While gifting off of wedding registries is quite convenient, and definitely sure to please, the most memorable gifts are thoughtful and personal. For example, at my wedding shower I don't remember exactly who got me two place settings of china or flatware, but I do remember the friend who gave me a "Breakfast in Bed Kit". What a clever idea. My awesome gift consisted of serving trays, pancake mix, and pretty bridal lingerie.
Now that one of my close girlfriends is getting married, I wanted to expand on the same idea to make an amazing and fun gift. After running back and forth all over Target for two hours, I was able to find all of the makings for my gift.
Let's see....
- romantic bridal nightie
- beautiful etched glass serving tray
- tiny vase of flowers to set the right mood
- coordinated candle to give it some ambiance
- cozy chenille throw blanket
- plush decorative pillow
- bottle of champagne (for mimosas of course)
- set of wine glasses- my one item from the registry
- a box of gourmet pancake mix and syrup
- and of course a beautiful basket to "wrap" it in
After scouting around the registry I was able to get a good feeling about what the bride and groom would like and what colors they are using in their bedroom. I coordinated the throw pillow and blanket to their bedding and from there used that color theme to dictate the rest of the items. Finally, I was able to find a big, beautiful basket to arrange the gifts in and it serves double duty as a great storage item for their home.
Rules for the Perfect Wedding Shower Gift
- Pick out a fun or romantic theme like "Breakfast in Bed"
- Scout out the registry to see what the couple likes/needs/wants
- Pick out one registry item to incorporate with your gift
- Stick with one color theme/coordinating colors
- It's all about presentation- a beautifully wrapped gift stands out in the crowd and will be something you will be proud to give
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