Bridal Shower Vs. Bachelorette Party Gifts
It's common for a bride to receive a bridal shower, bachelorette party and wedding gifts from her bridesmaids. Each event is deserving of its own type of gift and there is an etiquette that needs to be followed. Many bachelorette party gifts would not be appreciated by bridal party guests, so it is important to know what's appropriate at each event.
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The Nature of Your Gift
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Bridal shower gifts should be classy gifts that the bride can use before or during her wedding or in her new home. You should save the naughtier gifts for the bachelorette party, when the bride is allowed to let loose and shed her single days in preparation for married life. When in doubt, just think of your bride's mother. Never gift anything you wouldn't want the bride to open in front of a parent.
The Bridal Shower
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Your bridal shower gift should be something useful and tasteful. Consider items that can be used in the kitchen, some home décor or sentimental items like frames or engraved jewelry. If you decide to go the negligee route, gift something beautiful and sophisticated. Consider purchasing gifts off the bride's registry if you are unsure of what is acceptable at a bridal shower.
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The Bachelorette Party
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The bachelorette party is your chance to give the bride a gag or raunchy gift. Bachelorette party gifts should celebrate her status as a soon-to-be-bride while giving a proper farewell to her single days. Some ideas for gifts are a subscription to pole-dancing classes, good luck charms, lingerie or massage oils to use with her hubby. Other ideas include a marriage survival basket containing Advil, earplugs, a blow-up mattress and marriage how-to books.
Considerations
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Be careful not to give gifts that will offend the bride or groom. If you are unsure about a gift, consider asking the other bridesmaids what their thoughts are and if they have any recommendations. You should also put thought into the presentation of your gifts.
For bridal shower gifts, presentation should be classy while also reflecting the bride's interests. For example, incorporate her favorite colors into your wrapping. You can be a little more creative with wrapping bachelorette party gifts. Specialty stores usually have sections with gag wrapping paper and gift bags specifically designed for bachelorette parties.
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