarponMonoxide:
BlackDiamond3201:
I paid for my sister's entire bridal shower, organized it and whatnot. That was my gift to her as well as a nice picture frame and a large ticket item off her registry.
It doesn't have to cost a fortune.
I still like the idea of a home shower or a bbq for a shower idea -- borrow an aunt's house or have it at your place.

Isn't she just looking for a gift because she can't come to the shower?

One gift that I liked was a little "survival kit for the big day" makeup bag filled with tissues, bandaides for my wedding shoes, clothes pins incase of a rip, tums... and each had a little note explaining what they were for in relation to the wedding day.

a gift card for a massage or mani pedi is always awesome, something for the bride to use to relax in the middle of all the crazy planning.

ScarlettDahlia · May 2011

If you want to send something, maybe look into doing an Edible Arrangment. My mom bought one for my shower and it was a huge hit.

MrsB4E · May 2011

I recently got this for a very close friend and they loved it

http://www.aspecialgift.com/beveled-glass-frames.asp

and for another friend I had ordered this and had it engraved with their names/wedding date if maybe your sister hasnt ordered these things already

http://www.thingsremembered.com/product/Wedding/Exclusive-Collections/Double-Hearts/Double-Heart-Set/pc/2114/c/2565/sc/2631/158159.uts

casmgn · May 2011

MrsB4E:

I recently got this for a very close friend and they loved it

http://www.aspecialgift.com/beveled-glass-frames.asp

and for another friend I had ordered this and had it engraved with their names/wedding date if maybe your sister hasnt ordered these things already

http://www.thingsremembered.com/product/Wedding/Exclusive-Collections/Double-Hearts/Double-Heart-Set/pc/2114/c/2565/sc/2631/158159.uts

I would not get something like that unless you are sure it's her style. Anything we received similar to that either was thrown out or is buried at the back of a closet.

I'd just get her something really nice off her registry. I'm not a big fan of going off-registry unless you know it's something she will really like.

Wiscisbliss · May 2011

My top three ides:

1) Send Flowers

2) Buy a nice gift from the registry

3) Buy a gift closely related to the registry items. For example, I registered for Fiestaware dishes... Someone bought me a matching Fiestaware vase.

rubyiu · May 2011

The hostess of my shower also got an Edible Arrangement. They aren't cheap but it was SUPER good and a huge hit! The fruit was yummy even though it wasn't in season in October!

Huskerfanz · May 2011

I have made a shadow box arrangement using their wedding invite before and that has been a hit.

kjh7787 · May 2011

I think a spa gift certificate would be nice. For like a facial or some type of pre-wedding beauty treatment. Another idea is a nice set of toasting flutes that she could use at her reception.

ryaljester · May 2011

When I was getting married, my SIL was living in Vegas and couldn't make it to my shower. She bought one of those big wicker laundry basket things from an arts store and filled it with all breakfast themed stuff - D&D coffee, coffee grinder, recipe book, cinnamon, sugar, etc. She also included two family recipes for breakfasty stuff too. She shipped it to my MIL with pictures so that it could be rearranged as she wanted it. It was a really cool gift and definitely one I remember!

Sunnyface5 · May 2011

my sister had a quilt made for me with me and my hubby's pictures on it as babies and us dating. Not sure where she got it from thought.

Also another idea, how about one of those family established signs? I get them for gifts alot now, look on Etsy.

Also for my sister I did a wine basket with little notes attached to each bottle for 'life events'...like wedding night, first snow fall, first fight...things that happen throughout the year. It was super cute!! I found the notes online and just changed them around a bit to customize to my sis and her hubby. if i find it i'll post it for ya, but just google the idea too i'm sure you'll find similar things.

Good luck & congrats!

Sunnyface5 · May 2011

http://www.amazingbridalshowers.com/featured/event-drinking-poem/

LMandCJ · May 2011

A scrapbook or binder with memories and a few blank pages fir future events.

If they are moving to a new place.. my sister did this for me. I Rubbermaid bin with paper towels, ziploc bags, paper plates, kitchen utensils, bleach, all kinds of things you need but do not always think of.

I also got several sets of salt and pepper shakers for different hoildays. To decorate with, a cute idea that could be changed to towels, or a wreath, or other decorations.

Whatever you do do something that is up her ally. And that will mean something coming from you.

MrsCookeAZ · May 2011

ScarlettDahlia:
If you want to send something, maybe look into doing an Edible Arrangment. My mom bought one for my shower and it was a huge hit.

I totally agree, do they have those where you and/or she is? I've only ever heard of them being advertized in AZ.

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