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Looking for a good way to open bridal shower gifts? I do NOT want to play bridal party bingo. I did not do a "display shower" because I felt like it wasn't "traditional" enough for my grandma ;) Does anyone have ANY fun games to play while I am opening gifts that will keep people less bored?

How do I go about sending out late thank you cards for my bridal shower gifts? Time has slipped by me! Every day that goes on, I feel so embarrassed, but my bridal shower was on May 22, and I have yet to send thank you notes out. My wedding was June 19. Do I just send them out like I would if they were on time? or do I mention the tardiness of the note as well? and how do you thank people for cash gifts? thanks!

What is the etiquette for gifts- do you buy a bridal shower gift AND a wedding gift ? I've always wondered if it was proper etiquette, if you had to buy a bridal shower gift AND a wedding gift- or is just one gift fine ?

What is the average amount for a bridal shower gifts? how much do people spend these days on bridal shower gifts?

What is proper etiquette in giving bridal shower and wedding gifts? A few of my friends came to both my bridal shower and wedding last year and gave a shower gift (ranging from about $20-25) and then came to the wedding but did not give a wedding gift. Several of them are getting married soon, so should I do the same, or give gifts for both? Is it customary to some people to only do one or the other? I personally have always given gifts for both occasions, if invited, but would like to know other people's opinions.

Are wedding registry gifts for the bridal shower or for the actual wedding? My fiance & I have heard from some people that registry gifts are for the wedding & the bridal gifts are more for her, but we also have heard that the registry gifts are for the shower, but then what about the wedding?

good ideas for bridal shower and wedding gifts? A friend of mine is getting married soon. I am invited to her bridal shower, bachelorette party, and wedding. Do I buy her a present for each occassion? If so, what is a good bridal shower gift? I have never been to one before and I assume she has all the common household items, since she is already living with her fiance.

Do I open Bridal Shower gifts sent to me? I know when my shower is (March 14). I got two gifts today (they were bought from our registry on-line) from people who I know are coming to the shower. My mom says I shouldn't open them and I should bring them to the shower and open them there. My Grandfather & MOH say I should open them now because they will be expecting a thank you note. What do you think? One is my cousin so I may ask her. I can't understand why, if they are coming to the shower and aren't traveling far, they would send the gift to me.

When can I use my bridal shower gifts? My fiancee and I live together and are wondering if we can use our shower gifts before we get married?

What are improper and proper things to say after opening bridal shower gifts? Is it wrong to say, "Oh, our pots and pans!" or "We got our bedding!" I was told to try to avoid saying, "we got our" or anything that refers to the gifts as "ours" before they were given to us.

What should I do about bridal shower gifts? My bridal shower is 2 weeks away. If my fiance and I receive money as a gift, am I supposed to say how much it is, or do I just say the gift-giver's name and that it was money (or a gift card)?

Bridal shower gifts for the hostesses? I need some etiquette help! My fiance's mother and her friends are throwing me a bridal shower in 3 weeks. I just received an email from her asking if I had "thought about thank-you gifts for the hostesses". Is this a custom that I am not aware of? We're all southern and live in NC... I have never heard of such. Is this something I am supposed to provide? Yes I do think it was very forward of her to suggest that!

Can you use bridal shower gifts before the wedding? My fiance and I have been living together for a year and a half. My bridal shower is May 4th; the wedding is July 19th. Is it "proper" to use any of the bridal shower gifts before the wedding, or do we just have to look at them for 2 1/2 months? I've been registering for the shower and just thought about this. Thanks!

What bridal shower gifts start with "U"? I am going to a bridal shower and alphabet is the theme, so I have been given the letter "U". I need some suggestions.

What are some inexpensive, creative bridal shower gifts?

What's are some good bridal shower gifts for a woman in her 30's? Any answers are greatly appreciated! TIA!

When registering for bridal shower gifts,do the stores typically give you cards to insert into your invitation So people know where you registered? Or do you just wriite on each invitation where you registered. Fyi...registering at Target and Bed Bath & Beyond

If you postpone your wedding indefinately should you return bridal shower gifts? I went to a bridal shower where the bride and groom knew 3 days before the shower that they were postponing the wedding for at least a year maybe even 2. Should they return the gifts? They're already living together and they say they're marrying sooner or later so they shouldn't have to return gifts. What do you think?

Are there guidelines for bridal shower gifts from MOB and MOG? Are there any guidelines as far as monetary value of bridal shower gifts from the mother of the bride and mother of the groom? Does one normally spend more than the other? Should it be a source of embarrassment if someone else who attends spends more than either of the mothers do? Please provide links to etiquette if possible. The first answer is helpful, but I would really like to know about the MOB too. Thanks.

What are some ideas for bridal shower wishing well gifts? I'm going to a bridal shower in a few days, and the invitation said to bring a gift for a wishing well. I have no idea what to get. Can anyone give me some ideas for cute wishing well gifts? Thanks!

What to do with Bridal shower gifts? Ok, I had my surprise bridal shower on the 1st. I have so much stuff, it's insane, and a lot of repeats. For example, I got three can openers (I only had 1 on my registry!!). The only one that came with a gift receipt is the one I want to keep. What do I do with the stuff that I don't want? I'm not worried about getting money in exchange for the gift, and two people that I know recently had house fires that destroyed their belongings. Would it be wrong to give them stuff that I don't need? (I'm already giving one friend all the plates that are being replaced with my new gazillion-piece plate and dinnerware set). If that's not nice, or poor ettiquette or whatever, what do I do with the gifts? Will the store take them back with out a receipt?

How do you react to double gifts at a bridal or baby shower? I already had a baby shower, and now have two bridal showers to attend in the next couple of months. This sounds silly, I'm sure, but I feel so awkward being watched as I open gifts to begin with that I really don't know how to react when there is a double gift and everyone has already watched me open the same thing. So what was, or would be, your reaction to opening a repeat gift at a shower?

If I received bridal shower gifts for my bachelorette party, do I invite those givers to my real bridalshower? For my bachelorette party I received no "gag" gifts. Mostly useful household products such as a blender, wine glasses, picture frames, pots & pans, and a patio set. I don't want people to think I'm greedy and expect them to give me more presents, but I would like it if they could join me in another fun day at my shower. How do I handle this situation with correct etiquette?

When do you buy gifts for bridal shower? when do you buy a gift for a bridal shower? my friend's is in two weeks and i noticed on her registries only 4 things have been bought! should i wait or buy one now? do people usually buy off the registry?

How far in advance do you register for wedding and bridal shower gifts?

I need ideas for creative bridal shower gifts, that aren't from the brides registry or terribly expensive? I have a few ideas of my own, but hubby's cousin is getting married and we're invited to his future wife's shower..... only thing is, nothing in her registry is affordable (I'm talking tens of thousands of dollars worth of stuff) whether it was something creative you got at your shower, or something you wish someone would have gotten.... pass along!!!

Wedding cancelled, what to do with bridal shower gifts? My friend asked me to post this, as I already think if at all feasible the gifts are returned to the giver. What do you think?

Guests' gifts for a bridal shower - need ideas? This is not the first marriage for the bride, is the first for the groom, so we want to make sure his family and friends get to experience everything, but not make it tacky for her family who are going through the whole wedding thing again for her... Any ideas for the bridal shower gifts for the guests? And centerpieces?

What are some good ideas on gifts for a bridal shower? I have never been to a bridal shower. What are good gifts for the bride? Do I get a gift for both the groom and the bride?

Bridal Shower? I was wondering if anyone could give me any Ideas for some last min. Bridal Shower Gifts? I was wanting something Affordable because I'm on a tight budget. I'm mostly around Wal*Marts and Meijer stores too. Any help would be appreciated! Thanks!

What is appropriate for a bridal shower gift? So the shower is for one of my friends who I was VERY close to for many years, but we now we are no where near as close since i moved away for college. The couple has already lived together for about a year, and they didn't ask for gifts for their wedding. The bridal shower invites were sent through facebook, with no theme or any other indications... What would be appropriate to gift in this case?! HELP!

bridal shower gifts? I am a bridesmaid in my best friend's wedding in october and her bridal shower is next saturday and she is also having a 'fun' party the night before her wedding. Am I supposed to get her gifts for all 3 occasions? If so, what will be a good gift for the bridal shower? I've never been to a bridal shower before nor have I been a bridesmaid before, any helpful tips?

I am a bridesmaid, attending the wedding & bridal showers and bachelorette party. How many gifts do I get?!? I'm not trying to be cheap I am just not familiar with the etiquette. Do wedding shower gifts generally differ from bridal shower gifts (in other words, is the bridal shower gift FOR the bride or both the bride and the groom?) and do I bring a gift to the bachelorette party or does the bridal shower cover that part? Which one do I spend most money for?... I'm confused! Help! There's going to be two separate showers before the wedding: bridal shower that MOH is organizing, and another one at work that I'm organizing...

What's the average amount of money people spend on bridal shower gifts and wedding gifts? I'm curious because I don't want to underspend or overspend. Thanks!

What do I do with a returned bridal shower gift? I attended a bridal shower for a coworker about a month ago. Soon after, she told all of us at work that the wedding was off and she returned all of her gifts to the appropriate givers. The problem is that I feel bad taking the gift back (it was a gift card that can be used even if she is not getting married), but I don't want to embarrass her by insisting she keep it. What do you think is the best thing to do?

Bridal shower gifts for someone who has a good hope chest collection already.?

What are some good bridal shower gifts? that don't cost a lot of money?

What are some good bridal shower gifts and where can I them?

How much money to spend on bridal shower gift? I have been invited to a bridal shower and it says on the invitation that the bride would prefer gift cards to Home Depot rather than gifts. How much should I give? They only come in $25 increments.

Engagement gifts, bridal shower gifts, bachelorette party gifts, and wedding gifts? I love gifts, but I was hoping someone could shed some light on this for me. I don't know anything about wedding planning and I'm getting married in about 13 months. I'm going through a bridal to-do list, complete with dates and other helpful info, and it says that I should register for engagement gifts within the next few weeks. My fiance and I are throwing an Engagement Party, but I didn't know it was customary to bring a gift. Do brides normally register for engagement gifts, bridal shower gifts, and wedding gifts? It seems so greedy to register for gifts and expect them so many times for our engagement and wedding, so I wanted to be sure I wasn't mistaken. This is common? Thank you for any advice you can provide!

Bridal Shower gifts for guests? I am maid of honor for a wedding, and i never been to a bridal shower so I am not sure what I am supposed to do. I was told to get a few gifts to give away to the guests, what are some cheap ideas?? thanks

Bridal shower gifts? My shower is this Saturday, and one of my bridesmaids emailed me and said that my registry was nice and all, but not gifts for like the shower, instead of wedding. She wants to know what else we would like, but I am like just come to the shower, I am not expecting gifts of any kind, and she became offended. But my question is, arent bridal shower gifts usually like household things? Not like lingerie stuff? I have never been to one before, and Saturday will be mine. Thanks so much guys!~

bridal shower gifts...wedding gifts? I just had a surprise bridal shower and recieved some gifts from my regitry and just wanted to know if these are considered wedding gifts from the guests who gave them to me. Do i record them as their wedding gift or are bridal shower gifts seperate form their wedding gift? Just want to know for thank you cards.

Traditional Bridal Shower Gifts? Bridal Shower, not Bachelorette Party I always thought gifts like dirty underwear were more bachelorette themed, but now I am not so sure. 10 points to best answer

Are we supposed to buy a wedding gift and a bridal shower gift or is the bridal shower for wedding gifts?

What should i give as a bridal shower gift? She is not registered anywhere, she is soon to be 43 years old and i am the grooms daughter. They already have every kitchen item ever needed, and seeing as i am only 16 i don't have a lot of cash or expreience buying wedding gifts. What should i give them for the wedding and what should i give her for the bridal shower?

What is a good bridal shower gift? I've still got a couple months until the bridal shower for my sister-in-law-to-be. I'm known as a great gift giver - I usually have awesome ideas, but I'm stumped on this one. I don't know that much about the girl - she's fun and artsy - does interior design as a career. I'm looking for great ideas for gifts. I've got a reputation to uphold!!!

The BEST Bridal Shower gift to give your sister? Whats the ulimate BEST gift to give your your sister at her bridal shower??? I need something ALL About her and for HER, kinky gifts, lingerie, ETC!!! Money is NOT a issue, I'll spend whatever amount on my sister, i just want it to be the best!

Do you have to buy both bridal shower gifts and wedding gifts, or are they the same thing?

When sending thank you cards for bridal shower gifts, do I address the man in the couple too? For example, Kerri came, but she's married to Mike. Do I address it to Kerri only? Or Mike too?

Help me come up with ideas to write in my thank-yous for my bridal shower gifts. Thanks!?

What is the difference between a bridal shower gift and a wedding present? My friend is getting married soon, and today I just got an invite to her bridal shower. It's an afternoon event in a park. (so nothing wild) The invite says they are registered at Target and a local bridal shop (unfortunately I'm out of state till the event). But do people use the same registry for both? Because it was like all household items on the registry... So is there a difference between the gift for the bridal shower and the wedding present, or should I just buy things for both off the one registry?

Do you buy a bridal shower gift and wedding gift from a registry? I was invited to a shower and in the invitation was their registry information. Does that mean I buy a gift from the registry for the bridal shower AND another gift for the wedding? I thought the bridal shower was for the bride, and the wedding gift is for the new life of the couple, thus the registry.

What is a good bridal shower gift for the girl who has everything? My friend's bridal shower is this weekend and Im clueless on what to get for her. She already has her own home and everything she needs, the girl has everything. I hate just giving her a gift card, I want to give her something really nice because Ive known her for almost 20 years! I thought of getting her some lingerie as a gag, lol, but I want to get something serious. Do you have any ideas? Thanks!

What should I get as a Bridal Shower gift? I've been invited to a bridal shower, and have no idea what is an appropriate gift. I don't have very much money to spend. Do people usually get a gift for the bride? Like a nighty or jewelry? Or is it better to get something for the couple? They are registered, but that's for the wedding gift, right?

What is an appropriate amount to spend on a bridal shower gift? I have been invited to a bridal shower luncheon. It is my boyfriends brother's fiance. What would be an appropriate amount to spend on her gift??????

How much should be spent on the bridal shower gift? I am in the wedding party and am wondering how much is appropriate to spend on the bridal shower gift.

What should I give as a gift to a bridal shower? I was invited to a co-workers bridal shower. There are only about 4 co workers that were invited the rest will be her friends and family. It is a late morning event from 11am-2pm and they will be serving us brunch at a restaurant. I'm not really sure what I should get her for a bridal shower gift since I don't know her all that well. I am not going to the wedding as it is a destination wedding. If I choose to give a card with money, what is an appropriate amount? Any other ideas?

What is the difference between a bridal shower gift and....? a wedding gift? If you go to the bridal shower and bring a gift is the wedding gift separate from the bridal shower gift? Also, what would you get for a bridal shower gift? thanks

How much is appropriate to spend for a co-worker bridal shower gift? I sit next to a male co-worker and have been invited to his fiancee's bridal shower. I've never met her before and am wondering what's an appropriate amount to spend on her gift? I kinda agree with you "smart lady"; I feel kinda weird going. But it's a Greek bridal shower and the groom is saying it's going to be like that movie "My Big Fat Greek Wedding". He said there's gonna be a lot of people there.

Bridal shower? What do you get for a Bridal shower gift?

Do people buy you gifts for your bridal shower from your registry? My mom and sister have been pressuring my fiance & I to start registering for wedding gifts. We weren't going to go until the beginning of March, because we aren't sending out invitations until the middle of March. Well my mom kept telling me to register, but wouldn't tell me why. So my guess is a wedding shower. So we are going to start registering now. The thing is- do people buy you a bridal shower gift from your wedding registry? I wasn't sure how that worked. Will we then get another gift from them for the wedding as well? If this is the case I just want to make sure we are putting enough items on our registry. I've never been to a shower and only 1 wedding my whole life- so I wasn't sure how this worked.

Can I request that bridal shower gifts be delivered ahead of time? I'm hosting a couples' bridal shower soon. It's an evening party and will be fairly large. To enable the bridal couple to spend more time visiting with their guests instead of just unwrapping presents, may I request that gifts be delivered to me or the other hostess ahead of time to be opened early and displayed at the shower? The majority of the guests work in the same building as the other hostess (at a church), so it wouldn't really be out of their way. It seems like a good idea, but I'm not sure how to ask, or if it would be well received by the guests. If I decide to go this way, I'll use an enclosure in the invitation - how should I word it?

Combined bachelorette party and bridal shower gift? I will be going to a bridal shower that is at 3 and a bachelorette party that is at 5 for the same bride. Should I bring two separate gifts? Thanks!

Is it ok for a bride to ask for money instead of gifts at her bridal shower? Ok.. I am invited to a bridal shower this Sunday. I noticed on the invitation it says... "The Bride & Groom are saving up for a house, so in leiu of gifts, cash would be greatly appreciated." Well..I am the type of person that prefers to give a gift because it is more personal and because I don't really know how much money I should "give". I dont' want to look too cheap but yet I don't want to give too much. Also, if I give money I am always thinking that the money will be spent on other things instead of what it was intended for. What do you think?...is it "rude" or "ok" for a bride to ask for money at a bridal shower? I think it is more appropriate for the couple to ask for money as the wedding gift....but a bridal shower gift? The idea of a bridal shower is to "shower" the bride with gifts. Oh..I forgot to mention that I am a bridesmaid in the wedding. But..the maid of honor is giving the shower. She called me last night and asked me if I could donate $40 towards the party.

Do I have to get a bridal shower gift and a wedding gift? I'm tight on cash. My roommate is getting married; we're friends but not great friends, I'm actually closer to her fiance who is also my ex. (Friends but not great friends or anything.) She doesn't have a lot of female friends and has invited me to her bridal shower. I'm going to go with a gift, but do I need a wedding gift too? I've already loaned her a ton of decorations for her wedding (plants, lights, etc from my own home)

Any ideas for a spa-themed bridal shower gift? I'm going to a bridal shower soon and the host has asked for themed gifts. I'm supposed to bring a "spa" gift. Any ideas of what I could give as a gift? I'm looking for something under $50 and I'd rather not give a gift card. What's something I could wrap up that's fun and unique and has a spa theme? Thanks!

What is the difference between a wedding shower and a bridal shower? The wedding shower invitation indicated where they were registered but I thought bridal showers gifts were suppose to be more intimate ... do I bring the wedding gift to the wedding shower or the wedding? I'm so confused !

Help!! How would you word this special request for bridal shower gift? My bro is getting married in June - this is the 2nd marriage for both bro and his fiance. I will be hosting a bridal shower in May. They have requested I include an enclosure card with the invitations requesting gift cards from a local home improvement store as they are renovating an older home on a pay as you go basis. They don’t need anything else for housekeeping. Any suggestions for tactful ways to “word” their special request.

What is the difference between bridal shower and just getting gifts at wedding? Is having a bridal shower double diping?

Bridal shower gifts...something from the registry? I don't know about weddings.. nor do I care. But my sister in law is getting married. I can't remember.. do you buy brides gifts from their registry for the shower? Or is that more for the wedding... ugh.. My husband's sister is getting married.. duh I'm just going to mail her a gift card from one of the stores she registered at. Wow people. Calm down. Kim S... get a life.

Is it proper to ask for money rather than gifts at a bridal shower? I recently got an invitation to a bridal shower that included a little poem that sweetly requested money rather than gifts. When I was a bride (38 years ago) that would have been unthinkable, but maybe etiquette has changed. HELP.

Do I send a bridal shower gift to the bride-to-be or to the person hosting the luncheon? I am invited to my niece's bridal shower but can't attend since we live a distance apart. I do have plans to attend the wedding in a couple months. I definitely want to send her a gift, but I'm not sure if I should send it to her or to the person hosting the luncheon at her home. I have that person's address, and I thought it might be nice to have the gift there among the others. But I'm glad to send it directly to my niece if that's the right thing to do.

What are the best gifts for a bridal shower? She is a friend from high school that I don't really talk to so much anymore. I just have never gone to a bridal shower.

Looking for some unique bridal shower gifts? I am hosting my best friends bridal shower. I would like to come up with a unique gift. Originally I was going to get her a Tiffanys necklace but they discontinued the one that I wanted. I have already spent upwards of $1000 on the shower so I would like to get away with getting an awesome gift for not a fortune. She has a great sense of humor but I would prefer to not give her sex toys as her grandmothers will be in attendance. Any suggestions? I know I'm going to get answers saying to get her something off of the registry, well thats not an option. She just filled her registry with random stuff. She already has everything she needs and I refuse to get her a stupid blender. So unique suggestions only please.

when can my fiance and I start using our gifts from our bridal shower? our wedding is in 2 weeks and we are wondering if we can put away our gifts and start using them?

Does anyone have any good bridal shower gift ideas? I have a bridal shower tomorrow afternoon, and I don't know what kind of get to get!

What do you say when opening a bridal shower gift that is identical to a previous gift? For example say you get a set of towels....three or four gifts later you open more towels....how do you gratefully and graciously say thank you without showing the disappointment of getting the same thing over and over......Because of all the blended families there are three different showers for my fiance and I and we're curious how to thank someone for a gift we already received from someone else.

What kind of gifts do you give away at a bridal shower for the games? What kind of gifts do you give away for the games you play at a bridal shower? Any ideas?

Ideas for Bridal Shower gifts? My friend is having a bridal shower and I need ideas about what I can get her. She is 19 and has a 2 month old son. Please give me some ideas.

When invited to a bridal shower then the wedding.. 2 gifts correct. Not 1 gift for bridal shower & wedding? My friend says you only need to take a gift to the bridal shower and not the wedding. I say 2 separate gifts.

When are you registering for Bridal Shower gifts? My Shower is 3-30 and I'm sending the invites out 4 wks early--so do you think I'd be safe registering in the middle of January? Also I'm registering at Bed, Bath & Beyond & Target--opinions??

what is a good idea for bridal shower gifts for the attendees? Like a Thank you gift?

what are some good personal bridal shower gifts?

Help I need some cute thank you poems for bridal shower gifts? Or just cute saying to go in thank you cards. Some women did not attend the shower so I need some for those women and some for the women who attended.